https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/1181/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/new-life-for-the-new-kid-r225/Two weeks ago, I had a post where I guessed the probabilities of four non-roster invitees successfully making the Twins’ Opening Day roster. At the very bottom was “savior” Brian Dozier, stating that his probability was an F. No chance. Nada. Well, it looks like one of the Twins brass doesn’t agree...225Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/centerfield-trade-bait-r224/[Originally published at Twins Fan From Afar] The Twins certainly don't have a surplus of major league ready talent at most positions, such as catcher, third base, middle infield, starting pitching, and the bullpen. -- just to name a few areas of concern. But if there is one position where there is...224Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:37:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/territory-train-the-future-of-baseball-roadtripping-r223/After a 99-loss season, it's nearly impossible to be a fanatic of the Twins organization and not look at the minor league system, and think "they have help on the way, right? ... Right?!" Don't worry, they do, and we're here to help you get to know them. That's right. The ultimate road warrior's gui...223Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:39:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-twins-bench-options-r222/Is it fair to say that many Twins fans were pleasantly surprised when we learned on Monday morning that Tsuyoshi Nishioka had been optioned to Rochester? It was never really a question about whether he warranted a big league roster spot. It was clear to pretty much everyone that he wasn’t. It was th...222Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:31:00 +0000https://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 +0000