Seth Stohs

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!

Not yet... still not sure if I'll work on it for the next 5-6 weeks or just skip the year and do more content here on the site?

How did you do?

On Thursday night (6:00 central time), Seth will be chatting with Twins minor league RHP Chris Vallimont on a new episode of Twins Spotlight. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Chris Vallimont came to the Twins at the July 2019 trade deadline. Along with Sergio Romo, Vallimont came from the Marlins organization in exchange for first baseman Lewin Diaz. He finished that season with four starts for the Ft. Myers Miracle. Then came 2020 and we'll find out how that year was for the lanky right-hander. The Erie, Pennsylvania, native stayed home after high school and attended Division II Mercyhurst College. As a junior, he struck out 147 batters in 80 1/3 innings and led his team to the Division II World Series. The Marlins drafted him in the fifth round of the 2018 draft. He's an intriguing prospect who has good size, a big arm with a fastball that sits 95 and 96 but has touched 98 at times, a changeup, and of course, both a slider and a curveball that can be very good. Join us live at 6:00 to watch and participate by sending your questions. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at 6pm (central time) tonight 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 Chris Vallimont: Get to know: RHP Chris Vallimont (August 2019) Follow Chris on Twitter at @Valli_Swag7. Follow Chris on Instagram at @valliswag7. Previous Episodes Click here to see more previous episodes of Twins Spotlight. Episode 7: Matt Wallner Episode 8: Brent Rooker Episode 9: Bailey Ober Episode 10: Talkin' Torii (with Jacque Jones, Royce Lewis, Niko Guardado) Episode 11: Top 60 Twins Players in 60 Seasons in Minnesota Episode 12: Charlie Mack Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells Episode 15: Sawyer Gipson-Long Episode 16: Adam Bray Episode 17: Chris Vallimont View full article

I'm thinking they're thinking well beyond that level...

A couple months ago, Nick kicked off Offseason Live with a game of Twins Offseason Jeopardy. On Wednesday night, Minnesota Twins Jeopardy was back. Find out if Nash Walker was able to defend his crown?The first Offseason Jeopardy was intended as a preview of the Twins offseason. There were categories like Twins free agents, Twins in Arbitration and of course, Potpourri. 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). We'll have questions about World Series players and performers. 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. I have to be honest. I put this Jeopardy board up to a couple of test runs with some people and it is apparently a bit challenging. It will definitely test your Twins knowledge. And hey, we need some Twins talk. It's been a quiet 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. (if you watch live, post your guesses to our questions and we'll pop them up on the screen if you get them right.) Nash Walker - Twins Daily writer is back to try to defend his win in the first Twins Offseason Jeopardy. He also is the host of the Locked On Twins podcast. Matthew Lenz - Twins Daily writer who has been a frequent participant on Postgame Pints and other Offseason Live. Dave Overlund - radio host on WJON radio in St. Cloud. A lifelong Twins fan, he's had Seth and Nick on his show "Hang up and Listen" in recent weeks. Follow him on Twitter at @wjonsports. 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 the show 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 Adam Bray on a new episode of Twins Spotlight. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Adam Bray grew up going to Twins games, watching Torii Hunter, Johan Santana and Joe Mauer. He went to Eden Prairie High School and won a state championship there, and also played on some great American Legion games too. In fact, they went to the national championship game two straight years and won the national title following his senior season. He went to Division I South Dakota State, and after four years there, he was the 33rd round pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2015. He was traded to the Twins in spring training of 2018. That year, he pitched in Ft. Myers and then in the Arizona Fall League. In 2019, he split his season between AA Pensacola and AAA Rochester. We'll talk about all of that, but we'll also discuss his 2020 season, what he was able to do and what his offseason is bringing. He is just one step from reaching the big leagues with his hometown team. What would that mean? Join us to find out. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at 6pm (central time) tonight 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 Adam Bray: Spring Trade Brings Bray Back Home (July 2018) Follow Adam on Twitter at @Adam_Bray31. Follow Sawyer on Instagram at adam_bray31. Previous Episodes Click here to see more previous episodes of Twins Spotlight. Episode 7: Matt Wallner Episode 8: Brent Rooker Episode 9: Bailey Ober Episode 10: Talkin' Torii (with Jacque Jones, Royce Lewis, Niko Guardado) Episode 11: Top 60 Twins Players in 60 Seasons in Minnesota Episode 12: Charlie Mack Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells Episode 15: Sawyer Gipson-Long Episode 16: Adam Bray View full article

Not sure what happened there. Thanks!

Lynn hated that the free agent market wasn't good to him and he had to 'settle' for a $12 million, one-year deal. Came to camp late, because he signed late, and got off to a poor start and he just carried that with him all year. He was never signing back with the Twins so getting anything for him was a bonus. Same with each of those 2018 July/August deals. They took a shot with Austin, and he was a bit of a pain, but there was some upside there. Lots of power. Rijo was just a polished pitcher when the Twins got him. Now he's got the control and multiple pitches still, but he's hitting 95 and even 96 on occasion. Hopefully he gets a chance to keep developing.

On Monday night, Seth chatted with Twins minor league RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long on a new episode of Twins Spotlight. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Sawyer Gipson-Long was the Twins 6th-round draft pick in 2019 out of Mercer University in Georgia. In his three seasons in college, he went 13-5 while splitting his time between starting and working out of the bullpen. In 140 innings, he struck out 165 batters with just 37 walks. Upon being drafted, he signed and then pitched in six games at Elizabethton .In 18 1/3 innings, he walked four and struck out 23 batters. Gipson-Long stands 6-3 and a firm 235 pounds. He's got a couple of good fastballs, a changeup and a breaking ball, so it will be interesting to see if he develops as a starter or reliever. We asked him about that process, his 2020 season and going to the Instructional League. He had an impressive high school athletic career as well. We haven't had a lot on Gipson-Long at Twins Daily yet so we will get to know another intriguing Twins prospect. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at 7pm (central time) tonight 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 Sawyer Gipson-Long: Seth's Spring Standouts 2020 Edition (March 2020) Follow Sawyer on Twitter at @sawyergipson. Follow Sawyer on Instagram at @sawyergipsonlong. Previous Episodes Click here to see more previous episodes of Twins Spotlight. Episode 7: Matt Wallner Episode 8: Brent Rooker Episode 9: Bailey Ober Episode 10: Talkin' Torii (with Jacque Jones, Royce Lewis, Niko Guardado) Episode 11: Top 60 Twins Players in 60 Seasons in Minnesota Episode 12: Charlie Mack Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells Episode 15: Sawyer Gipson-Long View full article

Yeah, no one on the 40-man roster can be selected.

On Friday at noon (central time), Seth will be chatting with Twins Orioles RHP Tyler Wells on a new episode of Twins (Orioles?) Spotlight just a day after he was taken in the Rule 5 draft. The discussion was live on the Twins Daily social media platforms, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube pages. Tyler Wells has been a guest on several of my podcasts in the past, always willing to talk about his journey or baseball in general. Today, we will chat with him about being selected in the Rule 5 draft, get updated on his rehab from Tommy John surgery and much more. Wells was the Twins 15th round pick in 2016 out of Cal State-San Bernadino. He immediately began pitching well. In 2018, he was the Twins Daily Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Year when he went 10-6 with a 2.49 ERA between Ft. Myers and Chattanooga. In 119 1/3 innings, he walked just 31 and struck out 121 batters. Unfortunately in the spring of 2019, he felt the pop that no pitcher wants to hear. A few months later, he underwent Tommy John surgery and rehabbed through that season and into the 2020 season. On Thursday, the Baltimore Orioles made him a Rule 5 draft pick so he will now head to Orioles spring training hoping to make their big-league roster. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please watch LIVE at noon (central time) today 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 Tyler Wells : Twins 2018 Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Year (Sept 2018) Episode 5: Get to Know RHP Tyler Wells, OF Jaylin Davis (Oct 2020) Follow Tyler on Twitter at @tylerw13. Follow Tyler on Instagram at @twells_34. Previous Episodes Episode 1: Tom Hackimer Episode 2: Matt Canterino Episode 3: Aaron Whitefield Episode 4: Spencer Steer Episode 5: Travis Blankenhorn Episode 6: Cody Laweryson Episode 7: Matt Wallner Episode 8: Brent Rooker Episode 9: Bailey Ober Episode 10: Talkin' Torii (with Jacque Jones, Royce Lewis, Niko Guardado) Episode 11: Top 60 Twins Players in 60 Seasons in Minnesota Episode 12: Charlie Mack Episode 13: Edwar Colina Episode 14: Tyler Wells View full article

Romero is still on the 40-man roster... well, on the suspended list.

Gonsalves is absolutely eligible for the Rule 5. He's a minor leaguer beyond the timeline needed to be eligible, he's signed to a minor league contract and can be taken. That's why, often, you'll see teams announce minor league signings of veterans after the Rule 5 draft. If they happen before, they're eligible to be taken.