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twinkietown.com - 7/21/2009
Maybe things are looking up in Twins Territory
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I've filled this space with complaining over the past few months.  Like you, I'm pulling hard for the Twins , and it gets frustrating when they can't just rip off a winning streak and get a lead in the AL Central. I've examined a few of the numbers, though - and it might be time for we ...
blogs2.startribune.com - 7/19/2009
Twins agree to minor-league deal with Grudzielanek
— blogs2.startribune.com — ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Twins have agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with second baseman Mark... Grudzielanek, General Manager Bill Smith said today. The move, first reported at www.sethspeaks.net, gives the Twins another option at second base, ... (more) Twins agree to minor-league deal with Grudzielanek

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Controversial call goes against Twins | twinsbaseball.com: News
minnesota.twins.mlb.com - 7/21/2009
Controversial call goes against Twins | twinsbaseball.com: News
— minnesota.twins.mlb.com — By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com 07/21/09 4:23 AM ET OAKLAND -- After slamming his helmet down in... disgust as he left the field, Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer was much less emotional as he stood by his locker in the visitors' clubhouse. Rather, ... (more) Controversial call goes against Twins | ...

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Fun With Graphs: Ranking The Twins Positions
twinkietalk.com - 7/24/2009
Fun With Graphs: Ranking The Twins Positions
— twinkietalk.com — When we think of the best position for the Twins, we automatically think catcher, right? And when... we think worst, our 2B struggles certainly come to mind. In fact, our 2B production has been the worst in the league so far this year, as shown on Beyond The Boxscore . Reading that post gave me ... (more) Fun With Graphs: Ranking The Twins Positions

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Amazin' Avenue:  A Tour Around SB Nation

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A Tour Around SB Nation
Amazin' Avenue — ... Day at Yankee Stadium. AL Central Indians - Let's Go Tribe!: The Adventures of Andy Marte. Royals - Royals Review: RR is fast becoming my favorite non-AA SB Nation blog and posts like this one, about Trey Hillman, are the main reason why. Tigers - Bless You Boys: Joel Zumaya throws hard but can't stay healthy. Twins - Twinkie Town: Some optimism about the Twins, for a change. ...

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