https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/491/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-is-ahead-of-the-curve-with-the-sweeper-r11462/Over at the Athletic, Eno Sarris wrote about an intriguing pitch being used more regularly across the league. Some people call it the Dodger Slider, while others refer to it as the Sweeper. A sweeper is a breaking pitch that is thrown faster than 77 mph with more than 6.5 inches of glove side mo...11462Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:30:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-prospects-certain-to-be-40-man-roster-adds-r11461/Back in August, Lucas Seehafer provided a comprehensive breakdown of some roster decisions facing the Twins. Some of those players have already made their big-league debuts, and others have completed their seasons. The 40-man roster "locks" category is where we can focus today, and the four name...11461Thu, 28 Oct 2021 16:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2021-report-cards-infield-r11449/Considerations:  Expectations Projections Results Injury  Leverage/Value   *MINIMUM 200 PLATE APPEARANCES TO QUALIFY* JORGE POLANCO 2021: 152 games, .269/.323/.503 (125 OPS+), 33 HR, 35 2B, 98 RBI, 18% K, 7% BB Undoubtedly the brightest...11449Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:25:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-need-more-from-first-base-next-summer-r11460/The Twins finished 27th overall in production from their first basemen according to FanGraphs' WAR (-0.2) during the 2021 season, with only Cleveland (-0.7), Pittsburgh (-0.9), and Kansas City (-1.0) winding up below them. (These were the only four teams to accumulate negative fWAR.) Despite ran...11460Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-needs-to-outbid-for-an-ace-r11458/Minnesota will need to hit on some cheaper rotation options to be competitive in 2022, and these buy-low candidates all fit that bill. However, affordable rotation options aren't going to help the team to contend. In recent years, the current front office has targeted some of the top free-agent...11458Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:52:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-buy-low-starting-pitchers-for-the-twins-to-consider-r11455/Minnesota will have money to spend on the free-agent market, but that doesn’t mean the club has unlimited funds to spend. Finding value in the free-agent market is something successful organizations do well, and it is an area this front office needs to improve.   Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP Pr...11455Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:44:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/which-twins-could-become-free-agents-later-this-week-r11453/Before taking a look at the upcoming Rule 5 draft, and the players Minnesota will need to protect, it’s worth getting the lay of the land for guys headed onto the open market. Minnesota has a handful of 40 man players that will be on their way out, and some minor leaguers will also be worth keep...11453Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:35:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-offseason-blueprint-verlander-buxton/First, let's go over the ground rules. In my plan, I'm aiming to be relatively realistic. This means trying to incorporate limitations and constraints that the Twins front office will actually face in its quest. Two implications: Payroll: In the roster tool, you can choose from a variety...11457Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:45:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-the-geek-ep-549-on-the-trading-block-r11456/11456Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:18:36 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2022-roster-builder/Rounding Out the Roster When you get started, you'll find a number of players preset in their expected roles, although you're free to change and move things around. This base layout brings back most of the incumbents, with Alex Kirilloff in left field, Luis Arraez as the utility man, and Ry...11451Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:05:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2021-report-cards-starting-pitchers-r11448/Considerations:  Expectations Projections Results Injury  Leverage/Value *MINIMUM 50 INNINGS TO QUALIFY*   KENTA MAEDA 2021: 21 starts, 106 1/3 IP, 4.66 ERA (91 ERA+), 25% K, 7% BB After a career year in 2020, expectations were through...11448Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:35:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/assessing-one-internal-bullpen-candidate-r11450/Okay, let me start by saying this is an absolutely terrible idea. If you want a serious look at bullpen options for 2022, check out Jamie Cameron’s article from Friday on that very topic. Astudillo will never be seriously considered as a pitcher, partially because selling such a decision to the...11450Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:14:01 +0000