https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/843/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/from-the-handbook-free-agent-starters-r6222/The Twins already have a number of credible starters in the mix, but if they are setting their sights on a postseason run, they could use a stud to slot in alongside Santana and Jose Berrios. This year’s class features some very noteworthy names. Jake Arrieta, RHP Age: 32 | Previous Team: Cubs 201...6222Sun, 19 Nov 2017 20:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-lost-ones-r6220/Releasing Ortiz sticks out as the singular worst decision in an overall highly respectable career for Terry Ryan as Twins GM. At the time, he was maneuvering to make room on the 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft. He ended up giving away a Hall of Fame player for nothing. Now, this is NOT mea...6220Fri, 17 Nov 2017 04:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/falvine-ready-to-flex-muscles-r6219/Billed as forward thinkers, new-age baseball guys, and numbers focused, Falvey and Levine represent a very new culture for the Twins. We saw that play out more off the field than on it during 2017. With coaches like James Rowson and Jeff Pickler brought aboard, Falvine went young and progressive t...6219Fri, 17 Nov 2017 04:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/three-bagger-darvish-marte-amp-otani-r6218/Hunting For An Ace Things a running a little ahead of schedule in Minnesota after the team qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Thad Levine and Derek Falvey intend to be buyers this offseason in hopes of making a longer playoff run. There are a number of big name free agents o...6218Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:45:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what39s-next-for-kennys-vargas-r6216/There's a legit argument to be made that Vargas has the most power in the Twins organization, and entering his age 27 season it's possible he's just now reaching his peak. He hit some of the most impressive homers of any Twins hitter last season. Here’s a look back at the five longest home runs hi...6216Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:34:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/paul-molitor-wins-american-league-manager-of-the-year-r6215/Paul Molitor received 18 of the 30 first-place votes for the Manager of the Year award including that of Twin Cities media member Pat Borzi. Star Tribune's Phil Miller voted for Terry Francona, who received 11 first-place votes. Molitor becomes the Twins third AL Manager of the Year, joining Ron G...6215Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota%E2%80%99s-best-defensive-seasons-r6211/Corey Koskie, 3B (2002) The 2002 season saw some of the best individual defensive seasons in team history. Corey Koskie manned the hot corner for the Twins that season and he compiled a 21.9 Fangraphs DEF total, the highest DEF ranking in club history. His 19.9 UZR ranking is also the top total in...6211Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-interested-in-reds-closer-raisel-iglesias-r6210/MLB Networks’ Jon Morosi reports that the Twins have checked in with the Reds about a potential deal for closer Raisel Iglesias. In his first full season as a relief pitcher, Iglesias posted a 2.49 ERA with a 10.89 K/9 and a 3.41 K/BB. His fastball hits in the mid-90s and his slider helped to gene...6210Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-temporary-luxury-of-the-best-defender-on-earth-r6209/It's safe to say nobody recognizes and appreciates Buxton's defensive impact more than Minnesota pitchers. Reaction shots of them exhaling with nervous chuckles, after spinning around to watch him take away extra-base hits in the outfield, became 2017 Twins canon. The pitching staff stands to ben...6209Mon, 13 Nov 2017 02:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/supplementing-the-twins-a-bat-for-hire-r6208/Robbie Grossman will go down as one of the Twins better acquisitions in recent memory. Cast off by both the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians, the corner outfielder was picked up off the scrap heap, and proved invaluable to Minnesota during his tenure here. He’s been an on-base machine, a clubh...6208Fri, 10 Nov 2017 04:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/two-veteran-free-agents-the-twins-could-target-r6205/John Lackey "intends to pitch in 2018," according to Jon Heyman. He's 39 and has thrown almost 3,000 innings in the major leagues. When we last saw him on the mound, it wasn't pretty; the right-hander was roughed up in three relief appearances during the NLDS. And in general, it was a trying seas...6205Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/buxton-dozier-win-their-first-gold-glove-awards-r6204/While there is little surprise with the selection of Byron Buxton, despite great competition in center field, many will be surprised that Brian Dozier won. Some of the advanced metrics indicate that while his range may be just league average, or a little lower, he makes the plays that he gets to....6204Wed, 08 Nov 2017 02:35:00 +0000