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Here’s a post that I think you will appreciate.

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Who Was the Last Twins Closer Acquired as a Free Agent?

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When the Rangers signed Joe Nathan last week, I took the easy route when discussing the future of the closer role in Minnesota. I just went through the free agent list and talked about how likely it might be for Minnesota to sign any of them. That was just an introduction to the conversation.

Because let’s be honest: how likely is it that the Twins sign a big name closer? It’s not likely at all. For any number of reasons, not the least of which being that the one proven, high-upside closer went to Kansas City as a setup man. We all know, though, that paying for a proven closer isn’t the best use of anyone’s resources – much less a team like the Twins which has many holes to fill. Not only that, but club history is against it. Can you remember who the last free agent closer for Minnesota was?

Twins Closers
Joe Nathan (2004-2009, 2011): Trade
Matt Capps (2010-2011): Trade
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Featured Article: Twins shift search for closer in new direction

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Here’s an article from the official Twins website that is worth reading.

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Twins shift search for closer in new direction

Having lost Joe Nathan to the Rangers, general manager Terry Ryan said on Tuesday the Twins are "probably going to be looking outside" the organization to fill their closer role.

The original article can be found here: Minnesota Twins News

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Final at bat of Mariano Rivera’s Record Save 602. 9/19/2011 versus the Minnesota Twins

RANDOM VIDEO Final at bat of Mariano Riveras Record Save 602. 9/19/2011 versus the Minnesota Twins


Here is a random Minnesota Twins video taken from YouTube for your entertainment. This video was completely selected at random, so you might get highlights, Twins music videos, fans talking about the team... who knows! I love the idea of randomly selected videos because there is a chance of videos being posted that might not get chosen otherwise. I hope you enjoy it!

Left Field view of Mariano Rivera getting save #602


NOTE: The text for this post was taken directly from the YouTube description of the video

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  • No trades mean no guts for Twins: A fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
    While curiosity killed the cat, complacency killed the Minnesota Twins. Major League Baseball’s trading deadline came and went on July 31 without the Twins making one deal. Instead of being buyers to help spark a late-season rally or selling off-known commodities for prospects…
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  • Bill Smith And Mike Rizzo Try To Make A Deal
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    From Mark Zuckerman at natsinsider.com:

    Twins GM Bill Smith wanted more players in addition to Storen included in the trade, while [Nationals GM Mike] Rizzo was willing to deal the 23-year-old closer only if he got more than Span in return.

    SMITH (on the phone): Yeah, hi, I’m calling about your ad in the paper – the ’06 Mustang? I see here you’ve got this listed at $12,500.

    RIZZO: Yes, that’s right.

    SMITH: All right, here’s my offer: I’ll give you $12,500, but you have to give me the car, plus a Camaro and two Toyota minivans.

    RIZZO: What?

    SMITH: That’s my offer.

    RIZZO: You want me to give you four cars instead of the one I listed in the advertisement?

    SMITH: Hey, take it or leave it.

    RIZZO: Tell you what. I’ll give you the car, but you have to give me $35,000.

    SMITH: How is that a counter-offer? You’re just asking for three times the original asking price.

    RIZZO: Take it or leave it, man.

    SMITH: How about this: I’ll give you $5,000, but I get the car, two coupons for a free pizza with purchase of a pizza of equal or greater value, and a motorcycle to be named later.

    RIZZO: I like that, but instead of $5,000, let’s make it $50,000. And no motorcycle. And I get the coupons, not you.

    SMITH: Let me try a different tack. I’ll give you the $12,500, but I want the bedroom set, the two jet skis, the week in Amsterdam, and the year’s supply of breakfast cereal. And a date with your wife.

    RIZZO: That makes no sense.

    SMITH: That’s what I want.

    RIZZO: Here’s what I want: I’ll give you $12,500, but I get a bedroom set, two jet skis, a week in Amsterdam, and a year’s worth of cereal. And a date with my wife.

    SMITH: That’s what I just said. That’s literally exactly what I just asked from you.

    RIZZO: Well, that’s what I want.

    SMITH: I’m not sure this is working out.

    RIZZO: Yeah, you might be right.

    SMITH: How about I give you $12,500 for the 2006 Ford Mustang?

    RIZZO: Are you serious?

    SMITH: No.

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