Brian Dozier

2018 Minnesota Twins Season Preview

Last season, the Minnesota Twins had a major turnaround following the worst season in Twins history in 2016. They finished last season with a record of 85-77 and made it to the American League Wild Card game in which they were defeated by the New York Yankees. This year’s team is somewhat different from last season with several players leaving due to free agency or retirement. Some of the key departures from last year’s team include: backup catcher Chris Gimenez, starting pitchers Hector Santiago and Bartolo Colon and reliever Matt Belisle. Also, reliever Glen Perkins retired. In the offseason, the Twins upgraded their bullpen....

Minnesota Twins Midseason Report -- Hitting Success and Pitching Failures

The Minnesota Twins have had a roller coaster of a season thus far. The Twins will resume play Friday after the All-Star break with a record of 45-43, 2.5 games behind the American League Central Division leading Cleveland Indians. They are one game back in a crowded American League Wild Card race. Yet, the Twins have over achieved given circumstances. To start with, they’re on pace to use a record number of pitchers again this year. Last season, they used 29 pitchers including one appearance from backup infielder Eduardo Escobar. So far, they’ve had used 27 pitchers including having six relief appearances from backup catcher Chris Gimenez....

The WAR Between Brian Dozier and Miguel Cabrera

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OK, Brian Dozier and Miguel Cabrera are not at each other’s throats and in actuality are two of the more affable guys in the game of baseball. When you think of Miguel Cabrera, you think Triple Crown winner and the best hitter on the planet. When you think of Brian Dozier, you envision a solid hitter with some power, one of the top defensive second basemen in baseball, and a man with an All-Star head of hair. They don’t feel like equals, but really they are this season (in some regards).

A decade old statistic called WAR (Wins Above Replacement) takes everything a ballplayer contributes...

Brian Dozier Has Arrived

Brian-Dozier has arrived

Brian Dozier is becoming a cornerstone type player for the Minnesota Twins. Watching him gain confidence throughout last year and this year has been a pleasure for fans, especially after so many losses.

As many recall Michael Cuddyer was a great player and team leader. He would do whatever the team needed him to do, both on and off the field. He represented the Twins brand well and letting him go hurt the team on many levels. Brian Dozier is a player very similar to Cuddyer. Dozier’s positivity with the press, tremendous defense at second base and presence at the...