AL Central Notes: Zumaya, Twins, Tigers, Cabrera
2011/09/al-central-notes-twins-tigers-cabrera.htmlGM Bill Smith told MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger that the firing was due to the Triple-A team's performance over the last two years, not about mistakes made by rookies at the MLB level (Twitter link). … The hard-throwing righty is a free agent after the season.
Twins Notes: Payroll, Cuddyer, Kubel, Nishioka
2011/09/twins-notes-payroll-cuddyer-kubel-nishioka.htmlMLB.com's Rhett Bollinger covered a few hot stove topics in his recent Twins mailbag piece, and here are some of the highlights.... … In his look at the team's arbitration-eligible players, MLBTR's Tim Dierkes speculated that Minnesota could have up to $30MM to…
AL Central Notes: Cuddyer, Indians, White Sox
2011/09/al-central-notes-cuddyer-indians-white-sox.htmlHere's a sampling of links from the AL Central on the night that Minnesota avoided loss #100: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com that he'd like to have free agents Michael Cuddyer and Joe Nathan back in 2012 (Twitter links). … Tim Tolman, who was Manny Acta's bench coach this year, will transition into another role because of health reasons.
Quick Hits: MacPhail, White Sox, Nunez, Twins
2011/10/quick-hits-macphail-white-sox-nunez-twins.htmlWilson, reports MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger as part of a mailbag piece… Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com expects the next O's GM to have "a more aggressive approach [in free agency]...for better or…
Twins Notes: Shortstop, Cuddyer, Young
2011/10/twins-notes-shortstop-cuddyer-young.htmlRhett Bollinger of MLB.com explained why the Twins traded Delmon Young to the Tigers in August. … I looked ahead to the Twins’ offseason earlier in the month.
Twins Rumors: Nathan, Cuddyer, Kubel, Slowey
2011/11/twins-rumors-nathan-cuddyer-kubel-slowey.htmlThere's a very good chance the Twins will non-tender righty Kevin Slowey, wrote MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger on Monday. … View MLBTR's projected salaries for Slowey and the Twins' other four arbitration eligibles here, and read Ben Nicholson-Smith's offseason outlook…
Twins Notes: Ryan, Krivsky, Iwakuma
2011/11/twins-notes-ryan-krivsky-iwakuma.htmlHere’s more on the Twins' front office, plus some hints about the composition of the 2012 roster: Ryan said he anticipates a payroll of roughly $100MM next year, according to MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger (Twitter links). … For a detailed look at the challenges the Twins face this winter, here's my offseason outlook piece.
Quick Hits: Twins, Burrell, Willis, Mariners
2011/11/quick-hits-twins-burrell-willis-mariners.htmlTwins GM Terry Ryan said he remains interested in re-signing Michael Cuddyer, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said on MLB Network Radio that he is motivated to acquire an impact bat either through trade or free agency, tweets Jim Bowden.
Minor Moves: Jared Burton, Wilmin Rodriguez
2011/11/minor-moves-wilmin-rodriguez.htmlThe Twins signed right-hander Jared Burton to a minor league contract, reports MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (Twitter link)… The Giants re-signed left-hander Wilmin Rodriguez to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training, according to Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (on Twitter).
Central Links: Danks, Twins, Indians, Royals, Cubs
2011/12/central-links-danks-twins-indians-royals-cubs.htmlHe won't come cheap though, with one of Cowley's sources saying: "[ChiSox GM Kenny Williams] asked for everyone on our roster in return." Yesterday we heard about the Twins' interest in retaining Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel, and today Joe Mauer told MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger that he's willing to help recruit free agents to Minnesota. … ESPN's Buster Olney says (on Twitter) that the Royals are looking to a utilityman, preferably someone that hits left-handed.
Twins Claim Pedro Florimon
2011/12/twins-claim-pedro-florimon.htmlThe Twins claimed shortstop Pedro Florimon off waivers from the Orioles, tweets MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. … Florimon, 24, hit .267/.344/.396 for the Orioles' Double-A club this year.
Free Agent Arbitration Offer Decisions
2011/12/carlos-pena-will-decline-arbitration.htmlMichael Cuddyer (A) and Jason Kubel (B) have declined the Twins' offers, tweets Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. … 37 free agents were offered arbitration in November, but Jonathan Papelbon, Jose Reyes, Heath Bell, Rod Barajas, Clint Barmes, Matt Capps, Bruce Chen, David DeJesus, Ryan Doumit, Mark Ellis, Frank Francisco, Freddy Garcia, Aaron Harang, Ramon Hernandez, Jose Molina, Jon Rauch, and Mark Buehrle have already reached agreements.
Rockies Considering Three-Year Offer To Cuddyer
2011/12/rockies-considering-three-year-offer-to-cuddyer.htmlGM Terry Ryan told MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger he still thinks they have a chance. … Cuddyer's wife just gave birth to twin girls, however, so Cuddyer may be occupied with diaper duty.
AL Central Notes: Twins, Royals, Pena, Kotchman
2012/01/al-central-notes-twins-royals-pena-kotchman.htmlTwins GM Terry Ryan told MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger that he's not ruling out the possibility of adding some more pitching (Twitter link). … Dutton says the team wants to get a look at its in-house options.
AL Central Links: Indians, Fielder, Span, Thome
2012/01/al-central-links-indians-fielder-thome-span.htmlDenard Span told media (including MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger) he's feeling better after suffering a concussion last July and offered to…… Here's the latest from the AL Central...
Outrighted To Triple-A: Esmerling Vasquez
2012/02/outrighted-to-triple-a-esmerling-vasquez.htmlRight-hander Esmerling Vasquez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com tweets. … Here's where we'll keep track of the latest outright assignments...
AL Central Notes: Inge, Royals, Hernandez, Twins
2012/02/al-central-notes-inge-royals-heredia-twins.htmlMLB.com's Rhett Bollinger gives his thoughts about what the Twins' Opening Day roster could look like. … Here's the latest from around the AL Central...
Central Notes: Luhnow, Hart, Braun, Zumaya
2012/03/central-notes-luhnow-hart-braun-zumaya.htmlJoel Zumaya has opted for Tommy John surgery, writes MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. … New Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow has the right outlook, but very few pieces to work with, writes Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.
Twins Extend Glen Perkins
2012/03/twins-to-extend-glen-perkins.htmlIt includes incentives for games finished, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (on Twitter)… MLBTR's Extension Tracker offers a complete look at recent extensions for lefty relievers.
Quick Hits: Votto, Twins, Dodgers, Lannan
2012/03/quick-hits-votto-twins-dodgers-lannan.htmlTwins GM Terry Ryan said there's a "possibility" the club looks to obtain a utility player from outside of the organization, according to MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger (Twitter links). … However, Lannan hasn’t looked great this spring and the Nationals aim to clear his entire $5MM salary in any trade.
Scott Baker To Undergo Season-Ending Operation
2012/04/scott-baker-to-undergo-season-ending-operation.htmlThe Twins have announced that right-hander Scott Baker will miss the 2012 season to undergo and recover from elbow surgery, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports (Twitter links). … Baker, 30, also dealt with elbow problems in 2010-11.
Quick Hits: Hamilton, Baker, Phillips, Martinez
2012/04/quick-hits-kinsler-martinez-padres.htmlThe Twins hope to replace Scott Baker internally, but there's a chance he might not pitch for them again according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (Twitter links). … Here are some assorted links for Wednesday...
Quick Hits: Marquis, Bourn, Nats, Athletics
2012/05/quick-hits-marquis-bourn-nats-athletics.htmlTwins GM Terry Ryan said Jason Marquis was placed on release waivers, tweets Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com… Links from around baseball as the Cubs look to snap their ten-game losing streak tonight in Pittsburgh..
Jason Marquis Hits Free Agency
2012/05/jason-marquis-hits-free-agency.htmlRight-hander Jason Marquis is a free agent after clearing release waivers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports (on Twitter). … Other clubs had the chance to claim Marquis after the Twins designated him for assignment last week.
Draft Signings: Melotakis, Jones, Alford, Astros, A’s
2012/06/blue-jays-to-sign-anthony-alford.htmlThe Twins have signed second rounder Mason Melotakis and fourth rounder Zach Jones, reports MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger (on Twitter). … As for players selected in round two and beyond, here are some additional draft signings...