Ron Gardenhire

Manager for Minnesota Twins

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Twins | Gardenhire extension announced
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:15:40 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Sports Network reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire received a two-year extension through 2011. The Twins also extended his staff two years through 2010.

Twins | Agree to extension with Gardenhire
Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:29:08 -0800

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins recently agreed to a two-year extension with manager Ron Gardenhire, but are waiting to announce the deal until they round out the coaching staff. All of the coaches are expected to receive two-year extensions.

Twins | Gardenhire expected to receive two-year deal
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:09:16 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is expected to receive a two-year extension in the near future.

Twins | Gardenhire announcement coming
Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:13:58 -0700

The Pioneer Press' Charley Walters reports the Minnesota Twins discussed a contract extension for manager Ron Gardenhire at the team's organizational meetings, and a new multiyear deal is expected to be announced within two weeks.

Twins | Gardenhire close to new deal
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:52:35 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire could receive a new deal by the end of the week.

Twins | Team has talked about extending Gardenhire
Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:36:04 -0700

The Pioneer Press reports the Minnesota Twins have had internal discussions about extending manager Ron Gardenhire's contract, which expires after next season.

Twins | Gardenhire can't do much with bullpen
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:02:02 -0700

LaVelle E. Neal III, of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told media he cannot do much to change the team's bullpen makeup. "They have to go back out there and get after it again. They may have to be called upon to get outs again. That is the life of a bullpen. You come in sometimes and get it done and sometimes you don't. It's just like anything else," Gardenhire said.

Twins | Gardenhire suspended one game
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 13:11:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has been suspended one game for his actions Thursday, July 31. He was expected to miss the team's game Saturday, Aug. 2.

Twins | Gardenhire reminisces on playing days
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:49:40 -0700

Leslie Parker, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, who played for the New York Mets across town from the New York Yankees from 1981-85, said it is sad that the original Yankee Stadium will no longer exist after this season. Gardenhire said he is looking forward to the new stadium.

Twins | Gardenhire ejected Wednesday
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:22:00 -0700

Baxter Holmes, of The Boston Globe, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected from the game Wednesday, July 9. It was his 40th career ejection and the fourth time this season.

Twins | Team has won 15 games since June 13
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:23:32 -0700

Kelly Theiser, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire called a meeting Friday, June 13, when the team was three games under .500 to talk about what the team needed to do to be successful and turn the season around. Since the meeting, the team has won 15 of their last 18 games.

Twins | Gardenhire healthy
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:31:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire received a clean bill of health for his heart Wednesday, July 2. An exam was prompted by a stress test that raised his concern.

Twins | Gardenhire ejected
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:52:29 -0700

Correcting a previous item, The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the third inning Monday, June 30, after C Joe Mauer was almost hit twice by pitches.

Twins | Gardenhire ejected from game Monday
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:21:12 -0700

Yahoo! Sports reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected from the team's game Monday, June 30, in the third inning for arguing balls and strikes.

Twins | Gardenhire fined for slow game pace
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:52:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manger Ron Gardenhire has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for failing to comply with pace-of-game regulations last week.

Twins | Team to pitch inside more
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:28:29 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire continues to stress to the team the importance of pitching inside to hitters. "There is a difference in pitching strikes inside and off the plate inside, making people uncomfortable," Gardenhire said. "If you ever played baseball and you know what it was like when a guy was constantly throwing the ball inside, you make yourself very uncomfortable. No one liked that. And it's no different here. Guys don't want to get hit. They don't want to get jammed. It's not fun. ... So we have to do a little better job of that."

Twins | Gardenhire misses game Friday
Fri, 30 May 2008 19:08:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire missed the team's game Friday, May 30, because he was attending his daughter's graduation.

Twins | Gardenhire absent Friday
Fri, 30 May 2008 10:19:30 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire will not be present for the game Friday, May 30, as he's attending his daughter's high school graduation.

Twins | Gardenhire ejected Thursday
Thu, 08 May 2008 15:40:00 -0700

Rick Gano, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the sixth inning Thursday, May 8, for arguing balls and strikes.

Twins | Gardenhire rejoins team
Thu, 08 May 2008 11:29:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire returned to the team Thursday, May 8, after missing the last five games to be with his family after the death of his brother.

Twins | Gardenhire misses fifth game
Thu, 08 May 2008 09:19:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire missed his fifth straight game Wednesday, May 7. He was scheduled to rejoin the team but went from the airport to the hotel after a late arrival.

Twins | Gardenhire to return
Wed, 07 May 2008 10:19:02 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was to return to the team Wednesday, May 7. Gardenhire was away from the team after his oldest brother's death.

Twins | Gardenhire could return Wednesday
Sun, 04 May 2008 12:36:46 -0700

Updating previous reports, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire could return to the team as soon as Wednesday, May 7. He is in Oklahoma, attending the funeral of his brother, according to the Associated Press.

Twins | Gardenhire to miss upcoming series against Detroit
Fri, 02 May 2008 17:07:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire will miss the team's upcoming three-game series against the Detroit Tigers this weekend due to the death of his older brother, Mike Gardenhire. Third-base coach Scott Ullger will assume the duties of manager until Gardenhire returns.

Twins | Gardenhire reassures Lamb playing time
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:44:06 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire reassured 3B Mike Lamb would continue to play even if he struggled. "Handling going 0-for-4 three days in a row, you could let it drive you crazy and start pressing, or you could say, 'Hey, I'll get four more tomorrow,'" Gardenhire said. "I think he's finally figured that out. I told him, 'You're going to play. We signed you to play, and we'll see how you do.'"

Twins | Liriano to be in minors for a while
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:52:54 -0700

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano will start for Triple-A Rochester Wednesday, April 30, and is expected to be in the minors for a while. Liriano admitted to manager Ron Gardenhire that he had lost his confidence.

Twins | Kubel forcing way into lineup
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:56:39 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins DH/OF Jason Kubel's three homers (tied for team lead) and nine RBIs (team lead) are forcing manager Ron Gardenhire to keep him in the lineup.

Twins | Gardenhire encouraged by Liriano's velocity
Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:35:08 -0700

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he was encouraged by SP Francisco Liriano's velocity Sunday, April 13, despite the sub par results in his first start in 17 months, reports The Associated Press' Doug Tucker. "His velocity was good," said Gardenhire. "His arm was good. And we can build on that."

Twins | Gardenhire knew nothing about Garza's pain
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:26:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he had no idea former Twins SP Matt Garza, now with the Tampa Bay Rays, had pain in his left arm last season. "I saw him throw one 15 rows up - I didn't think his arm was bothering him then - when he tried a pickoff at first base," Gardenhire said. "His arm strength was fine."

Twins | No closing concerns early on
Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:40:48 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire isn't concerned about CL Joe Nathan pitching three days in a row this early in the season. However, later on, he will likely turn to RP Pat Neshek if Nathan has pitched two days in a row.

Twins | Liriano's minor league stint could be longer
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:50:04 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano (elbow) could spend more than just two starts in the minors. "Two starts and we'll see where he's at," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I think with two starts, if everything continues on as is with him stepping up each time, he should be really close to being ready for here."

Twins | Gardenhire believes team will sign Nathan
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:48:08 -0800

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he believes the team will be able to sign CL Joe Nathan to a contract extension. "I think we're going to sign him… I think we're close, and I think there have been some good offers out there, and good offers on the table, and I'm not even thinking about him not being here. Call it naive, call it what you want, but I refuse to go there," Gardenhire said.

Twins | Gardenhire wants Hunter to return
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:38:08 -0700

FOXSports.com reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire would like to see OF Torii Hunter return to the team next season. "He's our guy," Gardenhire said. "He stuck with us through everything. He's been the guy to go to. The people in Minnesota love him and I've just said he would be the guy that we need to really try to sign right now. He should end his career here, you know? Puck [Kirby Puckett] did it. I think Puck was that guy and I think Torii is that guy now. But the market's changed so doggone much, and I really really hope that we get a chance to sign Torii Hunter."

Twins | Mauer hoping to return Sunday
Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:08:20 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (hamstring) told manager Ron Gardenhire his left hamstring felt as good as it will all season and he is hoping to return to the starting lineup Sunday, Sept. 9. If Mauer does return, he will not be able to run at full speed.

Twins | Gardenhire ejected for arguing
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:42:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected by home-plate umpire Gary Cederstrom for arguing a disputed strike on Twins 1B Justin Morneau. It was the third ejection of the season for Gardenhire and the 31st of his managerial career.

Twins | Team likely going back to 12 pitchers
Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:13:11 -0700

According to Kelsie Smith, of The St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire plans to go back to having 12 pitchers on the roster prior to the start of a weekend series with the Detroit Tigers. "We're using everybody over and over again," he said. "We've said all along, it's just not going to work," Gardenhire said. "We'll decide that (today), which way we're going to go, but we're probably going to have to do it. We need pitching. That's just the way it is."

Twins | Morneau taken from stadium on stretcher with bruised lung
Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:36:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (lung) was taken from the stadium on a stretcher due to a bruised lung following a collision at home plate with Florida Marlins catcher Miguel Olivo. Morneau was coughing up blood repeatedly when he was taken from the stadium, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. But X-rays taken at the hospital were negative and a CT scan was normal, team spokesman Mike Herman said. Morneau is expected to miss a couple of games at least. "It was a little scary," Gardenhire said. "He had nowhere to go. He just had to try to go through him. It wasn't a violent collision, it hit him in a bad spot - a spot where he had no protection."

Twins | Mauer behind the plate Monday
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 06:41:30 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer was behind the plate for the Monday, June 18, game against the New York Mets, and he is expected to catch all three games during the series, however, manager Ron Gardenhire said he'll take it on a day-to-day basis.

Twins | Kubel to return Thursday
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:24:59 -0700

Updating an earlier item, Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Jason Kubel (knee) will be back in the starting lineup Thursday, June 14, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.

Twins | Baker seemingly regressing
Wed, 30 May 2007 16:59:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker gave up six runs and 10 hits in three innings Wednesday, May 30, to the Chicago White Sox. Some of Baker's breaking balls missed the plate by a couple of feet. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that he was also disappointed by the fact that Baker didn't cover first base when 1B Justin Morneau dove to rob White Sox IF Alex Cintron of a base hit.

Twins | Ortiz heads to bullpen
Tue, 29 May 2007 08:40:38 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins RP Ramon Ortiz will move from the starting rotation to the bullpen, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Ortiz had an ERA of 10.97 in May, and the Twins were 1-6 in his last seven starts.

Twins | Gardenhire hoping to return to dugout Sunday
Sun, 13 May 2007 06:19:22 -0700

Updating previous reports, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire (knee) was unable to make it to the dugout for a second consecutive game, Saturday, May 12, so he monitored the game from his office, while third base coach Scott Ullger managed the team on the field, according to the Associated Press. Gardenhire, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, Friday, May 11, plans to return to the dugout for the series finale, Sunday, May 13.

Twins | Gardenhire undergoes knee surgery
Sat, 12 May 2007 05:38:37 -0700

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire underwent arthroscopic left knee surgery, Friday, May 11, according to the Associated Press. He had started to feel some pain in the knee during spring training, but the injury really started to flare up while he was throwing batting practice recently. Gardenhire watched Friday night's game against the Detroit Tigers from his office in the clubhouse on television, as third base coach Scott Ullger managed the team on the field. He hopes to return to the dugout Saturday, May 12.

Twins | Cirillo rehab update
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 07:39:18 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 3B Jeff Cirillo (knee) could return sooner than expected. Cirillo was initially told that his recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery would take three to six months, but it appears that his recovery time is closer to three months at this point. "Cirillo is coming along really good and they don't think it's going to be that far away now," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "The doctors said he could start taking BP and ground balls. We'll keep him away from running for now, but he's getting closer, too."

Twins | Cuddyer should play Friday
Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:21:48 -0700

Updating a previous report, Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Michael Cuddyer (chin) required five stitches after a foul ball struck him in the chin Wednesday, April 4. Manager Ron Gardenhire said the team expects him to be available for the Friday, April 6, game against the Chicago White Sox.

Twins | Cirillo DH's Opening Day
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 07:21:42 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 3B Jeff Cirillo started Opening Day as the Twins' designated hitter. Manager Ron Gardenhire liked the matchup of Cirillo, a right-handed hitter, against Baltimore Orioles SP Erik Bedard, a lefty.

Twins | Roster could be finalized as early as Monday
Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:45:22 -0700

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire may finalize parts of his roster by March 26, including the pitching rotation.

Twins | Gardenhire headed to All-Star game
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:41:19 -0700

Justice B. Hill, of Minnesota.Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has been invited by Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland to be one of the American League assistant coaches at the 2007 All-Star game.

Twins | Silva on thin ice?
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:27:43 -0700

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports Minnesota Twins SP Carlos Silva doesn't necessarily have a spot guaranteed in the rotation, as his struggles could cost him a starter slot. "We want him to be in our rotation desperately," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We think we need him. Nothing is a lock. He knows that. He has to go out and pitch."

Twins | Harvey returns, re-injures himself
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:50:34 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of Twins.MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Ken Harvey (chest) returned to the lineup Monday, March 12, against the Florida Marlins. Harvey had two at-bats against the Marlins before he "felt something in the muscle." Harvey hadn't played since Feb. 28 when he pulled a muscle in his chest. Manager Ron Gardenhire said that Harvey will try to play through the injury.

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