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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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Twins Notes: Starting rotation is set, but not with the best five pitchers

By Aaron Gleeman | 03/24/11
I'm of the belief that both Scott Baker and Kevin Slowey deserved rotation spots ahead of Nick Blackburn, but with Ron Gardenhire awarding him a starting job weeks ago, that was clearly never an option.Related: Why do Vikings want a stadium?
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So long, Sideshow Pat: Twins give up on relief pitcher Neshek

By Aaron Gleeman | 03/22/11
This move wasn't made because the Twins needed a 40-man roster space or because money was tight. No, this move was made because the Twins clearly have no faith in his ability to turn things around.
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Twins Notes: Team likes go-slow approach on prospects; Gardy dislikes today's 'speed' of news

By Aaron Gleeman | 03/14/11
For position players, the Twins are by far MLB's slowest-moving organization, allowing minor-league hitters to accumulate an average of 2,600 plate appearances before making their big-league debuts.
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Twins Notes: Pitching rotation leads the list of decisions awaiting Gardenhire

By Aaron Gleeman | 03/07/11
With six starters for five rotation spots, someone is headed to the bullpen or the trade block.  Scott Baker and Kevin Slowey are left to battle for the final starting spot.
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Who's waiting in wings for the Twins? Pitcher Kyle Gibson leads the list of 2011 prospects

By Aaron Gleeman | 02/25/11
Here's a look at the Minnesota Twins' top five prospects for 2011. They include two pitchers, two infielders and an outfielder.
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Status reports on Morneau and Liriano, and more spring training Twins notes

By Aaron Gleeman | 02/24/11
Justin Morneau still has plenty of hurdles to clear before anyone should feel confident about him being in the Opening Day lineup.
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Are the Twins giving up on Francisco Liriano?

By Aaron Gleeman | 02/15/11
My first reaction to trade rumors: The Twins are severely undervaluing what they have in Liriano. A deeper look at the stats shows the pitcher had a strong performance last season.
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Letting Nick Punto depart is ultimately a bad move for the Twins

By Aaron Gleeman | 01/28/11
Punto has long been overpaid and overused, but that doesn't change the Twins' need for a utility man this season, and he's likely a better fit for the role than the alternatives.
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No sure thing, but re-signing Carl Pavano seems reasonable move for Twins

By Aaron Gleeman | 01/25/11
I wasn't convinced that the move was a good one, but once the Twins decided it was a smart idea, bringing him back for two years and a slight salary increase is a clear win from their point of view.
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Twins Notes: More bullpen turnover, and updates on Morneau, Casilla, Pavano and Thome

By Aaron Gleeman | 01/19/11
The Twins' offseason bullpen exodus is now complete, with the loss of a quartet who combined to throw 45 percent of the team's relief innings last season while posting a 2.98 ERA.