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Twins writer at @TheAthletic. 2021 PST champ. NorCal. SoCal. Chicago. Formerly known as Disco Danny.
Joined June 2012
My breakdown of where the Twins' payroll/roster stands going into the offseason, including: - Guaranteed salaries - Dead money - Contract options - Arbitration projections - Trade/non-tender candidates - MLB-wide payroll context - Derek Falvey's comments https://t.co/bAuiEo21RO
nytimes.com
Thanks to clean 2026 books, the Twins' front office could have ample offseason spending room if the Pohlads don't slash payroll again.
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Huge moment for "Corporate Lou" Varland to strike out Giancarlo Stanton with the bags loaded. Ex-#MNTwins
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Joe Ryan is 2-1 with a 3.06 ERA, 20 Ks and six walks in 17 2/3 innings at Yankee Stadium. #MNTwins have lost seven of their last 10 in the Bronx. Ryan won two of those (2023/25). Didn't start in NYC in 2024.
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Gleeman: Rocco Baldelli's final act as fired Twins manager is shielding the front office https://t.co/oqtMPiaqxJ
nytimes.com
Baldelli took the fall for back-to-back ugly seasons, but what does that solve if the Twins' ownership and front office remain unchanged?
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Last time the #MNTwins held a managerial search, Derek Shelton & Brandon Hyde were finalists. James Rowson also interviewed. Perhaps they're included while the Twins add other #MLB names & a bunch of college coaches. https://t.co/Bt2WapzZbE
nytimes.com
Derek Falvey said there’s no specific deadline for when the Twins will hire a new manager.
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In firing manager Rocco Baldelli, the #MNTwins determined they need a new voice and direction as they head into a “unique offseason.” https://t.co/Bt2WapAx1c
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Derek Falvey said there’s no specific deadline for when the Twins will hire a new manager.
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In firing manager Rocco Baldelli, the #MNTwins determined they need a new voice and direction as they head into a “unique offseason.” https://t.co/Bt2WapAx1c
nytimes.com
Derek Falvey said there’s no specific deadline for when the Twins will hire a new manager.
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After seeing a hand specialist, Luke Keaschall is set to have surgery tomorrow for a UCL thumb tear, same injury that Alan Roden suffered. Expected to be ready for spring training. #MNTwins
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Here’s the first version on the #MNTwins firing Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons as manager. https://t.co/4asBszv9OV
nytimes.com
After two years managing a roster on a reduced payroll, Baldelli was fired.
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Wheels for this move were set in motion when the #MNTwins cut payroll by $30m. Twins’ 2024 rotation on first day of spring included Anthony DeSclafani, who never threw a pitch for the club, and Chris Paddack, who pitched 20 2/3 IP in 2023 after returning from TJ.
Here’s the first version on the #MNTwins firing Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons as manager. https://t.co/4asBszv9OV
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Here’s the first version on the #MNTwins firing Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons as manager. https://t.co/4asBszv9OV
nytimes.com
After two years managing a roster on a reduced payroll, Baldelli was fired.
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Derek Falvey: "This game is ultimately measured by results, and over the past two seasons we did not reach the goals we set. I take personal responsibility for that. After discussions with ownership, we determined this is the right moment for a change in voice and direction."
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🚨 ATTN. New Jersey: MIKIE SHERRILL… - Refuses to commit that she won’t raise New Jersey’s sales tax. - Her plan will “cost you an arm and a leg, but if you’re a good person, YOU’LL DO IT.” As Governor, Mikie Sherrill will make YOU PAY! Vote AGAINST her on 11/4.
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A #MNTwins 2025 season full of questions about why it didn’t work ended with a 2-1 loss Sunday. The next question to be answered — will it cost Rocco Baldelli his job? Story with @AaronGleeman. https://t.co/jO61zM8nRF
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Baldelli's status as manager is still an open question. What, exactly, turned the 2025 Twins into a train wreck is as well.
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The #MNTwins' season ends with 2-1 loss at Philadelphia, their 92nd of the season. Of the teams eligible for the draft lottery, the Twins wound up with the second-worst record (Washington/Colorado can't pick in the top 10).
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Max Kepler with a game-tying homer off his former team in the eighth inning. #MNTwins
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Hey, New York — Brian thinks he's our new CFO. We gave him a stage to prove it.
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Simeon Woods Richardson has nine strikeouts over six scoreless innings. #MNTwins lead 1-0.
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Jhoan Duran shut down his former #MNTwins on Friday and visited with them Saturday. Mick Abel did the same in reverse order. #phillies
https://t.co/ZXv7H5i1Lf
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Duran is acclimating to his new, energetic home, one where he's living a life akin to a rockstar.
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Behind Mick Abel's nine strikeouts, the #MNTwins combined for a 7-hit shutout to beat Philadelphia 5-0.
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