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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/254/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>If Reunions Can&#x2019;t Be Made, Michael Wacha Might Be the Starter to Sign</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/if-reunions-cant-be-made-michael-wacha-might-be-the-starter-to-sign-r15250/</link><description>There is one name that stands out among free agent starters available that not only fits into the mold as a good option for the Twins budget but also his stuff: Michael Wacha.&#xA0;




	Wacha&#x2019;s situation is more tricky than others this off-season. The Padres have a two-year, $32 million team option...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15250</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:30:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Top-Tier Left-Handed Starting Pitchers the Twins Should Consider Signing</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/three-top-tier-left-handed-starting-pitchers-the-twins-should-consider-signing-r15263/</link><description>The Twins haven't had a left-handed starting pitcher to be optimistic about since the departure of Francisco Liriano during the 2012 Trade Deadline. Despite that, the Twins are in a unique position this offseason, planning to fill their last rotation spot through free agency, trade, or a young r...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15263</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:18:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Reviewing 7 Potential Free Agent Fits for the Twins</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/reviewing-7-potential-free-agent-fits-for-the-twins-r15247/</link><description>National outlets are starting to compile their lists of top free agents available this winter. Shohei Ohtani might receive the largest free-agent contract in baseball history, but there are other names to consider. Over at The Athletic, Jim Bowden ranked his top 40 free agents for the 2023-24 of...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15247</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:13:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who&#x2019;s Heading Out In Free Agency for Twins, and Who May be Back?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/whos-heading-out-in-free-agency-for-twins-and-who-may-be-back-r15251/</link><description>Each year, there is a significant amount of roster turnover at the major league level. Thankfully the Twins saw&#xA0;an significant influx of youth on the 2023 team, and that should be reflected in continuity. Carlos Correa has been signed long-term, and if he can remain on the field, then Byron Buxt...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15251</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:06:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>It's Twins Daily Offseason Handbook Day!</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/its-twins-daily-offseason-handbook-day-r15274/</link><description>Over the next three Mondays we'll drop three chapters of the publication, starting today with the Free Agents chapter that you can download NOW. It includes a complete breakdown of the Twins payroll heading into the offseason, along with a list of 30+ Twins' free agents targets and their contrac...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15274</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:49:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Cleveland Guardians Don't Look Like a Team That's Going to Push</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-cleveland-guardians-dont-look-like-a-team-thats-going-to-push-r15266/</link><description>A recently published offseason FAQ with Mandy Bell, the Guardians beat writer for MLB.com, included this passage:




	"Will the Guardians be active in free agency?




	After their two big (and uncharacteristic) free-agent signings in Josh Bell and Mike Zunino failed to pan out for them this ye...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15266</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:08:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Analyzing the Twins' Replacement Options for Sonny Gray</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/analyzing-the-twins-replacement-options-for-sonny-gray-r15255/</link><description>Sonny Gray enjoyed a career-resurging year in the last year of his contract for the Twins this season, posting his lowest career FIP (2.83) and his lowest ERA since 2015 (2.79) while striking out 183 batters over 184 innings pitched. With the 33-year-old Gray set to become a free agent, how can...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15255</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:22:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What a Year for Matt Wallner</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-a-year-for-matt-wallner-r15253/</link><description>Matt Wallner is a great story, being one of several native Minnesotans on the Twins roster in 2023. Many fans have been rooting for him since being drafted by the Twins 39th overall in 2019. His debut in 2022 left a lot of questions about his ability to hold up against MLB-level pitching. 2023 w...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15253</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:19:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How the Twins' Top 30 Prospects from 2020 Panned Out in 2023</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-the-twins-top-30-prospects-from-2020-panned-out-in-2023-r15249/</link><description>The lost opportunity of 2020 was no prospect's fault. Minor-leaguers, like many others around the world, were dealt a bad hand; in some cases, at very costly times in their development.




	Some did get MLB playing time such as Ryan Jeffers who played in his first 26 MLB games in the shortened...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15249</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 15:38:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Exploring Local Alternatives to Succeed Dick Bremer</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/exploring-local-alternatives-to-succeed-dick-bremer-r15260/</link><description>The general belief is that Cory Provus is the odds-on favorite to replace Dick Bremer in the TV booth. But let&#x2019;s not stop there. Let&#x2019;s throw out some other candidates (from the sane to the insane) with ties to the Twins.&#xA0;




	The Frontrunner

	Cory Provus

	Provus joined the Twins as their radi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15260</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 12:24:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two Reasons Why Sonny Gray Could Accept the Qualifying Offer</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-sonny-gray-accept-qualifying-offer-twins/</link><description>Major League Baseball's current free agency model enables teams to extend a qualifying offer to free agents who are looking at big offseason paydays. As MLB explains:




	"In the qualifying offer system, clubs wishing to receive compensatory Draft picks for the loss of a free agent can make a o...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15248</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Nelson Cruz Calls it a Career, Retires at 42</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nelson-cruz-calls-it-a-career-retires-at-42-r15254/</link><description>Signing with Minnesota in 2019 following four fruitful seasons in the Pacific Northwest, Twins fans didn&#x2019;t know exactly what to expect from the soon-to-be 38-year-old. Sure, he had demolished plenty of baseballs in his career, but old-man authority in a young man&#x2019;s game was something only Tom Br...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15254</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 22:56:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
