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Bobomojo

  • joined Mar 26, 2008
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The Infield of the Future?

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For the past several seasons, the Twins infield has been a carousel of over-used role players, washed-up veterans, and stop-gap signings. Have the Twins finally put together long-term solutions at second, short, and third?

Wednesday Roundup

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News of note for the Twins on this fine, cold Wednesday morning.

Looking ahead: what the Twins’ 2012 payroll situation means for 2011

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Financial constraints have limited the Twins options this off-season. However, several expiring contracts means the Twins could still be buyers later in the season.

If Bert makes the hall, will we still need the Internet?

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If Bert Blyleven makes the hall, will we still need the Internet? A look back on a Hall-of-Fame case that's been building for 13 years.

Wednesday Roundup

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It's been deathly quiet around the Twins rumor mill lately, huh? Let's reflect, briefly, on where this team stands right now.  We're sitting at about $100 million in payroll, and are actively...

The (Potential) Downside of Signing Carl Pavano

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Should the Twins bring back Carl Pavano in 2011? We look at the potential downside of signing the best free agent pitcher still available.

2010 MLB Winter Meetings: Twins Day 3 Wrap-Up

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2010 MLB Winter Meetings: Twins Day 3 Wrap-Up

Rumors from the Winter Meetings: Twins on verge of trading Hardy?

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Are the Twins on the verge of trading J.J. Hardy?

Updating the Twins' Payroll Situation

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On Tuesday, we learned that Carl Pavano, Jesse Crain, and Orlando Hudson had turned down arbitration offers from the Twins. Given that new information, we update the Twins' payroll situation heading into 2011 season.

Understanding the Twins' Arbitration Decisions

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On Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins announced they would offer arbitration to three of their six eligible players. We explore the rationale behind those decisions, and their impact on the team.

Hot Stove Diversion: A Stroll Down Memory Lane

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Taking a break from the hot stove, we ask readers to share the best Twins moments they've seen in person.

The Twins Payroll Crunch

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Is it possible the Twins could see their payroll jump to $115 million, and actually get worse? We examine the any challenges facing the Twins front office this off-season.

Scott Baker's Ailing Elbow

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Scott Baker will undergo an MRI this week to look at his ailing right elbow. How does his health impact the Twins plans this off-season?

CC Sabathia: A Primer for Twins Fans

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An introduction to CC Sabathia for Twins fans.

Joe Mauer vs. the Greats

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Joe Mauer is just putting he finishing touches on another great season. See where he currently ranks among the all-time great catchers.

The Best Twins Team of the Ron Gardenhire Era

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The Minnesota Twins just clinched their sixth division title in 9 years under Ron Gardenhire. See what makes this the best team Gardenhire has ever managed.

Sorting out the playoff rotation

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The Twins will rely on Liriano and Pavano to pitch games 1 and 2 of any playoff series. What about games 3 and 4?

Fun Facts about Jim Thome

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I hope Jesse doesn't mind me posting two stories back-to-back on the main page, but I just had to share the following nuggets about Jim Thome's amazing season.  We're seeing something special...

Delmon Young’s 2010 Season: A Matter of Perspective

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Depending on how you look at Delmon Young's season, he could be an MVP, or a replacement level player. We take a closer look

Quick Takes on Fuentes, Kubel

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  First off, despite the fact Fuentes and Kubel are the subjects, this post has nothing to do with the growing list of injured players on the squad.  If you're interested in the infirmary...

What can Crash Davis teach us about Denard Span?

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Twins center fielder Denard Span has been a huge disappointment in 2010. We take a closer look at the numbers and discuss what lies ahead for the promising lead-off hitter.

More Thoughts on Last Night’s Walk-Off Win

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A closer look at last night's amazing Twins-White Sox game.

Jim Thome's Remarkable Season

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Jim Thome is currently packing more power into each of his at bats than any Twins hitter since Harmon Killebrew. At 39 years of age. While earning a fraction of Nick Punto's salary.

Which team has the more difficult road to the playoffs?

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Which team has the easier road to the AL Central title? A comparison of the Twins and White Sox stretch-run schedules.

Will the real Danny Valencia please stand up?

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Twins rookie Danny Valencia is leading all third basemen in OPS since July 1. We dig into the numbers to figure what's behind his success at the plate.

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