Lone Star Ball Dec 5, 2019
Michael Pineda, Minnesota Twins agree on 2 year deal, per report
Photo by Hannah Foslien/ Pitcher Michael Pineda is reportedly returning to Minnesota on a two year deal MLB Rumors: Michael Pineda and the Minnesota Twins have agreed on a 2 year deal worth $20 million, per reports on the Tweetbox. Pineda, who turns 31 in January, put up a 4.01 ERA and 4.02 FIP in 146 IP for the Twins before being suspended late in the season for a violation of MLB’s Performance Enhancing Drug policy. Pineda will miss roughly the first week of the 2020 season as a result of that suspension. Pineda has been dogged by injuries in his career, and missed much of 2017 and...
Bleed Cubbie Blue Nov 27, 2019
Voices of the Game, day 13: Justin Morneau to Roy Smalley
Roy Smalley | Photo by Rick Stewart/Allsport/ A Ford C. Frick Award winner joins a pair of Twins in today’s installment. I’m starting to see the end in sight here. But there won’t be an installment tomorrow because of Thanksgiving. Go eat your turkey and have fun. I’ll have more broadcaster bios on Friday. If you want to catch up on earlier entries, you can check out the StoryStream. And if you want the rules of the road, check out the first entry. 21. Justin Morneau. Minnesota Twins. WAR: 27.2 Morneau was born and grew up in British Columbia and like all good Canadian boys,...
Call to the Pen Nov 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Ryan Costello passes away
The Minnesota Twins family suffered a terrible loss over the weekend as prospect Ryan Costello passed away. He was only 23 years old. This winter was set to be an interesting one for Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Ryan Costello. The Connecticut native was slated to play with the Auckland Tuatara in the Australian Baseball League, […] Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Ryan Costello passes away - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Call to the Pen Nov 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins: Jake Odorizzi bets on himself for 2020
As we enter the 2020 Hot Stove season, Jake Odorizzi is not going anywhere. Has chosen to sign the qualifying offer with the Minnesota Twins. Jake Odorizzi is the latest pitcher to bet himself, as he accepted the Qualifying Offer from the Minnesota Twins. To avoid a similar situation to Dallas Keuchel last year, Odorizzi […] Minnesota Twins: Jake Odorizzi bets on himself for 2020 - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
