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Aaron Gleeman

Aaron Gleeman's posts for MinnPost consist of selections from AaronGleeman.com, his local sports blog, mainly about the Twins.  Aaron is a Senior Baseball Editor at Rotoworld.com who contributes regularly to NBCSports.com.  He has been featured in Sports Illustrated and is well known for his analysis of Twins players and prospects. Born in St. Paul, he attended Highland Park Senior High School and the University of Minnesota School of Journalism, and now lives in Minnetonka. 

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Pelfrey
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Twins' signing of pitcher Mike Pelfrey is a discouraging sign

By Aaron Gleeman | 12/19/12

If the Twins wanted a pitcher coming off Tommy John surgery, why didn't they re-sign Scott Baker?

Kevin Correia
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Twins' two-year commitment to pitcher Kevin Correia seems a silly move

By Aaron Gleeman | 12/12/12

Most of all, it suggests that the Twins haven't kicked their addiction to low-velocity, low-strikeout, low-upside pitchers.

Ben Revere
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Twins' Ben Revere trade even better than the Denard Span one

By Aaron Gleeman | 12/07/12

They get immediate pitching help and future value while selling high on a player with limited upside at a position where they have quality alternatives.

Denard Span
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Twins' Span-for-Meyer trade reasonable first step in climbing out of deep hole

By Aaron Gleeman | 11/30/12

The 22-year-old pitching prospect is nowhere near a sure thing, but getting high-upside young pitching is a good start.

Scott Baker walks off mound. Photo: REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
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With Scott Baker gone, Twins have free-agent pitchers to consider

By Aaron Gleeman | 11/14/12

Here's a look at the top- and middle-of-the-rotation starters on the market.

Nishioka
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Nishioka's early exit a win-win situation for him and Twins

By Aaron Gleeman | 10/04/12

He did the team a favor by giving up his $3 million salary for 2013 and also cleared the way for him to get a lucrative contract when he returns to Japan.

Rick Anderson
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Twins need to change pitching philosophy, revamp approach

By Aaron Gleeman | 09/27/12

Pitching coach Rick Anderson has seen the staff's fortunes fall far from the glory days of 2006.

Target Field
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Twins call-up gives Chris Herrmann chance to impress as back-up catcher

By Aaron Gleeman | 09/20/12

Twins Notes:  Mauer, Florimon, Dozier, Cedar Rapids and more.

Casey Fien
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Casey Fien's raw stuff make him a good candidate to stick as a Twins middle reliever

By Aaron Gleeman | 09/12/12

His average fastball has clocked in at 93 mph, his slider has looked sharp, and his cutter gives him a solid three-pitch repertoire.

Chris Parmelee
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Chris Parmelee gets his chance with the Twins

By Aaron Gleeman | 09/07/12

Twins Notes: September call-ups, Dozier, Slama, Span, the Arizona Fall League and more.