Entering the offseason, the Twins’ rotation consisted of Jose Berrios and, uh … [checks notes] — that’s about it. Minnesota had quite a bit of work to do to fill out the starting staff and immediately received a boost when Jake Odorizzi accepted a $17.8MM qualifying offer. The Twins brought back another piece of their ’19 rotation when they agreed to a two-year, $20MM deal with … [Read more...] about Camp Battles: Twins’ Fifth Starter
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Twins Fans, Nelson Cruz Having A Ball At Spring Training
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Spring training season is in full swing. The Minnesota Twins have already played several games in Florida. And when spring training arrives, there’s no better place to get a sense of the optimism for spring training than at the airport. Anticipating spring training is a big part of spring training. “I would love to see them have as good of a year as they … [Read more...] about Twins Fans, Nelson Cruz Having A Ball At Spring Training
Kenta Maeda Gives Up Leadoff HR In 1st Start For Twins, Settles On
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Kenta Maeda got off to a memorable start for the Minnesota Twins, that’s for sure. The Twins newcomer gave up a home run to Boston’s Andrew Benintendi to begin the game Monday, prompting the Japanese pitcher to laugh later. “First time facing hitters so I just wanted to get that feel back,” Maeda said through an interpreter. “And I wasn’t scheduled to … [Read more...] about Kenta Maeda Gives Up Leadoff HR In 1st Start For Twins, Settles On
The candidates for the Twins’ fifth rotation spot
Where does Devin Smeltzer rank among possible No. 5 starters for the Twins? | Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports The Twins have plenty of options for the fifth spot in the rotation The Minnesota Twins entered the off season with one overarching goal from a personnel standpoint: improve the starting rotation. The Twins weren’t able to land any of the top-flight free agent … [Read more...] about The candidates for the Twins’ fifth rotation spot
Fernando Romero to miss Spring Training
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Not due to injury... the right-hander was rejected at customs in Atlanta. There is one Minnesota Twins player that is not currently in camp with the team. LaVelle E Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune was one of the first to report that pitcher Fernando Romero has not yet reported to Spring Training. Romero was … [Read more...] about Fernando Romero to miss Spring Training
Spring Training Game 3: Red Sox at Twins
I’m just running with Photo Day photos until we get actual game photos. Sorry not sorry. | Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Yes, this is also a Spring Training to practice all the Maeda puns you Maed... a. First Pitch: 12:05p CentralTV: FOX Sports NorthRadio: W-C-C-O 830 AM, Treasure Island Baseball NetworkKnow Thine Enemy: Over the Monster The Minnesota Twins come off of a tie … [Read more...] about Spring Training Game 3: Red Sox at Twins