Twins Pick Up Cuddyer Option
also available at www.SethSpeaks.net - The Twins had until Monday but to no one’s surprise, the Twins have picked up the 2011 option on Michael Cuddyer’s contract. He will make $10.5 million in 2011 after he makes $8.5 million in 2010. This was an easy decision. It allows them to continue to negotiate a potential extension, but after a strong 32 home run season in which he carried the team for the final month of the year, this was an

Wilson Ramos Injures Knee
also available at www.SethSpeaks.net - According to Baseball America’s John Manuel, Twins catching prospect Wilson Ramos hurt his knee playing in the Venezuelan Winter league. The article states that Bill Smith is aware of the injury, but at this point they are not aware of the severity.

Twins Acquire JJ Hardy for C Gomez
also available at www.SethSpeaks.net - The Twins just acquired JJ Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers in exhance for Carlos Gomez. More details are sure to come!

NFL “Expert” Picks – Week 9
In Week 8, the Vikings beat the Packers, and that’s all that matters, right? Well, not to our fearless panel of pigskin prognosticating prowess. Kyle Gibson, along with Phil Mackey, Doogie Wolfsen, John Bonnes, Nick Nelson, John Meyer, Blake Meyer and Mike Brasel led the way last week with 10-3 records. Here are our Week 9 picks.

Thursday Night Blogging
also available at www.SethSpeaks.net - Hey everyone, I am going to be updating this blog throughout the night. I happened to be in a hotel room that did not provide me with internet access the last three nights, so I am certain I have fallen somewhat behind. So, I’ll be updating SethSpeaks.net throughout the night with any news, relative to the Twins or just interesting. I’ll start with a few, but be sure to check back throughout the night: First of all, you may have noticed last night that the TwinsCentric Offseason GM Handbook is now available