https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/513/?d=1enhttps://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 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/probable-work-stoppage-pushes-free-agent-frenzy-r11592/The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will run out at midnight, December 2nd. It is possible that the players and owners will be willing to extend the current deal for a week or so, but most likely, there will be a quiet period while the two sides negotiate a new CBA. The hope, of co...11592Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/two-tasks-remain-for-the-twins-r11587/Derek Falvey and Thad Levine needed to extend Byron Buxton. It was paramount for the franchise. The organization preached Target Field being a vehicle to keep homegrown talent, and Jose Berrios had already departed. Losing Buxton would’ve opened the door to the flip side of Joe Mauer’s situation...11587Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-will-be-buxton%E2%80%99s-backup-in-2022-r11586/Twins Territory can finally take a sigh of relief as late Sunday afternoon multiple sources announced Byron Buxton’s seven-year, $100 million extension with the Minnesota Twins. Buxton’s extension ensures that the Twins will not have to worry about pursuing a new starting center fielder for a lo...11586Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:00:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-linked-to-cy-young-winner-robbie-ray-r11585/The New York Post’s Joel Sherman also listed the Tigers, San Francisco Giants, Rangers and Angels as suitors for Ray’s services, and previously the Red Sox and Blue Jays had been mentioned. However, it’s worth noting that several of these teams have already signed free agent pitchers this offsea...11585Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxton-is-here-to-stay-r11582/Right before the Vikings game on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal announced that the Twins and Byron Buxton were finalizing an extension. Minutes later, he tweeted that the deal was for seven years and $100 million. This is huge news for Twins fans everywhere as Buxton is an electrifying player with MVP ta...11582Sun, 28 Nov 2021 23:17:44 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxton-agrees-to-a-contract-extension-with-the-twins-r11581/Since Buxton first joined the team in 2015, he’s only had one year with 500 plate appearances, and indeed only one with over 331. His injuries have ranged from seemingly self-inflicted problems due to his aggressive defense in center field, to worrisome nagging injuries like hip strains and foot...11581Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:31:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-the-geek-ep-554-its-getting-late-early-r11579/11579Sun, 28 Nov 2021 20:08:42 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-question-to-tender-or-not-to-tender-r11578/The Twins have already made several transactions that have altered their list of arbitration-eligible players.  Early in November, the Twins decided to put right-handed pitcher John Gant on waivers. When he cleared, he elected to become a free agent. Gant came to the Twins at the July trade...11578Sun, 28 Nov 2021 12:11:03 +0000