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Sox decline option on Gonzalez
boston.com — The Red Sox have declined a $6 million option on shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to a source, but the club still may have interest in bringing the player back in 2010 on a lesser salary. News of the Sox' decision to forgo the option on Gonzalez ... (more) Sox decline option on Gonzalez
For Whom the Bell Tolls
bugsandcranks.com — This October, the Yankees have finally shown their hand. Baseball need only enforce a toll to and from the mound to level the payroll playing field, because Jorge Posada has made more trips to the hill than an insecure freshman worried that a senior is going to steal the cheerleader. (more) For Whom the Bell Tolls

Minnesota Twins Latest Blog Posts

Wasting No Time
4 hours ago at Nick's Twins Blog
Twinkie Town: How Good Is J.J. Hardy’s Defense?
Still Here.......For Now!
How Good Is J.J. Hardy's Defense?
7 hours ago at Twinkie Town
Ode to the OC
9 hours ago at Bugs & Cranks
Off-Season Outlook: Bench
Off-Season Outlook: Bench
voicefromtwinsterritory.mlblogs.com — While sometimes an unnoticeable section of the roster, the bench played an important part in the Minnesota Twins' success during the 2009 campaign. Without Alexi Casilla's hit and Carlos Gomez's run in the division tiebreaker, the team would have saw no division title and no playoffs.  ... (more) Off-Season Outlook: Bench
Hardy to Twins for speedy center fielder
brewersbeat.mlblogs.com — It didn't take long for the Brewers to make the trade everybody saw coming.  The ticker tape was still falling in Manhattan on Friday when the Brewers dealt shortstop J.J. Hardy, a staple of trade rumors this year, to the... (more) Hardy to Twins for speedy center fielder
Milwaukee Brewers trade SS J.J. Hardy for Minnesota Twins' CF Carlos Gomez
sports.espn.go.com — J.J. Hardy has been traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Carlos Gomez. (more) Milwaukee Brewers trade SS J.J. Hardy for Minnesota ...
Sox were in on Hardy
boston.com — Before you ask the obvious question, here's the answer: yes, the Red Sox were in on discussions for shortstop J.J. Hardy, who was traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Minnesota Twins earlier today. According to a baseball source, the...  ... (more) Sox were in on Hardy
Price is right as Twins trade for shortstop Hardy
startribune.com — After a rough 2009 season, J.J. Hardy will get a shot to regain his All-Star form following a trade to the Twins for Carlos Gomez. (more) Price is right as Twins trade for shortstop Hardy
The 2010 Payroll
voicefromtwinsterritory.mlblogs.com — The Minnesota Twins still have questions remaining after their trade with the Milwaukee Brewers. While shortstop has been solved, second base, third base, and the rotation have not been.  As the off-season starts to get underway with arbitration offers, free agency and front office ... (more) The 2010 Payroll
Twins strike for J.J. Hardy
hardballtimes.com — In this just-started offseason, Akinori Iwamura, Mark Teahen and Jeremy Hermida have headlined trades. Now, J.J. Hardy makes four. Hardy, acquired by the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Carlos Gomez, leaves Milwaukee after five seasons. Debuting as a 22-year old, Hardy had quickly established ... (more) Twins strike for J.J. Hardy
First Trade Of The Offseason
First Trade Of The Offseason
twinkietalk.com — I’m not counting the Aki Iwamura trade to the Pirates because 1. It technically didn’t happen in the offseason and 2. I’m mad Bill Smith wouldn’t pony up more than a fringe reliever to get it done. Kenny Williams makes the first move of the offseason, which should ... (more) First Trade Of The Offseason
Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy
mlbtraderumors.com — The Twins acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy for center fielder Carlos Gomez , according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel . (more) Twins Acquire J.J. Hardy
Brewers trade Hardy for Gomez
jsonline.com — As it turns out, the Brewers will not be trading shortstop J.J. Hardy for pitching help after all. Instead, the Brewers used Hardy today to address their centerfield position, trading him to the Minnesota Twins for Carlos Gomez, a speedster who has ... (more) Brewers trade Hardy for Gomez
Olney On Non-Tenders
mlbtraderumors.com — In his latest blog post (ESPN Insider required), Buster Olney discusses what he refers to as baseball's "next great economic disparity," referring to the large number of players, young and old, who stand to make more money through arbitration than ... (more) Olney On Non-Tenders
Hardy for Gomez: A Defensive Win-Win
beyondtheboxscore.com — More photos » by Jim Mone - AP Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 19, 2009, in Minneapolis. He'll get to do ... (more) Hardy for Gomez: A Defensive Win-Win
The Most Underrated Player In Baseball
The Most Underrated Player In Baseball
twinkietalk.com — Ryan Howard has an NL MVP. Jimmy Rollins has an NL MVP. Neither player is as good as Chase Utley is. Utley has a 1.035 OPS in this year’s World Series, and has taken CC Sabathia deep three times. This year, Utley’s 7.7 WAR was 2nd in the NL only to Albert Pujols. For his [...] (more) The Most Underrated Player In Baseball
Charley Walters: Loss of Trevor Mbakwe hurts Minnesota Gophers basketball team, teammate says
Charley Walters: Loss of Trevor Mbakwe hurts Minnesota Gophers basketball team, teammate says
twincities.com — As much as his skill, the Gophers basketball team will miss Trevor Mbakwe's attitude on the court when it opens its exhibition season tonight against Minnesota-Duluth at Williams Arena, co-captain guard Lawrence Westbrook said. "Trevor went after ... (more) Charley Walters: Loss of Trevor Mbakwe hurts Minnesota ...
Cleveland Indians name Tim Belcher pitching coach for new manager Manny Acta
cleveland.com — For the last eight years, Belcher, 48, has worked with the Indians as a special assistant to the baseball operations department. (more) Cleveland Indians name Tim Belcher pitching coach for ...
New state law spurs 10,000 seat belt citations
startribune.com — Minnesota law enforcers are making full use of a new seat belt law, issuing 10,081 citations during a special crackdown in October. The Department of Public Safety said Wednesday that almost 200 of the citations were for child safety seat violations. ... (more) New state law spurs 10,000 seat belt citations
A Steal For The Twins: Acquire J.J. Hardy From Brewers
A Steal For The Twins: Acquire J.J. Hardy From Brewers
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — Anyone who knows me, knows I am a big JJ Hardy fan. I have always liked the way he has played. So when I found out that he was traded to the Minnesota Twins today from the Milwaukee Brewers for OF Carlos Gomez, I thought "Wow, what a steal for the Twins." (more) A Steal For The Twins: Acquire J.J. Hardy From Brewers
J.J. Hardy Traded to Twins for Carlos Gomez
blessyouboys.com — J.J. Hardy Traded to Twins for Carlos Gomez This is already being discussed in the comments of today's Morning Prowl , but if the Tigers were looking at acquiring shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Brewers, the Twins beat them to it. Hardy was ... (more) J.J. Hardy Traded to Twins for Carlos Gomez
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