https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/507/?d=1enhttps://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 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-announce-changes-to-coaching-staff-r11407/Someone had to be the scapegoat.  Coming into the season, the Twins were expected to not only compete for a third straight AL Central division title but also to get some elusive playoff wins. There were legitimate World Series aspirations.  Then came April. Things went bad, quick, and...11407Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:45:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2021-best-rookie-bailey-ober/JUDGE: It is my understanding that six different parties would like to have their petitions heard before us. Is that correct?  COLLECTIVE MURMURING: Yah JUDGE [fidgeting with reading glasses]: Okay, first name I have here is ... Ryan Jeffers, catcher. [JEFFERS REP APPROACHES THE P...11401Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:00:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/grading-rocco-baldelli%E2%80%99s-first-losing-season-r11399/MLB managers have a direct impact on the game, from line-up construction to in-game decisions. However, a good manager can lose a lot of games if the talent on the field doesn’t perform. Players and the front office that compiles the roster have a more significant impact than the manager, but th...11399Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2021-season-review-highlights/April: That Loss in Oakland (4/21) In Twins lore, this was a game that will forever live in infamy. In fact, it probably needs a nickname for eternal reference. Bayside Blunderfest? Catastrophe in the Coliseum? The Oaktown Meltdown?  Whatever you want to call it, this was the clear low...11398Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:59:08 +0000