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Twins | Cuddyer's 2011 option picked up
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:43:35 -0800

Confirming previous reports, the Minnesota Twins have picked up OF Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for the 2011 season, according to The Associated Press.

Twins | Hardy acquired
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:55:40 -0800

ESPN.com reports the Minnesota Twins acquired SS J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Nov. 6, in exchange for OF Carlos Gomez. Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the move essentially means Brewers SS Alcides Escobar will be the starting shortstop next season.

Twins | Three file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:35:53 -0800

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede, RP Ron Mahay and C Mike Redmond filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Twins | Singleton has three hits Wednesday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:57:45 -0800

MLB.com reports Minnesota Twins SS Steve Singleton went 3-for-5 with his ninth RBI in as many games in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Twins | Could pursue Hardy
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:07:04 -0800

The Pioneer Press' Charley Walters reports the Minnesota Twins could explore a trade for Milwaukee Brewers SS J.J. Hardy if the Twins fail to re-sign SS Orlando Cabrera.

Twins | Payroll to be around $90 million
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:24:27 -0800

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports the Minnesota Twins' payroll will probably be around $85-$90 million next season.

Twins | Mauer's hip is better
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:33:01 -0800

The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (hip) said his hip flexor pain that he experienced in the ALDS has subsided.

Twins | Involved in Iwamura talks
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:46:55 -0800

Tony Fabrizio, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins have been involved in trade talks for Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura.

Twins | Buscher outrighted
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:15:10 -0800

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins outrighted 3B Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Twins | Morales may get a chance
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:56:57 -0800

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Jose Morales may get a chance to enter spring training in a battle for the backup catcher's spot.

Twins | Unlikely to pursue Figgins
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:56:13 -0800

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports the Minnesota Twins are unlikely to pursue 3B Chone Figgins (Angels) in the offseason.

Twins | Duensing likely in rotation
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:54:06 -0800

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins SP Brian Duensing is likely to be in the rotation next season unless the team signs two starters.

Twins | Valencia to get a chance
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:06:17 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports the Minnesota Twins feel 3B Danny Valencia is their third baseman of the future and will give him a chance to make the team in spring training.

Twins | Mutual interest with Cabrera
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:02:01 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports the Minnesota Twins and SS Orlando Cabrera are interested in striking a deal. The team appreciated his winning attitude last season.

Twins | Mauer's patience not a sign of lack of interest
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:34 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer isn't in a hurry to sign an extension with the team, but that doesn't mean he isn't interested. Mauer believes that things will work themselves out and thinks the process shouldn't be rushed.

Twins | More on Morneau
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:53:17 -0700

Updating previous reports, Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (wrist, back) will begin rehabbing his back in November. He can ride the exercise bike and do any exercise that doesn't involve twisting his back, but he said he's trying to wait as long as possible before starting to work out to make sure his back heals properly.

Twins | Mauer wins Players Choice Award
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:06:33 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer was voted the American League Player of the Year as part of the 2009 Players Choice Awards.

Twins | Parmelee continues driving in runs
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:39:02 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Chris Parmelee recorded two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 27, and has 11 RBIs in his last five games.

Twins | McCardell hit hard Monday
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:02:50 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SP Mike McCardell allowed five runs and five hits while walking one in 3 2/3 innings in the Arizona Fall League Monday, Oct. 26.

Twins | Morneau update
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:48:23 -0700

The Minneapolis Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (hand, back) said his hand is feeling better following surgery to remove a floating chunk of bone. He said the cast will come off this week.

Twins | Perkins files grievance
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:16:09 -0700

The Minneapolis Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins has filed a grievance against the team because he feels the team kept him in the minors while he was healthy, which cost him service time. That service time kept him from being eligible for arbitration. An official with the MLBPA said the union is trying to arrange a face-to-face meeting between the sides in the near future to try to resolve their differences and avoid a hearing.

Twins | Mauer named Player of the Year
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:48:30 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer was named Baseball America's 2009 Player of the Year.

Twins | Morneau, Nathan undergo surgery
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:29:20 -0700

The Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (hand) and RP Joe Nathan (elbow) both underwent surgery Tuesday, Oct. 20. Morneau had a chip removed from his right hand and Nathan had two chips removed from his right elbow. Both surgeries went as expected and both players are expected to be ready for Spring Training.

Twins | Sano issued visa
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:11:48 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SS Miguel Angel Sano was issued a work visa this week, and is now free to play for the team in the United States. He is expected to play for the team's rookie Gulf Coast League team in the summer next season.

Twins | Redmond planning to play in 2010
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:48:42 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Mike Redmond said he intends to play in 2010. He is a free agent in the offseason.

Twins | Bromberg named Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:11:43 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins P David Bromberg was named the team's Minor League Pitcher of the Year. He went 13-4 with a 3.70 ERA while striking out 148 hitters in 153 1/3 innings with Single-A Fort Meyers this season.

Twins | Revere named Minor League Player of the Year
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:59:58 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Ben Revere was named the team's Minor League Player of the Year for the second straight year. He hit .311 with 13 doubles and 75 runs scored in 121 games with Single-A Fort Meyers this season.

Twins | McCardell pitches well in AFL opener
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:01:26 -0700

MiLB.com reports Minnesota Twins SP Mike McCardell allowed a hit and a walk while fanning four in two scoreless innings in the Arizona Fall League opener Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Twins | Morneau to have hand surgery
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:12:32 -0700

The Minneapolis Star Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (hand) will have surgery to remove an extra bone from his right hand.

Twins | No progress on Mauer contract
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:36:52 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer has spoken with his agent about his contract status, but he hasn't had any serious discussions.

Twins | Crede update
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:19:02 -0700

MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede (back) feels optimistic after his third back surgery. "It seems like this time, the recovery is a lot faster," Crede said. "I feel great right now compared to where I was last year. I'm so much further ahead, moving around a lot better."

Twins | Kubel struggles in ALDS
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:54:28 -0700

MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports Minnesota Twins OF Jason Kubel went 1-for-14 with nine strikeouts in the ALDS.

Twins | Pavano sets club record with nine K's
Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:33:34 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Carl Pavano set a team record with nine strikeouts in Game 3 of the ALDS Sunday, Oct. 11. He suffered the loss after allowing two runs in seven innings to the New York Yankees.

Twins | Duensing will be available in bullpen for Game 3
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:09:08 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said SP Brian Duensing will be available out of the bullpen for Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series.

Twins | Sore hip will not prevent Mauer from catching
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:02:16 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (hip) has been playing the playoffs with a sore hip but it will not prevent him from catching for the rest of the playoffs.

Twins | Harris will start at third in Game 3
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:59:20 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SS Brendan Harris will start at third base in Game 3 of the American League Divisional Series.

Twins | Buscher to be added to roster
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:57:38 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins will add 3B Brian Buscher to their roster after placing IF Matt Tolbert (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list.

Twins | Tolbert placed on DL
Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:56:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins have placed IF Matt Tolbert (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list.

Twins | Tolbert leaves early in Game 2
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:01:52 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SS Matt Tolbert (oblique) left Game 2 of the Division Series early Friday, Oct. 9, with a strained left oblique muscle. He went 1-for-2 in the contest before leaving.

Twins | Blackburn sharp in Game 2
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:33:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn gave up just three hits and one run in 5 2/3 innings for a no-decision against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the Division Series Friday, Oct. 9.

Twins | Nathan blows save in Game 2
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:32:50 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins RP Joe Nathan blew the save against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the Division Series Friday, Oct. 9. The home run he allowed was the eighth homer he has allowed all year and the first with a runner on base.

Twins | Gomez starting in Game 2
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:36:25 -0700

MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins OF Carlos Gomez is starting in center field with OF Denard Span shifting to right field for Game 2 of the Division Series Friday, Oct. 9. OF Jason Kubel is serving as the designated hitter.

Twins | Kubel could be DH in Game 2
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:27:35 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Jason Kubel could serve as the designated hitter in Game 2 of the Division Series against the New York Yankees Friday, Oct. 9. The move would allow OF Carlos Gomez to play center field while moving OF Denard Span to right field.

Twins | Cabrera wants to return
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:51:28 -0700

The Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Twins SS Orlando Cabrera wants to return to the Twins next season. Cabrera made $4 million this season and could make $6 million per season over two years on the open market.

Twins | Duensing suffers loss in Game 1
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:23:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Brian Duensing allowed five runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings to lose to the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the Divisional Series Wednesday, Oct. 7.