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From Santana trade rumors to prominent postseason roles
Posted on October 6th, 2008 10:48 AM By Joe Christensen We spent a lot of time last winter writing about Boston's alleged interest in Johan Santana.
Campbell column: Crowded outfield gives Twins postseason leverage
The Twins were clearing out their cubicles in the clubhouse, a half-day after their season ended abruptly with that agonizing 1-0 defeat to the detested White Sox.
Young prospects were invaluable
Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony, walking through the visitor's clubhouse at U.S. Cellular Field, went up to Denard Span after the team's 1-0 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday and said, "I told you ...
The Minnesota Twins fell flat again. Now, they need help to win the AL Central. Ryan Shealy blooped a two-run single to give Kansas City the lead in the seventh inning, and the surging Royals handed the ...
It's Only Last Call, They're Not Closed Yet
White Sox, you blew a five-run lead and this time the guilty parties were not named Dotel, Wasserman, Richard or Logan.A Orlando Cabrera, you talked a lot of shit .A And you weren't wrong.A You're an asshole , ...
Twins postgame: Two down, one to go
Posted on September 24th, 2008 11:40 PM By La Velle Pressbox mood: I figured I'd give you a little taste of what goes on in the press box during games.
White Sox lose, Central lead shrinks to 1 2 game
After allowing Minnesota to creep to within a half-game of first place, pitcher Mark Buehrle believes the Twins and the noisy Metrodome elements might be gnawing deeper into the minds of the White Sox .
The winning run reached home plate to put the Minnesota Twins back in first place, and Carlos Gomez and Denard Span still had plenty of energy to burn.
Oak Lawn/Evergreen Park Reporter
Twin City clash; Cubs' last play at Shea
Twin City clash on tap for Central rivals As opposed as I am to their marketing slogans over the past few years, there's one that comes to mind that appropriately sums up this week for the South Siders: "Win or ...
The 2008 Twins have defied plenty of doubts
This Minnesota Twins team has scored more runs than any other during manager Ron Gardenhire's seven years, a tenure that already includes four division titles.
Craig Breslow, Boof Bonser, Jose Mijares and Joe Nathan each pitched one shutout inning.
Notebook: Rookies To Get Their Chance
It appears all three late-season call-ups will get a shot. Price, the USA Today Minor-League Player of the Year, will make his first major-league start tonight.
Minnesota's Francisco Liriano held Tampa Bay to a run and five hits over seven innings Sunday and the Twins beat the Tampa Bay 4-1. Liriano struck out seven batters in just the second win for Minnesota in its ...
Indians Insider: Cabrera proud of resurgence
Asdrubal Cabrera has rediscovered the steady batting stroke that impressed Indians coaches and fans in 2007.
Twins deny Lee, but can't prevent Tribe sweep
A seventh-inning conversation with manager Eric Wedge prompts a smile from Indians lefty Cliff Lee Wednesday night.
By CHRIS ASSENHEIMER Staff Writer CLEVELAND - ' Asdrubal Cabrera couldn't hit when the Indians sent him down in early June.
Cabrera, Gomez Share AL Player Of The Week Honors
Cleveland Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera and Minnesota Twins outfielder Carlos Gomez have been named the American League Co-Players of the Week for the period ending September 14.
Twins win first game of doubleheader
Carlos Gomez had a career-high four RBIs, Denard Span homered twice and drove in four runs and the Minnesota Twins moved within a half-game of the AL Central Division lead by routing the Baltimore Orioles 12-2 ...
He gave up four hits in seven innings. STATS 80 Twins victories, surpassing last season's total.
Tucked away at his home in the Dominican Republic for most of this season was a habit that, for Carlos Gomez, used to be as regular as talking to his bat - a bright blue sleeveless Superman T-shirt. The Twins ...