Q&A with Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer's web gem

Joe Mauer won his second Gold Glove this week, and he talked to the Star Tribune about the award and defense in general.

Twins' ballpark tax will rub off on youth sports

Competition is fierce for grants toward youth sports facilities in Hennepin County, an offshoot of legislation used to build the new Minnesota Twins ballpark.

Wilson & Mariners agree to $10 million, 2-yr deal

After shortstop Jack Wilson arrived in Seattle in a trade last summer, it didn't take long for him to know he wanted to stay.

Brewers decline $6.5 million option on Looper

The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $6.5 million mutual option on Braden Looper, electing to pay the pitcher a $1 million buyout.

Crede an option to return at third for Twins

Joe Crede

Joe Crede

The Twins have considered retaining Joe Crede, despite his third lower-back surgery in as many years.

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Umpiring and the World Series

The scene from the 1994 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals between the Bulls and Knicks is branded to my brain. With 2.1 seconds left in Gane 5, referee Hue Hollins called Scottie Pippen for a foul on Hubert Davis when it was beyond clear that the slight contact came after Davis released the shot. Davis sank two free throws. [...]

Twins update: Valencia, Hughes, Buscher, Huber

Today’s Twins notebook has updates on Joe Crede’s latest back surgery, Jarrod Washburn’s knee surgery, Joe Mauer’s latest Silver Slugger Award (no surprise), David Winfree’s free agent status, and word that the team will be unveiling new-look road uniforms on Monday, over the noon hour at IDS Crystal Court. Hat tip to SethSpeaks.net on the Winfree item. Winfree was the [...]

The deal: Little bit sad, a good deal of glad

The 2010 Twins need a shortstop. The 2009 Twins had five outfielders, if you include Jason Kubel in that mix. So trading for J.J. Hardy, a point of view espoused by Section 220 at about this time last November, is a good move. Hardy struggled significantly this season (even earning a several week stint in the [...]

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Twins video

  • Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment

    Feisty Reusse is bored with Favre and Souhan is bored with postseason baseball. Be sure to tune in for Reusse's rhythmic gymnastics demo.

  • SidCast: Sid knows what the Twins need

    Sid Hartman says colleague Patrick Reusse's got it all wrong. The Twins will keep Joe Nathan and sign Joe Mauer...If they want to be successful next season.

  • Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment

    The columnists debate trading Joe Nathan and if the Twins were successful this season. Oh yeah, they call for the Vikings to go to Green Bay 7-0 and LOSE.

  • Gardenhire's postgame reaction

    Twins manager Ron Gardenhire talked to reporters after the team's 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees.

  • SidCast: Can the Twins beat the Yankees?

    Minnesota sports mania continues as the Twins face the Yankees, the Gophers meet Purdue and the Vikings begin their only stretch of tough games this season. Sid Hartman tells us what he thinks will happen.

  • Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment

    The columnists take on an assortment of issues during their weekly chat/debate/sports summit.

  • A champagne victory

    The Twins got a champagne dousing after a 6-5, 12-inning victory over Detroit for the AL Central title Tuesday at the Metrodome.

  • Baseball a lifeline for one fan

    One fan reminds us that baseball isn't only about where you watch the game, but who you watch it with.

  • Dome memories: How sweet it was

    LaVelle E. Neal III, Dennis Brackin and Patrick Reusse reflect on what was once a state-of-the-art facility with some bittersweet memories.

  • Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment

    Jim Souhan and Patrick Reusse talk about a bitter Brett Favre, the Wild opener, why Joe Nathan should be traded and the story behind Delmon Young charging his own dugout.

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