https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/570/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-505-saints-rule-5-and-nelson-cruz-r10155/Listen Here Now10155Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/alternate-options-if-cruz-doesn39t-sign-r10153/On Wednesday, Hayes shared an update on the Cruz situation stating that talks “may not speed up any time soon” as Cruz is looking for a two-year deal on top of a raise from the last two years where he averaged $13 million each year. Understandably, the Twins are hesitant to give the aging slugger...10153Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/that39s-what-i-like-about-yu-a-case-for-yu-darvish-r10151/The 2020 MLB winter meetings struck a similar chord to the return of the McRib Sandwich at McDonald’s; heavily surrounded with anticipation and hype, yet little action. Outside of the White Sox ruffling some feathers, this year’s offseason reunion consisted of unfulfilled rumors, Zoom fatigue, and...10151Sat, 12 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/why-haven%E2%80%99t-the-twins-signed-nelson-cruz-yet-r10150/Reports have surfaced saying the MLB has informed teams to “operate as if there is no DH in the National League”. For what it’s worth, that’s not a definitive statement, but it was likely one that Cruz wasn’t excited to hear. The MLB suggested that as Cruz approaches likely the last payday of his...10150Sat, 12 Dec 2020 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-trevor-bauer-better-than-jose-berrios-r10143/The Trevor Bauer Argument Trevor Bauer dominated the 2020 season as he posted a 1.73 ERA with a 0.80 WHIP while leading the National League in ERA, CG, ERA+, WHIP, and H/9. It was a truly dominant season, but he only made 11 starts. To put this in perspective, he was traded from Cleveland to Cinci...10143Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2021%E2%80%99s-most-important-twins-acquisition-r10144/Last offseason Derek Falvey and Thad Levine methodically added talent to Rocco Baldelli’s AL Central division winning roster. After a Postseason sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, another step forward was the goal in 2020. It wasn’t until mid-January that the big domino came, but it was a...10144Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mlb-winter-meetings-day-4-news-and-rumors-r10147/Cruz and Twins are Talking Our good friend Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that the Twins are engaged in conversation with Nelson Cruz about keeping the ageless slugger in Minnesota. Hayes stated that the two parties “continue to state their preference for a reunion,” something that keeps a lar...10147Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:45:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/six-intriguing-players-the-twins-could-pick-in-today39s-rule-5-draft-r10146/Let me start this by saying that I would guess that there is about a 50-50 chance, maybe less, that the Twins make a Rule 5 pick this morning. However, it is always fun to at least think about what players might be available if they do choose to make a selection. There is still much that we don’t...10146Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-lose-multiple-prospects-in-the-2020-rule-5-draft-r10141/Check back to this article through the morning for updates as the Rule 5 draft occurs. Minnesota’s current 40-man roster sits with 35 active players which includes 18 pitchers, four catchers, six infielders and seven outfielders. At the end of last month, the Twins added three players to the 40-ma...10141Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mlb-winter-meetings-day-3-news-and-rumors-r10145/It's Official! It may not be directly related to the winter meetings but it sure is news! Twins General Manager Thad Levine confirmed with WCCO's Dave Lee that the Twins have officially extended offers to the St. Paul Saints and Wichita Wind Surge to join the Twins organization as minor league aff...10145Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/examining-the-chuck-knoblauch-transaction-tree-r10137/Initial Trade: February 6, 1998 Knoblauch wanted a new home, and the Yankees were looking for a lead-off hitter for teams that won three straight championships. The Twins were able to acquire Brian Buchanan, Cristian Guzman, Eric Milton, and Danny Mota. Mota never panned out as he only appeared i...10137Wed, 09 Dec 2020 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nelson-cruz-landing-spots-ranked-r10140/If the designated hitter is removed from the National League for next year, Cruz's potential market is sliced in half from 30 teams to the 15. But the reality for Cruz is even grimmer than that; only a select few teams might feasibly target him based on their needs and circumstances. As you size u...10140Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:33:00 +0000