https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/482/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/do-the-twins-have-tradeable-assets-r11598/That seems like a silly question because the answer is undoubtedly yes; however, many of Minnesota’s most logical pieces to go have some very real warts. How does that position them with potential suitors, and what does it mean when it comes to crafting a package for a deal? Going through some o...11598Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:55:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-sign-rhp-dylan-bundy-r11602/In 2011, Dylan Bundy was the fourth overall draft pick of the Baltimore Orioles from Owasso High School in Oklahoma. Because of his draft status, he immediately became one of the top prospects in baseball. He signed a five-year MLB contract starting in 2012, and received a $4 million signing bon...11602Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-top-5-remaining-free-agent-starting-pitchers-r11600/Minnesota’s current rotation is expected to include Bailey Ober and Joe Ryan. Other rotational options include Randy Dobnak, Griffin Jax, and Lewis Thorpe. Some of the team’s top prospects are also on the 40-man roster, including Jordan Balazovic, Cole Sands, Drew Strotman, Chis Vallimont, and J...11600Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:17:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/projecting-minnesota%E2%80%99s-2025-line-up-r11593/Below you will see Minnesota’s projected line-up and each player’s age during the 2025 campaign.  Catcher: Ryan Jeffers (27) Ryan Jeffers struggled through parts of the 2021 season, but expectations are still high for him to become the team’s primary catcher in the years ahead. In 2025, h...11593Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:39:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-might-buxtons-future-production-look-like-r11595/I simulated the 2021 season (in which the Twins wound up winning the World Series, crazy) and then signed Buxton to his lucrative extension. With him in tow for the better part of the next decade, I then simulated every season and offseason through 2028 while allowing the computer to do its thin...11595Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:00:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/one-teams-trash-r11597/For a pitching needy team like the Twins, the non tender deadline is like Christmas. Position players do get cut loose, but they’re oftentimes much less interesting than the arms that find themselves looking for teams for a multitude of reasons. There are three arms in particular that could go a...11597Wed, 01 Dec 2021 03:45:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-moves-to-help-twins-maximize-upside-in-2022-r11596/Whenever a team signs a star in their prime, the pressure automatically mounts. Not just the stress of success, but the heat on how the team will build around that star. Will the Angels ever give Mike Trout enough pitching to win? Can the Phillies build enough strength around Bryce Harper? ...11596Wed, 01 Dec 2021 03:05:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-claim-trevor-megill-outright-jake-cave-r11594/Dustin Morse tweeted that the Twins have claimed 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Trevor Megill off of waivers from the Cubs. To make room on the 40-man roster, outfielder Jake Cave was outrighted to St. Paul.  Megill turns 28 next week. In 2021, he pitched in 28 games for the Cubs. He...11594Tue, 30 Nov 2021 20:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-can-the-twins-keep-byron-buxton-healthy-r11590/In recent years, the Twins have tried to utilize a variety of strategies to keep Byron Buxton healthy. Unfortunately, those mitigation strategies didn't work last season as a hamstring and hip injury slowed down his torrid start to the season. Shortly after returning from those injuries, he was...11590Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:39:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/starting-pitching-trade-partners-cincinnati-reds-r11589/One of our friends at Twins Daily, Shea McGinnity, summed it up best. The last 48 hours have likely been the most intense and exciting period of baseball free agency in the sport’s history. Twins fandom is understandably elated at Byron Buxton signing a 7-year, $100 million extension w...11589Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:59:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/arbitration-deadline-day-thread-r11591/For more on each of these arbitration-eligible players, you can read much more in The Question: To Tender or Not To Tender.  Here is the quick summary:  John Gant cleared waivers and became a free agent.  Rob Refsnyder was DFAd and became a free agent.  Willians Astudi...11591Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/former-twins-cooperstown-case-justin-morneau-r11588/The Twins selected Justin Morneau in the third round of the 1999 MLB Draft out of New Westminster, British Columbia. At the time, he was a catcher, but he moved to a full-time first baseman by his second season. This defensive shift corresponded with a dominant run through the minor leagues. ...11588Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:23:01 +0000