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Does Favre Prefer Minnesota to Wisconsin?
Does Favre Prefer Minnesota to Wisconsin?
stocklemon.blogspot.com — Much has been made about Brett Favre's switch from the Packers to the rival Vikings. While the... aging quarterback has found some success with his new team, the question remains, does he like Minnesota better than Wisconsin? Let's compare which is better with ten important categories:  ... (more) Does Favre Prefer Minnesota to Wisconsin?
Minnesota Twins' Top 15 Prospects - #15: Deolis Guerra
twinstarget.com — TwinsTarget kicks off the annual prospect rankings with Deolis Guerra, a young right-hander the Twins acquired from... the Mets in the Johan Santana trade. Despite having loads of upside, Guerra remains one huge question mark. (more) Minnesota Twins' Top 15 Prospects - #15: Deolis Guerra

Minnesota Twins Latest Blog Posts

Fantasy Baseball Profile: Joe Mauer
95 minutes ago at Fantasy Baseball Dugout
Forte has tough matchup Week 12
Orlando Cabrera wants two years and $10 million
7 hours ago at Circling The Bases
2010 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper
7 hours ago at Fantasy Alpha
Joe Christensen Can't Win
8 hours ago at Twinkie Town
Top 10 Prospects for 2010: Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins
Top 10 Prospects for 2010: Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins
hardballtimes.com — The small market Twins and Indians are constantly competing against one another, even in the race for... farm system supremacy. Click the title to read more. Read more great baseball stuff at The Hardball Times . (more) Top 10 Prospects for 2010: Cleveland Indians and ...
My NL MVP Ballot
My NL MVP Ballot
twinkietalk.com — Yesterday I outlined my AL MVP ballot, and today it is time for the NL. Yesterday Albert... Pujols won the NL MVP in unanimous fashion, followed by Hanley Ramirez, Prince Fielder, Ryan Howard and Troy Tulowitzki. Needless to say, my ballot doesn’t look the same at all. That would be no ... (more) My NL MVP Ballot
Looking Forward to Spring
quinnmedia.blogspot.com — The 2010 Red Sox Spring Training schedule is now out, and the Sox open it on March... 3rd with the traditional opening day doubleheader with Northeastern (in the afternoon) and Boston College (at night). And the MLB portion of it opens the next day with their Ft. Myers rivals, the Minnesota Twins. ... (more) Looking Forward to Spring
Two Days Rest?
Two Days Rest?
nybaseballdigest.com — Another bit of evidence how baseball has changed in 40 years was revealed in an MLB Network... broadcast last week. The channel aired Game 7 of the 1965 World Series between the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Dodgers featuring the late Ray Scott as the Twins voice and, naturally, Vin Scully ... (more) Two Days Rest?
The Minnesota Twins Want Rich Harden
The Minnesota Twins Want Rich Harden
bleachernation.com — The market for free agent pitcher Rich Harden is starting to take shape, which is of great... interest to the Chicago Cubs, even if they have no intention on re-signing him. While Harden has had trouble staying on the field in recent years, he’s considered to have one of the highest ... (more) The Minnesota Twins Want Rich Harden
How I ticked off an entire state with my craven desire for Joe Mauer
How I ticked off an entire state with my craven desire for Joe Mauer
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com — Minnesota Twins fans aren't taking too kindly to my column yesterday about how I think Joe Mauer... will be a Yankee in 2011. In fact, they're up in arms over my shameless coveting of their team's best player. Imagine that. Here's the story. In "AL MVP Joe Mauer - A Future Yankee," I wrote, "Why ... (more) How I ticked off an entire state with my craven desire ...
Spit-take! Mauer's MVP.
overthebaggy.blogspot.com — Baby Jesus wins MVP with crazy good numbers.  Here's some of the latest from around the world... on our hometown hero's big award: Patrick Reusse  at the Star Tribune presents a hat-in-hand apology for his accusations in 2001.  Sort ... (more) Spit-take! Mauer's MVP.
Twins May Target Rich Harden
mlbtraderumors.com — Free agent starter Rich Harden was a major topic of discussion in MLB.com's Kelly Thesier 's mailbag... piece today, where it was confirmed that Minnesota has had interest in acquiring the Canadian right-hander in the past and may look to do so again ... (more) Twins May Target Rich Harden
Morning Notes: Yankees, Coco, Twins
Morning Notes: Yankees, Coco, Twins
mlbnotebook.com — Over at River Ave Blues , Joe P. looks at the situation involving the starting rotation and... Joba/Hughes. The plan seems to have Joba and Hughes in the rotation, but that depends on whether or not Andy Pettitte returns and if the club goes after John Lackey or Roy Halladay. Hughes seems to ... (more) Morning Notes: Yankees, Coco, Twins
Inbox: Will Twins be able to re-sign Pavano?
Inbox: Will Twins be able to re-sign Pavano?
minnesota.twins.mlb.com — By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com 11/24/09 1:44 PM EST MINNEAPOLIS -- The holiday season is once again... upon us, so let me take the opportunity to give my thanks to all the readers who continually read the Inbox and the rest of the stories on ... (more) Inbox: Will Twins be able to re-sign Pavano?
AFL Results for Twins, Tigers, White Sox, and Indians
AFL Results for Twins, Tigers, White Sox, and Indians
kingsofkauffman.com — What follows is a summary of the 2009 AFL stats for the players from the other AL... Central teams. Minnesota Twins (Mesa Solar Sox): RHP-Alex Burnett (22): 10 G, 10.2 IP, 3.38 ERA, 6 H, 10 BB, 11 SO RHP-Steve Hirschfield (24): 9 G, 15.1 IP, 11.15 ERA, 22 H, 8 BB, 17 SO LHP-Spencer Steedley (24): ... (more) AFL Results for Twins, Tigers, White Sox, and Indians
Joe Mauer: AL MVP and Beyond
Joe Mauer: AL MVP and Beyond
sportsjudge.blogspot.com — A gold glove.  A batting title.  An MVP.  What a year it was for Joe Mauer ....   He hit .365 with a career-high 28 home runs and a career-high 96 RBI.  In addition to leading the league in batting average, Mauer led in on-base percentage and slugging percentage.  ... (more) Joe Mauer: AL MVP and Beyond
Mauer Matters
yankeesredsox.com — The Twins are trying to get local boy, Joe Mauer, to agree to a contract extension and... their success or failure will have a big impact on the Yankees' offseason. If Mauer doesn't agree to an extension he will become a free agent after 2010, and considering he is a catcher and only 27, he will ... (more) Mauer Matters
My AL MVP Ballot
My AL MVP Ballot
twinkietalk.com — I thought I had this in the queue to publish yesterday morning, rather than today. Ed. Turns... out I lost it, so you get a brand new post! That might be the last time I write a post ahead of time. Stupid productivity. Anyways, I posted this ballot on twitter Monday morning, so feel free [...] (more) My AL MVP Ballot
The Twins hope to give their fans a Christmas present
The Twins hope to give their fans a Christmas present
bases.nbcsports.com — The Strib's Joe Christensen reports that "there are indications the team hopes to have a new deal... with [Joe] Mauer by Christmas." Um, "indications the team hopes to have. . ." So is it unclear whether the team really hopes to have... (more) The Twins hope to give their fans a Christmas present
D12: Revisiting the Twins decision of Mauer over Prior (again)
D12: Revisiting the Twins decision of Mauer over Prior (again)
sports.yahoo.com — Welcome to 'Duk's Dozen, a streamlined selection of 12 morning-fresh links and items to start your baseball... day. It welcomes your email submissions and tips here or via Twitter .    1. It's admittedly a very loose comparison, but  ... (more) D12: Revisiting the Twins decision of Mauer over Prior ...
The Writer's Take Note Again...AL MVP
The Writer's Take Note Again...AL MVP
morehardball.blogspot.com — After reading my post on why Zack Greinke should win the AL Cy Young Award, the baseball... writers association responded by...voting Zack Greinke the 2009 AL Cy Young Award Winner. It is for this reason that I have to wholeheartedly believe that once again the writer's referred to my post on ... (more) The Writer's Take Note Again...AL MVP
Brewers considering Pavano
Brewers considering Pavano
jsonline.com — Nov. 23, 2009 I saw the mention in Nick Carfado's baseball column Sunday in the Boston Globe... that the Brewers are interested in free-agent right-hander Carl Pavano, so I contacted his agent, Tom O'Connell. O'Connell confirmed that he has had ... (more) Brewers considering Pavano
Condolence Letters to Other AL MVP "Candidates" and Concerned Parties
Condolence Letters to Other AL MVP "Candidates" and Concerned Parties
twinkietown.com — More photos » by Jennifer Simonson - AP Just look at all those Mauers! There's more baseball... talent in this picture than there's football talent in Cleveland.  ... (more) Condolence Letters to Other AL MVP "Candidates" and ...
After locking up of AL MVP, it's time for Twins to lock up Mauer
After locking up of AL MVP, it's time for Twins to lock up Mauer
sports.yahoo.com — Great success! After a few months of the intangibles crowd being threatened with severe online mockery by... the rest of us, Minnesota's Joe Mauer (notes) was rightly awarded with the first American League MVP of his career on Monday afternoon. The ... (more) After locking up of AL MVP, it's time for Twins to lock ...
A Well-Deserved MVP For Joe Mauer
A Well-Deserved MVP For Joe Mauer
thegmsperspective.com — If people have not already figured this out; Joe Mauer is a very good baseball player. I... am not informing you of unknown knowledge, being awarded the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award solidifies the obvious. Despite missing the first month of the season due to a back injury, he ... (more) A Well-Deserved MVP For Joe Mauer
Vintage Joe Mauer: A.L. MVP '09
Vintage Joe Mauer: A.L. MVP '09
thepaintedbaseball.blogspot.com — A MUCH DESERVED AWARD for Minnesota Twins backstop and hitter extraordinaire Joe Mauer. Whenever I think about... Mauer, the first thing that comes to mind is the vintage Twins catcher's helmet he wears. So in honor of his MVP award, I've chosen this view for this sketch. ... (more) Vintage Joe Mauer: A.L. MVP '09
One Final Award
One Final Award
voicefromtwinsterritory.mlblogs.com — For the first month of the season fans anxiously awaited the arrival of the hometown catcher while... backups Jose Morales and Mike Redmond held down the fort. An injury and a late start weren't enough to hold Joe Mauer back in 2009 however, and as November comes to a close the All-Star catcher ... (more) One Final Award
Mauer Wins MVP; Teixeira 2nd, Jeter 3rd
yanksblog.com — As expected, Twins catcher Joe Mauer was voted the American League's Most Valuable Player for this season.... Mauer received all but one first place vote (Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers received the other) for a total of 387 points. Mark Teixeira and D... (more) Mauer Wins MVP; Teixeira 2nd, Jeter 3rd
Mauer a worthy MVP, but deserved more
Mauer a worthy MVP, but deserved more
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — No catcher ever has won the Most Valuable Player Award unanimously, an honor Joe Mauer of Minnesota... somehow was deprived of in the 2009 voting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Only one vote stood between Mauer and his ... (more) Mauer a worthy MVP, but deserved more
Where’s The Justice?
Where’s The Justice?
metsmerizedonline.com — Not much going on today as far as Mets news goes. If you want to relive the... horror of the 2009 season, you can always tune into MLB Network’s Hot Stove Tonight for a retrospective of the Mets season. There’s also some rumblings from Fox Sports that figures Jermaine Dye could be a ... (more) Where’s The Justice?
Players A to Z, Scott Baker
Players A to Z, Scott Baker
baseballmusings.com — Scott Bake. Photo: Icon SMI Scott Baker pitches for the Minnesota Twins in a starting role, and... probably is the ace of their staff. The Twins took the Verducci Effect very seriously with Baker, as over the last three seasons his innings came in at 143.2, 172.1 and 200.0. As he goes into his ... (more) Players A to Z, Scott Baker
Derek Jeter totally screwed out of AL MVP award
Derek Jeter totally screwed out of AL MVP award
stupidsportsblog.blogspot.com — It's reached the point where the lack of respect shown for Derek Jeter by baseball writers has... grown out of control and must be discussed. How can God's Gift to Baseball lose out on the American League MVP award to Twins catcher Joe Mauer ? How? How?!?! How I say?!?! Derek Jeter was the best ... (more) Derek Jeter totally screwed out of AL MVP award
Joe Mauer Named AL MVP
Joe Mauer Named AL MVP
soxanddawgs.com — Despite missing the first month of the season with some back issues, Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer... was the overwhelming choice by the Baseball Writer’s Association of America as the American League Most Valuable Player. Mauer received 27-of-28 first place votes while Detroit ... (more) Joe Mauer Named AL MVP
Joe Mauer Wins AL MVP
Joe Mauer Wins AL MVP
sportsuntapped.com — In a land-slide victory, Joe Mauer has captured the American League Most Valuable Player award. The Minnesota... Twins catcher batted .365 (highest ever by a catcher) with career bests 28 home runs and 96 RBIs this season after missing the entire month of April with a back injury... (more) Joe Mauer Wins AL MVP
Mauer Near Unanimous MVP
Mauer Near Unanimous MVP
twinkietalk.com — Joe Mauer is just the 2nd catcher in the last 33 years to win the AL MVP,... and he did so in unanimous fashion. The Minnesota native hit .365/.444/.587 to lead the American League in all three categories. He also won the gold glove, and it was richly deserved. Mauer had a career high in HRs [...] (more) Mauer Near Unanimous MVP
Pedro Martinez Sighting
Pedro Martinez Sighting
macho-row.blogspot.com — AP Photo Pedro Martinez caught up with some of his former Mets teammates over the weekend. Carlos... Beltran demonstrates the proper grip for popping up into a rally killing fly ball as Martinez and Johan Santana point out the problems to Marc Anthony at a charity event held by Beltran for his ... (more) Pedro Martinez Sighting
Cabrera finishes fourth in MVP vote, picks up one first-place nod
Cabrera finishes fourth in MVP vote, picks up one first-place nod
mackavenuetigers.com — As expected, Twins catcher Joe Mauer was named American League Most Valuable Player on Monday. Unexpectedly, Tigers... first baseman Miguel Cabrera picked up one first-place vote en route to finishing fourth on the ballot behind Yankees Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter . Also unexpectedly, the ... (more) Cabrera finishes fourth in MVP vote, picks up one ...
Man Muscles Dominates MVP Voting
Man Muscles Dominates MVP Voting
babeslovebaseball.com — Joe Mauer is your 2009 American League MVP. And rightfully so! Receiving 27 of 28 first-place tallies,... Man Muscles nearly swept the voting. Mark Teixeira was second and his New York Yankees Derek Jeter finished third behind the Minnesota Twins catcher... (more) Man Muscles Dominates MVP Voting
Emm Vee Pee:  Your Sideburned Overlord
Emm Vee Pee: Your Sideburned Overlord
myteamrivals.typepad.com — I'm not really supposed to be doing any unnecessary typing, so I'm gonna make this brief (well,... relatively speaking). Joe Mauer won his third first MVP this year, in nearly a landslide. You could make a case for Zack Greinke, Ben Zobrist, and yeah, probably Derek Jeter, too, but ... (more) Emm Vee Pee: Your Sideburned Overlord
Joe Mauer wins AL MVP
Joe Mauer wins AL MVP
digitalsportsdaily.com — Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has won the 2009 American League MVP award, as voted by the... Baseball Writers Association of America. Mauer won 27 of 28 first place votes, the other first place vote going to Detroit Tigers first basemen Miguel Cabrera. New York Yankees first basement ... (more) Joe Mauer wins AL MVP
Mauer Wins AL MVP
puristbleedspinstripes.com — Joe Mauer is your 2009 AL MVP . In other news, bears do their business in the... woods, the sun is bright, the Pope wears a funny hat, and New York is not very good at basketball. Note: Mauer received all but one first-place vote; the lone deviant vote went to Miguel Cabrera. I’d like ... (more) Mauer Wins AL MVP
Twins' Mauer named 2009 American League MVP
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — NEW YORK (AP) -- Joe Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win... the American League Most Valuable Player Award. (more) Twins' Mauer named 2009 American League MVP
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer near-unanimous pick as AL's MVP
sports.espn.go.com — Joe Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most... Valuable Player Award. (more) Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer near-unanimous pick as AL's MVP
Batting champion Mauer near-unanimous pick as AL MVP
Batting champion Mauer near-unanimous pick as AL MVP
usatoday.com — Mauer got 27 of 28 first-place votes and 387 point overall, beating New York Yankees first baseman... Mark Teixeira with 225 points. Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera finished fourth with 171 points and got the other first-place vote. Yankees ... (more) Batting champion Mauer near-unanimous pick as AL MVP
Signing Mauer a percentage play
insider.espn.go.com — There are a couple of Dodgers fans in Aberdeen, S.D., as I learned over the last week,... and a lot of Orioles fans, because of the team's past minor lea... (more) Signing Mauer a percentage play
WE WANT OUR MVP
WE WANT OUR MVP
ladylovespinstripes.com — That's exactly what the baseball world got today, with the declaration of the American League MVP today.... The MVP justifiably went to Minnesota Twins Catcher, Joe Mauer. Mauer had... Welcome to Lady Loves Pinstripes, a sports blog from a female fan's perspective. Feel free to comment ... (more) WE WANT OUR MVP
Detroit Tigers---Hot Stove Preview
princeofny.blogspot.com — The Tigers contracts are a horror story worthy of Edgar Allen Poe and they're in deep, deep... trouble with guaranteed money owed to shot veterans and a destitute farm system. Also Joe Mauer's prospects to stay in Minnesota and my pre-season picks vs PECOTA's. (more) Detroit Tigers---Hot Stove Preview
What Is Joe Mauer's Market Value?
twinkietown.com — Um...a lot? FanGraphs converts WAR to a dollar value, by way of attempting to estimate what players... would be worth on the open market.  Naturally, after the exceptional season Joe Mauer had in 2009, that number is positively extortionate .  ... (more) What Is Joe Mauer's Market Value?
AL Value
AL Value
baseballmusings.com — The BBWAA awards the American League Most Valuable Player award at 2 PM EST today. Joe Mauer... stands as the favorite, and Bugs and Cranks looks at the historical significance of the Twins’ catcher . My IBWAA ballot is here , and Joe did take home that award. I’m curious to see how ... (more) AL Value
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