Just For Fun

At the turn of the last decade, one man bestrode the mound like a colossus. This is the story of Jose Mijares.

If you were a baseball GM in the mid-to-late '00s, chances are you traded Brendan Harris at one point. 

The Twins didn't always have a problem finding an answer at the shortstop position, even if that answer wasn't always the best one. This is the tale of Cristian Guzman.

The Twins used to have a player named Aaron Hicks before sending him away. He became an All-Star for the New York Yankees. This is the story of who the Twins acquired. 

With the lockout dragging on (and on, and on), Twins Daily takes a look at one of the key pieces of the Johan Santana trade.

There was a time, not too long ago, when people would say out loud that the Twins should part ways with Byron Buxton and let Zack Granite shine. This is his story. 

Later this afternoon, the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announcing the results of this year's BBWAA vote. Performance-Enhancing Drugs remain a huge topic for those who vote, or for those who care about the Hall. 

The tale of a man who was traded twice in ten days, but oh what a ten days it was.

This week, we discuss a man with a gigantic cell phone who couldn't strike out if he tried.

This week’s subject is a grown man named Buddy.

This week's subject is a journeyman outfielder who stayed local and developed an incredible beard.

This week, Twins Daily checks in on a good-natured southern gentleman who once brought a legend to tears.