The Schoop Extension Could Provide a Template for the Twins and Pineda
I was mostly off the grid over the last weekend while celebrating my 10-year wedding anniversary, but I did happen to catch that the Detroit Tigers and infielder Jonathan Schoop had agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $15 million.
Read full storyGrading the Trades: How the Minnesota Twins Fared at the 2021 Trade Deadline
As we all know, deadlines spur action. That was true when the MLB Trade Deadline passed last Friday, as the Minnesota Twins dealt Nelson Cruz, Hansel Robles, J.A. Happ and Jose Berrios all in separate deals either on or before the July 30 deadline.
Read full storyTwins Week in Review: 6/28-7/4
Editor’s note: We’re a little behind this week because life got in the way. Between the July 4 holiday, my wife taking on a new career path and all three of us getting sick, things got a little backed up. Many apologies!
Read full storyFourth of July Files (7/3): Trades, Rebuilding vs. Retooling, Jose Miranda & Much More
Welcome back to a weekly edition called “Monday’s Mail" except for now, it’s going to be “Friday Files” until the end of the regular season. Then, we’ll do Flashback Friday and move the mail back Monday.
Read full storyThe 25 People I’ve Most Enjoyed Talking to in Baseball (Nos. 20-16)
In the absence of current MLB #content, I’ve decided to rank the 25 people I’ve most enjoyed talking to in my time covering baseball. As a disclaimer: there are people I’ll have missed in the process. And just because a player, scout, coach or executive isn’t mentioned doesn’t mean I didn’t have a generally positive experience.
Read full storyTwins Week in Review: 6/21-27
Welcome to The Minnesota Twins Week in Review. Every Monday, we’ll take a deep dive into the week that was for your Twins. We will post on Mondays, and look back from the previous Monday to Sunday since that’s how MLB lines up its schedule.
Read full storyFriday Files (6.25.21): 2022 Roster Speculation, Franchise Cornerstones & Contract Predictions
Welcome back to a weekly edition called “Monday’s Mail.” Except now, it’s going to be “Friday Files” until the end of the regular season. Then, we’ll do Flashback Friday and move the mail back Monday.
Read full storyUnpopular Opinion: The Twins Aren't Ready to Consider Selling
The Twins added a pair of relievers that suggest they might not be done -- yetWikimedia Commons. On July 30, 2017, with a 50-53 record and their playoff odds at 4.8 percent according to Fangraphs, the Minnesota Twins opened up for business.
Read full storyTwins Week in Review: 6/14-20
Welcome to The Minnesota Twins Week in Review -- where we’ll take a deep dive into the week that was for your Twins. We will post on Mondays, and look back from the previous Monday to Sunday since that’s how MLB lines up its schedule.
Read full storyTwins Struggles Aren't Necessarily Surprising, But Still Inexcusable
The 2018 Minnesota Twins were a paradox. The 2017 iteration had made it to the Wild Card game, and while it was yet another loss to those damn New York Yankees, the vibes around the team were generally good.
Read full storyTwins Week in Review: 6/7-13
Nelson Cruz is one of a few bright spots on offense this past week.Andy Witchger/Wikimedia Commons. Welcome to The Minnesota Twins Week in Review. Each week, we’ll take a deep dive into the week that was for your Twins. We will post on Mondays, and look back from the previous Monday to Sunday since that’s how MLB lines up its schedule.
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