TheGoldSeat

With spring training starting here’s a Twins update.

Twins ownership will throw in an additional $22 million in ballpark upgrades, bringing the ownerships share to $152 million of the $412 projected cost. The upgrades will include a high-def 103 ft x 57 ft screen.  I love the quote from Twins exec Kevin Smith, “Our feeling is we get one shot at this, let’s do it right”.  MLB Link

Liriano continus his comeback but at less than 100 percent.  So far the Twins staff has cut back Liriano’s bullpen sessions.  While pitching this winter in the Dominican, Francisco was hitting 95-mph with his fastball.  As the only hope to replace Santana on this year’s staff let’s hope for consistant high 90’s.  MLB Link

Twins closer Joe Nathan is still looking for a new contract.  Nathan prefers to get something done during spring training.  The self imposed deadline has been set for March 31st.  MLB Link

Torii Hunter’s departure to LA has left a gaping void in center field.  Gomez seems to have the inside track.  Three players all under 25 lacking MLB experience is what the Twins will have to choose from. StarTrib Link

The Pohlad family has said they plan to own the Twins well into the future.  That can only mean they will keep the team for next 20 years or they are waiting to reap the rewards of new stadium revenues before they sell the team for $350 million in 6 years.  PioneerPress Link

The new stadium has yet to receive a name.  Gold Seat insiders have been hoping for BestBuy Ballpark.