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Liam Hendriks is off the board and it appears Brad Hand may sign shortly, but history tells us avoiding the top of the bullpen market will likely be a wise decision by the Twins.

When is the last time the Minnesota Twins had a truly gifted defensive shortstop? It's been a long time, and there's a good chance this organization has never seen a fielder as good as Andrelton Simmons at the position.

How big of an impact can all-world defense (assuming he still possesses it) make at the infield's most critical spot?

Kenta Maeda and Tigers’ starter Matt Manning both pitched five innings of shutout baseball before Minnesota’s offense ambushed the Detroit rookie for four runs in the sixth inning. The Twins have a chance to win the series on Saturday afternoon.

Kenta Maeda is going under the knife today after a somewhat disappointing 2021 season. The extent of the injury will be known when the surgery is complete. (Editor's Update: Maeda had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.) So, two seasons after the deal, can we answer yet which team won the Kenta Maeda trade?

Our Diamond Awards Watch Party Fundraiser is doubling as a Hot Stove Season Kickoff Party, and we’re bringing in the heavy hitters. After watching the Diamond Awards, we’ll have Twins’ beat writers Phil Miller (Star-Tribune), Betsy Helfand (Pioneer Press) & Do-Hyoung Park (MLB.com) participate in a Q&A panel with ticketholders. Nick Nelson, editor-in-chief of Twins Daily’s Offseason Handbook, will join the Q&A panel, which John Bonnes will host.