https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/page/348/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/tuesdays-trip-through-the-minors-r499/Don't look now but it looks like Francisco Liriano might have remembered how to pitch. His last two starts have looked much better than the horrendous pitcher that was on the mound at the beginning of the year. This might be jumping the gun a little since his last two outings came against two poor o...499Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:38:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-go-to-pen-early-and-often-on-day-2-r497/The second round opened with the Twins selecting LHRP Mason Melotakis out of Northwestern State. Unlike Bard before him, who will get a chance to be a starter, Melotakis will most likely start in the bullpen. He sold himself with an excellent performance in the Cape Cod League. Melotakis is a mid-90...497Tue, 05 Jun 2012 18:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2012-minnesota-twins-draft-picks-r496/Below you will find the complete list of 2012 draft picks of the Minnesota Twins. Feel free to discuss. #40 (1210) - Brad Schreiber - RHP - COL - Purdue #39 (1180) - Steven Liquori - OF - HS - Georgia #38 (1150) - Austin Rei - C - HS - California (37/38, same HS) #37 (1120) - James Marvel - RHP - HS...496Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/monday-night-in-the-minors-including-kyle-gibson-update-r495/As important as Monday was to the Twins organization because of the draft, there was another reason it was important. Kyle Gibson threw off of a mound for the first time since having Tommy John surgery. In a text message, he said that it "went really good!" He added that his "arm felt great!" For Gi...495Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/grading-in-a-void-r493/Of the last decade's drafts, I think it’s safe to say that the two first round picks for which the Twins took the most immediate heat were 2001 and 2007. It might be worth noting just how ridiculous that looks right now. In 2001, the Twins took Joe Mauer as the #1 pick and were lambasted for...493Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:47:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-add-two-in-compensation-round-r492/As expected, the Twins drafted Georgia OF Byron Buxton second overall (though it came with a little uncertainty after Carlos Correa, not Mark Appel, went first). Shortly after 9:30 local time, the Twins were back on the clock. Conventional wisdom suggested the Twins were going to take local produ...492Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-select-byron-buxton-2-overall-in-mlb-draft-r491/With the second overall pick in the 2012, the Minnesota Twins selected high school outfielder Byron Buxton out of Appling County High School in Baxley, Georgia. In doing so, they chose one of the consensus most talented prospects, but one with his share of risks. Buxton’s athleticism has earned comp...491Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:24:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/interview-with-twins-catching-prospect-chris-herrmann-r489/ [TABLE=class: tr-caption-container] http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LNxZoVqMnpg/T8uwq_-e_SI/AAAAAAAAAYM/dlqtJMBfYWk/s400/Herrmann.jpg [TD=class: tr-caption]Chris Herrmann (courtesy of Tia Ann Chapman, Hartford Courant) [/TD] [/TABLE]  [Originally published at Twins Fan From Afar] The Minnesota Twi...489Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/draft-day-twins-myth-3448-outfield-depth-r488/Tonight at 6:00 central time, the MLB Draft will commence. We have heard now that the Astros will select Stanford right-hander and Houston native Mark Appel. That means that the Minnesota Twins will have their pick of every other eligible player. I have freely said that I will not be at all disappo...488Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/sundays-minor-league-round-up-r484/Last night, word came out that Carl Pavano was going to undergo an MRI and it appears likely that he will end up on the disabled list. All indications are that Jeff Manship will be starting in Pavano’s spot on Wednesday. No word on whether Manship will be rocking a mustache or not. On Sunday eveni...484Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/territory-train-day-1-log-snappers-at-quad-cities-r483/Worried about rush hour traffic, I left my sister’s place early, just to make sure I was in Woodbury by 8:45. Traffic wasn’t bad, so I was there before 8. By 8:15 or so, Scott (the man behind Territory Train) had arrived, and the bus was there by 8:30. I was thrilled that we were 1.) on a Lorenz Bus...483Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:47:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/saturday-in-the-park-r482/Jaynesville, WI - The Twins were in Cleveland on Saturday night and won 7-4. They jumped out to a 4-0 lead after one inning thanks to RBI singles by Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Trevor Plouffe. Cleveland clawed back with single runs in the first, third, fourth and fifth to tie the game. However, Pl...482Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:47:00 +0000