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Nick Nelson
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 9h
If you're running out Brooks Lee and Luke Keaschall up the middle, you have basically no shot at an above-average defense. And what other choice do they have?
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 9h
This was a good, albeit harrowing read from @nightengalejr.bsky.social: www.startribune.com/the-twins-de...

The Twins were a very bad defensive team in 2025, one of the main reasons they were a complete drag to watch, and there's no clear path to significant improvement.
The Twins defense was statistically poor in 2025, and solutions aren’t readily apparent
Sports Info Solutions rated the Twins as the second-worst fielding team in MLB.
www.startribune.com
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 1d
In the late Metrodome era, "The Twins Way" was a guiding principle. Today it's merely a street sign outside of Target Field.

On field and off, team leadership is signaling an intent to return to their old identity: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
For Good or Bad, On Field and Off, Twins Franchise Looks Ready to Lean Back Into the 'Twins Way'
All indications suggest Twins leadership is longing for the days of low-budget piranha ball.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 2d
😂 sounds like satire but it’s true
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 2d
My view: Pohlads are longing for a return to "The Twins Way."

They say their (mid-pack) spending levels became unsustainable. Falvey talks about building an identity around "fundamentals" and "details."

Interviewing Nick Punto for manager feels like the deadest giveaway yet.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 3d
Sounds like the Twins are viewing Ramon Vazquez as a candidate for manager.

Here's a video the Red Sox put out a couple years ago introducing him as their bench coach: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQAh...
Your New Bench Coach: Ramón Vázquez
YouTube video by Boston Red Sox
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 5d
A front-runner has emerged in the Twins managerial search, @twinsdaily.com has learned 😏 twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Report: Robo-Skipper 5000 Emerges as Frontrunner for Twins Managerial Job
The automated dugout management systems is programmed to manage solely by spreadsheets.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 6d
Yeah my concern is that this would be the motivation
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 6d
Offer only valid in original location on select dates, this was all in the small print Adam.

(Just kidding, I would love to crush some ribs with you at the new spot, place is gonna be so awesome.)
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 6d
I need to see some sort of rationale for why Torii Hunter is a good managerial candidate for the Twins other than "vibes."

Like what are his philosophies? Can he sync with this FO? Do we have any idea?
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 7d
I don't wanna oversimplify things, but I'm gonna:

If the Twins trade Pablo Lopez this offseason, they are not trying in 2026. If they don't trade him, they are at least somewhat trying.

twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
Pablo López Is the Pivot Point for the Minnesota Twins Offseason
If the Twins trade Pablo Lopez this offseason, it's a clear sign they aren't trying next year. Simple as that.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 10d
Was feeling cheery so I wrote up a piece for TD tomorrow on what a full-scale offseason teardown would look like for the Twins — basically trading all veterans with any value and running out like a $50M payroll next year.

Honestly it's not out of the question!
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 14d
In honor of the arrival of Oktoberfest season, one of my all-time favorite Simpsons moments: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAla...
The Simpsons - Scotchtoberfest
YouTube video by Daedra
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 14d
Joe Pohlad and the Twins are telling fans to buckle up for more "short term pain" without much promise of a future payoff. It sucks.

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Short-Term Pain: Joe Pohlad Says It All With Three Dastardly Words
More pain is on the way for Twins fans, without much promise of a future payoff.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 19d
Article: twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...

Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/jm/podcast/w...
Week in Review: Starters Finish Strong
The Twins rotation rounded into form beautifully in the season's final week.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 19d
The rotation ended on a high note, for what that’s worth, as the Twins wrapped up a 92-loss season and stare ahead to an uncertain future.

The season’s final Week in Review is live @twinsdaily.com
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 19d
Simeon Woods Richardson has induced 15+ swinging strikes 3 times in his past 4 starts. He had done so once in his entire career prior. 19 today a new high.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 19d
What a second half for Simeon Woods Richardson. And what a finish for the Twins rotation.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 19d
Ballpark was brand new at that time. Twins easily drew 2 million in those years despite being bad. That's not happening next year.

Also like, what is your point? The Twins were bad for another 5 years after that stretch you mentioned.
cooperlund.online Boo!-per Lund @cooperlund.online · 21d
The Twins lost over 90 games every year from 2011 to 2014, and I think Twins fans forget that when assessing the current state of the team. The current roster and farm outlook is significantly better than it was in 2011. Remember when our future ace was Kyle Gibson?
nicknelson.bsky.social Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 21d
Really hard for me to envision a scenario where Target Field is not a desolate, bleak place next summer. And that's not a feeling I've had since it opened (sans 2020). Beyond deflating.

I don't know what leadership could do now to avert this, but they probably won't try anyway.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 21d
Really hard for me to envision a scenario where Target Field is not a desolate, bleak place next summer. And that's not a feeling I've had since it opened (sans 2020). Beyond deflating.

I don't know what leadership could do now to avert this, but they probably won't try anyway.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 22d
My most diabolical take is that the Twins are going to re-sign Emilio Pagan during the offseason.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 22d
Very solid season finale from Bailey Ober today. For what it's worth, he leads all Twins pitchers in fWAR since the trade deadline.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 22d
Who will lead the Twins bullpen next year? I took a shot at laying out the most likely options, which wasn't necessarily easy. twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/... @twinsdaily.com
Who Will Be The Minnesota Twins' Closer in 2026?
The Twins have a blank bullpen slate heading into next year. Who will step up and lead in the late innings?
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 22d
Carlos Correa has slashed .286/.348/.427 since being traded to the Astros at the deadline. Ranks second on the team in fWAR with 1.5, which would lead all Twins.

Still hasn't been enough for Houston. They've gone 22-27 to fall out of playoff position.
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Nick Nelson @nicknelson.bsky.social · 23d
Who are we seeing in a Twins uniform for the last time this week?

Strong possibilities: Rocco, Ryan, Lopez, Vazquez, Jeffers, Julien, Larnach
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