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By contrast, the Twins will have the largest pool, almost six times as much as the Tigers, at $12,368,200. The Twins lost Michael Cuddyer, Joe Nathan, and Jason Kubel this off season. Minnesota signed Josh Willingham to partially replace the production...
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Perhaps it could be argued that the Indians should have been the ones taking the risk on Cespedes, given their talent on hand (and I could easily make that argument) just as the 3-year deal with a player like Josh Willingham seemed to represent a...
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I voted a 9 because I am dizzy with excitement over the possible AJ move. Even if it doesn’t actually happen, I will always remember the time I got overly giddy at the prospect of AJ not being a Yankee ever again. I love the idea of CC and Pineda...
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The Nationals had acquired flame throwing reliever Henry Rodriguez the previous December with D.C. GM Mike Rizzo telling Washington Post writer Adam Kilgore at the time (in an article entitled, "Josh Willingham traded by Washington Nationals to Oakland...
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Brewers 29. Rangers 30. Yankees 31. Red Sox (from Phillies for Jonathan Papelbon, Type A) Supplemental First Round 32. Twins (for Michael Cuddyer, modified Type A, to Rockies) 33. Padres (for Heath Bell, modified Type A, to Marlins) 34. Athletics (for...
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Find out why Prince Fielder made a major turn for the better last season and durability is not a concern for the husky slugger....
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Here's what I expect for the Twins' Opening Day lineup: No. 1 Denard Span, center field; No. 2 Jamey Carroll, shortstop; No. 3 Joe Mauer, catcher; No. 4 Justin Morneau, first base; No. 5 Josh Willingham, right field; No. 6 Ryan Doumit, designated...
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Defensive stats and everything, yeah, and none of us regularly watches the Marlins because nobody regularly watches the Marlins. But I have to believe that Logan Morrison, as a defensive left fielder, is pretty far below average. Of course, take a guy...
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The Twins could then move Ben Revere to center field and put free-agent signee Josh Willingham in left. From the Rangers’ perspective, this would allow them to move Josh Hamilton to left field and improve their defense in center. Span also would give...
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Willingham was an infielder when he was young, and is an outfielder in the major leagues. But he can catch, too. After being drafted in 2000, Willingham had climbed to Class AA by 2003, playing first and third base. But among his teammates on the...
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Now that he has a taste of the majors, Benson will approach the upcoming spring training with the same goal of many others: to break camp on Minnesota's 25-man big-league roster. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire likely will be looking for outfield depth...
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Washington Nationals have never had exactly what they wanted at first base since they arrived in DC. Nick Johnson was perpetually injured, Dmitri Young had a single incredible bounce back year, and Adam Dunn was a left fielder until the Nats made him go...
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Willingham, shown here chatting with a fan Friday during TwinsFest at the Metrodome, has never forgotten his Alabama roots. The newest Twin hopes to build off a big 2011 season, when he smacked 29 home runs and tallied 98 RBIs for the Oakland Athletics.
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.300 at .298. Plugging all of this into the Simple WAR Calculator returns a 1.7 WAR season for Willingham, which is in line with his two previous years (1.7 in 2010 and 1.8 in 2011). If Willingham can continue to slug as he did in Oakland, if not...
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Willingham was an infielder when he was young, and is an outfielder in the major leagues. But he can catch, too. Drafted in 2000, Willingham climbed to Class AA by 2003, playing first and third base. But among his teammates on the Carolina Mudcats that...
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Minnesota Twins OF Josh Willingham said Saturday, Jan. 28, that he is looking forward to the challenge of playing right field, despite the fact he has primarily played left field in his career. "Hopefully this spring I'll just get a lot of reps out...
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Willingham had dreams about his baseball career growing up, big ones. The kind of can-you-imagine fantasies that boys in Little League uniforms like to make-believe about but coaches who know how long the odds actually are try not to encourage too much.
About Josh Willingham
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Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence, Alabama) is an American Major League Baseball player for the Washington Nationals. He is nicknamed "The Hammer." A power-hitting prospect for six minor league seasons, Willingham has been held back by his injuries. Drafted as a shortstop, and coming up as a third baseman, he moved... Full Article
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham watches his three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle.
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Josh Willingham #16 of the Oakland Athletics jogs to the dugout after hitting a solo home run to left center field against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to lead off the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 25, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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Oakland Athletics left fielder Josh Willingham (16) congratules Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Andrew Bailey (40) for defeating the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in their MLB American League baseball game in Anaheim, California September 25, 2011.
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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Josh Willingham #16 of the Oakland Athletics dodges a close pitch in the fifth inning of the game with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on September 24, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham, below, is forced out at second a Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar throws out David DeJesus at first during the fourth inning of their baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jemile Weeks #19 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after scoring on a Josh Willingham #16 double against the Texas Rangers in the first inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 22, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jemile Weeks #19 of the Oakland Athletics beats the tag of Yorvit Torrealba #8 of the Texas Rangers at home after a Josh Willingham double in the first inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 22, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham watches a fly out in the ninth inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, California September 18, 2011.
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Detroit Tigers closer Jose Valverde celebrates after getting the Oakland Athletics Josh Willingham, left, to pop up for the final out to preserve the 3-0 Tigers win in an MLB baseball game on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Josh Willingham #16 of the Oakland Athletics scores on a sacrifice fly by Kurt Suzuki #8 as catcher Omir Santos #18 of the Detroit Tigers looks on in the third inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits a sacrifice fly to drive in Josh Willingham #16 against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 17, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham (16) scores past Detroit Tigers catcher Omir Santos during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Willingham scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Kurt Suzuki.
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Oakland Athletics baserunner Josh Willingham (L) is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after Willingham hit a solo homerun during the second inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, California, September 16, 2011.
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run off Detroit Tigers' Doug Fister during the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.
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Oakland Athletics left fielder Josh Willingham (R) celebrates after winning their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, California September 15, 2011.
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham (16) and Coco Crisp (4) celebrate a 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers during a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics celebrate with Josh Willingham #16 after defeating the Detroit Tigers 5-1 in a MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 15, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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Oakland Athletics baserunner Josh Willingham (R) is congratulated by batter Clif Pennington after Willingham scored a run off a David DeJesus homerun during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Oakland, California September 15, 2011.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: David DeJesus #12 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Josh Willingham #16 after hitting a three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 15, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Josh Willingham #16 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates with Scott Sizemore #29 after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in third Inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 14, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Josh Willingham #16 of the Oakland Athletics trots around the bases after hitting a home run as pitcher Jered Weaver #36 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on in the third inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 14, 2011 in Oakland,...
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Josh Willingham #16 of the Oakland Athletics gets hit by a pitch from Jered Weaver #36 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September 14, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham, left, is high-fived by teammates after his solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011.
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OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 13: Torii Hunter #48 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim dives but can't make the catch of this ball that goes for an RBI double off the bat of Josh Willingham #16 of the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning during an MLB baseball game at O.co Coliseum on September...
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham (16) celebrates a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels with teammate Jemile Weeks (19) during a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Monday, Sept. 12, 2011.
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Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham watches his three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle.
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