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Fair question. Yes, the Twins grant credentials to Twins Daily, including me, on a game to game basis and for the entirety of spring training for the past several years. But I wonder why you think that matters? This is part of the point I'm trying to make. The perception that Access is something about which we have an ax to grind is silly. The perception that it makes people special is ludicrous. It is a tool, and sometimes a valuable tool. For instance, if I'm wondering what Molitor was thinking batting Niko Goodrum in the DH spot versus a right-hander, I might be able to ask him about that postgame. But that is a small part of what creates quality content. And infinitely overrated.
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Jim Souhan responded to widespread criticism of his August 22nd Sano-Is-Too-Fat column yesterday, and after defending the column, he shared his philosophy on how to evaluate sports writing. It is a philosophy that I have heard shared by a few other journalists. It is the Cult Of Access. Access is the focal point of the philosophy. It is so esteemed, it becomes the basis for all evaluation. Those who have more of it are better than those who have less of it. If Tom Kelly answers his phone when you call (SWOON), it puts you in the penultimate spot on the professional (and moral) pyramid – right behind the team’s announcers. Those who have Access even have a higher moral character than those who don't. You’ll find all of these clearly referenced in Souhan’s diatribe.That philosophy is somewhat understandable. For a sports writer, Access is both a big part of the job and also one of the pain points. Hanging out in a locker room is mostly tedium, but writers are often required to be there in case news breaks. For instance, sometimes announcements are made regarding injuries. Missing that news when another outlet reports it looks bad to one’s supervisors. Yes, Access can give you a chance to talk to players and coaches, but it’s similar to walking around an office building, interviewing people at their desks when they’re working. Most of the players are polite and answer questions; that’s not the problem. But you are not their friend. They don’t really know you. They shouldn’t really trust you. It is often not in their best interest to reveal too much to you. Plus, they have work to do, or people they want to talk to, or maybe they just want to go home, or screw around with their teammates a little. Or maybe they just don’t want to talk right now. Navigating that environment takes a lot of energy and a lot of time. It is the most visible and tangible part of the job. It is not surprising that it is held in high regard. However, that philosophy is also mighty convenient. If Access is the differentiator, then the quality of one’s work is secondary. Embracing that philosophy puts a columnist near the top of the Ponzi scheme. He can disparage others’ quality stories because they don't have Access. He can sling crap against the wall, see what sticks, and talk about how the duty of a columnist is to get people talking. (It also helps if I decide that the platform that someone else has built, maybe singlehandedly, is an undeserved accident. After all, if having a bunch of readers and listeners had anything to do with merit, then why isn’t anyone listening to my brilliant reality-based daily podcasts with various sports luminaries? Answer me that!) That philosophy can also be a clever bit of misdirection. With one hand, you trumpet how important it is to have Access. Meanwhile, the other hand actively lobbies to restrict that Access to the very people you’re disparaging. But mostly, that philosophy is just some guy yelling and pointing at a velvet rope. He wants it to be a divider; a barrier that he has conquered. He is on one side and we are on the other, and the resulting hierarchy should be intuitively obvious to everyone. That might fool some people. But most people know: a velvet rope is an illusion. Relying on it to differentiate oneself is an act of impotence. Insisting that it lends some moral superiority is an act of desperation. It's all bull. It's reducing a genuinely valuable tool into an exclusive little club to boost one’s ego. As Souhan suggests, you get to choose who to read. So allow me to share my philosophy, which simplifies the choices considerably. You can either read people who reward your trust in them with thought-provoking, entertaining coverage of the Twins. Or you can rely on those who feel justified in regularly breaking that trust with incendiary garbage due to some fictitious self-important exclusivity. I’d ask that you make that choice carefully. You get decide if the velvet rope is real or not. Click here to view the article
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That philosophy is somewhat understandable. For a sports writer, Access is both a big part of the job and also one of the pain points. Hanging out in a locker room is mostly tedium, but writers are often required to be there in case news breaks. For instance, sometimes announcements are made regarding injuries. Missing that news when another outlet reports it looks bad to one’s supervisors. Yes, Access can give you a chance to talk to players and coaches, but it’s similar to walking around an office building, interviewing people at their desks when they’re working. Most of the players are polite and answer questions; that’s not the problem. But you are not their friend. They don’t really know you. They shouldn’t really trust you. It is often not in their best interest to reveal too much to you. Plus, they have work to do, or people they want to talk to, or maybe they just want to go home, or screw around with their teammates a little. Or maybe they just don’t want to talk right now. Navigating that environment takes a lot of energy and a lot of time. It is the most visible and tangible part of the job. It is not surprising that it is held in high regard. However, that philosophy is also mighty convenient. If Access is the differentiator, then the quality of one’s work is secondary. Embracing that philosophy puts a columnist near the top of the Ponzi scheme. He can disparage others’ quality stories because they don't have Access. He can sling crap against the wall, see what sticks, and talk about how the duty of a columnist is to get people talking. (It also helps if I decide that the platform that someone else has built, maybe singlehandedly, is an undeserved accident. After all, if having a bunch of readers and listeners had anything to do with merit, then why isn’t anyone listening to my brilliant reality-based daily podcasts with various sports luminaries? Answer me that!) That philosophy can also be a clever bit of misdirection. With one hand, you trumpet how important it is to have Access. Meanwhile, the other hand actively lobbies to restrict that Access to the very people you’re disparaging. But mostly, that philosophy is just some guy yelling and pointing at a velvet rope. He wants it to be a divider; a barrier that he has conquered. He is on one side and we are on the other, and the resulting hierarchy should be intuitively obvious to everyone. That might fool some people. But most people know: a velvet rope is an illusion. Relying on it to differentiate oneself is an act of impotence. Insisting that it lends some moral superiority is an act of desperation. It's all bull. It's reducing a genuinely valuable tool into an exclusive little club to boost one’s ego. As Souhan suggests, you get to choose who to read. So allow me to share my philosophy, which simplifies the choices considerably. You can either read people who reward your trust in them with thought-provoking, entertaining coverage of the Twins. Or you can rely on those who feel justified in regularly breaking that trust with incendiary garbage due to some fictitious self-important exclusivity. I’d ask that you make that choice carefully. You get decide if the velvet rope is real or not. -
Aaron and John talk about the Twins entering September with the Wild Card in their sights, a missed opportunity against the Royals, Byron Buxton's miracle recovery, Jorge Polanco's crazy power surge, Joe Mauer hitting like the old days, Kyle Gibson getting everyone's hopes up again, Joe Nathan's retirement, and the new analytics hire. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link.http://traffic.libsy...3?dest-id=74590 Click here to view the article -
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Article: Ticket Sales End At Noon On Friday!
John Bonnes replied to John Bonnes's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
Finally, I should mention, you won't have any trouble finding the group from bar to bar because of the red t-shirts. :-) -
Article: Ticket Sales End At Noon On Friday!
John Bonnes replied to John Bonnes's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
There is a fair amount of street parking around Ray J's, or you can walk from downtown to there across the scenic St. Anthony Bridge. The walk from the first bar to the second bar is about 25 minutes and, weather permitting, should be beautiful across the Mississippi. We also do it in groups. The distance between the 2nd and 3rd bar are literally across the street from each other. And the last stop is just two blocks from Target Field. -
Article: Ticket Sales End At Noon On Friday!
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We're cutting off sales at noon on Friday for the Touch 'Em All Pub Crawl, so you only have about 24 hours to get your crew together. For $40 you get a Twins ticket, a Pick and Shovel t-shirt (pictured), two premium Three Olives Vodka drinks, and two 612 Brew craft beers. Buy them before they're gone. Plus a legendary pregame with passionate Twins fans at Ray J's American Cafe, The Loon Cafe & Brothers Bar & Grill. You can find our other updates below.Wednesday Update I’ve got good news, bad news and really good news about 9/16 Touch ‘Em All Pub Crawl. The good news is that we're including two more free craft beers at our final stop. The bad news is that some folks had problems buying our early bird tickets yesterday. So the really good news is that we’re extending the early bird ($30/$15) price for one more day (buy it here). Here’s all the news: Our third and final stop will be at Brother’s Bar & Grill, where you’ll get a free 612 Brew craft beer. In addition, you’ll get a chit for a free beer (BOGO) at your next visit to 612 Brew. And of course that’s on top of the free Three Olives premium vodka drinks you’ll get at the first two stops: Ray J’s American Café and The Loon Café. Plus you’ll get a free Pick and Shovel t-shirt AND a ticket with us to the Twins Game versus the Blue Jays. Finally, you’ll be talking Twins with Seth, Parker, Nick, Aaron, John and one hundred other Twins fans and writers. And for tomorrow only, it’s still just $30. And sales end on Friday. Get yours here. TUESDAY STORY Today is your chance for you and your friends to get the early bird discount ticket for 9/16's Touch 'Em All Pub Crawl RIGHT HERE. Don't forget, this special $30 price ($15 if you have your own Twins ticket) lasts just one day. In addition, we're able to announce the Three Olives Vodka will be sponsoring the crawl and providing premium vodka cocktails at each of the first two stops! Here are more details: You get: 1. An exclusive "From Worst To Thirst" t-shirt from Pick and Shovel (value $25) 2. A free Three Olives premium vodka drink of your choosing at Ray J's American Cafe. ($6, 1st stop, noon-2:00 PM). 3. A free Grape Ape, the The Loon Cafe's signature drink make with Three Olives premium vodka. ($6, 2nd stop, 2:00-4:00 PM). 4. Yet one more stop with free drinks to be announced on 8/30 (value $12, 3rd stop 4:00-6:00). 5. A ticket to the 9/16 6:00 Twins game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays (value $16). Sales end Friday the 1st, but the special $30 price is only available on 8/29. So grab your fiends and join us now! MONDAY STORY From Worst to Thirst. Twins Daily’s annual “Touch ‘Em All” Pub Crawl will take place Saturday, 9/16, and tickets will be available for an early-bird sale 8/29 for ONE DAY ONLY. You will want to spend today rallying your friends, because for $30, you’ll be able to get a Twins ticket ($16), a limited edition Pick & Shovel T-shirt (picture, value $25) and … we'll be announcing at least another $20 worth of great stuff tomorrow and Wednesday. You (and your crew) will not be disappointed. This is a legendary event. It is 100-200 people. It has included Wally the Beer Man. It has included a mascot race. It has included an IN-GAME round bought by Glen Perkins. God knows what it will include this year, but at the very least, it includes a playoff race. It is a glorious mess. But it is also a VERY limited opportunity. Tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th, before we’ve even announced all the stuff you get, is the last time you’ll be able to buy tickets for $30. And if you don’t get a ticket at full price ($40) by Friday, you’re just out of luck. (We would love to keep it open, but we need to order the fantastic t-shirts.) So call your friends. It is a pub crawl, it is a glorious September afternoon in Minnesota, and it is a pennant race. (And it is also great deal.) You and your friends do not want to miss this. We'll see you back here tomorrow. Click here to view the article
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Wednesday Update I’ve got good news, bad news and really good news about 9/16 Touch ‘Em All Pub Crawl. The good news is that we're including two more free craft beers at our final stop. The bad news is that some folks had problems buying our early bird tickets yesterday. So the really good news is that we’re extending the early bird ($30/$15) price for one more day (buy it here). Here’s all the news: Our third and final stop will be at Brother’s Bar & Grill, where you’ll get a free 612 Brew craft beer. In addition, you’ll get a chit for a free beer (BOGO) at your next visit to 612 Brew. And of course that’s on top of the free Three Olives premium vodka drinks you’ll get at the first two stops: Ray J’s American Café and The Loon Café. Plus you’ll get a free Pick and Shovel t-shirt AND a ticket with us to the Twins Game versus the Blue Jays. Finally, you’ll be talking Twins with Seth, Parker, Nick, Aaron, John and one hundred other Twins fans and writers. And for tomorrow only, it’s still just $30. And sales end on Friday. Get yours here. TUESDAY STORY Today is your chance for you and your friends to get the early bird discount ticket for 9/16's Touch 'Em All Pub Crawl RIGHT HERE. Don't forget, this special $30 price ($15 if you have your own Twins ticket) lasts just one day. In addition, we're able to announce the Three Olives Vodka will be sponsoring the crawl and providing premium vodka cocktails at each of the first two stops! Here are more details: You get: 1. An exclusive "From Worst To Thirst" t-shirt from Pick and Shovel (value $25) 2. A free Three Olives premium vodka drink of your choosing at Ray J's American Cafe. ($6, 1st stop, noon-2:00 PM). 3. A free Grape Ape, the The Loon Cafe's signature drink make with Three Olives premium vodka. ($6, 2nd stop, 2:00-4:00 PM). 4. Yet one more stop with free drinks to be announced on 8/30 (value $12, 3rd stop 4:00-6:00). 5. A ticket to the 9/16 6:00 Twins game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays (value $16). Sales end Friday the 1st, but the special $30 price is only available on 8/29. So grab your fiends and join us now! MONDAY STORY From Worst to Thirst. Twins Daily’s annual “Touch ‘Em All” Pub Crawl will take place Saturday, 9/16, and tickets will be available for an early-bird sale 8/29 for ONE DAY ONLY. You will want to spend today rallying your friends, because for $30, you’ll be able to get a Twins ticket ($16), a limited edition Pick & Shovel T-shirt (picture, value $25) and … we'll be announcing at least another $20 worth of great stuff tomorrow and Wednesday. You (and your crew) will not be disappointed. This is a legendary event. It is 100-200 people. It has included Wally the Beer Man. It has included a mascot race. It has included an IN-GAME round bought by Glen Perkins. God knows what it will include this year, but at the very least, it includes a playoff race. It is a glorious mess. But it is also a VERY limited opportunity. Tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th, before we’ve even announced all the stuff you get, is the last time you’ll be able to buy tickets for $30. And if you don’t get a ticket at full price ($40) by Friday, you’re just out of luck. (We would love to keep it open, but we need to order the fantastic t-shirts.) So call your friends. It is a pub crawl, it is a glorious September afternoon in Minnesota, and it is a pennant race. (And it is also great deal.) You and your friends do not want to miss this. We'll see you back here tomorrow. -
Aaron and John talk about Byron Buxton's monster game, Kyle Gibson pulling everyone back in, the pillow fight that is the second Wild Card spot, last-minute trade options, September call-ups, Miguel Sano's injury and bad columnists, the dangers of foul balls with Bye, Goff, and Rohde, and Jason Castro's concussion. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link.http://traffic.libsy...3?dest-id=74590 Click here to view the article
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Aaron and John watch Aaron's favorite players, Kyle Gibson and Kennys Vargas, lead the Twins to a victory over the White Sox while answering questions from listeners at Fair State Coop. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link.http://traffic.libsy...3?dest-id=74590 Click here to view the article
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Gleeman & The Geek, Ep 330: Tuesday Taproom Tour (Fair State)
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Aaron and John talk about the maturation of the Twins' young lineup, their soft schedule coming up, Byron Buxton's transformation, the buzzkill around Miguel Sano's injury, Glen Perkins' return, Mitch Garver replacing an injured Robbie Grossman, looking stylish with Bombfell, Andy MacPhail and Michael Cuddyer going into the Twins' Hall of Fame, and potential August waiver trades.You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link.http://traffic.libsy...3?dest-id=74590 Click here to view the article
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WARNE: August Waiver Trade Candidates for the Minnesota Twins
John Bonnes commented on Brandon Warne's blog entry in BW on the Beat
It's OK to post something in your blog (or in the forums) that continues back to your site or blog. The only caveat is that we won't promote those to the front page. For stories, we just don't want to "trick" our readers to clicking through to a different site. But on blogs or forums, we want people to be able to promote their own endeavors by bringing news of them back to our community.- 4 comments
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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' surge back into contention, including an ugly speed bump Saturday in Detroit, plus the post-Brandon Kintzler bullpen, Eddie Rosario and Miguel Sano trending in opposite directions, Paul Molitor's decision-making, Brian Dozier in the leadoff spot, Royce Lewis' quick promotion, Byron Buxton's last half-season, RXBAR making us feel less out of shape, Bartolo Colon being in command again, and time traveling in the name of romance. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link.http://traffic.libsy...3?dest-id=74590 Click here to view the article
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As a way of thanking our readers and members, we’ll be giving away a gift each weekday from 7/24 through 8/4 8/8. Just sign up using the link in this story, and find official rules here. Thank you for reading and supporting Twins Daily. Previous Giveaways Day 11, Monday 8/7 - The second highest OPS on the Twins this year belongs to Eddie Rosario, and today’s giveaway is his autographed picture from AME Sports. Just sign up here! AME Sports has a new location next to Build-A-Bear in Rosedale Center and is having an autograph signing by Hall of Famer Viking Chris Doleman on September 9th. Also, please join me in congratulating Friday’s winner of the Minnesota Beer Passport, Brett Twaddle. Tomorrow we'll have our last giveaway, free beers from each the taprooms on from the Tuesday Taproom Tour. Day 10, Friday 8/4 - Just in time for the weekend! Today’s giveaway is a copy of the Minnesota Craft Beer Passport & Taproom Guide. Sign up here! The Minnesota Craft Beer Passport & Taproom Guide helps you navigate the state’s wonderful world of microbreweries. Commemorate your tasting experiences with this stylish leather book with a page dedicated to every taproom in the state. Collect stamps & stickers, rate the beer & taprooms and take notes so you never forget your adventures. Cheers! Also, please join me in congratulating yesterday’s winner of the Sota Stick swag, Isaac Paige! Also, make sure to come back Monday, when we’ll give away an autographed picture of Eddie Rosario! Day 9, Thursday 8/3 - Today we’re giving away a “See You Tomorrow Night” Bottle Opener or a “Touch Em All” Pennant from Sota Stick. You can win it right here! You’ve seen SotaStick.com’s original Minnesota sports themed apparel on celebrities and sports fans, and now you can choose from some of their most popular goods. Remember the historic moments with their Out 1991, Tomorrow Night, Touch 'Em All and more. Designed and screen printed by Twins fans in Minneapolis. Also, please join me in congratulating yesterday’s winner, Nick Gusmano, Michael Haveman, Christopher Mason, Ephraim Lee, & Jim Sustacek who won the Out Of The Park Baseball 18 games! Day 8, Wednesday 8/2 - You've got one last chance - or maybe five, depending on how you want to count it. We're giving away Out Of The Park Baseball 18, the best baseball management game ever created, and we’ll have FIVE winners. To enter, just sign up here (provided you’re 18 years old or older) before 10 PM today (Wednesday). Out Of The Park 18 allows you to manage your favorite baseball team from the front office and in the dugout. Sign free agents, draft, negotiate trades, develop prospects, work the budget, & run scouting. It has all 2017 MLB Opening Day rosters including all the real minor leagues – fully licensed by MLB.com, the MLBPA and Minor League Baseball. Plus, all historical major league and minor league seasons (1871-2016) included for free! Find out much more here! And please join me in congratulating yesterday's winner of the autographed Pat Neshek picture, Wes Hanson! Day 7, Tuesday 8/1 - We didn’t get him at the trade deadline, but you can still bring him home. Today’s giveaway is an autographed picture of Pat Neshek from AME Sports. Just sign up here! AME Sports has a new location next to Build-A-Bear in Rosedale Center and is having an autograph signing event with NFL Hall-of-Fame Viking Chris Doleman on September 9th. Also, please join me in congratulating yesterday’s winner, Matt Marek, who won his choice of an 87 or 91 Batting Stance T-shirt from Pick and Shovel! Day 6, Monday 7/31 - This time, it's your choice! Do you want the magic of 87 or the thrill of '91? You take your pick of which batting stance t-shirt you want. Just sign up here!. Pick and Shovel is organic to Minnesota, designed in the North, made in Minneapolis and inspired by the Northland. You can find all their great designs at PickAndShovelWear.com. (You'll get your choice of size.) And please join me in congratulating Friday’s winner of a Minnesota Beer Passport Guide, Aaron Sinner. Day 5, Friday 7/28 - Today’s giveaway is a copy of the Minnesota Craft Beer Passport & Taproom Guide. Sign up here! The Minnesota Craft Beer Passport & Taproom Guide helps you navigate the state’s wonderful world of microbrew. Commemorate your tasting experiences with this stylish leather book with a page dedicated to every taproom in the state. Collect stamps & stickers, rate the beer & taprooms and take notes so you never forget your adventures. Check it out, here! Also, please join me in congratulating yesterday’s winner, Jenny Ham, who won an item from SotaStick's Minnesota Baseball Collection. Plus, she won it by referring a friend, so maybe give that a try.... Day 4, Thursday 7/27 - Today we’re giving away a free item from SotaStick’s Minnesota Baseball Collection. You can win it right here! You’ve seen SotaStick.com’s original Minnesota sports themed apparel on celebrities and sports fans, and now you can choose from some of their most popular goods. Remember the historic moments with their Out 1991, Tomorrow Night, Touch 'Em All and more. Designed and screen printed by Twins fans in Minneapolis. Also, please join me in congratulating yesterday’s winners - Brent Logue, Tim Cross, Euclides Pizurk, Mark Bale and Chris Sletterdahl - who won the Out Of The Park Baseball 18 games! Tim won because he referred a friend for an extra five entries, so you may want to look into that.... Day 3, Wednesday 7/26 - Today we’re giving away Out Of The Park Baseball 18, the best baseball management game ever created, and we’ll have FIVE winners. To enter, just sign up here (provided you’re 21 years old or older) before 10 PM today (Wednesday). Out Of The Park 18 allows you to manage your favorite baseball team from the front office and in the dugout. Sign free agents, draft, negotiate trades, develop prospects, work the budget, & run scouting. It has all 2017 MLB Opening Day rosters including all the real minor leagues – fully licensed by MLB.com, the MLBPA and Minor League Baseball. Plus, all historical major league and minor league seasons (1871-2016) included for free! Find out much more here! And please join me in congratulating yesterday's winner of the four free craft beers, Ann Vardeman. Day 2, Tuesday 7/25 - Today we’re giving away a free beer from each of the hosts of Gleeman and the Geek’s Tuesday Taproom Tour: Northgate Brewing, 612 Brew, Tin Whiskers Brewing & Fair State Cooperative. To enter, just sign up here (provided you’re 21 years old or older) before 10 PM today (Tuesday). They’ve hosted our podcast, they’ve hosted our events, and now the winner will get a chit for a free beer from each so they can host you. Also, please join me in congratulating yesterday’s winner, Chris Knapp, who won the '87 Batting Stance t-shirt from Pick and Shovel! Day 1, Monday 7/24 - Since we just finished celebrating the ‘87 team, let’s give away one of Pick and Shovel’s ‘87 Batting Stance t-shirts. Just sign up here. Pick and Shovel is organic to Minnesota, designed in the North, made in Minneapolis and inspired by the Northland. You can find all their great designs at PickAndShovelWear.com. -
Twins general manager Thad Levine sat down for an interview with Aaron at Target Field for the Baseball Prospectus event, followed by a roundtable discussion with Aaron, John, Parker Hageman, and Nick Nelson. Plus marveling at Bartolo Colon's complete game, assessing the trade deadline decisions a week later, thinking about Paul Molitor's job security, and putting Zack Granite's Hall of Fame case on hold, presented by Brady Mason. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link.http://traffic.libsy...3?dest-id=74590 Click here to view the article
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Gleeman & The Geek, Ep 327: Interview With Twins GM Thad Levine
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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade deadline, including moves that were made (Brandon Kintzler, Jaime Garcia) and moves that weren't (Ervin Santana, Brian Dozier), all while gorging themselves at Iron Door Pub. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Stitcher or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link.http://traffic.libsy...3?dest-id=74590 Click here to view the article
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Article: Twins Trade Kintzler To Nationals
John Bonnes replied to Seth Stohs's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
This likely won't be a very popular opinion, but the Twins gave up on this year for maybe five guys who: a. probably don't rank in the top 15 in their organization and b. probably don't rank in the top 300 in the minors and c. likely will make little to no difference in their future? That's what Littell, Enns, & Watson are, right? And given the reliever market (which we just saw for Kintzler), they certainly wouldn't have needed to give up much to add a couple of competent relievers. I know it's been a tough week, but this was a mistake. I don't get why they wouldn't ride it and chance the 9% chance they hat making the playoffs. It feels like panic. What did we gain exactly for giving up?
