The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought on an outpouring of anger, but not all of it directed at the shooter. Many are expressing dissatisfaction with the health insurance industry. Mark Strassmann explains. … [Read more...] about UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing prompts polarized response
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Total Twins Draft League, Compensatory Clash, Games 4 & 5: Hitless protection
Surprise! The second round finishes today. Pulled a little trickery with wordplay in the polls last time, asking for who should start for each team “in the next Contemporary Clash game” — not “in Game 4.” Due to OOTP’s scheduling, Game 4 had already completed, so the question actually asked for Game 5. Which spoils the result of Game 4, but alas. Compensatory Clash Game … [Read more...] about Total Twins Draft League, Compensatory Clash, Games 4 & 5: Hitless protection
Should the Twins Trade Carlos Correa?
Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images The correct answer is “no” but speculation is running rampant. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest deal in professional sports. The still-only-25-year-old perennial All-Star signed a 15-year contract for a staggering $765 million guaranteed, with escalators pushing the total to $800 … [Read more...] about Should the Twins Trade Carlos Correa?
Twins select RHP Eiberson Castellano in Rule 5 Draft
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images No pictures of him in the database yet, so imagine a Reading minor leaguer wearing #47 on the mound. For the first time, MLB provided a live video webcast of the Rule 5 Draft rather than just audio as in years prior. As such, Twins fans got to see the team add another player to their big league roster. With their … [Read more...] about Twins select RHP Eiberson Castellano in Rule 5 Draft
Agent Scott Boras says Carlos Correa remains happy with Twins
The speculation surrounding Carlos Correa’s availability in a trade was overblown this week, Twins officials indicated at the winter meetings in Dallas. … [Read more...] about Agent Scott Boras says Carlos Correa remains happy with Twins