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Roberts Lights Up Desert With His Bat
Nate Roberts went on an unbelievable tear in the Arizona Fall League.
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Gruver’s Move Found Convenient
The Twins gave Steven Gruver a break from the rotation with a stint in the bullpen, where he started to develop a new pitch.
Boer Finds Himself
Madison Boer's first month in 2012 didn't go so well, but the righthander found a groove and bounced back from struggling with throwing strikes.
Twins’ Hicks Finding Himself
Once considered among the top prospects in the game, outfielder Aaron Hicks has emerged from disappointment to show he can be a solid everyday player.
Trusting The Slider Pays Off For Twins’ Summers
A rough start to the season took a turn for the better when Matt Summers began to trust his slider, which his coaches say can be a put-away pitch.
Healthy Again, Oswaldo Arcia Shows What He Can Do
Oswaldo Arcia says rehabbing his right elbow following surgery last summer was the most difficult thing he's done as a baseball player. But here's something even harder: trying to get him out.
Unsolved Mystery Of Nishioka
The Twins were sure Tsuyoshi Nishioka would hit in the big leagues, but his lack of success has them scratching their heads.
Rosario Gets On-Field Revenge
Eddie Rosario had to have surgery on his face after being struck by a baseball. When he returned to the field, he made sure to get his revenge on every ball he connected with.
Michael Leaves The Past Behind
Levi Michael feels that struggling is a good thing and uses his own shortcomings for motivation.
Tonkin Gets Mad
Twins righthander Michael Tonkin uses anger as a weapon on the mound.
Arcia Stands Out Despite Youth—Again
Oswald Arcia continues to impress with his offsense, despite consistently being the youngest player on his teams.
Twins’ Perez Has Power Surge
The Twins figured Jairo Perez had a little bit of power, but he's found more than expected after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Rizzotti Facing Another Roadblock
After being blocked by Ryan Howard in Philadelphia, Matt Rizzotti was acquired by the Twins, who have Justin Morneau at first base.
Twins Land Backyard Arm
Caleb Thielbar was pitching for the St. Paul Saints when the Twins signed him last August.
Twins’ Gonzalez Laying Low
Despite getting very little notice, lefthander Jose Gonzalez has been effective at each level in his career.
Twins Find Buxton At No. 2
The Twins have been high on prep outfielder Byron Buxton for almost a year and got their guy with second overall pick.
Twins Find Colabello In Indy Ball
Chris Colabello's path to affiliated ball wasn't typical of most pro players.
Twins’ Wimmers Learns From Season Of Extremes
Twins righthander Alex Wimmers started last season without recording an out. He closed the year without allowing a hit. The 23-year-old knows which extreme he prefers, but only time will tell if the 2010 first-rounder becomes a more consistent performer.
Twins’ Hicks Suffered From Too Much Swing Tinkering
The desire for perfection helped Aaron Hicks become a scratch golfer while still in high school, but at the plate, the Twins' 2008 first-rounder now believes his ever-changing approach is responsible for a frustrating season at high Class A Fort Myers.
Twins Haven’t Ruled Out Hidalgo’s Bat At Hot Corner
As Venezuelan third baseman Anderson Hidalgo enters his seventh season in the system, the Twins have adjusted their appraisal to fit his 5-foot-9 stature. They haven't changed their regard for him, however.
