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Zulgad: Nelson Cruz shows Twins’ power surge won’t be slowing anytime soon
The explosiveness of this Twins lineup isn’t best illustrated by who was successful during a season-opening series against the White Sox in Chicago but rather by one player who wasn’t. Veteran slugger Josh Donaldson, who…
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Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: The Nelson Cruz domino, dead ball and manager qualities
1. As a Twins fan, are you rooting for the Yankees or against them this ALCS? I asked this question in a recent video and the answers are overwhelmingly one-sided. Most Twins fans, especially of this…
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Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: Minnesota Twins MVP candidates (2019)
When a team wins 101 games the divvying up credit ought to be the easy part. Plenty to go around, right? From the players on the field, to rookie manager Rocco Baldelli, to his coaching…
12 months ago -
Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: Mr. 400, Nelson Cruz; Lights-out reliever Tyler Duffey
Mitch Garver called him Superman. Miguel Sanó called him one of the best people that he’s known in his life. Nelson Cruz’s impact on his teammates seems pretty clear. And his impact on the field…
1 year ago -
VIDEO: Watch as Nelson Cruz clubs home run No. 400, joining exclusive club
MINNEAPOLIS — When the Twins signed 38-year-old Nelson Cruz this winter, it wasn’t certain what they could expect on the field. Off the field, they believed that they were getting a bona fide clubhouse leader…
1 year ago -
Nelson Cruz joins Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds in this class of ageless sluggers
MINNEAPOLIS — Nelson Cruz politely, quietly answered questions at his corner clubhouse stall at Target Field, not long after hitting a pair of home runs to bring him within one big fly of No. 400…
1 year ago -
Report: Byron Buxton could be facing season-ending shoulder surgery
MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton traveled to Los Angeles on Sunday to see Dr. Neal ElAttrache, a shoulder specialist, and the Twins hope to get further clarity on the center fielder’s situation. Buxton hasn’t been a full-time…
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Bryce Dixon, Mike Tice and Adam Thielen (Ep. 253)
Nelson Cruz’s agent, Bryce Dixon on Nelson’s amazing year Former Vikings coach Mike Tice Vikings WR Adam Thielen News and Notes, plus locker room interviews w/ Vikings players including Harrison Smith
1 year ago -
Zack Littell gets sent out; Nelson Cruz returns to Twins lineup
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have activated 39-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz and plopped him back into the third spot in the order. Cruz is back after a stint on the Injured List after he ruptured a…
1 year ago -
Exhale: Twins slugger Nelson Cruz does not need surgery, second opinion confirms
The Twins on Monday had an off day to collect themselves — after a gut-punch loss to their division rivals — and take time to get ready for a midweek series in Milwaukee with the…
1 year ago -
Nelson Cruz leaves Twins-Indians game Thursday with strained wrist
TARGET FIELD — The Minnesota Twins are facing the biggest series of the 2019 season to date, and at least for the rest of Thursday night, they’ll need to face that task without veteran slugger…
1 year ago -
Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: ‘Early’ impressions on the 2019 Twins getting to the next level
MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins are cruising along in first place in the American League Central and the 2019 season is not brand new anymore. The more baseball seasons you’ve been through the more you understand…
1 year ago -
No news is good news for Nelson Cruz: Twins exhale after MRI exam
MINNEAPOLIS — Nelson Cruz left Sunday’s Twins game and was not at the plate for a pivotal appearance, which is unusual for one of the best hitters in Minnesota’s lineup. The Twins and Cruz revealed…
1 year ago -
Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: Exceeding expectations, 5 things that have the Twins in first place
MINNEAPOLIS – The way the Twins approached this winter, I think a lot of us on the outside characterized their moves collectively as a hedged bet on 2019. They added some good players and let…
1 year ago -
Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: Berrios outduels Indians ace Kluber, Twins win the day
MINNEAPOLIS – If the Twins want to win the American League Central, they know as well as everyone who cheers for them that the path goes through the Cleveland Indians. Step one to the quest…
2 years ago