And a Happy Turkey Week to all! The Past Week on Twinkie Town: Ahead of the Rule 5 draft, the Twins opted to add prospects Marco Raya and Travis Adams to the 40-man roster. The Twins also agreed to contracts with several players and tendered contracts to all their arbitration-eligible players. Matt Monitto finishes up the undrafted round of his Out of the Park … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Thankful for the Twins” Edition
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Twins Sign Alex Speas To Minor League Contract
The Twins have signed right-hander Alex Speas, as initially announced by Speas’ agency, Munger English Sports Management (X link). Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune confirmed that it is a minor league deal, and it isn’t known if the contract contains an invitation to the Twins’ big league Spring Training camp. Minnesota becomes Speas’ sixth different MLB … [Read more...] about Twins Sign Alex Speas To Minor League Contract
Customers flock to beloved Texas pie shop for Thanksgiving
Houston's Flying Saucer Pie Company has a devoted following, with people camping out overnight and lines up to half a mile long to get dessert for Thanksgiving. Janet Shamlian takes a look at what makes this shop so special. … [Read more...] about Customers flock to beloved Texas pie shop for Thanksgiving
Fun, fury, and family on skates in “Minnesota Mean”
From The Current website, credited as courtesy Dawn Mikkelson It’s a movie about commitment to a bit, and the rewards/hardships of doing so. A few years back, I wrote about my most (and least) favorite sports to watch live, in person. The NFL ranked last, and the Twins were first (of course). But right behind the Twins, I chose live roller derby. It’s got total … [Read more...] about Fun, fury, and family on skates in “Minnesota Mean”