https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/page/272/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/how-tall-is-too-tall-how-old-is-too-old-part-1-r3558/Meyer has a “different body type” in that he’s 6’ 9”. Tall pitchers are viewed as both blessed and cursed. Their height can result in more leverage, higher velocity and different angles to which the hitter must adjust. But they also tend to struggle with their mechanics and thus, their control, wh...3558Thu, 16 Apr 2015 04:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-minor-league-report-415-wins-and-extras-r3560/RED WINGS REPORT ROCHESTER 11, SCRANTON/WB 6 Box Score The Red Wings dug themselves an early hole in this morning showdown before running away with a 5-inning ninth to secure their fifth victory in six games. For better or worse, the story of this game will be the struggles of Alex Meyer. Meyer fa...3560Thu, 16 Apr 2015 02:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/the-next-twins-2015-r3530/You see, despite the fact this roster is currently loaded with veterans and retreads, both new (Tim Stauffer, Blaine Boyer, Ervin Santana, Shane Robinson) and old (Torii Hunter) who don’t necessarily instill immediate confidence, the youth movement we’ve all been waiting for was finally taken out...3530Wed, 15 Apr 2015 09:28:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-minor-league-report-414-kernels-keep-kruisin39-r3556/KERNELS NUGGETS Cedar Rapids 8, Beloit 4 Box Score The Kernels got the scoring going right away in the first inning. After two were out, left fielder Trey Vavra launched a home run to left-center field on a 1-2 fastball. After the game, he said, “He threw me a fastball, inner half and I was able t...3556Wed, 15 Apr 2015 03:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/kernels-nuggets-jorge-and-the-hitters-shine-r3554/Here are some notes from Monday night’s game in Cedar Rapids and some additional notes. FELIX JORGE SHINES Following Felix Jorge’s seven shutout innings on Monday night, Kernels manager Jake Mauer called it a “Great start. Just to watch his poise and the look in his eyes, it was a lot different th...3554Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-minor-league-report-413-hicks-and-buxton-power-wins-r3551/To celebrate the start of the minor league season, we are offering the 2015 Minnesota Twins Prospect Handbook in paperback right now at a 15% discount. This is a limited time offer so make sure to order you copy now before this deal is gone. RED WINGS REPORT Rochester 6, Scranton/WB 4 Box Score Aa...3551Tue, 14 Apr 2015 05:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/get-to-know-kernels-of-zach-granite-r3548/When it comes to speed, few in the Twins organization are faster than Granite. In fact, if you were to line up every member of the Twins organization, and had them run the 60-yard dash, there’s a good chance that Granite would cross the finish line first. Zach Granite is from Staten Island, New Yo...3548Tue, 14 Apr 2015 02:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/kernels-win-in-home-opener-r3545/First, I made the long trek down to Cedar Rapids, in part, because I really do enjoy the experience. Perfect Game Field is tremendous. The grass was green, and the game-experience is wonderful for a fan. As is done in minor league stadiums across the country, there are games and give-aways between...3545Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:39:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/minor-league-report-413-shutouts-r3542/Read on to see how each of them fared. RED WINGS REPORT Buffalo 2, Rochester 0 Box Score On the mound for the Red Wings Sunday afternoon was big left-hander Jason Wheeler and he put forth a strong quality start effort. Unfortunately, he was also saddled with a loss as the home team lineup was unab...3542Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-minor-league-report-411-big-home-runs-r3540/Jeremy Nygaard, Cody Christie and I are excited about the start of the 2015 Minor League season and are offering the 2015 Minnesota Twins Prospect Handbook in paperback right now at a 15% discount. Get your copy today, if you haven’t already. It’s also available as an electronic book which is avai...3540Sun, 12 Apr 2015 05:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-minor-league-report-410-pitching-and-polanco-r3539/Jeremy Nygaard, Cody Christie and I are excited about the start of the 2015 Minor League season and are offering the 2015 Minnesota Twins Prospect Handbook in paperback right now at a 15% discount. Get your copy today, if you haven’t already. It’s also available as an electronic book which is avai...3539Sat, 11 Apr 2015 05:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-minor-league-report-49-opening-day33-r3537/Remember also that there are plenty of Twins minor leaguers available in this year’s Adopt-A-Prospect. As of Friday morning at 9:00 central time, you can adopt a second prospect, if you haven’t already adopted a first prospect. Let’s get to today’s report. RED WINGS REPORT Rochester 6, Buffalo 3 B...3537Fri, 10 Apr 2015 03:37:00 +0000