https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/259/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/which-twins-are-untouchable-r15374/Generally, only a few players in a given MLB organization can be considered entirely off the table. The concept of an “untouchable” player may differ from person to person, and from circumstance to circumstance. Still, it’s essential to consider how the Twins may consider this definition and who...15374Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:54:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-top-rule-5-draft-picks-in-twins-history-r15369/Many fans think of Johan Santana as the team’s best Rule 5 Draft pick. Technically, however, the Twins didn’t draft him. Instead, he was picked by the Marlins and traded to Minnesota as part of a prearranged deal. Santana is arguably the best pitcher in Twins history, but he won’t be featured on...15369Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:11:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-championship-core-correa-buxton-lewis/Looking back at the most successful teams in recent MLB history, we see how the impact of multiple star players clicking at the same time can carry clubs to new heights. The most recent example is the World Series champion Texas Rangers, who were propelled by a pair of top-three MVP finishers (C...15371Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/table-setter-joe-mauer-jim-leyland-shohei-ohtani-winter-meetings/Although the Winter Meetings kicked off on Sunday, there wasn’t any substantial action. Minnesota has yet to make a major-league move this offseason, but there are some storylines worth checking into. Hall of Fame Takes Focus While Joe Mauer is the primary reason for Minnesota fans to con...15372Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:09:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-chris-paddack-dilemma-is-he-a-viable-starting-rotation-option-for-2024-r15373/Between Royce Lewis's breakout postseason performance, Pablo López putting on one of the best postseason pitching performances in franchise history, and the cathartic ending of the Twins' 18-game playoff losing streak, there was a more understated (yet noteworthy) optimism-inducing occurrence la...15373Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:57:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-lost-free-agent-value-gray-maeda-pagan/The story of the 2023 Twins pitching staff was the gains they made following an underwhelming 2022 campaign: From one year to the next, Minnesota improved from 20th among MLB teams in fWAR (10.7) to fourth (19.7).  Conversely, the story of this offseason so far for the Twins pitching staff...15367Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/greatest-twins-teams-of-all-time-honorable-mentions-r15368/Starting today and going until the weekend before pitchers and catchers report, you’ll find a weekly post highlighting a team we considered among the best in Twins history, Senators not included. (Sorry, Walter Johnson .)  The methodology was simple: I asked our writers to rank the ten grea...15368Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/buyer-beware-ranking-the-twins-worst-contracts-r15354/It’s the holiday season, and many shoppers are attempting to find the best deals on the season’s hottest items (Twins Daily even has a gift guide). Teams across baseball are trying to cross items off their own wish lists, but shopping for free agents is sometimes riskier than going for the almos...15354Sun, 03 Dec 2023 13:04:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2024-bullpen-overview-offseason/  This Twins front office has taken a few big swings on relief additions in their tenure and often whiffed. From Addison Reed to Jorge Lopez, it’s easy to see why the Twins may have developed a belief that bullpens aren’t worth majorly investing in. With a decline in payroll headed into 202...15366Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-depth-will-look-different-in-2024-r15327/When Derek Falvey went into the offseason last year, he had a few key areas to supplement Rocco Baldelli’s roster. In looking to build the Twins while hoping to avoid being dealt massive blows by injury, he sought to bring in veterans with upside. Kyle Farmer was a starting caliber option at sho...15327Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/letting-free-agent-pitchers-walk-was-all-part-of-the-twins-plan-r15358/This past week, the club lost two of its most valuable assets on the pitching staff, Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda. Both pitchers had impressive seasons, considering Maeda was returning after an 18-month recovery from Tommy John surgery in 2021. The club has suffered so long without good pitching,...15358Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/cory-provus-and-kris-atteberry-promoted-to-new-broadcast-roles-twins-blackouts-going-away-r15364/According to the Star Tribune (and later announced by the Twins), Cory Provus will move into the television role next season after serving as the Twins radio voice since 2012. Provus has previously filled in for Dick Bremer on television broadcasts and has called college football and basketball...15364Fri, 01 Dec 2023 22:01:00 +0000