https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/1098/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/why-vance-worley-needs-to-expand-his-arsenal-r1231/Vance Worley is poised for his second unofficial start for the Minnesota Twins today. Compared to the other recent additions to the rotation, the 25-year-old right-hander’s first outing in the Grapefruit League was very positive. He worked two innings, allowed a pair of hits but didn’t allow any run...1231Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:11:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/for-better-or-worse-ryan-doumit-r1230/The Minnesota Twins have been aware of Ryan Doumit for more than fifteen years, but it was only in the last 15 months that he was in the organization. In 1999, the Twins drafted outfielder BJ Garbe with the 5th overall pick in the draft. In the second round that year, the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted...1230Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/handling-gibson-r1229/As they try to rebuild their shattered starting pitching corps, the Twins are relying on Kyle Gibson to become a fixture in the rotation. Whereas the rest of the organization’s top pitching prospects are widely considered to be at least a year or two away, Gibson is ready now. After being sidetrack...1229Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:24:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/breaking-down-the-twins-opening-day-starter-r1228/With the Minnesota Twins opening the season at home this year, the Opening Day start has a little more significance than the past couple of years when the Twins started the season on the road. The Twins have not started the year at home since 2009, and the last Twins pitcher to win the Opening Day...1228Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:24:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-first-draft-pick-eddie-leon-r1227/In 1965, the first year of the MLB draft, the Twins had the ninth overall selection. They used it on a talented shortstop from the University of Arizona, Eddie Leon. But Leon didn't sign with the Twins, instead going back to Arizona and earning All-American honors in 1966. The following year, he was...1227Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joe-mauer-is-having-twins-r1226/For years, it's been clear that the Twins belong to Joe Mauer. It's nice to to get a little divine confirmation. Late last night news broke that Joe's Mauer's wife, Maddie, is pregnant with Twins. (Oops. I meant "twins." The capitalization has become a habit. Though I suppose it is possible that...1226Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/where-are-they-now-former-twins-in-big-league-camps-r1224/If you’re like me, one of the fun things to do during spring training is to read through all of the box scores. They’re long, and full of names as starters are just getting a couple of at bats and managers are wanting to see their role players and non-roster invitees. It’s a good reminder of the off...1224Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:53:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-blog-post-for-wed-227-r1223/Today's blogs feature the ponderous, whimsical and historical: First, Cody Christie wonders who the Minnesota Twins' franchise player really is. Joe Mauer is obviously on the list, but he's not the only - or even the best - candidate. Then Mr. Horrorpants brainstorms an idea for the Twins to bo...1223Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-dose-of-reality-for-pelfrey-r1222/Spring is an exciting time for baseball. Players are happy to be back in camp doing what they love. Coaches are pumped to reacquaint with returning team members and welcome new ones. Fans are giddy at the sound of gloves popping under the sun. It’s easy for reporters on hand to get caught up in the...1222Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-ballad-of-big-jim-r1221/Twitter started sizzling yesterday. There's a chance Jim Thome rejoins the Minnesota Twins and puts a few more taters over the right field flag pole. There's no way this helps the Twins long term, but I can't help but be excited. Jim Thome is so heroic Greek mythology borrows heavily from his caree...1221Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:47:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joe-mauer-hates-pop-ups-r1220/Sometimes inspiration strikes in odd ways. Today, Rhett Bollinger, the Twins' MLB.com beat writer, sent out this tweet: Joe Mauer just popped out. Something he did only once last year in 641 plate appearances. #MNTwins — Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) February 26, 2013 Wait, what? I saw that c...1220Wed, 27 Feb 2013 03:34:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-will-willingham-do-for-an-encore-r1219/One of the biggest surprises in the 2012 season was the performance of Josh Willingham. The veteran outfielder signed a free agent deal with the club before the season and he went on to have the best offensive campaign of his career. He led the Twins in a variety of offensive categories including ho...1219Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:32:00 +0000