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Joe Nelson

Joe Nelson

Joined: Jan 4, 2024

Sep 11, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (72) celebrates with catcher Christian Vazquez (8) the win over the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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If the Twins do nothing, this is what the 2025 lineup, rotation could look like

Let's take a stab at what 26-man depth chart could look like if the team doesn't do anything in free agency...

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Sep 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) tosses the ball to the pitcher for the out against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Twins' Carlos Santana becomes third-oldest player to win a Gold Glove

Carlos Santana, at the ripe age of 38, has won the first Gold Glove of his illustrious MLB career.

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Jun 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Max Kepler, Carlos Santana among 4 Twins to officially elect free agency

Halloween 2024 will go down in history as the day that Max Kepler and Carlos Santana, along with pitchers Caleb Thielbar and Anthony DeSclafani, elected free agency, marking a possible end to their time with the Minnesota Twins.

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Sep 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Kyle Farmer (12) throws to first base for an out against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Report: Twins moving on from infielder Kyle Farmer

Not only was outfielder Manuel Margot a roster casualty of the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, but so too was utility man Kyle Farmer.

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Oct 31, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates with the Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award after being name MVP of the 2024 MLB World Series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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How much better was the Dodgers' lineup compared to the Twins in 2024?

We compared the two at catcher, first base, second base, third base, shortstop, outfield and DH. It's not good for the Twins.

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Jun 15, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins player Joe Mauer former acknowledges the crowd during Mauer's number retirement ceremony before the start of a game against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: David Berding-Imagn Images
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No, the Dwyane Wade statue creators are not doing the Joe Mauer statue

The Miami Heat unveiled a statue of all-time great Dwayne Wade on Sunday and as soon as the monument was unveiled it went viral because the face doesn't exactly resemble the 42-year-old retired Hall-of-Famer.

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Oct 6, 2010; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Former New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman (center) talks with Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad (facing, right) before game one of the 2010 ALDS at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images
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Report: There's an 'underrated potential suitor' interested in buying the Twins

It's only been two weeks since the Pohlad family shocked the baseball world by announcing plans to sell the Minnesota Twins.

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Oct 14, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) runs after hitting a grand slam home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Mark Vientos probably isn't starring for the Mets if Carlos Correa had signed

The New York Mets, backed by Major League Baseball's highest 2024 payroll at $317 million, are in the National League Championship Series and fighting the Los Angeles Dodgers for a spot in the World Series.

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Apr 3, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Fans enter Target Field for the Opening Day game between the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Twins owners plan to sell the franchise: Now what happens?

What's next for the Minnesota Twins after the historic news that the Pohlad family plans to sell the franchise after 40 years of ownership?

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Apr 26, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Bailey Ober (17) talks during the post game interview after defeating the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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MLB and Twins to independently produce and distribute TV games to fans in 2025

The Bally Sports North drama will not exist with Minnesota Twins games in 2025 as the Twins and Major League Baseball have announced a plan to go in a different direction by producing and distributing games independently.

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Aug 21, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins former player and radio announcer Dan Gladden addresses the crowd as inducted into the Twins hall of fame before the game with the Texas Rangers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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With Twins TV future a mystery, radio home will remain on WCCO, 102.9 FM

Minnesota Twins games will continue to be heard on WCCO-AM 830 and 102.9 The Wolf in 2025.

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Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey
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'I don't have a specific plan': Twins appear ready to go on without a GM

Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey indicated that he'll run the show without a GM going forward.

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