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	Two days ago, we&#xA0;framed the Twins payroll situation, emphasizing that before the individual roster decisions needed to be made, some more significant decisions needed to be made. The top one was what the Twins would do about their expiring $54M TV deal.&#xA0;




	What is clear is that $...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15287</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:43:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Agent Fails? Grading the Twins' Recent History in Free Agency</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/free-agent-fails-grading-the-twins-recent-history-in-free-agency-r15264/</link><description>Baseball&#x2019;s most successful organizations create rosters through player development, trades, and free agent signings. Historically, the Twins have attempted to build their core around young, homegrown talent while supplementing the roster in other ways. The current front office has tried to be mo...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15264</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:15:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How Much Will the Twins Spend on a Single Free Agent?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-much-will-the-twins-spend-on-a-single-free-agent-r15257/</link><description>Rocco Baldelli&#x2019;s team went through plenty of ebbs and flows last season. Although they were arguably the best team in the AL Central, wire to wire, the performance saw ups and downs. A handful of veterans provided a steadying presence, and there were more than a few youngsters who stepped up in...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15257</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:21:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Could Lucas Giolito and the Twins Be a Perfect Match?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lucas-giolito-twins-free-agent-target/</link><description>Last time the Minnesota Twins saw Lucas Giolito, it didn't go well for him. Cleveland had acquired the right-hander off waivers from the Angels, in a last-ditch effort to catch Minnesota in the AL Central, and started him in the opener of a crucial September series. Giolito was clobbered for nin...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15262</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:17:01 +0000</pubDate></item><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></channel></rss>
