https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/page/218/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2017-rochester-red-wings-roster-preview-r5475/Today we look at the Rochester Red Wings players and coaching staff. We try to figure out a solid everyday lineup, and discuss the top prospects. Feel free to share any thoughts you may have on the team or roster, and ask as many questions as you would like. COACHING STAFF Mike Quade returns to th...5475Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/tyler-jay-shifting-to-the-bullpen-minor-league-notebook-r5435/When the Twins drafted Jay with the sixth overall pick in 2015 out of the University of Illinois where he was used almost exclusively out of the bullpen. At the time, the Twins and many other teams felt that the left-hander's pure stuff and four-pitch mix was reason to give him an opportunity to s...5435Sat, 18 Mar 2017 20:11:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/slegers-solidifies-status-with-strong-spring-showing-r5432/Slegers called 2016 a “successful year, minus the three weeks in July.” He prides himself in his ability to take the ball and provide innings. “I was able to take the ball every fifth day and be as consistent as possible.” He continued, pointing out that he wants to be reliable. “That’s what I se...5432Sat, 18 Mar 2017 03:33:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/get-to-know-gophers-of-jordan-smith-and-gophers-notes-r5431/Smith came to the Gophers after a strong high school career at Eden Prairie. He also was a big Twins fan and is getting the opportunity to live out a dream by playing for the Gophers. Let’s get to know him. Get to know Jordan Smith Seth Stohs (SS): Growing up in Eden Prairie, were you a big Twins...5431Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/minor-league-report-from-the-fort-r5426/I’ve had the opportunity to watch a few practices and some games down on the minor league fields, and today will share some of what I have seen and heard. As always, I welcome your questions and comments in the forum below. And think of other questions that you would like me to ask players if I ru...5426Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-send-six-to-minor-league-camp-r5422/As expected, the Twins started cutting down their spring training roster as six pitchers were told by manager Paul Molitor and members of the front office that their time in big league camp has come to an end. The cut list includes the team's top two pitching prospects. Twins Daily's #1 Prospect F...5422Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:06:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/get-to-know-gophers-of-troy-traxler-and-gophers-notes-r5418/Let's get to know outfielder Troy Traxler. Seth Stohs (SS): Growing up in LaCrescent, were you a big Twins fan? Troy Traxler (TT): I was a huge Twins fan. When I was real young, I would wear my Eric Milton jersey everywhere. I also imitated everything Jacque Jones did. I still do his pre-pitch ro...5418Mon, 13 Mar 2017 01:37:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/report-from-the-fort-minor-league-notebook-r5416/Below you will find a smorgasbord of topics regarding the Twins minor leagues. Although it is not known for sure, the assumption is that the Twins will make their first big league roster cuts on Monday. On Sunday, the Twins will play a split doubleheader so they’ll need all the players they can ge...5416Sun, 12 Mar 2017 03:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/get-to-know-gophers-rhp-toby-anderson-and-gophers-notes-r5409/Today, we’ll share a few Gophers Notes. But first, let’s get to know another Gophers senior. Right-handed pitcher Toby Anderson has made a start each weekend so far for the Gophers. The Idaho native came to the Gophers and has split his time between starting and working in the bullpen. In 2016, he...5409Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:27:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2017-twins-minor-league-storylines-sixth-year-guys-r5408/There are five Twins minor league players who were drafted by the Twins in 2011 who have yet to reach the big leagues. Could they be called up sometime during the 2017 season? Could they be added to the 40-man roster following the season, before the World Series is complete and become free agents?...5408Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2017-twins-minor-league-storylines-the-lookouts-rotation-r5405/Last year as the minor league season began, one of the top stories was the Ft. Myers starting rotation. As the season began, the Miracle had a rotation of Stephen Gonsalves, Kohl Stewart, Tyler Jay, Felix Jorge, Randy Rosario and Keaton Steele. And they didn’t disappoint. That group, potentially e...5405Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:25:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2017-minnesota-twins-minor-league-primer-r5403/Today, I thought it would be fun to put together a bit of a primer for some things to look for as minor league camp starts. COACHING STAFFS There were several changes in the coaching ranks within the organizations. With Jeff Smith getting the Twins first base coaching job, there was an opening. He...5403Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:47:00 +0000