https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/680/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-blueprint-riding-the-rochester-shuttle-improving-the-rotation-and-going-big-on-catcher-r8641/Let’s jump right in! Sign Catcher Yasmani Grandal to a four-year/$64 million deal First the Twins add a great all-around catcher who will make the team better on offense and defense while allowing Mitch Garver’s potent bat into the lineup more often. Grandal and Garver would split catching duties...8641Wed, 20 Nov 2019 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/women39s-baseball-experience-part-1-woo33-fun-on-the-field33-aka-the-one-where-they-actually-let-us-on-the-target-field-grass333333-r8649/Many years ago in a land far, far away (at least three states), I played softball. I was not very good. I was a catcher when we played with a tee and an outfielder when there was little chance of a ball being hit to me. Despite this inauspicious history with a glove, bat, and ball I signed up to...8649Wed, 20 Nov 2019 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/left-side-strong-side-the-bar-has-been-raised-r8652/As has been noted many times over the years, outside of back-to-back years of Pedro Florimon (2013 and 2014) making the Opening Day lineup the Twins had a different player playing the position ever since Cristian Guzman left the team. Barring any injuries or suspensions, Jorge Polanco should start...8652Tue, 19 Nov 2019 04:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-blueprint-generics-over-brand-names-r8644/Much like at the supermarket, there are also name brands and generics on the free agent and trade markets this winter. I’m going to be identifying a number of players who represent the plain generic bottle that does just as good a job at a greatly reduced price. *cue cheesy infomercial music* Thi...8644Tue, 19 Nov 2019 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-could-the-twins-trade-this-offseason-r8643/Outfielders While Twins Daily has had plenty of Rosario trade discussion, MLB.com even identified him as a potential trade candidate. Minnesota’s other outfielders, Max Kepler and Byron Buxton, could be in play. Kepler is coming off a career-best season and the Twins signed him to a team-friendly...8643Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-453-the-return-of-odorizzi-r8646/http://traffic.libsyn.com/gleemangeek/Ep_453.mp3?dest-id=745908646Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:11:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-blueprint-bet-the-farm-r8642/But what if the Minnesota Twins can head into 2020 with a VERY conservative $130 million payroll, still land big time players and roll into the season as a heavy favorite not only in the Central, but in the American League. Through savvy trades and leaning on a talented farm system, the Twins are...8642Mon, 18 Nov 2019 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-blueprint-spending-every-penny-r8640/The 2019 Minnesota Twins set the home run record last season as an offensive powerhouse. The obvious need this season is starting pitching, but this blueprint will be different. What if the Pohlad family decides to just say screw it and spend north of $200 million with the main focus being offens...8640Sun, 17 Nov 2019 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-blueprint-run-it-back-r8638/When I say bring the band back together, I mean everyone but Sam Dyson. Michael Pineda, Martín Pérez and Kyle Gibson are set to exit the rotation along with position players Jonathan Schoop and Jason Castro. The veteran ball of energy reliever Sergio Romo is also contract free. There are three pro...8638Sat, 16 Nov 2019 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trading-for-a-young-starter-sandy-alcantara-r8629/Of course, most every team wants young, cheap, and talented pitching so obtaining such a starter is easier said than done. And while not expensive in actual dollars, a young, team-controlled starter would likely be costly in prospect capital. Fortunitely, Minnesota happens to be rich in prospects...8629Sat, 16 Nov 2019 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-new-pitches-of-trevor-may-and-tyler-duffey-r8633/There is no greater example of that phenomenon than the two-headed set-up monster that developed in the bullpen during the second half: Trevor May and Tyler Duffey. Those two benefited tremendously from tinkering with their stuff on their own, readily accepting the feedback they got from coaches a...8633Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/eddie-rosario39s-actual-value-is-an-offseason-sticking-point-r8639/I like Eddie Rosario. I consider myself a big fan. He is talented and electric and entertainingly brash. His ability to crush pitches anywhere within reach is amazing. Rosie brings a unique element to the Twins lineup and clubhouse, without a doubt. But I'm not gonna let these things blind me to t...8639Fri, 15 Nov 2019 06:40:00 +0000