Minnesota Twins 2010 Spring Training Pictures to LOVE

Love Twins Baseball as much as I do? Why not LOVE some of these great Minnesota Twins Spring Training Photos!

Joe Mauer is the focus on the Minnesota Twins Spring Training

The Twin Cities should be used to will he or won't he contract negotiations by now. After enduring an entire summer of speculation about Brett Farve and his potential spot on the Minnesota Vikings Roster, it should not be surprising that almost all of the chatter surrounding the Minnesota Twins Spring Training is centered on Joe Mauer, the Minnesota Twins Golden Boy... and the one player that everyone wants to stay.

Joe Mauer is not only a hometown favorite for Minnesota Twins fans, nor is he just a pretty face (though female Twins Fans don't seem to mind his "assets"). Joe Mauer is the current MVP in the American League and is a 3-time Batting Champion. And if you listen to the rumors he could be one of the highest paid Baseball Players.

Supposedly if Mauer agrees to stay with the Minnesota Twins, he is looking at an 8 year $200 million dollar contract. If he goes in the Free Agent Direction, the likely bidders for his skill will be the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, reports are saying that he could earn up to $30 million a season with either team (dropping that into a per month basis, Mauer would be looking at a $5 million pay check every month of the baseball season... not to bad for a 26 year old).

To his credit, Joe Mauer is letting his agent do the talking and is focusing on the baseball. Mauer told reporters, while he was irritated answering questions over and over again about his contract he understood that the public wants to know. For the time being however, Joe Mauer is operating on a No News until I have News basis... Good For You Joe, keep your business private!

Justin Morneau Olympic Torch Carrier

Justin Morneau added Olympic Torch carrier to his long list of accomplishments last week. On Thursday, the Minnesota Twins first baseman and Canadian Native carried the Olympic Torch in Vancouver. The Olympic Torch was carried 2,800 miles across Canada by over 12,000 Canadians .

"It's something that's once in a lifetime. Maybe I'll stick around to watch Canada beat Norway [in hockey] and then get ready for Spring Training," Justin Morneau said.

Also on Justin Morneau’s long list of accomplishments is a 2006 American League Most Valuable Player, 3 All-Star titles, 2 Silver Slugger Awards and a career 163 home runs.

Justin Morneau is expected to report to Lee County, Florida where the Minnesota Twins Spring Training is scheduled to start on February 27th.

No need to wait for Minnesota Twins Tickets to Exhibition Games, Ticket King has Minnesota Twins Target Field Tickets now!

The Minnesota Twins announced today that single game tickets for the Twins Exhibition Games at Target Field on April 2nd and 3rd are going to be released the general public on February23rd at 10:00 AM.

But there is NO NEED to wait for Target Field Tickets, my favorite Twins Tickets source, Ticket King has Target Field Tickets now! Ticket King is located in both St. Paul (near the Xcel Energy Center) and in Minneapolis (near the Metrodome). Ticket King has great season tickets for Target Field and is already selling seats for the exhibition games and the regular season including the 2010 Twins Home Opener.

I looked this morning and Twins Tickets for the exhibition games are still selling at great prices, but don't wait too long... the closer the game gets and the more press the single game ticket sale gets the more demand there will be and the higher ticket prices will go. Buy Twins Tickets today!

I can't wait for April 12th

Lots of great things happen on April 12th. First and foremost that is the day of the Minnesota Twins Hope Opener! April 12th is the official opening of Target Field and the start of the 2010 Minnesota Twins Baseball Season!











Some of the other great things that happen on April 12th: David Letterman's Birthday, its Halifax Day in North Carolina, Disney Land Paris celebrates its opening, the first launch of the Space Shuttle Colombia, actor Ed O'Neil was born... LOTS of great things happen on April 12th!

But in my opinion the best April 12th is going to be 4.12.2010 when the Minnesota Twins open thier season against the Boston Red Sox at Target Field!

Updates to the 2010 Minnesota Twins Roster

Welcome to the 2010 Twins Roster Orlando Hudson and Jacque Jones!

Second Baseman Orlando Hudson was signed to the Minnesota Twins roster after Jason Piridie was claimed on waivers to the New York Mets. Jacques Jones agreed to play on the Minnesota Twins roster even if that means playing some Triple A ball for the start of the season. Either way the Minnesota Twins roster is lucky to have them both!!

2010 Minnesota Twins Roster Update

The Minnesota Twins Spring Training will start a month from tomorrow and Minnesota Twins fans are eager to see exactly who will be downing MN Twins Jerseys in Florida. As of now there is still no official word on Joe Mauer after this year but in the wake of contract negotiations with Minnesota's Golden Glove Boy, it seems like no one has paid much attention to the rest of the 2010 Minnesota Twins Roster. So here is the listing of the Active Minnesota Twins Roster, as updates are made and contracts are signed I will keep you posted!


2010 Minnesota Twins Roster (Active)
30 Scott Baker
53 Nick Blackburn
-- Alex Burnett
-- Clay Condrey
28 Jesse Crain
-- Rob Delaney
52 Brian Duensing
-- Deolis Guerra
54 Matt Guerrier
47 Francisco Liriano
49 Jeff Manship
50 Jose Mijares
36 Joe Nathan
17 Pat Neshek
48 Carl Pavano
15 Glen Perkins
60 Jon Rauch
59 Kevin Slowey
51 Anthony Swarzak
-- Loek Van Mil
71 Drew Butera
7 Joe Mauer
58 Jose Morales
76 Wilson Ramos
25 Alexi Casilla
-- Estarlin De Los Santos
-- J.J. Hardy
23 Brendan Harris
57 Luke Hughes
33 Justin Morneau
1 Trevor Plouffe
8 Nick Punto
20 Matt Tolbert
-- Danny Valencia
5 Michael Cuddyer
11 Jason Pridie
2 Denard Span
21 Delmon Young
16 Jason Kubel

Minnesota Twins kickoff 2010 Twins Season with Twinsfest

Not only is this the first year the Minnesota Twins will play Twins Home Games on Target Field, this is also the 50th year that the Twins have played in Minnesota, basically making the 2010 Minnesota Twins Season the best season of Twins Baseball ever.

To celebrate the fact that the 2010 Twins Baseball Season is going to be crazy, the Minnesota Twins Roster and Coaches were on hand at Twinsfest this weekend. Friday, Saturday and Sunday were jammed pack with Minnesota Twins events, Twins Roster autograph signings and Twins Memorabilia sales. On top of all of that there were lots of opportunities to win Minnesota Twins Tickets.

Although it is no longer the home of the Minnesota Twins, the HHH Metrodome was home of the 2010 Twinsfest and 34,637 Minnesota Twins Fans showed up to get pumped on the new Twins Season. Spring Training starts in just a few weeks, check back here for updates and Twins Roster predictions!

Go Twins!

Move over Minnesota Vikings make way for the 2010 Minnesota Twins

With the Minnesota Vikings Season now officially over (let's take a moment of silence to pause for how close we could have been!!) Twin Cities Sports Fans can now officially start preparing for the 2010 Minnesota Twins Season!

Officially the Minnesota Twins Home Opener at Target Field is on April 12th at 3:10. However, savvy Minnesota Twins Fans know that you can get a sneak peek of Target Field on April 2nd and April 3rd when the Minnesota Twins Roster takes on the St. Louis Cardinals for a MLB Exhibition Series.

Want an even earlier look at the 2010 Minnesota Twins Roster? Twins Spring Training starts on March 4th in Fort Meyers, FL with a game against Boston Red Sox, which happens to be the team that the Minnesota Twins will play for the Target Field Home Opener in April.

It may seem hard to believe that Twins Baseball could be just 36 days away, but its true and Twins Baseball in Minnesota is only 65 days away! Go Twins!!

LOVE to Love Valentines Day, Why not LOVE Minnesota Twins Tickets too

If the red hearts and cupids have not tipped you off, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. With less than a month left until the big day lots of guys are out there looking for the perfect Valentine's Gift to give that special someone. While I'm sure that lots of girls would love to get chocolate for Valentines Day, personally the Best Valentine's Gift in my book would be Minnesota Twins Tickets...

Here is why Twins Tickets make the Best Valentine's Day Gift:
One, I don't have to work off the extra calories at the gym, leaving me more time to spend with that special someone and less resentful that he is messing up New Year's Resolution to stay fit

Two, I won't devour this gift in 5.8 seconds meaning that I can enjoy his thoughtfulness for even longer, giving him added brownie points for when he inevitably screws up

Three, This is something that we can do together, so effectively he has planned two dates with gifts for the price of one

Four, It is a gift for him too

and Five, Minnesota Twins Tickets is the 2nd best 3 little word combination on the planet!

Minnesota Twins Baseball Pictures to LOVE

Things we have learned in the New Year, including the 20-46 Minnesota Twins Roster

I'm sure you are thinking, Wait, its only been a week since the official New Year, how could we already have learned things... but indeed, by my calculations we have learned a lot in the short time since 01/01/10.

#1) People don't know how to call this year. Is it 2,010 or is it 20-10? My vote is for 20-10, it makes more sense and when its 2,046 are people really going to want to say that, No. We are going to want to say, "and now taking the field the 20-46 Minnesota Twins"

#2) Minnesotans can put up with really cold weather. Ok, so technically we already knew that but, in just a week we have had some record (or almost record) cold snaps, if we can get through the first month of 2010 I think we will be on our way to a good year

#3) With the Home Opener of Target Field now in this calendar year, Twins Mania is ramping back up again. After we said goodbye to the Metrodome, Twins Mania slowed down... The Vikings were doing well, it was the holiday season, people weren't thinking about baseball. But with a new passion, Minnesota Twins Fans are starting to gear up over the Twins Home Opener. Minnesota Twins Tickets are being purchased at a fast pace and people are generally amped on Target Field.

#4) Minnesotans LOVE Joe Mauer, again I know we knew that but with the anticipation of his contract negotiations, Joe Mauer Love is at an all time high

#5) I don't actually have a number five, but hey... its only been a week. Stay posted Twins Fans, I will be updating this list as the year moves forward and we get closer and closer to The Minnesota Twins Home Opener 2010!

Twins Roster Not Set Yet and Joe Mauer's Twins Future still uncertain...

After reaching the Jan. 1 2010 mark, Minnesota Twins Fans are experiencing a double pull of emotions. On one end there is some of the biggest pre-season MN Twins Hype and Excitement there has ever been. On the other end is the anxiety and stress Minnesota Twins Fans are feeling with the unsure future of Joe Mauer, the Golden Boy of the Minnesota Twins Roster.

Joe Mauer, the Minnesota Twins Catcher, is not only a hometown hero, he is an asset to the Minnesota Twins Franchise. Joe Mauer is one of the most consistent and level headed catchers in the MLB, he is calm and collected and makes good decisions under pressure. While he isn't a powerhouse hitter, he has one of the best swings in the league and is fairly consistent. As a catcher he really couldn't be any better. More importantly, Joe Mauer provides leadership and motivation for the Minnesota Twins Roster. As one of the youngest players on the team, and by no means a baseball veteran, Joe Mauer has an ability to lead. In short, we (the Minnesota Twins) NEED Joe Mauer.

On opening day of the 2010 Minnesota Twins Season, Joe Mauer will be entering into the last year of his contract. As of yet, nothing has been signed or negotiated for an extension. The Minnesota Twins are known for not negotiating during the season, due to the distraction it causes. So my best guess... this thing will be decided soon. Joe Mauer's agent is known for polite, drama free negotiations that leave everyone happy. Let's just hope that is the case this time!

Looking forward to 2010 Minnesota Twins Season

Happy New Years Twins Fans! Its so hard to believe that it is 2010... where did the last year go? With the play-offs, saying goodbye to the Dome and contract negotiations it seems like the last two months of 2009 happened overnight. But there is no point in looking backwards, in baseball that is how you get reamed with a pop-fly.

So instead I'm going to concentrate on the best part of 2010... the 2010 Minnesota Twins Season! With the Minnesota Twins moving to Target Field, I predict that the 2010 Twins Home Opener will be the biggest in Minnesota Twins History, I already have my tickets and its just the first of the year!!

The 2010 Minnesota Twins promise to be an extremely competitive team, and with experienced players returning to the MN Twins Roster the problems last years Twins had on the road may be in the past (we can only hope!!)

So Twins Fans, Welcome to 2010 and Lets Play Ball!

2009 Minnestoa Twins Highlights

They say that a picture is worth a 1,000 words... if you are reading this blog you can scroll down and see that I never write 1,000 at a time, but in the spirit of recaping the end of year here are a few videos that highlight the 2009 Minnesota Twins Season.

The first reviews the Minnesota Twins Roster and their accomplishments, the 2nd is a video of the crazy Minnesota Twins Fan that ran across the field at the HHH Metrodome during the Twins Yankees Play off game and the last is video and commentary from the Minnesota Twins last game ever at the HHH Metrodome