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https://twitter.com/DanHayesMLB/status/977603010418348032
The Reds seemed like a tough spot for Vargas to fit, with Joey Votto occupying first base and no designated hitter in the National League. Because of his swi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6545</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:42:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>There&#x2019;s Still Time to Cram Before Opening Day</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/there%E2%80%99s-still-time-to-cram-before-opening-day-r6544/</link><description>You think you&#x2019;re ready for the season? Not until you read all 50 of these articles. OK, that&#x2019;s not true, but I think you&#x2019;ll enjoy these:
Latest News
No Suspension For Miguel Sano | Seth Stohs
Opening Day Roster Coming Clear With Thursday Transactions | Seth Stohs
Twins with One Spot Left | Ted Sch...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6544</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 18:01:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Nightly Wrap: No Suspension, Roster Notes And More</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nightly-wrap-no-suspension-roster-notes-and-more-r6543/</link><description>To add this podcast to your iPhone podcast app, do the following:
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3. Cl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6543</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 23:41:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>No Suspension For Miguel Sano</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/no-suspension-for-miguel-sano-r6542/</link><description>The Twins 2017 All Star third baseman will not be suspended after an MLB investigation for sexual assault.
In a statement from MLB:
"The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball has completed its investigation into an assault allegation made against Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano. The com...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6542</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:09:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins with One Spot Left</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-with-one-spot-left-r6541/</link><description>Tyler Duffey was recently optioned to Triple-A, and the opportunity for Moya to start against the Orioles presented itself. After making his debut in 2017, Moya is looking to cement himself as a fixture in the Twins future bullpen plans. With a quirky setup and delivery, he's got plenty of intrigu...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6541</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 19:27:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tom Froemming Becomes Twins Daily&#x2019;s First Editor</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/tom-froemming-becomes-twins-daily%E2%80%99s-first-editor-r6540/</link><description>The decision to formally establish this role was a result of concerns we expressed in a story back on December 26th. To help ensure the long term viability of Twins Daily, we understand that we both need to formalize some of our part-time roles and to reach out to and compensate new writers. Tom w...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6540</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 03:22:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 2018 Position Analysis: Designated Hitter</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2018-position-analysis-designated-hitter-r6539/</link><description>Projected Starter: Logan Morrison
Likely Backup: Robbie Grossman
Depth: Miguel Sano, Joe Mauer, Eduardo Escobar
Prospects: Lewin Diaz, Brent Rooker, Zander Wiel
THE GOOD
In 2010, Jim Thome started 78 games for the Twins at DH, and as we all know, it went really well. Since then, the position has b...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6539</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 02:39:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Jake Odorizzi Named Opening Day Starter</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/jake-odorizzi-named-opening-day-starter-r6538/</link><description>Twins manager Paul Molitor announced Jake Odorizzi as the Opening Day starter on Thursday.
https://twitter.com/RhettBollinger/status/976920070059380736
It will be his first Opening Day start and he seems ready for the opportunity. &#x201C;You always want to set the tone in Game 1 and put one in the win c...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6538</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 01:01:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Opening Day Roster Becoming Clear With Thursday Transactions</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/opening-day-roster-becoming-clear-with-thursday-transactions-r6537/</link><description>Here is a quick look at those players remaining in big league camp:
Catchers: Jason Castro, Mitch Garver
As expected, it appears that Mitch Garver will be Jason Castro's backup behind the plate. Garver can also provide flexibility with his ability to play first base and left field.
Infielders: Joe...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6537</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 21:07:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Nightly Wrap: TV And Twins Talk</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nightly-wrap-tv-and-twins-talk-r6536/</link><description>To add this podcast to your iPhone podcast app, do the following:
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3. Cl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6536</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 18:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Clock's Ticking: The Tyler Kinley Decision</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/clock39s-ticking-the-tyler-kinley-decision-r6533/</link><description>Miami left Kinley unprotected this offseason following an up and down minor league season. He posted a 1.98 ERA at High-A but struggled to a 5.19 ERA after being bumped up to Double-A. There were some control issues as he averaged 3.7 walks per nine innings but his 12.7 strikeouts per nine was tou...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6533</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tyler Duffey, Alan Busenitz Optioned</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/tyler-duffey-alan-busenitz-optioned-r6535/</link><description>Duffey has logged 262.0 innings for the Twins over the past three seasons, making 36 starts over the 2015-16 seasons before shifting to the bullpen for 56 appearances last season. He was being stretched out this spring, having pitched 12.2 innings over five official appearances.
Alan Busenitz was...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6535</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:42:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
