https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/485/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-realistic-free-agent-targets-for-the-minnesota-twins-bullpen-r11764/It’s no secret that the Minnesota Twins’ bullpen struggled in 2021. Over the course of the season, the group of relievers finished 12th in the American League in both ERA and fWAR.  They did improve down the stretch, however, finishing 3rd in ERA from August 1st through the end of the seaso...11764Mon, 17 Jan 2022 04:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/journeyman-zack-greinke-has-a-place-on-the-2022-minnesota-twins-r11762/Sports fanatics classify the term 'journeyman' as someone who has spent an arm and a leg in the league bouncing between teams with adequate success but nothing special.  Zack Greinke crosses off a few of those checkmarks; he isn't exactly a spring chicken anymore and the eephus-touting free...11762Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:45:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2022-international-signings-mercedes-herrera-acuna/The international market has been a key source of talent in the Twins system, yielding not only big-league players like Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler, and Miguel Sanó, but also several of their current most intriguing prospects.  They'll be adding to that pool when the following expected signin...11761Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:29:51 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/here-are-three-creative-trade-options-to-bolster-the-twins-rotation-r11755/There is no question that the Twins will need to make some additions to their starting staff when the offseason comes back, whenever that is. Many of the top free agent starting pitchers are no longer available. The Twins did sign Dylan Bundy to team with Bailey Ober and Joe Ryan in the rotation...11755Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:35:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/cba-musings-114-what%E2%80%99s-happening-and-what%E2%80%99s-next-r11758/There was never expected to be a deal struck yesterday, but it is unfortunate to see the parameters of Major League Baseball’s proposal. As ESPN’s Jeff Passan outlined, the highlights were a slight raise in the minimum salary, draft pick incentivization to teams that don’t manipulate service tim...11758Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:35:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/international-player-profile-yasser-mercedes-r11749/According to MLB Pipeline, Yasser Mercedes is the highest-ranked player projected to sign with the Twins in the current signing class. He ranks 17th overall, and he projects as the eighth-best outfield prospect. Cristian Vaquero is the top-ranked outfielder in the class, and he has the same over...11749Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:35:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-ryan-jeffers-get-his-groove-back-r11742/The book on Ryan Jeffers when coming out of the UNCW was pretty straight forward. Scouts knew that he possessed big power, but questioned his ability to make consistent enough contact to warrant an everyday role at the MLB level. While his play in the minor leagues suggested that the concern was...11742Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:25:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mlb-lockout-diaries-week-six/We've reached mid-January and, under normal circumstances, the spring training report date for pitchers and catchers would be about one month away. However, the idea of spring camps firing up on time feels like a pipe dream at this point. MLB and its players association still have yet to engage...11752Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:05:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/an-mvp-on-and-off-the-field-r11751/They start by reviewing the top three candidates: Corey Koskie, Matt Lawton and Brad Radke. Koskie had a breakthrough year, and both discuss how Matt Lawton is maybe one of the more forgotten players in Twins history. However, both agree that the MVP was Radke. His stats on the field certa...11751Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/dereck-rodr%C3%ADguez-returns-to-twins-adds-pitching-depth-r11750/Minnesota selected Rodríguez with a sixth-round pick in the 2011 MLB Draft out of high school in Florida. At the time, the organization drafted him as an outfielder, and that’s where he started his professional career. From 2011-2013, he played regularly as an outfielder in the rookie leagues wh...11750Wed, 12 Jan 2022 23:05:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/international-player-profile-yilber-herrera-r11743/The Twins have a type when it comes to international free agents. The majority of players signed by Minnesota profile as athletic shortstops or centerfielders with quick hands and strong hit tools who need to grow into their bodies to achieve their power potential. Yilber Herrera is the for...11743Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:35:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-to-retire-jim-kaat%E2%80%99s-number-r11748/Becoming the ninth member in organization history to have his number retired, Kaat will join the likes of Joe Mauer, Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew, Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek, Kirby Puckett, Bert Blyleven, and Tom Kelly. Kaat was a three-time All-Star and 16-time Gold Glove winner. He won a World Seri...11748Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:45:00 +0000