By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There are the can't-miss prospects in every organization, the guys that everyone knows will end up in Major League Baseball. For the Minnesota Twins in recent years, we all knew Jose Berrios and Byron Buxton wouldn't be playing very long for the Rochester Red Wings, that their elite-level skills would take them to Minneapolis sooner rather than … [Read more...] about Nick Anderson’s path: From NAIA Mayville State to the Red Wings
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The time was right for Quade to move on from Red Wings
By Kevin Oklobzija Managing has been a passion for Mike Quade. Of course, considering Quade has been managing at some level of professional baseball since 1985, that's called stating the obvious. But even for a guy who loves filling out lineup cards, working in the batting cage, deciphering lefty-righty matchups and implementing hit-and-run strategy, there comes a time … [Read more...] about The time was right for Quade to move on from Red Wings
Offense, defense betray Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Derek Falvey, chief baseball officer for the Minnesota Twins, made his first visit to Frontier Field on Friday night. He couldn't have liked some of the things he saw from the Rochester Red Wings, his Triple-A affiliate. While starter Stephen Gonsalves and relievers Nik Turley and Michael Tonkin pitched well, the Wings couldn't get a clutch hit, they … [Read more...] about Offense, defense betray Wings
Santiago, Hughes to begin rehab assignments Wednesday
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com ROCHESTER, NY – Left-handed pitcher Hector Santiago and right-handed pitcher Phil Hughes will begin rehab assignments with the Rochester Red Wings on Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins announced. Santiago will start the game while Hughes will throw in relief. Santiago landed on the Twins 10-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain on June 7 … [Read more...] about Santiago, Hughes to begin rehab assignments Wednesday
Minor League Baseball adds Bill Smith to staff
Courtesy of MiLB.com PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minor League Baseball today announced that longtime Major League Baseball executive Bill Smith has joined its staff as Assistant to the President & CEO, Pat O’Conner. Smith, who spent the last 31 years in the Minnesota Twins organization, will focus on facilities, scheduling and Minor League Baseball’s international leagues, and … [Read more...] about Minor League Baseball adds Bill Smith to staff