https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/525/?d=1enhttps://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 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxton-isn%E2%80%99t-the-next-david-ortiz-r11397/Over the weekend, the Star Tribune sent out a headline to subscribers that said, “Twins can’t let Buxton leave and become their new-age David Ortiz.” For those unfamiliar, the Twins famously non-tendered David Ortiz following the 2002 season. He signed with Boston and went on to have a legendary...11397Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:00:42 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-the-geek-ep-546-dropping-the-curtain-on-the-2021-twins-r11396/11396Mon, 04 Oct 2021 14:22:47 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-offseason-handbook-2022-preorder/Designed to serve as an essential companion for the Twins offseason ahead, this digital Handbook places you in the shoes of general manager, equipping you with all the information you need to construct your own team-building blueprint (or predict what the real front office will do). Whether...11392Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:32:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/week-in-review-winning-out-r11395/Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 9/27 thru Sun, 10/3 *** Record Last Week: 4-2 (Overall: 73-89) Run Differential Last Week: +4 (Overall: -105) Standing: 5th Place in AL Central (20.0 GB) Last Week's Game Recaps: Game 157 | MIN 3, DET 2: Twins Edge Tigers in Pitchers' Duel Game 158 | MIN...11395Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:49:27 +0000