Twins Have The Injury Bug Heading Into Tonight’s Game

The Twins are fighting injuries in a big way right now.

Of course it all started with Joe Nathan undergoing season-ending surgery before the season even started.

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Then of course the other big one is Justin Morneau who has been out of action for nearly 2 months now because of the effects of . . . → Read More: Twins Have The Injury Bug Heading Into Tonight’s Game

Matt Capps For Wilson Ramos. Is it Worth It?

The Minnesota Twins traded catching prospect Wilson Ramos and  minor league pitcher Joe Testa for All Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals.

I’ll be honest, I’m a little torn with my opinion on this one.

On one had it seems that it’s a good trade for the next couple of months.   Jon Rauch has been doing . . . → Read More: Matt Capps For Wilson Ramos. Is it Worth It?

Minnesota Twins Fact of the Day (04-02-10) Joe Nathan

Minnesota Twins Fact of the Day

In 2009 Joe Nathan set a Twins record with 47 . . . → Read More: Minnesota Twins Fact of the Day (04-02-10) Joe Nathan

Twins Won’t Pick A Closer Just Yet

The Twins will begin their season with a committee of closers.

Manager Ron Gardenhire said that the Twins will not choose a closer to replace Joe Nathan when the season starts in a week.  Instead they’ll go with a Closer-By-Committee lineup.

Probable members of that “committee” are right-handers Matt Guerrier, Jon Rauch and Jesse Crain and left-hander . . . → Read More: Twins Won’t Pick A Closer Just Yet

Francisco Liriano Should NOT Be The Closer

Whether Liriano is back to top form or not, he should not be the closer for the Minnesota Twins. . . . → Read More: Francisco Liriano Should NOT Be The Closer

Joe Nathan out for the year – for sure this time.

Joe Nathan to have surgery; out for the year

Twins closer Joe Nathan played catch on Saturday hoping that he’d be able to pitch this year with a torn UCL in his throwing elbow.

To the surprise of… well, hardly anybody… it didn’t work out.

Joe Nathan has now said that he will have Tommy John surgery as soon . . . → Read More: Joe Nathan out for the year – for sure this time.

Top 10 Things Minnesota Twins Fans Will Wish For If They Catch a Leprechaun

It’s Saint Patrick’s Day, right?  Everyone is keeping their eyes out for those leprechauns that are running around.  The great thing is, if you catch one, you’ll get some wishes granted!

These are the top 10 things that Minnesota Twins fans plan on wishing for if they catch one of the little guys.

Somehow I don't . . . → Read More: Top 10 Things Minnesota Twins Fans Will Wish For If They Catch a Leprechaun

Bad News about Joe Nathan

Could Joe Nathan Be Out For The Year?

The Twins got some bad news recently when they found out that Joe Nathan tore his UCL.  Usually this is an injury that requires Tommy John Surgery to repair, which would of course mean that Nathan would miss the entire season.

That’s a huge blow to Minnesota.  Joe Nathan has . . . → Read More: Bad News about Joe Nathan

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