https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/955/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/vikings-kickoff-event-tickets-on-sale-now33-r3935/Get your tickets HERE If you’re going to be in Mankato for the start of Vikings training camp on July 25, why not get a ticket and join us? The players are only moving into the dorms that day so you won’t get to see them on the field anyway. The first practice of camp is on Sunday, July 26. The Ma...3935Thu, 16 Jul 2015 14:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/brian-dozier39s-next-accolade-r3933/As the second half kicks off, Dozier and the Twins have their eyes on another prize. In the thick of the AL Central race, and in position to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2010, both Minnesota and Dozier have plenty to play for. Team accomplishments aside though, Dozier has the op...3933Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:57:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/interview-with-si-writer-jay-jaffe-thoughts-on-mauer-r3934/. For shortstops, the highest WAR (131.0) and a JAWS (98.2) rating goes to Honus Wagner. The second highest WAR is Alex Rodriguez with WAR (117.8) and a JAWS (64.2). Omar Vizquel is ranked 30th with 45.3 WAR and a 36.0 JAWS. Former Twin Christian Guzman is ranked 157th with a WAR of 12.5 and a 16....3934Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/maturity-experience-are-behind-aaron-hicks-reaching-his-potential-r3931/“We probably haven’t seen the last of Aaron Hicks,” wrote LaVelle E. Neal, who has covered the Twins since 1998, “but the Twins’ expectations have fallen so far for the 14th overall pick from 2008 that his future could end up as a fourth outfielder.” Hicks ended up resurfacing with the Twins, gett...3931Thu, 16 Jul 2015 03:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/dozier-goes-deep-perkins-closes-ninth-as-the-american-league-all-stars-win-r3930/Before the game, various greats from each team were honored in a segment known as the Franchise Four Campaign. The Twins’ Franchise Four included: Kirby Puckett, Harmon Killibrew, Tony Oliva,and Rod Carew. A highlight reel of the former players’ heroics was shown across the screen in less than ten...3930Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/perkins-and-the-pursuit-of-perfection-r3928/Perkins has been about as good as anyone could ask this year, converting all 28 of his save chances with a 1.21 ERA and 0.83 WHIP. For a team with as little margin for error as the Twins, he has been beyond crucial. Perkins leads all AL relievers in Win Probability Added at 2.80, and even that see...3928Wed, 15 Jul 2015 01:46:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/draft-signing-deadline-looms-r3927/This year, as the deadline of 4 pm Friday approaches, the Twins are facing some drama. Their second choice, Kyle Cody, selected in Comp Round B with the 73rd overall pick - a pick worth $839,700 - remains unsigned. Cody, who is compared frequently to Mike Pelfrey, entered the season as a potential...3927Tue, 14 Jul 2015 17:25:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-minor-league-report-713-arcia-batts-honored-r3924/RED WINGS REPORT Rochester (All-Star Break) Much like their counterparts at the big league level, the Rochester Red Wings are in the midst of their All-Star break. The Triple-A All-Star Game is scheduled to be played on July 15 in Omaha, NE. Pitchers AJ Achter and Taylor Rogers will join infielder...3924Tue, 14 Jul 2015 02:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/first-half-most-improved-twins-r3925/Considering the complexion of this current Twins roster, the latter seems far more likely. Sure, players from the outside have (Torii Hunter, Blaine Boyer) and will (Ervin Santana) continue to shape the way this team evolves, but this is largely the same roster from a season ago, and most of the c...3925Tue, 14 Jul 2015 01:26:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/break-time-10-shocking-on-pace-numbers-r3920/1. Glen Perkins is on pace for 51 saves. Joe Nathan set the franchise record when he notched 47 back in 2009. 2. Brian Dozier is on pace for 35 home runs, 87 extra-base hits and 122 runs scored. All incredible numbers. Only three Twins have ever scored 120 or more runs in a season: Chuck Knoblauch...3920Mon, 13 Jul 2015 02:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-episode-203-half-way-home-r3919/http://traffic.libsyn.com/gleemangeek/Episode_203_Half_Way_Home.mp33919Mon, 13 Jul 2015 00:39:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/hey33-now-you39re-an-all-star-r3917/Dozier found out Friday afternoon that Mike Moustakus had won the Final Vote. He was making plans to be in northern Minnesota for his four-day All-Star break. On Saturday afternoon, he learned that he has plans in Cincinnati next week. Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista will not play in the game b...3917Sat, 11 Jul 2015 21:39:00 +0000