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Moyer, Burrell fronts quiet as Phillies mull free-agent arms
What a difference a World Series makes. Last year, the Phillies faced a pivotal offseason knowing they needed to make significant upgrades in the bullpen and rotation to have a shot at contending.
Forgoing stars, Twins won't stand still
The free-agent market is now officially open for business, but that may not exactly be big news for the Twins.
Minnesota Twins likely To Add Via Trade
Today marks the beginning of the Free Agency period, in which free agents are allowed to discuss contracts with teams of their choosing.
Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011
Back in September, when discussing the plans for Target Field, the Twins' new ballpark that is set to open in 2010, manager Ron Gardenhire made sure to carefully correct anyone that asked him about his office ...
Joe Mauer won his second American League batting title this season, but Thursday he received an honor that meant even more to him.
Reyes qualifies as a Type B free agent
Posted on November 6th, 2008 12:39 PM By Joe Christensen The Elias Sports Bureau recently compiled its 2007-08 player rankings, which are used to determine which players qualify as Type A and Type B free ...
Twins add reliever to their 40-man roster
Posted on October 31st, 2008 4:43 PM By La Velle The Twins have added righthander Armando Gabino to their 40-man roster.
Let the offseason begin: Here are Thursday's free agent filings.
Posted on October 30th, 2008 5:36 PM By La Velle Eddie Guardado, Nick Punto and Dennys Reyes all filed for free agency on Thursday, the first of 15 daysA players can do so.
When a team misses the playoffs by one game, the ways it could have been different must number in the millions.
Twins offseason: Day 2 musings
Posted on October 2nd, 2008 1:19 PM By Joe Christensen After filing my material for our offeason preview package , it was great to unwind Wednesday night with some postseason baseball on the couch.
After getting help from numerous products of their farm system in 2008, here are five rookies-to-be who could have an impact with the Twins next year.
One thing's for sure: Tampa Bay would be first-round foe
If the Twins fend off Chicago for the American League Central title, they will open the playoffs on Thursday at Tampa Bay.
Twins Talk: It isn't pretty, but it's a lot of fun
Mark it down. This was the best win of the Twins' season. Not necessarily the most exciting.
Minnesota Twins call on Jose Mijares in eighth inning
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Ron Gardenhire needed a pitcher for the eighth inning Sunday, a bridge between starter Francisco Liriano and closer Joe Nathan.
Reyes prepares for free agency
Left-hander Dennys Reyes has spent over a decade in the Major Leagues, but he's said that he didn't truly find a home until he signed with the Twins three years ago.
La Velle answers your questions
Posted on September 19th, 2008 3:33 PM By La Velle Sorry this took so long. Had some other tasks pop up on me in recent days.
Work, circumstance leave bullpen thin
The Twins needed 14 innings from their bullpen over their three games in two days at Baltimore last weekend.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
The boos were weak but evident when Dennys Reyes failed against his solitary batter, as the left-hander combined with Matt Guerrier to allow Kansas City's go-ahead run to cross home plate in the 10th inning ...
Once Liriano found rhythm, he put up zeros
Twins lefthander Francisco Liriano was shaky at first, but eventually gained command of all three of his pitches and had perhaps his most impressive outing since being called up in August.
Sweep opportunity sails by Twins
The Twins' six-game homestand seemed like it was only a checkpoint during a tour of North America -- and they played at times during the past week like they were still away from the Metrodome.