https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/136/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/projecting-minnesota-twins-2025-starting-rotation-after-arbitration-decisions-r17424/The Minnesota Twins tendered contracts to all 11 arbitration-eligible players, solidifying the roster for the upcoming season. With those decisions in place, the focus shifts to shaping the 2025 starting rotation, a key element in the team's pursuit of postseason success. The Twins boast an intr...17424Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:09:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/matt-braun-and-cody-schoenmann-revisit-their-pre-season-awards-predictions-r17428/American League Awards Predictions: AL MVP (Winner - Aaron Judge) Matt’s Choice: Julio Rodríguez I tried to let my pattern-seeking brain work some magic with this pick. Rodríguez finished 7th in the MVP vote in his rookie year of 2022 and 4th in 2023. The evidence was overwhelming that...17428Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-rays-swap-dates-for-2025-holiday-series-r17426/There’s a new-school adage in baseball: don’t trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. They routinely fleece teams and, as a developmental powerhouse, make a living out of turning other teams' trash into their own treasure trove. Thus, it’s fair if you recoiled when first hearing that the outwardly frugal...17426Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/this-intriguing-washington-nationals-utility-player-could-mend-twins-infield-depth-concerns-r17421/On Saturday, veteran infielder Kyle Farmer signed a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Colorado Rockies. Despite managing only a lackluster 91 OPS+ over 611 plate appearances the past two seasons with Minnesota, Farmer's ability to play every infield position (yes, even first base, technicall...17421Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/derek-falveys-offseason-trade-history-might-be-better-than-you-think-r17409/You know what, I’m tired of writing these intros. This is my seventh full trade review over the last two years. You know the drill. Here’s every time Derek Falvey has traded prospects for a veteran over the offseason in his career leading the Twins. Before we begin, some housekeeping. I pro...17409Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-bullpen-depth-survives-non-tender-deadline-relief-questions-persist-r17416/  Projected Opening Day Bullpen There are three pitchers currently in the big league bullpen picture who are out of options: Brock Stewart, Michael Tonkin and Ronny Henriquez. Scott Blewett is also out of options, but since he’s not currently on the 40-man roster, we’ll consider him on th...17416Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/johan-santana-and-joe-nathan-a-second-shot-at-cooperstown-in-2025-r17411/Next December, two of the greatest Minnesota Twins players of the 21st century, Johan Santana and Joe Nathan, will once again be considered for baseball's ultimate honor, induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Their names can appear on the ballot for the Contemporary Baseball Era Pla...17411Sat, 23 Nov 2024 16:31:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/have-the-twins-been-successful-getting-creative-in-trades-r17408/As we look ahead to another “exciting Twins offseason,” it’s become increasingly apparent that the Twins’ brass will need to get creative amid payroll constraints. Just look at the Offseason Blueprints being generated all over Twins Daily as we speak. Derek Falvey and Co. have pulled off their f...17408Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lew-ford-could-this-be-the-end-of-baseballs-ageless-wonder-r17398/For years, Lew Ford has been the embodiment of a baseball lifer. Once a staple in the Minnesota Twins' outfield during the mid-2000s, Ford carved out a niche as a player who could do a little bit of everything. He hit for average, provided speed on the bases, and flashed a reliable glove. Howeve...17398Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-joe-ryans-fastball-evolution-can-define-his-2025-season-r17395/Joe Ryan’s ascension to big-league success revolved around his fastball. It’s a pitch that baffled hitters in the minors, even as scouts questioned whether his heater-heavy approach could translate to the majors at a non-overpowering velocity. As he prepares for his fourth full season in the big...17395Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/to-tender-or-non-tender-that-is-the-question-update-we-now-have-answers-r17410/Friday night is the deadline for offering a 2025 contract to players eligible for arbitration. The Minnesota Twins currently have 11 players who are arbitration-eligible. This article will be a quick summary of the 11 players, and ultimately the questions for each player will be:  Tender...17410Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-candidates-jorge-mateo-gregory-soto-non-tender-deadline/Here at Twins Daily, we have written extensively about Willi Castro and the other arbitration eligible players that the Twins need to make a decision on over the next 24 hours. I specifically have been a proponent of non-tendering Castro and using that money elsewhere to improve the roster. That...17406Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:12:02 +0000