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Miguel Sano clarifies how he hurt foot: Spilled drink, metal stairs and a stumble1h ago ( February 20, 2019 at 10:36 AM ) A doctor sewed up the cut with 12 stitches, but because the cut is horizontal, it's prone to pull apart as he walks. That's why the Twins put him in a boot.Tags: Twins, Miguel Sano 35 people like this. Like Twins' closer could come from six candidates as roles evolve13h ago ( February 19, 2019 at 10:14 PM ) The Twins' decisionmakers have decided to trust that Fernando Rodney's successor as the team's established closer is on the current roster. They're just not sure where.Tags: Twins, Fernando Rodney 9 people like this. Like Willians Astudillo had fame, flamboyance in Venezuelan LeagueFebruary 19, 2019 at 9:27 AM The portly Twins utilityman was edged for league MVP honors by former Twins outfielder Delmon Young, but ended up on the team that won the league title.Tags: Twins, Delmon Young, Willians Astudillo, Venezuelan League 12 people like this. Like A new approach to preparation as Twins' full squad arrives for campFebruary 18, 2019 at 9:25 PM The Twins' full squad arrives for spring camp.Tags: Twins 8 people like this. Like Pineda hopes to return with Twins after 1½-season layoffFebruary 18, 2019 at 2:59 PM FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Pineda thinks he’ll be ready to return to the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins after a layoff of 1½ seasons. Pineda needed Tommy John surgery in 2017 while with the New York Yankees. He signed with the Twins in December 2017 and as he neared a return late […]Tags: News, Sports, Ap, Twins, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, FORT MYERS Fla, Tommy John, Pineda, Michael Pineda 6 people like this. Like It's the end of the Wild as we know it, and I feel fineFebruary 18, 2019 at 11:22 AM Welcome to the Monday edition of The Cooler, where all OK things must come to an end. Let's get to it:
*Whether it happens over the course of the next week, precipitated by a ghastly free-fall only propped up by the cushioned bottom of the Western Conference standings, or happens a few months from now during a busy offseason, this much seems pretty clear:
It's the end of the Wild as we know it. (And I feel fine).
Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Blues is far from the only piece of evidence supporting th...Tags: Minnesota, Maryland, Blues, Michigan, NHL, Twins, Vikings, Gophers, Timberwolves, Brenda Frese, Richard Pitino, Victor Rask, Maya Moore, Lindsay Whalen 13 people like this. Like Slightly smaller Miguel Sano aiming for big gains with Twins this yearFebruary 17, 2019 at 10:28 PM But the slugger arrived at camp with a cut on his leg.Tags: Twins, Miguel Sano 37 people like this. Like 'The new Miguel Sano' trimmed down as Twins camp opensFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:55 PM  Tags: News, Minnesota, Ap, Twins, Miguel Sano 96 people like this. Like ‘The new Miguel Sano’ trimmed down as Twins camp opensFebruary 17, 2019 at 1:55 PM  Tags: News, Sports, Ap, Twins, Minnesota Twins, Miguel Sano, Sano, FORT MYERS Fla, Jason Castro 139 people like this. Like Twins third baseman Miguel Sano looks like 'same old Miguel,' and this time that's in a good wayFebruary 17, 2019 at 12:35 PM Miguel Sano arrived at spring training Sunday on Twins' reporting day for position players and ... well, he looked terrific.Tags: Twins, Miguel, Miguel Sano 38 people like this. Like Sano looks like 'same old Miguel,' and this time that's in a good wayFebruary 17, 2019 at 11:11 AM Miguel Sano arrived at spring training Sunday on Twins' reporting day for position players and ... well, he looked terrific.Tags: Twins, Miguel, Miguel Sano, Sano 26 people like this. Like New Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson is cut from a different clothFebruary 16, 2019 at 8:05 PM Wes Johnson's style and background stand out. The Twins pitching coach is just getting to know his new team, but already he is keeping things lively.Tags: Twins, New Twins, Wes Johnson 4 people like this. Like Steady growth for Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco nets rewards from TwinsFebruary 15, 2019 at 9:51 PM Max Kepler, from Germany, and Jorge Polanco, from the Dominican Republic, came up through the Twins system as international signings from different worlds. They now have the richest contracts on the team.Tags: Germany, Twins, Dominican Republic, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, Max Kepler Jorge Polanco 38 people like this. Like Twins have international payoff with Max Kepler and Jorge PolancoFebruary 15, 2019 at 12:04 PM Max Kepler, from Germany, and Jorge Polanco, from the Dominican Republic, came up through the Twins system as international signings from different worlds.Tags: Germany, Twins, Dominican Republic, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco 34 people like this. Like Athletics sign outfielder Robbie GrossmanFebruary 15, 2019 at 11:42 AM MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year, $2 million contract Friday. To make room for Grossman on the 40-man roster, right-hander Daniel Gossett was placed on the 60-day injured list. Grossman spent the last three seasons with the Twins. He batted .273 with five home runs and 48 […]Tags: News, Sports, Ap, Oakland Athletics, Twins, Mesa Ariz, Grossman, Robbie Grossman, Daniel Gossett 11 people like this. Like Résumé builders: Several Twin Cities sports teams are hiring tech- and social-media-savvy young coachesFebruary 14, 2019 at 11:06 PM Young hires are suddenly all the rage - both on a national stage and locally in the Twin Cities. "Our game is changing," said Twins executive VP and chief baseball officer who hired 38-year-old Rocco Baldelli as manager.Tags: Twins, Rocco Baldelli 19 people like this. Like AP sources: Twins reach 5-year deals with Kepler, PolancoFebruary 14, 2019 at 2:43 PM  Tags: News, Minneapolis, Sports, Ap, Associated Press, Twins, Minnesota Twins, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, Kepler Polanco 121 people like this. Like Nebraska loss could impact Richard Pitino's job security, which just isn't rightFebruary 14, 2019 at 12:34 PM Welcome to the Thursday edition of The Cooler, where the margins are impossibly thin. Let's get to it:
*At a season level, and usually even a game level, sports outcomes are seldom as simple as one play. There is a tendency to zero in on one game or one play, shine a light on it and say, "This! This was the reason we lost!" (or less frequently, why we won).
Gary Anderson and Blair Walsh will attest to this. Twins fans will never forgive Phil Cuzzi. And Richard Pitino? We'll get to him in a minut...Tags: Palmer, Nba, Ncaa, Nebraska, Rockets, NHL, Twins, Vikings, Joe, Gary Anderson, Luol Deng, Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul, Gophers, Clippers, Blair Walsh 30 people like this. Like Sources: Twins extending Polanco, Kepler dealsFebruary 14, 2019 at 9:58 AM The Twins have finalized a five-year, $25.75 million extension with shortstop Jorge Polanco and also agreed to a five-year, $35 million deal with outfielder Max Kepler, sources told ESPN.Tags: Baseball, Twins, Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco, Polanco Kepler 30 people like this. Like Twins' Mitch Garver steps up to improve defense behind plateFebruary 12, 2019 at 10:19 PM Having made an Opening Day roster for the first time last spring, Mitch Garver is eager to do whatever it takes to stay with the Twins when they leave Fort Myers.Tags: Twins, Mitch Garver 16 people like this. Like Twins' young core players in line for multiyear contractsFebruary 11, 2019 at 4:28 PM The Twins are working this week to sign some of their young players to contracts that would last through their arbitration-eligible years. Who's on the list?Tags: Twins 38 people like this. Like MLB's biggest challenge isn't pace of play -- it's a lack of time certaintyFebruary 11, 2019 at 4:12 PM Major League Baseball, in a proper and dutiful quest to work on the related (but not identical) problems of pace of play and length of games, is again looking at various proposals related to the 2019 season.
The two ideas picking up steam lately: the adoption (finally) of a 20-second pitch clock and a rule stating that unless an inning ends, a relief pitcher must stay in to face at least three batters.
As someone who has enthusiastically watched minor league games and noted the improved flow wit...Tags: Mlb, Twins, Vikings, Major League Baseball, Rob Manfred, Minnesota United Twins 1 people like this. Like Coming To America Sequel Release Date Set for 2020February 11, 2019 at 2:36 PM  Tags: Movies, America, Netflix, Beverly Hills, Twins, Paramount Pictures, Lee Daniels, Eddie Murphy, Murphy, Brewer, Richard Pryor, Queens New York, Barris, Jonathan Levine, Craig Brewer, Keegan Michael Key 141 people like this. Like Angels 2019 spring training preview: Who’s here, who’s gone?February 11, 2019 at 12:02 PM As the Angels arrive for spring training, here’s a reminder of what roster changes have taken place …
WHO’S IN …
RHP Cody Allen, free agent, from Indians
1B Justin Bour, free agent, from Phillies
OF Peter Bourjos, minor league free agent, from Braves
RHP Trevor Cahill, free agent, from A’s
RHP John Curtiss, trade, from Twins
RHP Luis Garcia, trade, from Phillies
RHP Matt Harvey, free agent, from Reds
RHP Daniel Hudson, minor league free agent, from Dodgers
IF Tommy La Stella, trade, from Cubs
...Tags: South Korea, Japan, Sports, Sport, Soccer, Mlb, Tigers, Marlins, Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Luis Garcia, Phillies, Jonathan Lucroy, Cubs, Dodgers, Padres 27 people like this. Like Five questions to ponder surrounding Twins as spring training approachesFebruary 9, 2019 at 7:09 PM The Twins believe they will have a more productive offense, a steady rotation and a bullpen driven by young arms. So as camp nears, let's examine some key issues surrounding the club.Tags: Twins 18 people like this. Like Twins sign INF Rosales to minor league deal, invite to campFebruary 9, 2019 at 4:25 PM MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed journeyman infielder Adam Rosales to a minor league contract. The Twins announced Saturday that the 35-year-old Rosales has been invited to big league spring training. Rosales hit .211 in 13 games for Cleveland last year. He is a career .226 hitter with 48 home runs and 179 […]Tags: News, Minneapolis, Sports, Ap, Cleveland, Twins, Minnesota Twins, Rosales, Adam Rosales 50 people like this. Like Twins sign Duda, announce spring invitesFebruary 9, 2019 at 3:09 PM The Twins added another player who can hit the ball over the fence in Lucas Duda, who twice blasted 30 home runs in a season.Tags: Twins, Duda, Lucas Duda 26 people like this. Like Bottom line: Twins didn't make any major offseason dealsFebruary 8, 2019 at 1:23 PM That the Twins sat out the retail-priced free agent market is not a surprise. That they haven't shaken up their roster further by trading was a surprise because of their deadline dealing last summer.Tags: Twins 33 people like this. Like Baldelli era begins for Twins with Buxton-Sano priorityFebruary 7, 2019 at 1:04 PM MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The retirement of Joe Mauer freed up an annual $23 million allocation from Minnesota’s payroll and the free agent market remains wide open with spring training just a week away. Now, though, is not the time for the Twins to spend. Derek Falvey and Thad Levine of the front office are instead […]Tags: News, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Sports, Ap, Twins, Joe Mauer, Thad Levine, Derek Falvey, Buxton Sano, Baldelli 14 people like this. Like Comeback candidates illustrate Twins' boom or bust volatilityJanuary 31, 2019 at 9:05 AM Welcome to the Thursday edition of The Cooler, where everything is always relative. Let's get to it:
*If you are busy rationalizing Thursday's weather forecast because we will *almost* reach zero degrees and the "feels like" temperatures are at least better than they were Wednesday, I have some great news for you: Add a few degrees of internal warmth with the knowledge that less than two weeks from today, Twins pitchers and catchers report to spring training.
Now, they probably aren't taking you...Tags: Florida, New York Times, Mlb, Twins, Jackie Robinson, Karl Anthony Towns, Buxton, Levine, Sano, Bayless, Tyus Jones, Jerryd Bayless, Pineda, Michael Pineda, Jason Castro, Thad Levine 11 people like this. Like |
