MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan has been diagnosed with cancer. He will not be with the team for the start of spring training so he can focus on treatment and recovery.
Within a week the Minnesota Twins have traded Denard Span, and now Ben Revere. The Twins let go two of their most speediest outfielders for three young pitchers. The Twins have addressed their biggest weakness this off season by these two trades.
Why would you question the man who helped form the Minnesota Twins into division champions in the 2000's? Why would you think the Twins are on the wrong side of the trade when the man who made the trade has a history of pulling of huge trades that brought Joe Nathan, and Francisco Liriano to Minnesota?
If you have not heard yet, the Twins have fired Bill Smith as their General Manager. This is the first time the Twins have fired either a manager, or General Manager. since 1986. This comes after the wake of a 99-lose season. The Twins have some tough decisions to make this off-season...