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Location: Minneapolis, Minn. | Ballpark: Metrodome (56,144) (Target Field opens 2010) | Spring Training: Ft. Myers, Fla.
Owner: Jim Pohlad / Twin Sports, Inc. | GM: Bill Smith | Manager: Ron Gardenhire | World Championships: 2
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Twins report: Notes, quotes
 

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Notes, quotes · Inside pitch · Roster
 

 

--2B Alexi Casilla was in manager Ron Gardenhire's original lineup on Sunday morning, but when the rookie didn't show up for the 1 p.m. game against Detroit until a few minutes before 11 a.m. -- when the team was supposed to begin hitting in the batting cages -- Gardenhire scratched Casilla and put Luis Rodriguez at second base. Casilla told Gardenhire that his cell phone, which he uses as an alarm clock, did not go off to wake him.

--LHP Johan Santana's loss on Saturday put the two-time Cy Young winner's record at 15-12 for the season, making him the third Twins pitcher to lose at least 12 games this year. The last time Minnesota had three or more pitches with 12 or more losses was in 1998, when LaTroy Hawkins, Eric Milton and Brad Radke each lost 14 times and Bob Tewksbury lost 13 times.

--The Twins were mathematically eliminated from the American League Central Division race with Saturday's loss against Detroit. They are now 14-1/2 games back of Cleveland with 13 games to play and, entering Sunday's games, 12 back of AL wild-card leader New York.

--When RHP Scott Baker gave up a leadoff home run to Curtis Granderson to start off Sunday's game, it was the first homer Baker had given up in 30 1/3 consecutive innings pitched, dating back to Aug. 21.

--The Twins have now dropped seven straight games to the Tigers, seven straight games at home and been swept eight times this season. Prior to Sunday, Minnesota had not lost seven straight to Detroit since 1981.

BY THE NUMBERS
7 -- Number of Twins hitters who have ever collected 100 RBIs in two different seasons. Justin Morneau and Torii Hunter both joined that club, headed by Harmon Killebrew's eight seasons, last week.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"The defeats are getting a little bit tougher to take, and the wins aren't as much fun." -- General manager Terry Ryan, explaining his decision to step down after 13 seasons leading the Twins.

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November 9, 2009 11:51 am
Here is the short story from ESPN.com:

The Kansas City Royals are in the market for a catcher and would like to make a deal in a hurry.

Bob Sutton of the  ...(more)

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November 6, 2009 2:15 pm

This is a great deal for both teams, but the Twins especially.

The Twins outfield is already loaded.  Denard Span ,
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October 30, 2009 8:48 pm
Okay, I finally have some time to get to second base.  The Twins have about 5 people in the organization who can play second base.  Alexi Casilla, Nick Punto, ...(more)
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October 10, 2009 3:25 pm
Who should the Twins be looking to sign this offseason? Obviously with Mauer's contract expiring after next season they need to show they are improving the team. So I feel the Twins will sign a few free agents or make a few trades. After looking at the 2010 free agent list I saw only a few that would make this team better. The Twins need to ...(more)
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November 7, 2009 4:25 pm
The 2008 offseason saw the Twins make several trades and allowed a fan favorite player to sign elsewhere.  Torii Hunter is now a member of the Angels, Johan Santana is a member of the ...(more)
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November 7, 2009 9:14 pm
The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.

Cuddyer hit a car ...(more)

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November 6, 2009 2:52 pm
In my opinion the Twins would be absolutely crazy not to resign Catcher Joe Mauer.  I also think Joe Mauer would be crazy to sign anywhere other than the Twins.  Here are my points with regard to both:
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November 5, 2009 8:55 pm

Joe Mauer better be signed for a long term deal before the start of the 2010 season or im done with the Twins. I know one fan doesnt make a difference but i believe many fans feel the same way. I really am looking forward to watching twins games at Target Field but what ...(more)

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November 6, 2009 12:20 pm
So http://www.aarongleeman.com/ quickly reported/mentioned that Carlos Gomez was traded for J.J. Hardy.  Also being reported on the Brewer ...(more)
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October 23, 2009 9:35 pm
Knowing what the strengths and weaknesses are for the Twins what free agent would help most? We obviously know we could use a 3rd baseman as Joe Crede is oft injured and Danny Valencia might not be ready, ...(more)
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October 23, 2009 10:40 pm
So as we all know, the Twins didn't do so great in the postseason after a great run to get there.  Coming back 7 games in one month is great, but we all would like to get past the ALDS.  I don't think we were all that far off, though, as we had the lead in all three games against the ...(more)
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November 6, 2009 12:18 pm
I just heard on KFAN that the Twins traded Gomez to Milwaukee for JJ Hardy.  I love the move.  They are making an effort to show Mauer they are willing to make deals to improve the team.
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November 6, 2009 7:00 pm
J.J. Putz is now a FA.  He could be a nice piece to add.  He's a leader and a veteran.  He's coming off surgery too so maybe he will be cheap.  With John Rausch, Jose Mijares, Matty G, ...(more)
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November 5, 2009 12:34 pm
Charley Walters tossed this bit out there.  I for one, hope the Twins look into it.  Sure, he won't win a gold glove, but he's sure to give you more offensive production from the SS position than the Twins have had in who knows how long.  He's fallen out of favor in MIL and the ...(more)
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October 13, 2009 12:26 pm
What is Mauer's value to the rest of the league? I would assume that he would draw in more than what we got for Johan Santana. Why not, if it is cool with him, shop his value to the rest of the league before he walks out after next season.(Which Twins fans, including mysel ...(more)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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