https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/1153/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-ampamp-the-geek-ep-33-nishi-baker-and-bullpen-ace-makers-r221/In this week's episode, John and Aaron sip some Nordeast and talk about Nishi's demotion, Baker's injury, some surprising Twins performances, and what it all means for the Twins Opening Day roster. Here are: the podcasts the rss feed if you want to subscribe and the podcast on iTunes (wher...221Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/al-central-position-rankings-designated-hitter-r220/Today in our preseason AL Central vote, we finish out the offense by voting on the Designated Hitter. We will get to the pitchers soon. Be sure to vote for your choice for "Which AL Central Designated Hitter will have the best 2012?" Be sure to vote here. The Candidates (2011 stats) Minnesota Twins...220Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:28:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/marquis-out-of-control-r219/When the Twins signed Jason Marquis to a one-year, $3 million contract back in December, Terry Ryan offered this description: "He's a groundball machine and he throws the ball over the plate." That characterization was only partially accurate. [PRBREAK][/PRBREAK]While the sinker-balling right-hande...219Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nishioka-among-twins-second-roster-cuts-r218/The Twins reduced their spring training roster significantly on Monday morning, and there was even a surprise or two. The biggest name on the list was Tsuyoshi Nishioka. Many believed that because he has some ability to play shortstop and the had an inside track on the Twins utility job. But he has...218Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/position-analysis-left-field-r217/Likely Starter: Ben Revere 2011 Stats: .267/.310/.309, 0 HR, 30 RBI, 56 R, 34/43 SB Potential Backups: Trevor Plouffe, Darin Mastroianni, Brian Dinkelman Last year the Twins were the least effective team in all of baseball at converting batted balls into outs. With a pitching staff that allows a ton...217Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-the-twins-afford-scott-baker-r216/216Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:44:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/st-pattys-day-is-separation-day-r214/This was originally posted at Knuckleballs St. Patrick’s Day means different things to different people. But if you’re a baseball player trying to make a Big League ballclub, you should have a pretty good idea of where you stand with your manager and General Manager by the time you lift your first g...214Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/al-central-position-rankings-right-field-r213/Today in our preseason AL Central vote, we finish out the outfield with the rightfielders. Be sure to vote for your choice for "Which AL Central Right Fielder will have the best 2012?" Be sure to vote here. The Candidates (2011 stats) Minnesota Twins – Josh Willingham - .246/.332/.477 (.810) with 26...213Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/this-weeks-links-n-thinks-r212/Since I was gone for most of the week, it was fun to put together this week's version of Friday Links-N-Thinks. It allowed me to get caught up on all of the news I might have missed this week and prepare for a little weekend of watching March Madness. Enjoy!!! MLB released its social media policy a...212Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:45:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/al-central-position-rankings-center-field-r211/Today in our preseason AL Central vote, we move from left to center field. Be sure to vote for your choice for "Which AL Central Center Fielder will have the best 2012?" Be sure to vote here. The Candidates (2011 stats) Minnesota Twins - Denard Span- .264/.328/.359(.687) with 11-2B, 5-3B, 2-HR, 16 R...211Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/three-weeks-to-opening-day-roster-projections-r210/Last week, we looked at a projected Twins Opening Day roster. This week, we’re trying it again. I think that there are 20 “Givens” at this point, three weeks before Opening Day. Of course you can disagree, if you like. I also believe that the five remaining positions are all pretty intriguing and co...210Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/kyle-waldrop-the-grounded-pitcher-r209/With a bullpen that is holier than the Pope, the Twins have been hosting an audition with many of their arms this spring hoping to fill some of the openings. Many of the early front-runners have likely exited the race early. Some, like Joel Zumaya, had the misfortunate of being bounced out due to i...209Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:02:00 +0000