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The Twins on the Up

May 6, 2013
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The Twins on the Up

The Minnesota Twins are slowly rebuilding their game and after a few less than stellar seasons it looks like they are finally on the up. It’s largely thanks to general manager Terry Ryan’s long-term approach to rebuild the team and bring in new blood that the Twins are finally getting out of the hole they have dug, some say due to Bill Smith’s blunders. Some fans, though, still are irritated by the slow progress. Slow and steady wins the race has always been Terry Ryan’s moto, and this season is no different. Fans would be wise to reserve judgment...

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Kevin Correia: Minnesota’s Unlikely Ace?

May 2, 2013
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Kevin Correia: Minnesota’s Unlikely Ace?

It is just one month into the 2013 MLB season, but the Minnesota Twins have to be somewhat pleased with their 11-12 start. Sure, it is hard to get excited about being just below .500, but many were worried that injuries and inexperience would cause the Twins to struggle mightily all season long. One of the reasons they are at least hanging around for now is the emergence of right-hander Kevin Correia. After a strong April, can the journeyman be the unlikely ace of the staff in 2013? With a 60-65 record and an ERA around 4.50 for his...

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Minnesota Marathon

April 9, 2013
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Minnesota Marathon

Will we see local winners on Minnesota’s roads? It’s less than three months to go before some 10 000 runners will line at the start of the 37th Grandma’s Marathon on Old Highway 61. For many, it’s an opportunity to reach a personal goal, but for a handful of elite athletes, it’s to win the $10 000 first prize. But the question on many minds, with the increase in international interest, can an American take the title? Three time consecutive winner Mary Akor and Christopher Raabe were the last Americans to take their respective titles in 2009. Since then,...

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Looking Towards The Future In Minnesota

March 12, 2013
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Looking Towards The Future In Minnesota

While Spring Training is often thought as the season of optimism, many Minnesota Twins fans are not all that excited about 2013. Yes, they still have franchise cornerstone Joe Mauer and former American League MVP Justin Morneau, but the rest of the team is mostly made up of average players with very little star power. Even their stars appear to be on the downside of their careers, battling both age and past injuries. Without completely writing off 2013, there is a reason to be optimistic when it comes to Minnesota Twins baseball. They have stockpiled a number of young,...

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