Seth Stohs

$2.2 million for De Andrade

Per Baseball America, the #MNwins have signed nine players already today... https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2020-21-mlb-international-signings-tracker/#Twins

Late on Monday night, news broke that the Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with free agent right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks. Meanwhile, Twins fans wait for even a good, strong rumor regarding the Twins to present itself.The White Sox would certainly seem to be the favorite right now in the American League Central Division, if the season were to start today. While bringing back free agent outfielder Adam Eaton isn't terribly concerning, they also acquired RHP Lance Lynn in a trade with Texas last month. The addition of Hendriks improves the back-end of their bullpen. Over the past few seasons in Oakland, the once top Twins pitching prospect became one of baseball's best relief pitchers. Earlier on Monday night, MLB Network revealed that he is the best reliever in the game. We could probably write an article or two chronicling why the Twins DFAd Hendriks, with options remaining, after just over a season with the team and before even trying him in the bullpen, but that can be for another day, and another writer. The White Sox went and got creative with their contract offer to Hendriks, specifically the fourth season which is a $15 million option with a $15 million buy out. Of course, if they buy out the deal, the $15 million is spread over several years. Meanwhile, the Twins have seemingly presented as a team that is quite active, looking to fill several needs this offseason. There have been plenty of rumors, though not for awhile, about their search for a shortstop. But we are still waiting to see how that will play out. We have heard that they are looking for a fourth starter to team with Jose Berrios, Kenta Maeda and Michael Pineda. Randy Dobnak warrants a shot at the fifth starter, so they need to add at least one starter, maybe more. There haven't been any real rumors associating the Twins with starters, even though some are believed to be available. And we are still waiting to see how that will play out. The Twins lost Trevor May to the Mets in free agency. They non-tendered Matt Wisler and he signed with the Giants. Sergio Romo and Tyler Clippard are free agents that they could bring back. At this time, the Twins have signed only Hansel Robles. And Twins fans are waiting to see if more will be added, or if they will trust pitching coach Wes Johnson to turn someone like Brandon Waddell, Ian Gibaut, Derek Law, Glenn Sparkman, Luke Farrell, or some minor leaguers into this year's Wisler, or this year's Alcala. And still we wait. We have seen this before as Twins fans. And, there is no reason to believe that the Twins won't make some moves. They have made moves late in the offseason each year. Lynn and Logan Morrison a couple of years ago. The Kenta Maeda trade wasn't completed until last February. Marwin Gonzalez signed late. So, there is no reason for Twins fans to panic. Cleveland is trading off pieces. Kansas City has added some pieces and has a lot of pitching coming. The Tigers have some serious pitching talent coming. But the White Sox are legit. Their offense was one of baseball's best in 2019, and they added Lynn - who has been one of the top 5 pitchers in the AL the past two seasons - and Hendriks - baseball's best relievers. It's still mid-January, so there is plenty of time. But, for Twins fans, it is OK to start feeling a bit antsy. Presumably the White Sox are done with big-time moves. They aren't likely to go after George Springer or Trevor Bauer. But they have put themselves into serious postseason contender in 2021. The Twins do not have to respond to these moves. They simply need to keep putting their 2021 roster together. They need to fill at least one rotation spot, and they need to add a couple of bullpen arms. And, clearly they would like to add a shortstop and probably a utility player. And there are a lot of options remaining, either in free agency or via trade. So, while we start to get nervous and wonder when the Twins will make their moves, just remind yourself that it is WHEN and not IF. They will make moves. And when they do, we'll see how the Twins compare to the White Sox. Click here to view the article

On Monday night (6:00 central time), Seth will be chatting with Twins minor league outfield prospect Max Smith on a new episode of Twins Spotlight. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Max Smith grew up in Tucson where he was a star on the baseball and football fields. He attended UNLV where he played for four years. As a senior, he hit .291/.384/.498 (.882) with 16 doubles and ten homers. The Twins made him their 31st round pick in 2019. He spent that summer in Elizabethton where he hit .286/.353/.451 (.803) with 12 doubles and seven home runs. He was set to spend much of the 2020 season in Cedar Rapids. Join us live at 5:30 tonight to watch, and participate by sending your questions. We'll cover a ton of topics from his youth ball, to getting drafted, signing, his development, his 2020 'season' and much more. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at 5:30 pm (central time) Monday night on the Twins Daily Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages live. Also feel free to ask questions in the comments below or on those platforms during the show and we'll ask them. Subscribe to the Twins Daily podcast on Libsyn, Apple iTunes or anywhere you download podcasts. Here is the YouTube link where you can watch the show. For More on Max Smith: Follow Max on Instagram at @maxsmith950. Previous Episodes Click here to see more previous episodes of Twins Spotlight. Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells Episode 15: Sawyer Gipson-Long Episode 16: Adam Bray Episode 17: Chris Vallimont Episode 18: Ben Gross Episode 19: Regi Grace Episode 20: Louie Varland Episode 21: Max Smith View full article

On Thursday night (6:00 central time), Seth will be chatting with Minnesota native and Twins minor league RHP Louie Varland on a new episode of Twins Spotlight. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Louie Varland was the Twins 15th round draft pick in 2019 out of Concordia University in St. Paul. He was a multi-sport athlete at North St. Paul High School and then chose to become a Golden Bear, joining his brother Gus (who was drafted by the A's a year earlier). He made a couple of appearances at Elizabethton in that summer of 2019. And then came this crazy 2020 year and season. Join us live at 6:00 tonight to watch and participate by sending your questions. We'll cover a ton of topics from his youth ball, to getting drafted, signing, his development and much more. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at 6pm (central time) Thursday night on the Twins Daily Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages live. Also feel free to ask questions in the comments below or on those platforms during the show and we'll ask them. Subscribe to the Twins Daily podcast on Libsyn, Apple iTunes or anywhere you download podcasts. Here is the YouTube link where you can watch the show. For More on Louie Varland: A Golden Bear Changes Cities: Q&A with Louie Varland (June 2019) Follow Regi on Twitter at @LouieVarland. Follow Regi on Instagram at @louievarland. Previous Episodes Click here to see more previous episodes of Twins Spotlight. Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells Episode 15: Sawyer Gipson-Long Episode 16: Adam Bray Episode 17: Chris Vallimont Episode 18: Ben Gross Episode 19: Regi Grace Episode 20: Louie Varland View full article

Tonight at 5:30 central time, we will return for another episode of Twins Daily Minnesota Twins Jeopardy. Join us and see if (or that) you can beat our contestants.We are back for another episode of Twins Jeopardy on Wednesday night at 5:30 central time. Find out if you can keep up with our contestants. Our previous winners will compete against each other and another competitor. Categories could cover anything Twins related over their 60 seasons in Minnesota. See how much trivia you know about the Twins history, present and prospects. Join us live, or watch later, and let us know how many questions you knew the answers to. See if you can top our contestants. Of course, categories won't be announced until the show begins. David Youngs - Twins Daily writer. He appeared on several Postgame Pints and Offseason Lives. He's also helped interview some Minnesota players on Twins Spotlight for his #MinnesotaMade series. Won Episode 2 Nash Walker - Twins Daily writer who has been a frequent participant on Postgame Pints and other Offseason Live shows. Won Episode 1 and Twins Offseason Jeopardy. Contestant #3 To Be Named Later - This contestant will get to see if he or she can dethrone one of our previous winners. Follow Twins Daily on social media to catch the live shows (they're broadcast via Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube) and subscribe to our podcast to receive the audio versions of any episodes you miss. Here is the link to be able to watch tonight's show on YouTube. Here are the links to watch the previous Twins Jeopardy on YouTube. MORE FROM TWINS DAILY — Latest Twins coverage from our writers — Recent Twins discussion in our forums — Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email Click here to view the article

On Tuesday night (6:00 central time), Seth will be chatting with Twins minor league RHP Regi Grace on a new episode of Twins Spotlight. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Regi Grace became a multi-sport prep star in Mississippi. He had a commitment to Mississippi State University, but when the Twins made him their tenth round pick in 2018, he signed and began his professional career. Grace began his career by pitching two seasons in the GCL. He has struck out 32 batters over 31 2/3 innings of work. He was looking forward to a big 2020 when spring training and later the season was cancelled. Join us live at 6:00 to watch and participate by sending your questions. We'll cover a ton of topics from his youth ball, to getting drafted, signing, his development and much more. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at 6pm (central time) Tuesday night on the Twins Daily Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages live. Also feel free to ask questions in the comments below or on those platforms during the show and we'll ask them. Subscribe to the Twins Daily podcast on Libsyn, Apple iTunes or anywhere you download podcasts. Here is the YouTube link where you can watch the show. More on Regi Grace: Get to Know Twins RHP prospect Regi Grace (August 2018) Follow Regi on Twitter at @rjgrace1. Follow Regi on Instagram at @r.e.g.i.n.o.l.d. Previous Episodes Click here to see more previous episodes of Twins Spotlight. Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells Episode 15: Sawyer Gipson-Long Episode 16: Adam Bray Episode 17: Chris Vallimont Episode 18: Ben Gross Episode 19: Regi Grace View full article

Corrected. THanks!

On Thursday night (6:00 central time), Seth will be chatting with Twins minor league RHP Benjamin Gross on a new episode of Twins Spotlight. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Ben Gross was the Twins 10th round pick in 2019 out of Duke. He had pitched at, and graduated from, After his junior season, he was drafted by the Astros but chose to go to Duke as a graduate student. Following that 2019 season, the Twins drafted him and he spent the summer at Elizabethton. Despite a lost 2020 regular minor league season, Gross was invited to Twins instructional camp. Several reports from there had him pitching really well and showing increased velocity. We'll talk to Ben Gross tonight about all of that and get to know another quality Twins prospect. Join us live at 6:00 to watch and participate by sending your questions. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at 6pm (central time) Monday night on the Twins Daily Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages live. Also feel free to ask questions in the comments below or on those platforms during the show and we'll ask them. Subscribe to the Twins Daily podcast on Libsyn, Apple iTunes or anywhere you download podcasts. Here is the YouTube link where you can watch the show. More on Ben Gross: Follow Ben on Instagram at @ben.gross. Previous Episodes Click here to see more previous episodes of Twins Spotlight. Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells Episode 15: Sawyer Gipson-Long Episode 16: Adam Bray Episode 17: Chris Vallimont Episode 18: Ben Gross View full article

No, I think Kirilloff's ahead. Also, Larnach doesn't need to be added to the 40-man roster until after next season. Not that that will be an issue if and when he's ready, just that being on the 40-man gives Kirilloff the advantage at the beginning of the season. I do think Larnach and Kirilloff are close to the same player and both are nearly ready.

This is awesome! Also, I did ask Colina what Rich Hill talked to him about in the dugout that night...

While I don't disagree that Kirilloff may start the season in St. Paul, I would be surprised if his time there was any more than 3-4 weeks.

Tonight at 5:30 central time, we will return for another episode of Twins Daily Minnesota Twins Jeopardy. Join us and see if you can beat our contestants.This episode of Minnesota Twins Jeopardy is a little different and should be a lot of fun for Twins fans of any age. We will have a wide-range of categories to cover the history of the organization (players and teams and drafts and more from 1961-2020).. Sure, the 100 point questions will be pretty easy, but the 400 and 500 point questions are going to be tough, even for the biggest of Twins fans. And hey, we need some Twins talk. The Twins did sign Hansel Robles yesterday, but overall, it's been a rather slow offseason so far. Let's talk about the Twins players, the moments, the prospects and the fun that this show should encourage. Join us and let us know how many questions you knew the answers to. See if you can top our contestants. David Youngs - Twins Daily writer. He appeared on several Postgame Pints and Offseason Lives. He's also helped interview some Minnesota players on Twins Spotlight for his #MinnesotaMade series. Ted Schwerzler - Twins Daily writer who has been a frequent participant on Postgame Pints and other Offseason Live shows. Matthew Braun - Twins Daily writer has participated in Postgame Pints episodes and some Offseason Live shows. Follow us on social media to catch the live shows (they're broadcast via Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube) and subscribe to our podcast to receive the audio versions of any episodes you miss. Here is the link to be able to watch tonight's show on YouTube. Here is the link to be able to watch the previous Twins Jeopardy on YouTube. MORE FROM TWINS DAILY — Latest Twins coverage from our writers — Recent Twins discussion in our forums — Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email Click here to view the article

The Minnesota Twins have announced that they have signed veteran right-handed pitcher Hansel Robles.Like many, 2020 is a season that Hansel Robles would love to forget. The veteran right-hander went 0-2 with a 10.26 ERA over 16 2/3 innings (18 games) for the Angels. Earlier this month, the team chose to non-tender him, making him a free agent. However, if you look back to his 2019 season, he was 5-1 with a 2.48 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP over 72 2/3 innings in 71 games. Robles debuted with the New York Mets in 2015 and tossed two scoreless innings for them in that season's World Series. He remained with the team until mid-2018 when he was claimed by the Angels. Robles, now 30, throws a fastball that averaged 95.5 mph in 2019 after averaging 97.1 in 2019. He threw that a little over 50% of the time. He also starting throwing a split-finger pitch in 2020. He came in at about 88 mph and he used it nearly 36% of the time. It was essentially used as his changeup. He also throws an upper-90s slider, though he threw that just 12% of the time in 2020. It has been announced by a variety of writers that the deal is a one-year, $2 million contract with incentives up to another $0.5 million. The Twins 40-man roster is now at 36. It includes 19 pitchers, four catchers, six infielders and seven outfielders. Darren Wolfson has the news on the incentives:

The Padres have given up one of their Top 7 prospects to get Snell and Darvish. The two situations were very different. The Cubs clearly are just dumping salary. I think they got the Padres 11, 13, 15 and 17 prospects (or something like that)... Then again, the Padres system is loaded, so their 11-20 prospects might be the Cubs 5-14 prospect range types.

I love this article. Absolutely fantastic!!

It is possible... hopefully he doesn't have to think about that for awhile!