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Joe Nelson

Joe Nelson

Joined: Jan 4, 2024

Sep 28, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Paul Goldschmidt (46) takes a lead from third base against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Paul Goldschmidt at a bargain price might be just what the Twins need

Rather than running onto the field with Eddy Julien and Jose Miranda platooning at first base in 2025, how about the Minnesota Twins open the wallet and try to convince seven-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt to sign?

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Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (21) celebrates after hitting a single against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Do the Twins actually have interest in re-signing Carlos Santana?

Carlos Santana is a free agent and while there's a report that indicates the Minnesota Twins are interested in bringing him back in 2025, the words that came out of Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey's mouth this past week might suggest otherwise.

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Feb 8, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia (left) and brother Justin Ishbia hug during an introductory press conference at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Who are the Ishbia brothers? Everything Twins fans need to know

If Mat and Justin Isbhia, the billionaire brothers who own the NBA and WNBA franchises in Phoenix, wind up buying the Minnesota Twins, it will be a new era that could see a smaller market franchise start to spend like a large market team.

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Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Why Roki Sasaki could but probably won't pick the Twins

Fans can dream, but the odds of the 23-year-old Japanese phenom picking the Twins over 29 other suitors appears to be a pipe dream for the ages.

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Jul 14, 2024; Ft. Worth, TX, USA; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred takes a photo with Kaelen Culpepper after he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins with the 21st pick during the first round of the MLB Draft at Cowtown Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Twins fall two spots in MLB draft lottery, now picking 16th

The 2025 MLB draft will be held July 13 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) makes a catch for an out during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Report: Red Sox have interest in trading for Twins' Carlos Correa

Is Carlos Correa as good as gone? That's likely a stretch, but after Dan Hayes of The Athletic mentionted Correa as a possible trade candidate for the Twins, longtime sports insider Darren Wolfson says the Red Sox are interested in Correa.

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Sep 25, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa (19) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Ray Acevedo-Imagn Images
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Twins strike in free agency by signing Huascar Ynoa to minor-league deal

It's just a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training, according to Stephanie Apstein, but Ynoa does come with a little bit of upside.

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Jul 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad watches a 30th anniversary celebration for the 1987 World Series Champion team prior to the game with the Detroit Tigers at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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'That's a you problem': Colin Cowherd mentions Twins while bashing billionaire owners

For Cowherd, superstars playing in small markets like Minnesota is bad for business.

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Jul 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) points to right fielder Manuel Margot (13) as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Insider names Twins' Correa, Castro, Vazquez, Ober, Duran, Jax as trade candidates

Winter meetings are happening and the word from an insider is that the Twins are more likely to be trading current players than spending on free agents.

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Jul 14, 2024; Ft. Worth, TX, USA; The Twins on the clock at the MLB draft. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Twins land fourth-best competitive balance draft pick in 2025

Competitive balance picks are awarded to teams that fall in the bottom 10 in revenue or market size for the previous season.

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Former Twins third baseman Scott Leius.
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Son of former Twins World Series-winner engaged to 'Bachelorette' star

The Minnesota Twins have done absolutely nothing this offseason and there's no sign that they'll be popping the question to any marquee free agents, but the son of a former Twins World Series-winner has made headlines.

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Sep 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) hits an RBI double against the Miami Marlins in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Carlos Correa has mixed feelings about rumored 'golden at-bat' rule

Major League Baseball is reportedly toying with the idea of a "golden at-bat" rule that could essentially allow teams one opportunity in every game to choose a player to bat regardless of where they are due up in the order.

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