Majors: Organization Reports: Minnesota Twins: 2009
Versatility Could Land Brian Dinkelman On Twins' 40-Man
Nov. 13, 2009
Twins Double-A second baseman Brian Dinkelman moved to the outfield last summer in deference to veteran Mark Grudzielanek. Now the move may have an unexpected payoff when 40-man roster decisions are finalized this month. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' David Bromberg Benefits From Sound Advice
Oct. 29, 2009
Strikeout artist and Florida State League pitcher of the year, righthander David Bromberg has made a strong impression both on opposing hitters and on the Twins front office. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Top Pick Aaron Hicks Matures In Midwest League
Oct. 16, 2009
While Aaron Hicks' final batting line for low Class A Beloit may not have been eye-popping, the 19-year-old Twins center fielder achieved his primary goal: He acclimated himself to the pro game. [...] Continue Reading »
From Russia With Glove
Oct. 5, 2009
Twins lefthander Andrei Lobanov is the rare prospect from Russia. This year, he pitched as the closer for Jake Mauer's GCL Twins. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
John Millea selects an end-of-season best player, best pitcher and player to watch in the Twins organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Towering Dutchman Loek Van Mil Harbors Big Dreams
Sep. 4, 2009
Loek Van Mil's career goals have very little to do with Dutch heritage or his skyscraper height. The Twins' 7-foot-1 righthanded reliever simply wants to make the most of his opportunities after a promotion to Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Danny Valencia Survived Trade Deadline To Stay In Twins' Plans
Aug. 21, 2009
That Triple-A third baseman Dannny Valencia remained with the Twins through the trade deadline was certainly a sign of how much he is valued as a potential big league solution, possibly as soon as 2010. [...] Continue Reading »
Late Start Can't Slow Twins' Mike Tarsi
Aug. 7, 2009
Twins lefthander Mike Tarsi overcomes a late start to his season to earn a promotion to high Class A. [...] Continue Reading »
Improved Velocity Jumps Twins' Deolis Guerra To Double-A
Jul. 23, 2009
Righthander Deolis Guerra struggled after being traded from the Mets to the Twins in last year's Johan Santana deal. Now, the lanky Venezuelan's inconsistency at high Class A Fort Myers seemed like a bad dream after his promotion to Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Midseason Report
Jul. 10, 2009
John Millea selects midseason award winners for the Twins system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories. [...] Continue Reading »
Happy To Be A Twin
Jun. 10, 2009
Kyle Gibson tried to make sure that all the teams interested in him before the draft knew about his arm injury. The University of Missouri righthander suffered a stress fracture in his right ulna May 30, and he wanted all the teams to receive copies of an MRI report. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Ben Revere Continues To Exceed Expectations
Jun. 9, 2009
Considering the kind of season Ben Revere had in 2008, it should probably be no surprise that the 20-year-old center fielder got off to a fast start in a new league this year. He was batting .344/.410/.402 in 189 at-bats for high Class A Fort Myers. [...] Continue Reading »
Straight Shooter?
May. 28, 2009
Righthander Shooter Hunt came equipped with a superior curveball and an electrifying fastball when the Twins selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2008 draft. Unfortunately, he arrived with something else, too: a penchant for control problems. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Like Mike
May. 14, 2009
For proof of the quality of righthander Mike McCardell's curveball, look no further than the 234 strikeouts in 198 innings he had compiled entering the season. Now, he's refining command of his primary offering with high Class A Fort Myers. [...] Continue Reading »
Impatiently Waiting
Apr. 30, 2009
Center fielder Jason Pridie, who begins his second season at Triple-A Rochester, knows all about patience and determination and rolling with the punches in a crowded Twins organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Call It A Bargain
Apr. 16, 2009
To say things have worked out well for righthander Rob Delaney, who signed for $500, would be an understatement. His rise has been steady as he has improved, and the organization loves his competitive nature and durability. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockin' Ramos
Apr. 3, 2009
The questionable status of Joe Mauer's health had raised the profile of several young catchers in Twins' spring training camp, particularly 21-year-old Venezuelan Wilson Ramos, the organization's top young backstop. [...] Continue Reading »
Wild Ride Raises Profile
Mar. 5, 2009
Because Ben Revere stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 166 pounds, his selection with the 28th overall pick in 2007 was viewed by some as a gamble. But the lefthanded hitter has erased those doubts. [...] Continue Reading »
Hicks' Destination
Feb. 20, 2009
As Aaron Hicks heads into his first spring training, he is ranked as BA's No. 1 Twins prospect. That's a heady title for someone who is less than a year removed from high school graduation. But Hicks is a five-tool player who draws raves from everyone. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Favorite Martin
Feb. 9, 2009
After a solid 2008 season with Double-A New Britain and a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League, outfielder Dustin Martin will be in big league camp as a non-roster player. [...] Continue Reading »
Vacancy At Third Base
Jan. 23, 2009
The Twins have 24-year-old Danny Valencia at Double-A, and he appears close to becoming a big league third baseman, giving the organization hope that he could become Corey Koskie's long-anticipated replacement. [...] Continue Reading »
Stayin' Alive
Jan. 16, 2009
Steve Tolleson comes from a lineage of middle infielders and he is continuing that tradition in the Twins system. [...] Continue Reading »
Jones-ing For Bullpen Aid
Dec. 22, 2008
The Twins moved to bolster their bullpen options by taking Yankees righthander Jason Jones with the 21st pick in the major league Rule 5 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
Versatility Could Land Brian Dinkelman On Twins' 40-Man
Nov. 13, 2009
Twins Double-A second baseman Brian Dinkelman moved to the outfield last summer in deference to veteran Mark Grudzielanek. Now the move may have an unexpected payoff when 40-man roster decisions are finalized this month. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' David Bromberg Benefits From Sound Advice
Oct. 29, 2009
Strikeout artist and Florida State League pitcher of the year, righthander David Bromberg has made a strong impression both on opposing hitters and on the Twins front office. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Top Pick Aaron Hicks Matures In Midwest League
Oct. 16, 2009
While Aaron Hicks' final batting line for low Class A Beloit may not have been eye-popping, the 19-year-old Twins center fielder achieved his primary goal: He acclimated himself to the pro game. [...] Continue Reading »
From Russia With Glove
Oct. 5, 2009
Twins lefthander Andrei Lobanov is the rare prospect from Russia. This year, he pitched as the closer for Jake Mauer's GCL Twins. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
John Millea selects an end-of-season best player, best pitcher and player to watch in the Twins organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Towering Dutchman Loek Van Mil Harbors Big Dreams
Sep. 4, 2009
Loek Van Mil's career goals have very little to do with Dutch heritage or his skyscraper height. The Twins' 7-foot-1 righthanded reliever simply wants to make the most of his opportunities after a promotion to Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Danny Valencia Survived Trade Deadline To Stay In Twins' Plans
Aug. 21, 2009
That Triple-A third baseman Dannny Valencia remained with the Twins through the trade deadline was certainly a sign of how much he is valued as a potential big league solution, possibly as soon as 2010. [...] Continue Reading »
Late Start Can't Slow Twins' Mike Tarsi
Aug. 7, 2009
Twins lefthander Mike Tarsi overcomes a late start to his season to earn a promotion to high Class A. [...] Continue Reading »
Improved Velocity Jumps Twins' Deolis Guerra To Double-A
Jul. 23, 2009
Righthander Deolis Guerra struggled after being traded from the Mets to the Twins in last year's Johan Santana deal. Now, the lanky Venezuelan's inconsistency at high Class A Fort Myers seemed like a bad dream after his promotion to Double-A. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Midseason Report
Jul. 10, 2009
John Millea selects midseason award winners for the Twins system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories. [...] Continue Reading »
Happy To Be A Twin
Jun. 10, 2009
Kyle Gibson tried to make sure that all the teams interested in him before the draft knew about his arm injury. The University of Missouri righthander suffered a stress fracture in his right ulna May 30, and he wanted all the teams to receive copies of an MRI report. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Ben Revere Continues To Exceed Expectations
Jun. 9, 2009
Considering the kind of season Ben Revere had in 2008, it should probably be no surprise that the 20-year-old center fielder got off to a fast start in a new league this year. He was batting .344/.410/.402 in 189 at-bats for high Class A Fort Myers. [...] Continue Reading »
Straight Shooter?
May. 28, 2009
Righthander Shooter Hunt came equipped with a superior curveball and an electrifying fastball when the Twins selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2008 draft. Unfortunately, he arrived with something else, too: a penchant for control problems. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins Like Mike
May. 14, 2009
For proof of the quality of righthander Mike McCardell's curveball, look no further than the 234 strikeouts in 198 innings he had compiled entering the season. Now, he's refining command of his primary offering with high Class A Fort Myers. [...] Continue Reading »
Impatiently Waiting
Apr. 30, 2009
Center fielder Jason Pridie, who begins his second season at Triple-A Rochester, knows all about patience and determination and rolling with the punches in a crowded Twins organization. [...] Continue Reading »
Call It A Bargain
Apr. 16, 2009
To say things have worked out well for righthander Rob Delaney, who signed for $500, would be an understatement. His rise has been steady as he has improved, and the organization loves his competitive nature and durability. [...] Continue Reading »
Rockin' Ramos
Apr. 3, 2009
The questionable status of Joe Mauer's health had raised the profile of several young catchers in Twins' spring training camp, particularly 21-year-old Venezuelan Wilson Ramos, the organization's top young backstop. [...] Continue Reading »
Wild Ride Raises Profile
Mar. 5, 2009
Because Ben Revere stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 166 pounds, his selection with the 28th overall pick in 2007 was viewed by some as a gamble. But the lefthanded hitter has erased those doubts. [...] Continue Reading »
Hicks' Destination
Feb. 20, 2009
As Aaron Hicks heads into his first spring training, he is ranked as BA's No. 1 Twins prospect. That's a heady title for someone who is less than a year removed from high school graduation. But Hicks is a five-tool player who draws raves from everyone. [...] Continue Reading »
Twins' Favorite Martin
Feb. 9, 2009
After a solid 2008 season with Double-A New Britain and a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League, outfielder Dustin Martin will be in big league camp as a non-roster player. [...] Continue Reading »
Vacancy At Third Base
Jan. 23, 2009
The Twins have 24-year-old Danny Valencia at Double-A, and he appears close to becoming a big league third baseman, giving the organization hope that he could become Corey Koskie's long-anticipated replacement. [...] Continue Reading »
Stayin' Alive
Jan. 16, 2009
Steve Tolleson comes from a lineage of middle infielders and he is continuing that tradition in the Twins system. [...] Continue Reading »
Jones-ing For Bullpen Aid
Dec. 22, 2008
The Twins moved to bolster their bullpen options by taking Yankees righthander Jason Jones with the 21st pick in the major league Rule 5 draft. [...] Continue Reading »
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