After a slow start, the Minnesota Twins have climbed back over .500. You could point to the starting pitching or the resurgent lineup as key reasons for Minnesota’s eight-game winning streak. However, one of the biggest reasons is Byron Buxton‘s play. Buxton is on a tear since April 11, hitting .311/.354/.631 with eight homers, 21 RBI, and six stolen bases in his last 26 games … [Read more...] about Why Has Byron Buxton Become the Most Polarizing Twins Player Since Joe Mauer?
Sam Bennett Is the Joel Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan
The Minnesota Wild are looking for a center to back up Joel Eriksson Ek. Sam Bennett fits the description of what they need to take the load off Eriksson Ek, so he can stay healthy and contribute offensively throughout the playoffs. Bennett is a proven winner and a playoff performer. Bennett h… … [Read more...] about Sam Bennett Is the Joel Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan
Guerin Could Have Prepared For the Marco Rossi Situation Last Summer
The Minnesota Wild are entering one of their most exciting offseasons in franchise history. Freed from the shackles of a $14.7 million dead cap hit in each of the past three seasons and fueled by eight straight first-round exits in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, big moves could be coming, and a notable f… … [Read more...] about Guerin Could Have Prepared For the Marco Rossi Situation Last Summer
Guerin Could Have Prepared For the Marco Rossi Situation Last Summer
The Minnesota Wild are entering one of their most exciting offseasons in franchise history. Freed from the shackles of a $14.7 million dead cap hit in each of the past three seasons and fueled by eight straight first-round exits in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, big moves could be coming, and a notable f… … [Read more...] about Guerin Could Have Prepared For the Marco Rossi Situation Last Summer
The Timberwolves Redefined Clutch Time In Game 3
Okay, first and foremost, can the Minnesota Timberwolves please wear their black Jordan jerseys every game? After their strong fourth quarter in Game 3 against the Golden State Warriors and securing a 102-97 win, they are 3-0 in the playoffs in their “statement jerseys” and now up 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals. Here are two similar but very different definitions of … [Read more...] about The Timberwolves Redefined Clutch Time In Game 3