https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/145/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/reminder-unless-you-are-on-the-payroll-you-dont-have-to-defend-the-pohlads-r17238/There have been many words written in the last week about the stunning announcement that the Twins were for sale. Most of them have been reasonable, clear-eyed assessments of the Pohlad family’s stewardship of the local franchise, warts and all, and what the future might hold. However....17238Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:09:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-have-a-first-base-problem-r17224/I’m just going to cut to the chase: Justin Morneau in 2009. That’s the last time that a Twins’ primary first baseman has been a scary dude in the middle of a lineup. Seriously. Technically, Morneau was also a lethal bat in 2010, but because of the midseason concussion that cut short a poten...17224Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/max-keplers-departure-and-the-expected-decline-of-the-twins-outfield-defense-r17234/As the Minnesota Twins enter the 2025 season, one of the team's most significant offseason questions centers on replacing Max Kepler. His departure in free agency will create an undeniable void, especially on the defensive side. The Twins' outfield has been a defensive stronghold for several sea...17234Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/breaking-down-the-twins-2024-offense-a-pitch-performance-analysis-r17221/I used a search query on Baseball Savant to find the four most frequent pitches Twins batters faced, and looked at a variety of stats you’ll see referenced throughout. For those unfamiliar with some of Savant’s more advanced stats, I wanted to provide some definitions from their site. Weight On-...17221Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/one-nerdy-stat-for-each-twins-diamond-award-winner-r17233/Sure, there’s plenty more to the game of baseball than the firehose of in-depth information and statistics that seems to sandblast us each season. But each of the Twins who were recently named winners of the annual Diamond Awards has some nerdy tidbit that colors in between the lines, giving a f...17233Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:19:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/tin-foil-hat-what-if-the-pohlads-dont-actually-intend-to-sell-the-twins-r17232/Recently, I reviewed the 2024 Detroit Tigers and noticed that they have just three players who are under guaranteed contracts heading in 2025. Despite a total payroll south of $100 million, the Tigers came within one game of the American League Championship Series – a series the Twins haven’t ex...17232Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:38:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/michael-helman-beating-a-path-to-replacing-kyle-farmer-as-twins-backup-infielder-r17217/Kyle Farmer entered the 2024 season as a valuable utility infielder for the Minnesota Twins, coming off a solid 2023 campaign. The veteran's versatility made him an essential piece of the roster, capable of filling in at shortstop, second base, and third. However, this past season was far from s...17217Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/willi-castro-presents-an-offseason-planning-paradox-for-the-twins-r17230/Willi Castro had a really interesting season for the Twins. On the one hand, you can make a pretty reasonable argument he was the team's most valuable player (he finished seventh in our balloting). Castro led the Twins in games played and plate appearances, setting a new standard for defensive v...17230Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:39:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-minnesota-twins-should-explore-trading-jhoan-dur%C3%A1n-this-offseason-r17231/Jhoan Durán has been a force in the Minnesota Twins' bullpen ever since his 2022 debut. His 2.59 ERA and 31.9% strikeout rate over three seasons showcase his dominance, and his triple-digit velocity has made him one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball. Durán, who regularly touches 103-104...17231Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-downside-of-a-lineup-full-of-jd-drews-r17227/There once was a player drafted second overall, who produced roughly to expectations over a 14 year career that included MVP votes, an All-Star appearance, and a World Series. His career OPS was .873, and he was a serviceable defender in right field. His career on-base percentage was a robust .3...17227Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:43:27 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-twins-worst-base-runners-in-2024-r17219/Many teams, like the Twins, try to focus on improving baserunning early in the season. However, the Twins have built a lineup that includes many players for whom baserunning isn’t a strong suit. It would be great if coaching and strategy could help a team improve on the base paths, but a team ca...17219Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:41:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-primer-the-detroit-tigers-are-here-to-stay-r17228/On Aug. 5, FanGraphs had the Detroit Tigers at a 0.2% chance to make the playoffs; they were an underwhelming 53-60. From then through Sept. 27, the day they clinched the third American League Wild Card spot, the Tigers went 33-12. They finished the season with an 86-76 record. Let’s...17228Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:35:00 +0000