Posted on February 27th, 2008 - 9:02 am by BaseballTalkOnline
After missing nearly two weeks of camp due to visa problems, Francisco Liriano has finally arrived at Twins camp.
“Hey guys, we can start now!” catcher Mike Redmond yelled across the clubhouse. “Franchise is here!”
Liriano has added some upper body strength since he last pitched in a major league game and is said to be much […]
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Posted on February 21st, 2008 - 8:28 am by BaseballTalkOnline
Twins right hander Jesse Crain was back on the mound Wednesday for his second bullpen session of the week. He had shoulder surgery last May to repair a torn rotator cuff and a torn labrum, but appears to be on track to return by Opening Day. He feels he is still about 80 […]
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Posted on February 14th, 2008 - 6:33 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
Francisco Liriano could miss the first week of spring training due to visa problems that stem from a 2006 drunk-driving arrest. Liriano, who appears to be fully recovered from his November 2006 Tommy John surgery, will have to pass a sobriety test and attend a counseling session before being able to proceed with his […]
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Posted on February 12th, 2008 - 2:03 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
The Minnesota Twins and Livan Hernandez have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract. His deal could grow to the $7 million he earned last season with the Diamondbacks by meeting certain performance-based incentives. Hernandez would’ve gotten all of the $7 million in guaranteed form if he’d accepted the Diamondbacks offer of arbitration. […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 9:54 am by BaseballTalkOnline
With their trade of Santana complete, the Twins are turning their sights on locking up their closer, Joe Nathan.
Nathan has expressed that he’d prefer a long-term deal, something in the range of a five year contract. In regards to his contractual wishes, Nathan said, “[The five-year deal]’s not a deal-breaker, but we’re definitely looking […]
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Posted on February 5th, 2008 - 9:45 am by BaseballTalkOnline
The Denver Post has reported that with the Orioles on the verge of trading Erik Bedard, they have shown interest in starting pitcher Josh Fogg. He also received interest from the Twins upon the completion of their trade sending Johan Santana to the Mets.
The Twins interest spurns from them wanting to add a veteran […]
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Posted on February 2nd, 2008 - 4:07 pm by BaseballTalkOnline
Marty Noble of MLB.com is reporting that Johan Santana passed his physical, clearing all hurdles in the way of completing the trade that would send Santana to the Mets. After all the saga over whether or not the Mets will make the deadline, they’ve finally got their man.
Outfielder Carlos Gomez and three pitchers, Philip […]
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