Alexi Casilla News

The Detroit Tigers did not get many big hits in clutch situations Sunday afternoon.

Detroit's Quintin Berry looks back for the call as Minnesota shortstop Jamey Carroll makes the tag during the second inning Sunday.

Detroit Tigers Brennan Boesch watches his RBI-double head for the outfield during the second inning in a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, May 25, 2012, in Minneapolis.

Now that the Minnesota Twins are a little past the quarter mark of the 2012 season, trends have formed not only on the field, but also in the minds of Twins fans.

Paul Konerko , Alejandro De Aza , Jamey Carroll , Alexi Casilla , A.J. Pierzynski , Alex Rios , Cole DeVries , Minnesota Twins , Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are leading 4-1 over the Minnesota Twins through four innings on Thursday night primarily thanks to a solo homer by A.J. Pierzynski and a two-run double by Alex Rios .

May 8, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Twins third base Danny Valencia throws the ball to first base to get out Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols in the third inning at Target Field.

Scott Diamond goes after his fourth straight win this evening when the Minnesota Twins continue a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

While their current roster is clearly not working, the 14-27 Minnesota Twins should be looking to make a few mid-season moves in 2012.

The Minnesota Twins scored four runs in the second inning and five runs in the fourth inning to build a 9-1 lead over the Chicago White Sox after five innings on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jamey Carroll was to be the Twins' starting shortstop, but he's moved around the infield and says, "I'm all about whatever needs to be done." Jamey Carroll started the season at shortstop, but he now brings versatility to the Twins by being able to play second base or third base, too.

Brian Dozier celebrated his three-run homer Wednesday against the Tigers with Erik Komatsu and Jamey Carroll.

May 29, 2011; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Alexi Casilla lays down a bunt for a hit during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field.

It was a 2-2 game before this, but this gave the Twins the lead for good. Scott Diamond and Denard Span both singled with one out to put runners on first and second, and this double by Joe Mauer gave the Twins a 4-2 lead, and they would lead for the rest of the game.

Wednesday's game against the Tigers was exactly what the Twins needed, at least on offense, after getting shut out one day earlier by the Indians.

Derek Lowe has lasted 16 seasons in the major leagues with one of the sharpest sinkers around, a simple pitch that has helped stabilize Cleveland's rotation.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was asked what his plans for third base were now that Danny Valencia is at Class AAA Rochester.

Derek Lowe tossed a shutout, scattering six hits while walking four, to lead the Indians to a 5-0 win over the Twins in the finale of a short two-game series at Target Field.

Has Alexi Casilla become the odd man out in the Twins' infield? The Opening Day second baseman was out of the lineup Monday, May 14, for the fourth straight game.

I'm not going to spend a lot of time talking about tonight's loss. At least, that's the plan.

After a 6-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, May 9 dropped their record to 8-22, the Twins decided they couldn't wait any longer to shake up their roster.