https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/494/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/reliving-the-twins-most-embarrassing-moments-of-2021-r11415/Blankenhorn and Arraez Make Back-to-Back Errors to Lose to Oakland Everyone remembers this game in Oakland. In fact, it was such an important inflection point in the season that Nick Nelson chose it as the most important moment of April. As season-defining as it was, the bottom of the tenth...11415Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-the-geek-ep-547-2021-over-under-review-r11418/11418Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:06:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/velocity-is-still-a-problem-for-the-minnesota-twins-r11414/Before we dig into some of the numbers, here’s a quick video on a handful of harder-throwing starting pitchers who could be value targets for the Twins this offseason: Here is a team-by-team breakdown sorted by average four-seam fastball velocity. It’s color coded, so green is good and red...11414Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:03:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/one-fans-opinion-cleaning-the-clubhouse-in-three-steps-r11404/(Editor's Note: Before we get started, join me in welcoming Sherry to the front page. This is her first promoted article. You have likely seen some of her writing on the Twins Daily blog pages. In her first front page article, she's got some ideas for the Twins front office.) After an arduo...11404Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:20:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/better-late-than-never-r11409/Corey Kluber Kluber was heavily linked to the Twins last winter before the Yankees threw $11m at the right hander. Kluber pitched quite well in his first year in the Bronx with a sub 4.00 ERA. Unfortunately after throwing just one inning in 2020, Kluber missed significant time and only reac...11409Sat, 09 Oct 2021 11:20:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/houston-does-the-central-have-a-problem-r11412/Last season the Minnesota Twins played Houston in a three-game series and was swept, scoring just two runs in 18 innings of work. The 2020 club wasn’t the 2019 Bomba Squad, but they still won the division over Chicago and Cleveland while playing at a 97-win clip. The Twins looked well-positioned...11412Sat, 09 Oct 2021 11:01:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-can-the-twins-deal-r11411/Coming off a pandemic-shortened 2020, the Twins did a solid job holding serve regarding payroll. While it dropped, it didn’t fall off a cliff. I don’t know where I expect Minnesota to be in terms of dollars this season, but I think we’re in for an offseason that sees some major-league assets mov...11411Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:29:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-2021-twins-rookies-on-long-term-value-r11403/Minnesota saw some solid performances from rookie players this season. However, their current value might not match up perfectly with their long-term value.  5. Bailey Ober, SP Ober was one of the most critical rookies for the 2021 Twins. In fact, earlier this week he was named the team's...11403Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:10:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-2021-awards-most-improved-r11406/But before we get to Polanco, let's discuss those athletes who finished just short. HONORABLE MENTIONS Byron Buxton, CF: 61 G, .306/.358/.647, 23 2B, 19 HR, 9 SB, 4.2 fWAR, 169 wRC+ Jorge Alcala, RHP: 59 2/3 IP, 3.92 ERA, 61 K, 14 BB, 10 HR allowed, 90 ERA- Byron Buxton would have...11406Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:08:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/making-sense-of-the-edwar-colina-decision-r11408/Originally, Edwar Colina signed as a teenager out of Venezuela. He spent his first five seasons as a starter in the Twins organization and made it to Triple-A. In over 300 innings, he posted a 2.80 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and 8.8 K/9. Even with his successes, he projected to fill a bullpen role at...11408Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:02:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-catcher-may-be-marlins-perfect-catch-r11405/It's clear that starting pitching is Minnesota's biggest priority this winter, and the team will have to be creative to fill all the starting rotation needs. One of the avenues will undoubtedly be to explore the trade market. Free-agent starting pitching costs a premium, and the current regime h...11405Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:03:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/three-indicators-that-jorge-alcala-has-broken-out-r11402/This week, Brock Beauchamp posted in the Twins Daily forums on the increasing value of the Ryan Pressly trade. While the irony of the Twins bullpen performing strongly long after they were out of contention is not lost on most Twins fans, Alcala’s breakout may have been. In the second half of 20...11402Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:35:02 +0000