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?

Why Jose Morales and not Wilson Ramos?

With Orlando Hudson going to the 15 day DL recently, the Twins brought up catcher Jose Morales from AAA to fill the roster spot instead of bringing up another infielder.

Ron Gardenhire felt that he was okay with the infielding situation because of being able to use Cuddyer, Cassilla, Hardy, Punto, and Vanlencia, and (fingers crossed) hoping . . . → Read More: Why Jose Morales and not Wilson Ramos?

Awesome Minnesota Twins Links That You’ll Want To Read (May 6th)

Here are some recent articles and blog posts from around the web that you are probably going to want to read.

Responding to Ramos Critiques – Nick from Nick’s Twins Blog gives his thoughts on Wilson Ramos and whether or not he should be traded
The Wilson Ramos Debate Needs to END! – Joe from Little . . . → Read More: Awesome Minnesota Twins Links That You’ll Want To Read (May 6th)

Blackburn Goes The Distance, Ramos Looks More Human, Twins Win

Twins Top Tigers 4-3
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W: Blackburn (2-1)
L: Perry

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Nick Blackburn returned to the Twins rotation tonight in a big way.  Blackburn pitched all 9 innings for the Twins, giving up 3 runs on 11 hits.  He walked 1 and struck out 2.  It looked like he might not get the win after such a solid game . . . → Read More: Blackburn Goes The Distance, Ramos Looks More Human, Twins Win

Wilson Ramos Continues to Shine in Twins Win

Twins Beat Tigers 10-4
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W: Baker (3-2)
L: Scherzer

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Joe Mauer Who?!?

Okay, so maybe we’re not quite to that point yet, but in Mauer’s absence, up-and-coming player Wilson Ramos is doing just fine.  After going 4 for 5 in his Major League debut, Ramos gave the fans an encore tonight, going 3 for 4 in his second game in . . . → Read More: Wilson Ramos Continues to Shine in Twins Win

Some quick info on Ramos and Mauer

-Gardenhire said that Joe Mauer’s heel injury might be a “week-to-week” thing rather than a “day-to-day”.  He could be out just a few more days, but it might be much longer.

-Wilson Ramos became the first Minnesota Twin to have 4 hits in his Major League debut since Kirby Puckett did it in 1984.

-Wilson Ramos is the . . . → Read More: Some quick info on Ramos and Mauer

Young and Ramos Have Big Days as Twins Beat Indians (05-02-10)

Twins Beat Indians 8-3
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W: Liriano (4-0)
L: Huff

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Joe Mauer is nursing a bruised heel, so the Twins brought up one of their hottest minor league prospects to take over the catcher position, and it wasn’t a disappointment.

Wilson Ramos had big shoes to fill, covering for the best player in baseball  Sunday afternoon.  In Mauer’s place, . . . → Read More: Young and Ramos Have Big Days as Twins Beat Indians (05-02-10)

Twins to put Jeff Manship on the mound tonight, Mauer not behind the plate (05-01-10)

Twins Bring Up Manship For Game Tonight

Last night it was supposed to be Nick Blackburn’s turn on the mound, but he is currently handling a family emergency, so Kevin Slowey pitched instead.  Tonight the Twins will be bringing up Jeff Manship from AAA to take the start.  He’s 2-2 with a 3.48 ERA for Rochester so . . . → Read More: Twins to put Jeff Manship on the mound tonight, Mauer not behind the plate (05-01-10)

Liriano Throws Six Scoreless Innings, Twins Beat Pirates

Twins Win 4-1

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W: Liriano
L: Morton

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Francisco Liriano made a solid closing case for the 5th starter spot as he threw 6 scoreless innings in a 4-1 Twins win over Pittsburgh.  Liriano struck out 8 guys in those 6 innings.

Kubel and Ramos both hit home runs, and Hardy and Punto . . . → Read More: Liriano Throws Six Scoreless Innings, Twins Beat Pirates

Yesterday’s Score: Twins beat up on Mets 7-3

Twins come out firing against the Mets
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W: Slowey
L: San tana

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I’m still trying to figure out my posting schedule for these boxscores.  I want to include them all, but there are SO MANY baseball games that I’m going to have to tinker with my schedule here and there I think.  I think most of . . . → Read More: Yesterday’s Score: Twins beat up on Mets 7-3

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