Twins eye third-consecutive AL Central title

By Bud L. Ellis

The past two Octobers have found the Minnesota Twins playing in the American League playoffs, winners of the AL Central Division title.

If the Twins are to secure a three-peat in the Central in 2011, good health will need to be on their side. Injuries nearly derailed their title drive a season ago, and a healthy season would help bolster the Twins’ chances. (Read More…)

Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 7:55 pm by bud

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Twins turn down Yankees overtures for Liriano

The Minnesota Twins have turned down several offers from the New York Yankees for pitcher Francisco Liriano.

Liriano is considered the ace of the staff and the club believes he will finally show his best stuff again this year.

They believe he has completely recovered from his previous Tommy John surgery and is set to be a dominant pitcher.

The Twins apparently aren’t looking to deal Liriano, but could potentially be talked into doing so. (Read More…)

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 6:17 pm by steve

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