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Tuesday | Twins Insider

Looking ahead.

Posted on December 28th, 2009 11:58 AM By La Velle I'm supposed to be off today.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Baseball Players, Francisco Liriano, Brian Duensing, Joe Mauer

Thu Dec 17, 2009

Bugs and Cranks

E4: Pitchers with the Most to Prove in 2010

Ernie Harwell once said that "Baseball is continuity. Pitch to pitch. Inning to inning.

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Related Topix: Sports, Francisco Liriano, Baseball Players, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, American League, American League Central, Brian Duensing, Kevin Millwood

Tue Dec 15, 2009

Major League Baseball

Inbox: What did Twins get for Bonser?

It's become an annual occurrence. Every time I return to Minnesota following the Winter Meetings, I'm greeted by a winter wonderland of snow.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Boof Bonser, Baseball Players, Kevin Kouzmanoff, San Diego Padres, Chase Headley

Mon Dec 14, 2009

Major League Baseball

Padres laying groundwork for moves

It's beginning to look as though the Padres will leave the Winter Meetings without making a trade, signing a free agent or doing much with their current 40-man roster.

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Related Topix: Sports, San Diego Padres, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Everth Cabrera, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Heath Bell, Adrian Gonzalez

Sat Dec 12, 2009

Star Tribune

Twins still haven't filled hole at third

New offseason. Same old problem. "If we started today, Brendan Harris would be my starting third baseman," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Brendan Harris, San Diego Padres, Kevin Kouzmanoff, San Francisco Giants

Fri Dec 11, 2009

Star Tribune

Available Twins: List includes Casilla

Posted on December 10th, 2009 7:32 AM By La Velle The Rule 5 draft is roughly 30 minutes away, but the Twins look to be spectators and not participators this year.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Boof Bonser, Baseball Players, Alexi Casilla, Matt Tolbert

Thu Dec 10, 2009

Fox Sports

No rush to fill third

Three days into Baseball's winter meetings, the only change Twins general manager Bill Smith has made to his roster didn't even require his OK.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Baseball Players, Colorado Rockies, Garrett Atkins, San Diego Padres

Wed Dec 09, 2009

BleacherReport

What Else Could the Minnesota Twins Possibly Have Up Their Sleeves?

Bob Nightingale of USA Today reported that the Twins and Padres have discussed a trade that would send Glen Perkins to San Diego in exchange for Kevin Kouzmanoff.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, San Diego Padres, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Chase Headley

Tue Dec 08, 2009

Star Tribune

Pavano gets on board via arbitration

One day into the winter meetings, and the Twins have four-fifths of their 2010 starting rotation set.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Anthony Swarzak, Scott Baker, Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey

Fri Nov 06, 2009

StarTribune

Cuddyer option is first order of business

A coaching job.. can't let this guy get away from the organization! He has such great emotion and is a great leader.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Michael Cuddyer, Joe Crede, Orlando Cabrera, Mike Redmond

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Star Tribune

Nathan has bone chips removed from elbow

Twins closer Joe Nathan turns 35 next month. He's coming off a season in which he saved 47 games but, for now, is remembered more for the save opportunity he blew Oct.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, American League, American League Central, Baseball Players, Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau

Tue Sep 22, 2009

Twins

Royals ace Zack Greinke's on schedule to make next start Tuesday

Kansas City Royals ace Zack Greinke, hit in his throwing arm by a line drive during his previous start, played catch Saturday and should be able to make his scheduled start Tuesday against Boston.

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Related Topix: Sports, Zack Greinke, Baseball Players, Major League Baseball, Kansas City Royals

Sun Sep 20, 2009

Star Tribune

Twins win: 2 games out of division lead

Yes, there was a little Metrodome mystique on Saturday to aid the Twins in a 6-2 comeback victory over Detroit.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Denard Span, Baseball Players, Orlando Cabrera, Kevin Slowey, Francisco Liriano

Fri Sep 11, 2009

Fox Sports

Back is key to Crede's future

's lower back kept him from signing a big-league contract until after spring training started this year.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Armando Gabino, Baseball Players, Francisco Liriano

Wed Sep 09, 2009

Major League Baseball

Baker a stabilizing presence for Twins

The Twins' starting rotation has been better of late. And Scott Baker is a big reason why.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Scott Baker, Kevin Slowey, Francisco Liriano, Cleveland Indians

Mon Sep 07, 2009

Star Tribune

Perkins might file grievance

For the second time in two years, the Twins are facing a potential grievance from the players' union over their handling of a starting pitcher.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Armando Gabino, Baseball Players, Anthony Swarzak, Francisco Liriano

Sat Sep 05, 2009

Bleacher Report

Baker's Dozen: Minnesota Twins Ace Guns for 13th Win

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Baker's Dozen: Minnesota Twins Ace Guns for 13th Win Scott Baker is the Twins' ace.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Kevin Slowey

Fri Sep 04, 2009

Star Tribune

Twins try to sock it to the Sox and beat Mark Buehrle for the third straight time.

Posted on September 2nd, 2009 12:04 PM By La Velle Sorry this is late. Gardy's session ran long, then I had a session with my baseball editor, the dangerous Dennis Brackin.

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Related Topix: Sports, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Mark Buehrle, Baseball Players, Francisco Liriano, Jose Morales, Mike Redmond

Wed Sep 02, 2009

Democrat & Chronicle

Red Wings shut out in IL All-Star balloting

The International League All-Star team was announced today, and no Rochester Red Wings were selected for the second straight year.

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Related Topix: Sports, Kevin Mulvey, Baseball Players, Argenis Reyes, Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Johan Santana

Mon Aug 31, 2009

Around the Majors

Postgame update: Crede, Liriano, Blackburn

Posted on August 26th, 2009 11:22 PM By Joe Christensen Joe Crede had an epidural in his back, and the Twins are waiting to decide whether he'll be placed on the DL.

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Related Topix: Sports, Joe Crede, Baseball Players, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Francisco Liriano, Nick Blackburn

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