Nick Nelson
@nicknelson.bsky.social
Writer, marketer, baseball fan www.twinsdaily.com
Comment on my latest at @twinsdaily.com: "I was already depressed because of the snow. Then I read this."
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November 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Comment on my latest at @twinsdaily.com: "I was already depressed because of the snow. Then I read this."
Come on by and join the good vibes! 🎉
Come on by and join the good vibes! 🎉
Trying to make sense of the Twins' current roster as the offseason gets underway. They've got work to do! twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
The Twins Have Work To Do on Their Mess of a 40-Man Roster
The current collection of players doesn't really fit together at all.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Trying to make sense of the Twins' current roster as the offseason gets underway. They've got work to do! twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
This was the Twins 40-man roster entering spring training this year. Really depicts the amount of turnover in just 8 months.
Nearly half the roster has been cleared out. Julien and Gasper hanging by a thread.
Nearly half the roster has been cleared out. Julien and Gasper hanging by a thread.
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This was the Twins 40-man roster entering spring training this year. Really depicts the amount of turnover in just 8 months.
Nearly half the roster has been cleared out. Julien and Gasper hanging by a thread.
Nearly half the roster has been cleared out. Julien and Gasper hanging by a thread.
When I was in 7th grade I wrote a short fiction story for my English class. The teacher was so impressed with it he grilled me about whether my parents helped me write it, then read it glowingly in front of the whole class.
Knew that day what I was destined to do!
Knew that day what I was destined to do!
What is the best compliment you ever received? Putting aside whether or not you believed it.
November 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
When I was in 7th grade I wrote a short fiction story for my English class. The teacher was so impressed with it he grilled me about whether my parents helped me write it, then read it glowingly in front of the whole class.
Knew that day what I was destined to do!
Knew that day what I was destined to do!
Among the 743 MLB hitters to log 200 PA since 2021, Alex Jackson ranks 722nd in OPS (.537) and Ryan Kreidler ranks dead last (.383).
These are the two position players the Twins have brought in so far this offseason.
These are the two position players the Twins have brought in so far this offseason.
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Among the 743 MLB hitters to log 200 PA since 2021, Alex Jackson ranks 722nd in OPS (.537) and Ryan Kreidler ranks dead last (.383).
These are the two position players the Twins have brought in so far this offseason.
These are the two position players the Twins have brought in so far this offseason.
Having Pereda, Fitzgerald, Gasper, Julien, Kreidler, McCusker and Outman all occupying Twins 40-man roster spots is tough work. Maybe not one MLB-caliber player in the bunch, and they're all old.
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Having Pereda, Fitzgerald, Gasper, Julien, Kreidler, McCusker and Outman all occupying Twins 40-man roster spots is tough work. Maybe not one MLB-caliber player in the bunch, and they're all old.
Here's an updated look at the Twins projected 2026 roster and payroll after their latest moves. Still in line to spend under $90M.
November 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Here's an updated look at the Twins projected 2026 roster and payroll after their latest moves. Still in line to spend under $90M.
When the Marlins traded Pablo Lopez to the Twins, they were dealing from a strength atop the rotation in pursuit of the star hitter they needed.
It worked out well! Now the Twins might be trying to do the exact same... twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
It worked out well! Now the Twins might be trying to do the exact same... twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Will the Minnesota Twins Reverse the Pablo López Trade This Offseason?
The first Pablo Lopez trade is a perfect example of what the Twins could try to accomplish by dealing him now.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
When the Marlins traded Pablo Lopez to the Twins, they were dealing from a strength atop the rotation in pursuit of the star hitter they needed.
It worked out well! Now the Twins might be trying to do the exact same... twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
It worked out well! Now the Twins might be trying to do the exact same... twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
I think there's a good chance they trade him but would be stunned if they non-tendered. They clearly believed in him; no one had more starts in the top 4 lineup spots last year.
He wasn't great but many were much worse. Including Roden.
He wasn't great but many were much worse. Including Roden.
Thoughts on the non-tender deadline? Is Larnach the biggest remaining question mark?
November 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I think there's a good chance they trade him but would be stunned if they non-tendered. They clearly believed in him; no one had more starts in the top 4 lineup spots last year.
He wasn't great but many were much worse. Including Roden.
He wasn't great but many were much worse. Including Roden.
In my humble opinion, the best offseason MLB free agent resource you will find: diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/...
DiamondCentric's Top 50 MLB Free Agents, Plus Contract Projections
The hot stove is now fully aglow. Here are our panel's top 50 free agents for the 2025-26 MLB offseason, along with our best guesses at the contracts they'll receive.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In my humble opinion, the best offseason MLB free agent resource you will find: diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/...
The Twins added 6 players from their system to the 40-man roster yesterday, and acquired another via trade.
Here's how all 7 could factor in for the team as soon as next year: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Here's how all 7 could factor in for the team as soon as next year: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Envisioning a 2026 Role for All 7 New Additions to the Twins 40-Man Roster
Get familiar with the players who are likely to infuse next year's Twins team.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Twins added 6 players from their system to the 40-man roster yesterday, and acquired another via trade.
Here's how all 7 could factor in for the team as soon as next year: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Here's how all 7 could factor in for the team as soon as next year: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Realistically, who are the Twins going to sign from this list that is going to be significantly better than Clemens, who was worth 1.4 WAR last year? (Listed WAR in graphic is for the past 2 years.)
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Realistically, who are the Twins going to sign from this list that is going to be significantly better than Clemens, who was worth 1.4 WAR last year? (Listed WAR in graphic is for the past 2 years.)
It sounds like the Twins are pretty committed to having Kody Clemens as their starting 1B next year.
Cheap move? Yeah. But ... I don't hate it?
Here's why: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Cheap move? Yeah. But ... I don't hate it?
Here's why: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
It Sounds Like Kody Clemens Will Be the Twins' Starting First Baseman
Derek Falvey made it clear that he's leaning toward Kody Clemens as the primary starter at first next year.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
It sounds like the Twins are pretty committed to having Kody Clemens as their starting 1B next year.
Cheap move? Yeah. But ... I don't hate it?
Here's why: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Cheap move? Yeah. But ... I don't hate it?
Here's why: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
There's a hitch in the Twins' "rapidly build a bullpen from within" strategy that I don't see many people talking about. Wrote about it today for @twinsdaily.com : twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
The Need to Build a Bullpen Quickly Will Force Tough, Potentially Unpopular Decisions
The Twins have a lot of bullpen candidates in their starting mix. But are the pitchers ready to give up on rotation aspirations?
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November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
There's a hitch in the Twins' "rapidly build a bullpen from within" strategy that I don't see many people talking about. Wrote about it today for @twinsdaily.com : twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
If you're interested in learning about the new Twins hitting coach, I did a bit of research on Keith Beauregard.
On his history with James Outman, his successes in Detroit, his parallels to David Popkins, and more: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/... @twinsdaily.com
On his history with James Outman, his successes in Detroit, his parallels to David Popkins, and more: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/... @twinsdaily.com
An Overview of New Twins Hitting Coach Keith Beauregard's Background and Credentials
Details on the latest Twins coaching hire, who has some promising traits.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
If you're interested in learning about the new Twins hitting coach, I did a bit of research on Keith Beauregard.
On his history with James Outman, his successes in Detroit, his parallels to David Popkins, and more: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/... @twinsdaily.com
On his history with James Outman, his successes in Detroit, his parallels to David Popkins, and more: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/... @twinsdaily.com
I really feel like I'm on the verge of becoming more a follower than a fan
They are really testing our resolve. How much can a Twins fan take?
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I really feel like I'm on the verge of becoming more a follower than a fan
If the Twin trade Lopez and Buxton for prospects after acquiring a bunch of MLB-ready players at the deadline it will become crystal clear that these guys have no clue what they're doing.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If the Twin trade Lopez and Buxton for prospects after acquiring a bunch of MLB-ready players at the deadline it will become crystal clear that these guys have no clue what they're doing.
Great Twins teams have always been led by great #3 hitters: Oliva in 1965, Puckett in 1987/91, Mauer in 2006, Cruz in 2019.
Who will anchor the next contending Twins lineup? Today at @twinsdaily.com I reviewed five candidates.
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Who will anchor the next contending Twins lineup? Today at @twinsdaily.com I reviewed five candidates.
twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Who Is the No. 3 Hitter of the Future for the Minnesota Twins?
Great teams almost always have great hitters batting third. Who will anchor the next winning Twins lineup?
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November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Great Twins teams have always been led by great #3 hitters: Oliva in 1965, Puckett in 1987/91, Mauer in 2006, Cruz in 2019.
Who will anchor the next contending Twins lineup? Today at @twinsdaily.com I reviewed five candidates.
twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Who will anchor the next contending Twins lineup? Today at @twinsdaily.com I reviewed five candidates.
twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Here's a wild 2025 Twins stat I just came across: They got a .656 OPS from the #3 spot in the batting order, lowest of any. Worse than the #9 spot. MLB average was a .780 OPS.
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Here's a wild 2025 Twins stat I just came across: They got a .656 OPS from the #3 spot in the batting order, lowest of any. Worse than the #9 spot. MLB average was a .780 OPS.
"I have huge doubts about the ability of the Twins to field even a reasonably competent bullpen next year, given how little they have to work with. But the addition of Hawkins and his wealth of experience gives me a little more faith and optimism."
Wrote about the very impressive new bullpen hire for the Twins: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Twins Hire LaTroy Hawkins to Lead Reconstructed Bullpen
One of the most experienced relievers in MLB history takes over a bullpen that figures to be very green.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"I have huge doubts about the ability of the Twins to field even a reasonably competent bullpen next year, given how little they have to work with. But the addition of Hawkins and his wealth of experience gives me a little more faith and optimism."
Wrote about the very impressive new bullpen hire for the Twins: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Twins Hire LaTroy Hawkins to Lead Reconstructed Bullpen
One of the most experienced relievers in MLB history takes over a bullpen that figures to be very green.
twinsdaily.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Wrote about the very impressive new bullpen hire for the Twins: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Hiring LaTroy Hawkins as bullpen coach is one of the best moves the Twins have made in a while, IMO. Not just nostalgia speaking; his qualifications are absurd.
Twins bullpen is gonna be a big ol' experiment. Having one of the most experienced RPs ever overseeing it = very good.
Twins bullpen is gonna be a big ol' experiment. Having one of the most experienced RPs ever overseeing it = very good.
November 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Hiring LaTroy Hawkins as bullpen coach is one of the best moves the Twins have made in a while, IMO. Not just nostalgia speaking; his qualifications are absurd.
Twins bullpen is gonna be a big ol' experiment. Having one of the most experienced RPs ever overseeing it = very good.
Twins bullpen is gonna be a big ol' experiment. Having one of the most experienced RPs ever overseeing it = very good.
Why can't the Twins get good results from good coaches?? 🤔
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New @twinsdaily.com: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
The Twins Seem to Hire Well, But Can't Actualize Impact
Twins coaches are always in-demand, but can't seem to get it done in Minnesota.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Why can't the Twins get good results from good coaches?? 🤔
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New @twinsdaily.com: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Had a fun chat last night with @sweetloumn.bsky.social and @greggtmasterson.bsky.social about Derek Shelton's (re-)introduction, the purpose of press conferences, the direction of the franchise, and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfnn...
Don't Call It A Rebuild: Reaction To The Derek Shelton Press Conference
YouTube video by Twins Daily
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Had a fun chat last night with @sweetloumn.bsky.social and @greggtmasterson.bsky.social about Derek Shelton's (re-)introduction, the purpose of press conferences, the direction of the franchise, and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfnn...
I am not going out of my way to criticize the Shelton hiring, or anything related to the Twins. I'm actively LOOKING for reason to believe in their leadership and vision. They just can't seem to provide any!
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I am not going out of my way to criticize the Shelton hiring, or anything related to the Twins. I'm actively LOOKING for reason to believe in their leadership and vision. They just can't seem to provide any!