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BTW as an English teacher, my above post is shamefully written in terms of spacing and punctuation.......

The pessimist in me keeps looking at the calendar and saying "Its only May." But then another voice says, "Yeah but it's the end of May. Santana is suspended. Hughes hasn't been the Hughes of 2014. Fair share of injuries. And they are only a game out of FIRST! Ahead of the Tigers!" Well said, John, let's enjoy it and not overthink/overstress about it.

How about when they next visit Chicago? I'd head over to the 'Cell for that for sure!

With Buxton arriving eventually, and with the opportunity to see if Hicks has made the adjustments availible, I'd say now is the time. I also agree with those that have pointed out that we can't assume Hicks wouldnt be productive in LF or RF due to power issues. I remember an episode of Gleeman & the Geek where they talked about a time where the Twins had too many CF and they had to play guys in corner OF spots just to get them playing time. Defensively, I don't see how Hicks in RF/LF would be a bad thing.

Today's game is the mlb.com free game of the day. This Windy City Twins fan will be ready to watch!

Per MLB trade rumors....."USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (via Twitter) and others have already speculated about the possibility that Craig Counsell, who has worked with the Brewers front office since retiring as a player, could be Roenicke’s replacement. There’s also been speculation about former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, although SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo tweets that Gardenhire will not be replacing Roenicke."

Many on the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel site are suggesting former Brewer/Marlin/Diamondback infielder Craig Counsell will be interim manager. They kept the rest of the coaching staff, which doesn't seem to indicate they will make a permenent hire tomorrow.

Living in Chicago, I always look forward to Twins v White Sox because I get to watch the games on TV. Probably the 4 most enjoyable games I've watched in quite a while. Hoping this positive stretch can continue!

How come the Twins uniforms still have pinstripes on MLB Gameday? Sheesh, we're at the end of April here!!!!

With Santana struggling as much as he is both at the plate and at SS, and with little to no production in CF, any chance they return Santana to CF? He had a really nice run there last season. I really like the way Mauer is swinging the bat as of late. He's the 2015 version of Fear the Beard, hopefully!

What???? No Nishioka???? The outrage....

Most little league coaches would have yanked a player for that play. Not only for the low level of effort in getting into position, but the lack of fundamentals used to attempt the catch. A high school mamager would have for sure. I was among the many that was crossing my fingers and hoping that Arcia's shortcomings as a fielder could be overlooked by his bat. At this rate, I'm not sure the Twins can afford it........

How do I make myself look busy so I can watch the Twins game on the computer and not get busted? Go Twins!!!

I liked the signing at the time but in the back of my mind would have preferred McCarthy. Now I really prefer McCarthy. The whole thing is just a bummer. What bothers me the most is, faced with this situation, knowing internally that this isn't "the year", why not bring up May and let him build up MLB innings? Unless this is a case of building up Millone and Pelfrey to flip them in July...

Any chance Santana stays at SS and Escobar plays CF?

So, did Laudner not make it? I'm always disappointed I can't make it up there from Chicago for the meltdown. Sounds like a blast.

Happy 2015 to the Twins Daily moderators and all of the commenters. I'm looking forward to the new year both from a Twins perspective and a personal one. 2014 wasn't a very good year for me but reading Twins news and interacting with fellow Twins fans was a great help and I look forward to more in the coming year! Go Twins and long live Twins Daily!

This story broke last night, and the waiting now is agonizing. The longer it goes, the more I worry about the yankees swooping in or the Giants deciding they need to do something.......

Graham pitched for the High-A Lynchburg Hillcats and Double-A Mississippi Braves in 2012 and 2013. He went 12–2 with a 2.80 earned run average and 110 strikeouts in 148 innings pitched.[3][4] Prior to the 2013 season, Baseball America ranked Graham as the 93rd best prospect in baseball.

Why do I get the feeling that Joe Morgan voted for nobody because he wasnt on the ballot? The way he talks, he should be the only one in the Hall of Fame.

I second you, Brandon

Based on how the jersey looked at the Hunter presser, is it safe to assume a number on the front will not be added?

Darnit I watched the press conference and it worked. Torii was funny, charming, and entertaining. Everything they wanted to happen. I really hope it works. I'm trying to be Mr Optimistic

Just read that there's a full no trade clause in the deal. So flipping him for prospects in July is out. I was resigned to being ok with it until I read that. But in the end it's a one year deal.....

It appears that Torii Hunter will be signing elsewhere, likely the Rangers. I'm assuming nobody reading this post will be losing any sleep over this news. If the Twins are adamant on signing a veteran outfielder to provide leadership and mentoring to the young players, I wonder if that leadership must be verbal, or can it be the "lead by example, hard work and dedication to the craft" kind of leadership? Can it be a player who is going to provide adequate defense, hit for average, and be a positive role model for these developing players? If so, how about Ichiro? I realize that this suggestion is probably crazy, but personally I'd rather have Ichiro than Torii. Thoughts?