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Read more about Some Interesting Non-Tenders

Some Interesting Non-Tenders

I wrote this last night at PitchersDuel.blogspot.com, but decided it was relevant here as well. Should the Twins go after any of these guys?   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Midnight tonight, the final day of November, is the last chance for teams to tender contracts to eligible players. Eligibility is based on service time and generally includes any players with less than 6 years in the major leagues.   Leading up to midni

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• DaTwins
• December 1, 201213 yr

Read more about Pitcher Profile: Scott Diamond

Pitcher Profile: Scott Diamond

In a season with few positive notes for the Minnesota Twins, one had to be Scott Diamond's breakout. On April 6th, Diamond was barely an afterthought; he had been selected in the previous year's Rule V draft and stashed in AAA where he failed to impress anybody, pitching himself to a 4-14 record with a 5.56 ERA in 2011. By May 8th, Diamond had generated some buzz, starting 6 games and allowing just 12 runs in his third season in AAA. His first major league start was a resounding success as he pi

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• DaTwins
• October 18, 201214 yr

Read more about Carrying 13 Pitchers

Carrying 13 Pitchers

As posted on pitchersduel.blogspot.com   Each major league team is allotted 25 roster spots at any given time. Any combination of hitters and pitchers is legal. Up until the 1990's it was common to see a team carry just 10 pitchers (often less), allowing flexibility on the offensive side, while relying more heavily on 'ace' relievers to come in for multiple innings at a time if the starter couldn't finish the game. Needless to say, that has changed a good amount in the past 20 years, much

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• DaTwins
• May 3, 201214 yr

Read more about Beloit Snapper's Baseball

Beloit Snapper's Baseball

As posted on pitchersduel.blogspot.com When I was driving from Minneapolis to Ann Arbor this past weekend, I was lucky enough to catch a Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field. This was my first minor league game, and it was a uniquely 'minor league' experience. The stadium is tucked away between a quiet neighborhood and a soccer field, covering about the same amount of acreage as a high-school ballpark. That is, a high-school field with about 20 autograph seekers, beer, carnival games and a ga

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• DaTwins
• April 30, 201214 yr