https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/748/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-extend-tc-bear-through-2023-r7524/7524Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-can-duda-do-for-you-r7519/The reality is that there’s a decision looming on Tyler Austin. Of this trio, he’s the guy out of options and has the shortest track record. Acquired from the Yankees in exchange for Lance Lynn last season, he performed admirably in 35 games with Minnesota down the stretch. The .782 OPS was hardly...7519Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-twins-kepler-finalizing-extension-r7523/Signed just nine days after Jorge Polanco in July of 2009, the German-born Max Kepler is finalizing the terms on a contract extension. Phil Miller has more specifics on the deal with includes bumping up his 2019 salary significantly. He gradually worked his way up the minor league system...7523Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-jorge-polanco-finalizing-contract-extension-r7522/UPDATE 1 We have some specific numbers being reported. Jim Bowden of The Athletic reported Polanco's deal $25.75 million over five years and include two additional option years. The Twins have also reportedly reached a similar agreement with Max Kepler. According to Passan's reporting, the deal wo...7522Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/making-sense-of-the-lineup-makeover-r7521/Usually I'd hash through everything and make you wait for the conclusion, but this thing got long. So instead, it's choose your own adventure! Here comes the conclusion, stick around for the more detailed analysis if you'd like. Nelson Cruz, C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop are all right-handed pull...7521Thu, 14 Feb 2019 03:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mailbag-duda-in-gordon%E2%80%99s-future-contention-time-r7516/https://twitter.com/hotts58/status/1094647634290245634 My first thought to this question was I hope so. That being said, the Twins don’t necessarily need him to be what Logan Morrison was supposed to be last year. Morrison was brought in to be the team’s regular designated hitter. Lucas Duda is ce...7516Tue, 12 Feb 2019 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-411-projections-and-objections-r7514/Sponsored by Barrel Theory, Native, and Pick and Shovel. http://traffic.libsyn.com/gleemangeek/ep_411_final.mp37514Mon, 11 Feb 2019 15:28:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/starter-or-reliever-that-is-the-romero-question-r7513/Why do the Twins need to make a determination on Fernando Romero so quickly? We’ll get to that, but first, let’s take a look at his background, why he should remain a starter, and why the bullpen could be an option for him as well. Regardless, it will be interesting to see what Derek Falvey, Thad...7513Mon, 11 Feb 2019 06:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/derek-falvey-urges-child-to-pass-on-bryce-harper-card-r7510/“He’s my favorite player, and there’s one I can get for $15,” said Evenson. “Mom said we could buy it this weekend.” Twins Executive Vice President and Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey wants him to reconsider. “I think he should really take a wait-and-see approach to this purchase,” said Falvey...7510Fri, 08 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/possible-mlb-rule-changes-universal-dh-roster-size-anti-tanking-r7507/Three-batter minimum This rule would result in a pitcher being required to pitch to a minimum of three batters upon entering a game. For teams, this could significantly reduce the number of pitching changes made by managers. It could also speed up games for team’s that like to change pitchers in t...7507Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mailbag-catcher-innings-bye-bye-creams-free-agent-watch-r7505/https://twitter.com/hotts58/status/1091534395670962177 When it comes to the man behind the plate, it seems likely for Jason Castro and Mitch Garver to split time. Castro is coming off a major injury, but he should be able to go full-steam ahead with spring training starting. Mitch Garver caught al...7505Tue, 05 Feb 2019 03:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-2019-top-prospects-10-akil-baddoo-r7503/10. Akil Baddoo, CF Age: 20 (DOB (8/16/98) 2018 Stats (-A): 517 PA, .243/.351/.419, 11 HR, 40 RBI ETA: 2021 2018 Ranking: 10 What’s to like? This guy’s not just an athlete. Baddoo has a career .367 on-base percentage and an even more impressive walk rate of 14.4 percent. Only 10 qualified MLB hit...7503Mon, 04 Feb 2019 04:30:00 +0000