https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/895/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/moving-dozier-needs-to-include-creativity-r5274/While no one knows how close we are to getting (or not getting) to a resolution in these trade talks, you can put me squarely in the camp that believes the Twins shouldn't move Dozier unless they're blown away. Sorry guys, trading Dozier for Jose De Leon in a 1-for-1 swap isn't blowing the Twins a...5274Sun, 01 Jan 2017 16:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2016-the-year-in-review-r5273/As we take a look back at the 2016 season there are a lot of memories and storylines, both positive and negative. Today we reflect on the Minnesota Twins of 2016. At the end of 2015, the Twins won the rights to acquire Byungho Park. He was going to help provide additional power to the lineup maybe...5273Sat, 31 Dec 2016 18:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-request-final-offers-for-dozier-r5272/The Dodgers continue to be the team most likely best-suited to acquire Dozier. Los Angeles has a surplus of pitching prospects and a desire to win now. Jose De Leon's name is the one that has been most associated with the Twins. The right-handed pitching prospect was a top-25 prospect entering las...5272Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2016-report-cards-rotation-r5271/For our position player rundown, you can find infielders here and outfielders here. As we turn our gaze to starting pitching, the criteria will be at least five starts, and still in the organization. Off we go... Jose Berrios, RHP 2016 Stats: 58.1 IP, 3-7, 8.02 ERA, 49 K, 35 BB, 1.87 WHIP, 6.20 FI...5271Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2016-the-year-in-firsts-r5270/As you watch, review and remember these great Twins moments (and individuals' moments), consider your favorite Twins moments in 2016 on the field. Share yours in the comments below. BRIAN DOZIER What a season 2016 was for the Twins second baseman. After struggling mightily through the season’s fir...5270Thu, 29 Dec 2016 12:45:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2016-report-cards-outfield-r5269/As with the infielders, our criteria for inclusion on this list are that the player made at least 50 plate appearances and remains on the roster as of now. Let's dig in. Byron Buxton, CF 2016 Stats: 331 PA, .225/.284/.430, 10 HR, 38 RBI, 44 R, 1.7 WAR Contract Status: Pre-arbitration, under team c...5269Wed, 28 Dec 2016 03:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2016-report-cards-infield-r5268/We'll start our case-by-case review of the 2016 Twins with a look at the infield. Each player who accrued at least 50 plate appearances, and remains in the organization currently, gets a write-up below. Brian Dozier, 2B 2016 Stats: 691 PA, .268/.340/.546, 42 HR, 99 RBI, 104 R, 5.9 WAR Contract Sta...5268Tue, 27 Dec 2016 04:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-all-time-worst-twins-rondell-white-r5267/Rondell White began his career with plenty of promise. The power-hitting outfielder was taken 24th overall in the first round of the 1990 amateur draft by the Montreal Expos, a pick from the Angels as compensation for free agent Mark Langston. Out of the first round picks that year, White has the...5267Tue, 27 Dec 2016 01:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/cardinals-quotvery-much-inquot-on-brian-dozier-r5266/While it's no surprise that the Dodgers are still in it heavily, the Cardinals being 'very in it" is new information. So immediately the thoughts jump to... Who do the Cardinals have that might entice the Twins? A quick look at the Baseball America Top 100 Midseason Prospects list provides some in...5266Mon, 26 Dec 2016 21:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/state-of-the-central-r5264/Things have been interesting this offseason in the American League Central. Let’s check out where the four teams are and what more they might want to do. Might as well start with the defending AL Central and American League champions. CLEVELAND Signing Edwin Encarnacion is a big deal. Mike Napoli...5264Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-waiting-is-the-hardest-part-r5263/It's not very common for trades to happen this time of year, as it seems like front offices take it a little easy during the holidays. Last season, the Reds traded Aroldis Chapman to the Yankees on Dec. 28 but there wasn't another trade for almost two weeks after. Typically if a trade is going to...5263Fri, 23 Dec 2016 02:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/projecting-the-2020-twins-line-up-r5261/C: Mitch Garver The Twins recently signed Jason Castro to a three-year deal that runs through the 2019 season. Garver will be given every opportunity to evolve into a starter during the duration of the Castro contract. He ended this season at Rochester and hit .329/.381/.434 with six extra-base hi...5261Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:22:00 +0000