https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/875/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/max-kepler-looks-to-bonds-for-hitting-inspiration-r5406/Just down the line in the Twins’ clubhouse sat new acquisition Jason Castro. Castro, somewhat unknowingly, helped launch a revolution in the way professionals view hitting. It was watching Castro transform his swing from the bench that inspired teammate J.D. Martinez to look closer at a swing’s...5406Wed, 08 Mar 2017 06:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-phil-hughes-on-the-backfield-r5404/**Be sure to sign up for Twins Daily’s Write Of Spring email newsletter. In addition to the content found at TwinsDaily.com, you will have access to a unique weekly column as well as special edition notebook section** “Neil’s been really harping on us this spring and change eye levels and back...5404Tue, 07 Mar 2017 19:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/cody39s-top-prospects-6-10-r5401/10. Felix Jorge, RHP Age: 23/ Highest Level: Double-A In Jorge's first taste of the FSL, he showed why he is considered one the Twins top pitching prospects. Through his first seven starts, he posted a 2.00 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 45.0 IP. From May 26-July 5, he reeled off seven straight victori...5401Tue, 07 Mar 2017 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-mauer-with-first-hit-of-spring-r5402/**Be sure to sign up for Twins Daily’s Write Of Spring email newsletter. In addition to the content found at TwinsDaily.com, you will have access to a unique weekly column as well as special edition notebook section** ** Chris Gimenez was the recipient of a half-hearted infield celebration foll...5402Mon, 06 Mar 2017 22:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/central-intelligence-detroit-tigers-r5399/2016 At A Glance Record: 86-75 Runs Scored: 750 Runs Allowed: 721 Pythag W/L: 83-78 Pitching WAR Leader: Justin Verlander Hitting WAR Leader: Ian Kinsler Season Recap Miguel Cabrera went back into Miguel Cabrera mode. Ian Kinsler delivered one of the best seasons of his career at age 34. Victor Ma...5399Mon, 06 Mar 2017 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-saturday-in-the-park-r5397/** Ervin Santana, the Twins’ first pitcher to crack the three inning mark this spring, said he was working on his changeup, trying to get comfortable throwing it to both lefties and righties. In his outing, he said he threw about ten changeups. Santana’s slider is his out pitch but the changeup he...5397Sat, 04 Mar 2017 22:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-299-al-west-over-under-r5396/http://traffic.libsyn.com/gleemangeek/Ep_299_AL_West_Over-Under.mp3?dest-id=745905396Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-twins-win-in-clearwater-r5395/** Trevor May fared well in his second spring start. The first batter he faced was Cesar Hernandez who May got ahead 0-2 but then misfired with a fastball up and clipped Hernandez in the shoulder. Hernandez ended up coming around to score on a sac fly by Odubel Herrera. May said later that he felt...5395Fri, 03 Mar 2017 22:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins39-new-coaching-staff-earns-early-positive-reviews-r5394/The first change started on the hitting side. While outsiders may have looked at the numbers and suspected the pitching may receive an overhaul, Molitor and the front office agreed that the right message was being delivered in spite of the lackluster results. What they determined was that there ne...5394Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/haley-could-fill-essential-role-in-twins39-bullpen-r5392/Yes, it's possible the Twins could try to work out a trade with the Red Sox (they traded for Rule 5 pick Scott Diamond in 2010 in order to be able to send him down to Rochester), but I don't see that as very likely in this case. I doubt Boston would be interested in cash considerations or lower le...5392Fri, 03 Mar 2017 03:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/central-intelligence-cleveland-indians-r5393/2016 At A Glance Record: 94-67 Runs Scored: 777 Runs Allowed: 676 Pythag W/L: 91-70 Pitching WAR Leader: Corey Kluber Hitting WAR Leader: Francisco Lindor Season Recap When previewing Cleveland before the season, here was my summation: Cleveland has a wide range of possible outcomes for the 2016 s...5393Fri, 03 Mar 2017 02:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/phil-hughes-shows-improvement-in-second-spring-start-r5391/Last time, of course, was his two inning, four hit, two run outing at JetBlue Park. It was his first game action since his thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and the Red Sox monsters made loud and consistent contact. His pitches lacked velocity and precision. This time his pitches simply lacked velo...5391Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:05:00 +0000