First Trade Of The Offseason
twinkietalk.com 18 days ago — 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 ...

Off-Season Outlook: Bench
voicefromtwinsterritory.mlblogs.com 18 days ago — 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.  ...

The World Series of Wage Supremacy
thesportsgeeks.com 18 days ago — Before the 2009 Major League playoffs officially started, I was listening to ESPN Radio and Bud Selig was being interviewed on the Mike and Mike in the Morning show about the season and the upcoming post-season action. At one point he was asked about a salary cap as well as an international ...

Charley Walters: Loss of Trevor Mbakwe hurts Minnesota Gophers basketball team, teammate says
twincities.com 18 days ago — 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 ...

Brewers Trade J.J. Hardy To Twins
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com 17 days ago — The Alcides Escobar era has officially begun. The Brewers clear the way for their young phenom by trading J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins for speedy center-fielder Carlos Gomez. Does this trade mean that Mike Cameron's option won't be picked up by the Brewers? J.J. Hardy had to be traded ...

A Log for the Hot Stove: Four Goals for the Minnesota Twins' Offseason — Bleacher Report - MLB 18 days ago
I've never formally said it, but when Alex Rodriguez announced he was opting for free agency in the midst of the 2007 World Series, I was pretty much disgusted. I hate it when players try to elevate themselves above the game, and that's exactly ...

ALDS, ALCS games — NY Post: Sports 18 days ago
Here's a look at all the Yankees' games from the ALDS against the Twins and the ALCS victory over the Angels. ALCS VS. ANGELS ALCS GAME 6 ALCS GAME 5 ALCS GAME 4 ALCS GAME 3 ALCS GAME 2 ALCS GAME 1 ALDS VS. TWINS ALDS GAME 3 ALDS GAME 2 A...

Brewers trade Hardy to Twins for Gomez — Major League Baseball News 17 days ago
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 Twins for speedy center fielder Carlos Gomez.

Twins send Gomez to Brewers for Hardy — Major League Baseball News 17 days ago
Twins general manager Bill Smith wasted little time addressing one of his club's most critical needs this offseason. On Friday, the club acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Brewers in exchange for outfielder Carlos Gomez.

Minnesota Twins Trade Carlos Gomez for JJ Hardy — Bleacher Report - MLB 17 days ago
The Twins and Brewers have reportedly agreed to a trade that would send Carlos Gomez to Milwaukee in exchange for JJ Hardy. This move isnt' a surprise as both players have been mentioned in rumors over the course of this last season. The ...