Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota Twins’

Mauer feeling better, to return soon

Posted: 9th May 2010 by Jason Davis in Baseball
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According to manager Ron Gardenhire Joe Mauer is “getting real close” to returning to play. Before the game Gardenhire said Mauer took batting practice before the first game and was testing his foot by squatting in the catcher’s position. Mauer did some running on a track at Target Field on Friday as well, put the [...]

Here is the Daily MLB News for March 28th. Check out what’s new. Sports Illustrated shows that Milton Bradley will be the Mariners clean up hitter this season. Albert Chen writes how the Braves surplus in starting pitching should lead them back to this playoffs this season. The Arizona Diamondbacks have selected former Yankee Ian [...]

Here’s the Daily MLB News for March 24th. Have a read. Kevin Kernanwrites how the return of Jose Reyes will greatly impact the Mets and keep them in the playoff race in the division. Joel Shermandiscusses why Phil Hughes was selected as the Yankees fifth starter of Sergio Mitre and Alfredo Aceves. Joel Shermanalso touches on the competition [...]

Joe Mauer reactions

Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Jason Davis in Baseball
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There were alot of reactions to the Mauer extension. Let’s get to it. John Bonnes of the Minnesota Tribunes breaks down the Mauer deal and answers alot of the tough questions being asked about the deal. Sid Hartman of the Minnesota Tribune writes why the Twins full no trade clause for Mauer was the main [...]

The Minnesota Twins finally locked up their star catcher, Joe Mauer. Earlier today, the Twins reached a 8 year, $184 million dollar extension with the Twins. The move was first reported by FoxSports Ken Rosenthal(via Twitter)A good move for the Twins after they found out that their star closer Joe Nathan is out for the season. [...]

Joe Nathan out for season

Posted: 21st March 2010 by Jason Davis in Baseball
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Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan will miss the entire 2010 season due to Tommy John Surgery. He leads the lead with 246 saves since the 2004 season. Nathan decided to make the decision for surgery after playing catch for only 10 minutes on Sunday. Nathan hopes the surgery will repair the repair the torn ulnar [...]

Here is the news for March 20th 2010. Dick Kaegel writes how Bud Selig is beginning talks of realignment. There is also an interview on the site with Bud Selig on the state of the MLB. Tim Brown notes that the Minnesota Twins will have a hard time finding a solid replacement for their closer [...]