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I can't think of a better way to tee up Trade Deadline day! Aaron and John talk about the short but sweet Jaime Garcia era, the odds of Brandon Kintzler, Ervin Santana, and Brian Dozier also being on the move, what to expect from prospects Zack Littell and Dietrich Enns, the collapse of Taylor Rogers, Eddie Rosario's future role, building a statue of Zack Granite, MLB's latest lawsuit with Bye, Goff, and Rhode, and trading John Ryan Murphy for Gabriel Moya. 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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I"m sorry for the confusion gang. I needed to create a first draft for the rules and conditions, so I created one to schedule in the past so it wouldn't appear anywhere near the front page. But I forgot that it also creates a thread in the forum that people could see. You can find the real page with the sweepstakes here, along with when the prizes are being awarded: http://twinsdaily.com/_/minnesota-twins-news/2017-thankyou-giveaway I'll close comments on this to reduce confusion.
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We want to thank you all for visiting Twins Daily, so we've had 12 Days of Giveaways. Today is your last chance; all you do to enter is sign up. Today is.... Day 12, Tuesday 8/8 - 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 of the Eddie Rosario signed photo from AME Sports, Luke Thunberg! 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. Download attachment: AME_Rosario_540.png 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! Download attachment: BeerPassport_540.jpg 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! Download attachment: Sota Stick Day 2_540.jpg 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! Download attachment: OOTP_540.jpg 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! Download attachment: AME_SPorts_Neshek_wallpaper_540.png 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. Download attachment: pick_and_shovel_both_battingstance_540.jpg 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.... Download attachment: BeerPassport_540.jpg 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.... Download attachment: SotaStick Collage_540.jpg 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. Download attachment: OOTP_540.jpg 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! Download attachment: COLLAGE W LOGOS_540.jpg 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. 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Aaron and guest co-host Parker Hageman talk about the Jaime Garcia trade that wasn't, Byron Buxton's return and what it means for Zack Granite, Glen Perkins working his way back, the pros and cons of Bartolo Colon, Jorge Polanco's shrinking role, Brent Rooker's quick promotion, and hitting the ball 600 feet. 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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A pair of very non-scientific twitter surveys taken this week confirmed what the Twins Daily forums have demonstrated for some time: Twins Territory is split on what the Twins trade deadline strategy should be.Sunday’s @TwinsDaily survey results surprised me. That night, after posting the latest Gleeman and the Geek podcast titled Buyers or Sellers, I posted a @TwinsDaily survey asking followers if the Twins should buy (trade prospects for players), sell (trade players for prospects) or stand pat. If you listen to the podcast, you’ll hear very little debate about the strategy; both Aaron and I were in wait-and-see mode until the Twins get through a difficult stretch facing the Yankees and Dodgers. But for now, with the Twins within 1.5 games of Cleveland, both of us were leaning towards “buy”. The Twins Daily community that replied - a whopping 2099 of them - were not: Perhaps the media perception that sport fans (or perhaps more accurately, Vikings fans) want the Twins to go for it this year is correct after all. But there is at least some evidence that the pressure to make a deal at the trade deadline is overstated, at least in regard to Twins fans. Or at least that Twins fans see both sides and, even with only 11 days until the trade deadline remaining, are willing to wait a bit longer. Click here to view the article
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Sunday’s @TwinsDaily survey results surprised me. That night, after posting the latest Gleeman and the Geek podcast titled Buyers or Sellers, I posted a @TwinsDaily survey asking followers if the Twins should buy (trade prospects for players), sell (trade players for prospects) or stand pat. If you listen to the podcast, you’ll hear very little debate about the strategy; both Aaron and I were in wait-and-see mode until the Twins get through a difficult stretch facing the Yankees and Dodgers. But for now, with the Twins within 1.5 games of Cleveland, both of us were leaning towards “buy”. The Twins Daily community that replied - a whopping 2099 of them - were not: https://twitter.com/twinsdaily/status/886742794366316546 Were Twins Daily followers mindful of the Twins true quality level? Wary that Cleveland would eventually run away with the division? Enamored by the prospects that could be acquired in a deal trading away Ervin Santana or Brian Dozier? Convinced that any postseason placement would likely end with a first round exit to Houston? Leery of giving up too much future value so soon into a competitive window? I don’t know, but the results ran counter to the media narrative. The perception in the media is that Twins fans want the team to go all in, but this survey suggested that Twins faithful, even after the last seven years, were content to be patient. Was it possible that this view was unique to the Twins Daily community? So Tuesday morning I asked AJ Mansour to post the same survey on the @KFAN1003 twitter account. They have a much larger following, and they’re certainly sports fans, but likely more passionate about the Vikings and more casual when it comes to the Twins. They might be more casual. They are not more patient: https://twitter.com/KFAN1003/status/887279472499724292 Perhaps the media perception that sport fans (or perhaps more accurately, Vikings fans) want the Twins to go for it this year is correct after all. But there is at least some evidence that the pressure to make a deal at the trade deadline is overstated, at least in regard to Twins fans. Or at least that Twins fans see both sides and, even with only 11 days until the trade deadline remaining, are willing to wait a bit longer.
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Aaron and John talk about Bartolo Colon's upcoming Twins debut, Byron Buxton's injury and the domino effect on the defense, whether the Twins should be buying or selling at the trade deadline, Brandon Kintzler and Taylor Rogers saving the bullpen, Zack Granite's short-term opportunity, Ervin Santana's crazy numbers, the 1987 team reunion and matching shirt from Pick and Shovel Wear, and beer vs. burgers after the St. Paul Saints event. 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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The event is Saturday, August 5th. The game is at 6:05 but everyone will gather at 3:00 inside Target Field for the meet-and-greet and Q&A sessions. The Q&A session will be with members of the Minnesota Twins front office, including General Manager Thad Levine, followed by one with BP staff members, including editor (and Gleeman and the Geek host) Aaron Gleeman. Twins Daily members Parker Hageman and John Bonnes will also be part of the panel, and we hope we can get the whole gang there to chat Twins before and during the game. The "during the game" part means you also get a ticket to the Twins game that night in the right field grandstand. You'll also get a special coupon for $15 to be used toward a new Baseball Prospectus Premium or Super Premium subscription or your next Premium or Super Premium renewal. Finally, bring your kids because they qualify for a free back-to-school themed giveaway. The cost for everything - the ticket to the game, the $15 coupon plus the special event beforehand - is just $45. They went on sale at BP a week or so ago, so they're starting to run short, but they still have some available for the Twins Daily community, so I suggest you go grab them this week. The event is likely to sell out, and sales will need to be cut off soon regardless. There is no way to get these at the door, so this is your chance! Grab them here! Two of your favorite sites are coming together to celebrate the Twins at Target Field. How could you not be there?
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We will not want our Picnic With The Saints party to end, so we’ve including an exclusive 'After Party' at Tin Whiskers Brewing, just a few minutes walk from CHS Field. Tin Whiskers will provide special beer pricing to Twins Daily attendees AND is extending their hours until midnight to accommodate us. So to recap: pregame buffet picnic in the outfield, Saints game, postgame fireworks, Saints zaniness, craft beer corner, World Series rings, AWESOME PEOPLE and Tin Whiskers After Party, all for just $20/person and $10/kid. Tickets go on sale TOMORROW (Fri) at 8 AM on this very page. They are limited. If you haven’t already asked your family and friends to join you, do so tonight, so you can make sure to get yours before they sell out. You can get all the details for this July 14th event below. Or, if you have any questions, put them in the comments section below. See you there! Win Replica World Series Rings! So far, we’ve revealed a buffet picnic in the outfield, a Saints game and fireworks all for just $20 (and $10 for kids). Now we're adding one of our coolest giveaways: a replica 1987 and 1991 World Series ring set. One lucky attendee will get to take the rings home, but everyone will get a chance to wear them and have their picture taken with them. In fact, you need to in order to win them.At the game, we’ll have a Twitter contest during the pregame picnic where you, your family and your friends can have your picture taken with the rings. Post the pictures on Twitter with a special hashtag and you’ll be entered to win the rings. The more you post, the better will be your chances of winning. So add that to the list of reasons you should be back here on Friday morning at 8:00. And I’ll add one more: you’re going to be getting together with a great group of people. And I’ll add another – tomorrow, when we talk about the After Party….. Unbelievable Family-Friendly Price! Yesterday we announced our Picnic With The Saints, including a buffet-style picnic in the outfield, a Saints game and postgame fireworks, but we only teased the price. Today, I’m happy to announce we’ll be selling the tickets for just $20 for adults and $10 for kids 17 and under. Why so low? Because Twins Daily is all about gathering. It’s a core value, and we want you, your family and your friends to meet and talk baseball in a beautiful setting doing awesome stuff. To refresh your memory, here are the details: It is Friday night, July 14th. Before the game we’ll all gather for a pregame buffet- style picnic in the outfield. By itself, this is a $17 value. We will sit down the left field line and watch the Saints beat up the Fargo-Moorhead Red Hawks. After the game, there will be fireworks as part of Xcel Energy Friday Night Fireworks. There will be a giveaway (announced Wednesday) that you and your kids are going to love. Even if you don’t win it, you’re going to want to experience it. You’ll also get entry to an exclusive After Party (announced Thursday) at a local taproom to unwind after the game. There will also be all kinds of other Saints fun, like their in-game craziness and the Beer Dabbler Craft Beer Corner which is coincidentally near our seats.(Ron Howard voice: “It was no coincidence.”) Tickets go on sale this Friday (the 16th) on this page and will likely sell out. The minor leagues are traditionally about affordable entertainment. The Saints are all about fun. Twins Daily is all about coming together. And Minnesota is all about being outdoors. So please get this on your calendar and on your friends’ calendars, and we’ll see you Friday morning when tickets are available. Picnic In The Saints Outfield! It’s time to watch some baseball! And the whole family is invited! Friday July 14th is Picnic With The Saints, the Twins Daily community’s trip to CHS Field. For a special price (and even a more special price for kids under 18), 200+ of us will invade CHS, picnic in the Saints outfield and witness the Saints beat up the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks before watching postgame fireworks. Here are the details: Before the game we’ll all gather for a pregame buffet- style picnic in the outfield. We did this same event two years ago and I guarantee you nobody will come away hungry. (That may not stop your kids from asking for ice cream in the 7th inning. But you probably know that.) After the game, there will be fireworks as part of Xcel Energy Friday Night Fireworks. During the game, you might want to check out the Beer Dabbler Craft Beer Corner which has something like 40 local craft beers for you and your adult friends. The special Twins Daily price (announced tomorrow) will reflect Twins Daily’s core mission to build community and make this one of THE events for Minnesota baseball fans and their families. We are far more interested in selling this out than breaking even. There will be a giveaway (announced Wednesday) that you and your kids are going to love. Even if you don’t win it, you’re going to want to experience it. You’ll get entry to an exclusive After Party (announced Thursday) at a local taproom to unwind after the game. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 8:00 AM on this page on Twins Daily. So reserve July 14th on your family calendar, send this link to your friends and set an alarm for Friday morning. We only have 200 tickets, they cannot be bought at the ballpark, and (especially after you see the price tomorrow) there is a high likelihood of a sellout. It’ll be really great to see everyone again. See you then and stop by all week for more details.
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Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing Bartolo Colon and calling up Zack Granite, review the Twins' first half by picking team MVPs, biggest disappointments, and biggest surprises, plus go over which prospects might get the call in the second half, Byron Buxton's amazing sprint home, break down Angel Hernandez's lawsuit with Bye, Goff, and Rhode, and what to do with Jorge Polanco. 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 return to Lynlake Brewery for a special midweek podcast to check in on the Twins top prospects' first halves, and then rate them as possible second half contributors and also trade deadline assets. 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 talk about the Twins' never-ending pitching problems, falling into a second-place tie with the Royals, how much longer the leash is for Hector Santiago, Thad Levine's quotes about the Twins' trade deadline approach, investing $3 million in 16-year-old Jelfry Marte, Kyle Gibson vs. Jered Weaver, and the latest changes to Byron Buxton's swing. 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 320: Pitching Problems (Part Infinity)
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Aaron and John about the Twins sweeping the Indians and re-taking first place, the tough upcoming schedule giving little time to celebrate, spending over slot to sign the draft class, getting to know Alan Busenitz and Trevor Hildenberger, the legalities of the Indians' mascot with Bye, Goff, and Rhode, the status of Hector Santiago and Phil Hughes, and LaTroy Hawkins being a breath of fresh air on the Twins' television broadcast. 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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With their epic two-week road trip in the rear-view mirror, the Saints settled back into CHS field on June, 12 to face the Sioux City Explorers for three games. Back-to- back awards, a series victory and some fancy singing made the quick stop at home not feel as short.Prior to the first game of the home stand the league announced that Saints outfielder, Anthony Gallas was awarded the Pointstreak American Association Player of the Week for June 5 – June 11. And yes, you are remembering correctly from my last article, that makes it two consecutive Player of the Week honors for Saints players. Gallas’ crazy stat line from his winning week included a .571 BA, .670 OBP, two RBI and 3three runs scored. Way to go, Anthony! To begin the series, it appeared the Explorers don’t believe in the phrase “home sweet home.” They defeated the Saints 7-5 while getting 17 hits, a season high given up by the Saints. The second game went much better for the home team, ending in a 10-5 victory. The Saints big run total was aided by scoring in each of the first four innings, including two two-run bombs by Gallas and Max Garrett in the four-run fourth inning. Game three was another lopsided affair tilted towards the good guys. Ryan Zimmerman shut down his former team for seven solid innings, allowing only one run. The red-hot Gallas continued his run at the plate with a three-RBI double in the first that began the scoring on the way to an 8-1 win. The series finale was another big win because it was Saints Manager, George Tsamis’ 50th birthday. Per the Saints stats guru’s, the team is now 6-5 overall in games played on the skipper’s big day. Happy Birthday George! One of the many fun moments during the home stand came during the Monday Night Variety Show when Host Fancy Ray joined Seigo Masubuchi for Sing Along with Seigo during one of the inning breaks. Together they sang a rousing rendition of Feeling Hot Hot Hot. The fun never ends at a Saints game. After what I’m sure felt like a ten-minute nap in their own beds, the Saints hit the road again for six games, going from Winnipeg to Sioux Falls. First up was a trip across the border to battle the Goldeyes at Shaw Park in Winnipeg. The Saints won two of three from the second-place team in the North Division extending their lead to two games. Next up was a three-game stop in Sioux Falls. The Saints took two of three from the Explorers again, but the big story of the series came on the mound for the Saints. In the first game, former Twins prospect Mark Hamburger threw his record breaking, fifteenth career complete game in the victory. I’ve said it before, the most amazing stat of the record is how few games it took him to break the mark. It took former record holder; Ben Moore 121 starts to get to fourteen. It took Hamburger just 48 starts to get to fifteen. Just amazing. Congrats Mark! With the series win, the Saints are now 21-11 and have a three-game lead over the Winnipeg Goldeyes in the North Division. And now the Saints return home for ten games in eleven days. First up is the North Division second place Goldeyes for a four-game showdown. After an off-day Monday, the Sioux City Explorers visit St. Paul for a mid-week three-game series. And finishing off the home stand is a four-game set versus the Gary SouthShore Railcats. Ten games in eleven days at home, I can already feel the Fun is Good oozing out of CHS Field. So, let’s get to some of the fun for the upcoming home stand. Highlighting the stand is the second bobblehead giveaway of the year, June 24th. This time it is Kevin Millar and Bill Murray together as the collectable recreates a classic picture of the two from Midway Stadium. There will also be fireworks, fireworks, and more fireworks. Three nights of fireworks! This home stand there are two Friday night shows and the big Independence Day Super Show with food trucks on the field as well. Other promotional nights include: I saw my old girlfriend at the …X-Games Night, June 25, Larry Doby Night, June 27, and Spam’s 80th Birthday Celebration, June 28. Don't miss your chance to join TwinsDaily.com at a family-friendly Saints event on July 14. Just $20 for adults and $10 for kids gets you a pregame buffet in the outfield, a Saints ticket, fireworks and an after party at Tin Whiskers. Get more information and tickets (while they last) here. For more on the Saints, including tickets to this weekend's games, stop by SaintsBaseball.com. Click here to view the article
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Aaron and John talk about the Indians sweeping the Twins out of first place, recapping the Twins' draft and no. 1 pick Royce Lewis signing for $6.7 million, Byron Buxton's underappreciated defense, in-house options to address the Twins' growing rotation and bullpen problems, Eddie Rosario putting the Zach Granite talk on hold, and Jorge Polanco vs. Eduardo Escobar. 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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