https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/174/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/revisiting-brent-rookers-twins-departure-a-tale-of-opportunity-and-development-r17418/In April 2022, Opening Day for most MLB teams, the Minnesota Twins made a significant trade, sending All-Star closer Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagán, and a player to be named later (Brayan Medina). The deal was primari...17418Sat, 30 Nov 2024 19:34:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/three-risks-of-moving-griffin-jax-into-a-starting-role-r17427/The Twins face an intriguing offseason decision regarding Griffin Jax. A bullpen mainstay in recent years, Jax is coming off a strong season as a late-inning arm. However, there’s been speculation about whether he deserves another opportunity in the starting rotation. While a transition like thi...17427Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:58:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/four-minnesota-twins-stats-to-be-thankful-for-r17431/In a year headlined by the Pohlads' frugality, broadcasting issues, and a historic collapse, we often need the reminder that the Twins were a playoff-caliber club for more than two-thirds of the season. You aren’t a playoff contender without players who are producing at exceptional rates, as com...17431Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:25:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/would-this-non-tendered-pitcher-be-a-good-fit-for-the-minnesota-twins-r17430/Last week, teams tendered contracts to arbitration-eligible players they wanted to keep, and non-tendered guys they perceived to he fringy, too expensive, or not possessing excessive value compared to their internal projections. Each season, some surprising names are non-tendered and become free...17430Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:30:02 +0000https://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 +0000