http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/-t1.htm Discuss everything Twins from the days as the Washington Senators to today! Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:04:40 GMT 10 http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e54/SelenaForever01/nightcomerica.jpg http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/-t1.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/span-hits-mom-with-foul-ball-t6122.htm GoGetEmTigers Span hits mom with foul ball Twins outfielder speaks about scary incident By Bryan Hoch and Anthony DiComo / MLB.com 03/31/10 7:10 PM ET TAMPA, Fla. -- Twins outfielder Denard Span struck his mother, Wanda Wilson, in the chest with a foul ball while batting in the first inning on Wednesday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Span was leading off the game against the Yankees' Phil Hughes when he fouled a 3-2 pitch directly to the left of the visitors' third-base dugout, where a group ... Minnesota Twins Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:04:40 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/span-hits-mom-with-foul-ball-t6122.htm#173308 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/span-hits-mom-with-foul-ball-t6122.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/mauer-signs-eight-year-184-million-contract-extension-t6076.htm GoGetEmTigers Mauer signs eight-year extension Reigning AL MVP is under contract through 2018 season By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com 03/21/10 8:30 PM ET FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins have locked up their hometown star for the long term. The club has agreed to terms with catcher Joe Mauer on an eight-year, $184 million contract extension, covering the 2011-2018 seasons. The deal includes a full-no trade clause and averages $23 million a year. The contract is the fourth-largest in Major ... Minnesota Twins Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:41:37 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/mauer-signs-eight-year-184-million-contract-extension-t6076.htm#173084 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/mauer-signs-eight-year-184-million-contract-extension-t6076.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/nathan-to-have-tommy-john-surgery-t6022.htm GoGetEmTigers Nathan has elbow tear, will rest for now Twins closer hoping to avoid season-ending surgery By Jonathan Mayo / MLB.com 03/09/10 1:44 PM EST FORT MYERS, Fla. -- When Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan went to Minnesota on Monday to have an MRI and CT scan on his sore right elbow, he and the Twins were expecting encouraging news. The prevailing thought was that the procedure was merely precautionary, that the tightness and soreness that forced Nathan out of Saturday's game against the ... Minnesota Twins Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:52:09 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/nathan-to-have-tommy-john-surgery-t6022.htm#172812 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/nathan-to-have-tommy-john-surgery-t6022.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-offer-14-non-roster-invitations-t5880.htm GoGetEmTigers Twins offer 14 non-roster invitations Maroth only organizational newcomer among list By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com 01/08/10 7:40 PM EST MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins announced their 2010 Spring Training non-roster invitees Wednesday, and a total of 14 players who are not on the Major League roster have been extended invitations. Four pitchers, three catchers, three infielders and four outfielders have been invited to take part in Major League camp in Fort Myers, Fla. Here is a look at the ... Minnesota Twins Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:12:34 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-offer-14-non-roster-invitations-t5880.htm#172133 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-offer-14-non-roster-invitations-t5880.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/ten-questions-facing-the-twins-in-2010-t5862.htm GoGetEmTigers Ten questions facing the Twins in 2010 Mauer's contract, club's new home top key issues of year By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com 01/01/10 10:00 AM EST Two American League MVPs, an All-Star closer and a manager who has finished second in the balloting for AL Manager of the Year five times in the past eight years. The current Twins ballclub certainly appears to have the makings of what could be a team built for success. But whether they can defend their AL Central title in 2010 and find ... Minnesota Twins Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:05:49 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/ten-questions-facing-the-twins-in-2010-t5862.htm#172085 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/ten-questions-facing-the-twins-in-2010-t5862.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/ozzie-wants-to-bid-dome-farewell-t5423.htm GoGetEmTigers Ozzie wants to bid Dome farewell White Sox skipper asks to be part of closing celebration By Scott Merkin / MLB.com 08/31/09 8:54 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS -- Ozzie Guillen has made a request to be part of the Metrodome's final month celebration, and negotiations are ongoing to see if the White Sox manager's special request can be fulfilled on Tuesday. The Twins have used dignitaries to remove numbers in left field next to the sign, "Countdown to Outdoor Baseball," after ... Minnesota Twins Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:12:05 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/ozzie-wants-to-bid-dome-farewell-t5423.htm#168378 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/ozzie-wants-to-bid-dome-farewell-t5423.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/gardenhire-gets-tossed-out-then-rips-into-umpire-t5320.htm GoGetEmTigers Gardenhire gets tossed out, then rips into umpire BY JOHN LOWE • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • August 8, 2009 Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said home-plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt "acted like a big shot" when he ejected Gardenhire without good cause in the second inning Friday night at Comerica Park. Gardenhire then expanded his criticism. He said Wendelstedt considers himself "God as umpires go." Wendelstedt said he had warned Gardenhire several times before ... Minnesota Twins Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:45:09 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/gardenhire-gets-tossed-out-then-rips-into-umpire-t5320.htm#165848 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/gardenhire-gets-tossed-out-then-rips-into-umpire-t5320.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-add-pavano-from-cleveland-t5316.htm GoGetEmTigers Twins add Pavano from Cleveland Minnesota acquires veteran right-hander for stretch run By Tom Singer / MLB.com 08/07/09 11:31 AM ET The Twins acquired veteran right-hander Carl Pavano on Friday from the Indians in exchange for a player to be named later. Pavano, 33, in the midst of a somewhat revitalizing season following four disappointing years with the Yankees, adds some veteran presence to the rotation of a Minnesota team that will open a weekend series against Detroit ... Minnesota Twins Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:12:09 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-add-pavano-from-cleveland-t5316.htm#165764 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-add-pavano-from-cleveland-t5316.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/slowey-to-have-wrist-surgery-out-for-year-t5274.htm GoGetEmTigers Slowey to have wrist surgery, out for year Disabled since July 4, righty will have bone chip removed By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com 07/27/09 8:41 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins announced Monday right-hander Kevin Slowey will undergo surgery to remove a bone chip from his right wrist and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Slowey will head to Baltimore and have the surgery performed by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham. An exact date for the surgery is not yet known, ... Minnesota Twins Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:50:23 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/slowey-to-have-wrist-surgery-out-for-year-t5274.htm#163774 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/slowey-to-have-wrist-surgery-out-for-year-t5274.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-henry-sanchez-suspended-for-drug-abuse-t4881.htm GoGetEmTigers 04/24/2009 5:34 PM ET Twins' Sanchez suspended for drug abuse Commissioner hands out 50-game suspension for violation Major League Baseball The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Minnesota Twins Minor League first baseman Henry Sanchez has received a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a drug of abuse in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension of Sanchez is effective immediately. Sanchez was the Twins' ... Minnesota Twins Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:54:45 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-henry-sanchez-suspended-for-drug-abuse-t4881.htm#152244 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-henry-sanchez-suspended-for-drug-abuse-t4881.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/longtime-twins-owner-carl-pohlad-93-dies-t4329.htm bobrob2004 Longtime Twins owner Carl Pohlad, 93, dies Carl Pohlad, a working-poor son of the Great Depression who became one of America's wealthiest dealmakers, died at his Edina home Monday. He was 93. A financier who came to be best known through his 1984 acquisition of the Minnesota Twins, Pohlad also headed a family-owned network of banking, bottling, real estate and other companies. Forbes magazine said in its annual ranking in September that Pohlad was worth an estimated $3.6 billion, ... Minnesota Twins Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:41:33 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/longtime-twins-owner-carl-pohlad-93-dies-t4329.htm#138899 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/longtime-twins-owner-carl-pohlad-93-dies-t4329.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-re-sign-punto-t4202.htm bobrob2004 Twins re-sign Punto to two-year, $8.5 million deal with option for 2011 Posted on December 11th, 2008 – 12:06 PM By Joe Christensen The Twins have re-signed free agent Nick Punto to a two-year contract with an option for 2011. La Velle has more details from Las Vegas. “Nick has been an important part of the Twins’ success for the past five years,” General Manager Bill Smith said in the announcement. “He provides great defense up the middle and brings leadership and energy ... Minnesota Twins Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:21:51 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-re-sign-punto-t4202.htm#136700 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-re-sign-punto-t4202.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-name-new-ballpark-to-open-in-2010-target-field-t3690.htm GoGetEmTigers 09/15/2008 11:12 AM ET Twins name new ballpark Target Field Club enters agreement with Minnesota-based company By Thor Nystrom / MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins' new home has a name: Target Field. The club announced on Monday morning that they have reached an agreement in principle on a 25-year deal that includes the naming rights for Target Field. The ballpark is scheduled to open in 2010. Financial terms of the pact were not released. "We took what we think is a non-traditional ... Minnesota Twins Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:27:27 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-name-new-ballpark-to-open-in-2010-target-field-t3690.htm#124281 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-name-new-ballpark-to-open-in-2010-target-field-t3690.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/liriano-coming-hernandez-going-t3306.htm bobrob2004 Liriano coming? Hernandez going? The Twins wouldn't deal away a young starter, but their biggest pitching move could come from within. By LA VELLE E. NEAL III, Star Tribune As the league's nonwaiver trade deadline came and went on Thursday, the Twins just couldn't part with one of their quartet of young starting pitchers. In fact, they may be on the verge of making it a quintet. There are strong indications that Francisco Liriano could finally be on his way from Class ... Minnesota Twins Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:11:33 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/liriano-coming-hernandez-going-t3306.htm#110915 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/liriano-coming-hernandez-going-t3306.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-find-way-to-win-ninth-straight-t2938.htm GoGetEmTigers 06/26/2008 9:40 PM ET Box > Twins find way to win ninth straight Morneau homers, drives in three; Baker survives shaky start By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com SAN DIEGO -- June 2006 was a month that the Twins would eventually look back on as the key to their American League Central Division title that season. A month in which the ballclub overcame a rough start to the season by pulling off two significant winning streaks -- an eight-game stretch and another 11-game stint -- both in ... Minnesota Twins Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:34:45 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-find-way-to-win-ninth-straight-t2938.htm#98865 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-find-way-to-win-ninth-straight-t2938.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/baker-strikes-out-four-in-one-inning-t2851.htm bobrob2004 Baker strikes out four in one inning Right-hander becomes first Twins pitcher to accomplish feat By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com MILWAUKEE -- The feat of a pitcher striking out the side is impressive enough. But when that accomplishment includes recording four strikeouts in the inning, it constitutes a record. Twins right-hander Scott Baker tied a Major League record on Sunday afternoon in his start against the Brewers when he struck out four batters in the third inning. Baker got ... Minnesota Twins Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:49:18 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/baker-strikes-out-four-in-one-inning-t2851.htm#95871 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/baker-strikes-out-four-in-one-inning-t2851.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-gomez-hit-in-head-leaves-game-has-bruise-but-ok-t2405.htm GoGetEmTigers 05/03/2008 1:17 AM ET Gomez hit in head, leaves game Twins outfielder has bruise but doing fine after evaluation By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins center fielder Carlos Gomez didn't remember much about getting hit in the head by a throw from Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez in the fifth inning of Friday night's 11-1 win over Detroit. That is, except for one thing. "All of a sudden everything went black," Gomez said. "And that's not normal." Gomez was doing much better ... Minnesota Twins Sat, 03 May 2008 13:19:47 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-gomez-hit-in-head-leaves-game-has-bruise-but-ok-t2405.htm#77362 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-gomez-hit-in-head-leaves-game-has-bruise-but-ok-t2405.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-news-twins-without-manager-after-brother-s-death-t2404.htm GoGetEmTigers 05/02/2008 8:10 PM ET Gardenhire to miss Tigers series Twins manager headed to Oklahoma after brother's death By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS - The Twins will be without manager Ron Gardenhire for this weekend's three-game series against Detroit following the death of his oldest brother, Mike Gardenhire. Mike passed away unexpectedly at his home in Oklahoma on Thursday. He was 55 years old. Third-base coach Scott Ullger will manage the Twins in the skipper's absence. Gardenhire ... Minnesota Twins Sat, 03 May 2008 13:11:55 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-news-twins-without-manager-after-brother-s-death-t2404.htm#77360 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-news-twins-without-manager-after-brother-s-death-t2404.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/free-agent-lamb-heads-to-twins-t956.htm bobrob2004 Dec. 14, 2007, 10:51PM Free agent Lamb heads to Twins By BRIAN McTAGGART Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle Mike Lamb, who hit the first home run in World Series history for the Astros, became the second former member of the Astros to sign a contract with the Minnesota Twins in the past two days. Lamb agreed Friday to a two-year, $6.6 million deal with an option for 2010 to play for the Twins after spending the previous four seasons with the Astros. Shortstop Adam Everett signed ... Minnesota Twins Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:39:07 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/free-agent-lamb-heads-to-twins-t956.htm#36632 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/free-agent-lamb-heads-to-twins-t956.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/sources-twins-everett-reach-deal-t938.htm bobrob2004 Sources: Twins, Everett reach deal Ken Rosenthal FOXSports.com, Updated 31 minutes ago One day after losing his job with the Houston Astros to Miguel Tejada, shortstop Adam Everett has agreed to a one-year, contract with the Minnesota Twins, according to major-league sources. The Astros declined to offer Everett a contract on Wednesday after acquiring Tejada from the Orioles for five players. The Twins have been seeking a shortstop since trading Jason Bartlett to the Tampa Bay ... Minnesota Twins Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:17:27 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/sources-twins-everett-reach-deal-t938.htm#36005 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/sources-twins-everett-reach-deal-t938.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-made-offer-to-santana-t668.htm bobrob2004 Made offer to Santana The word in baseball circles is that the Twins have made a five-year offer to two-time Cy Young Ward winner Johan Santana calling for $93 million. Santana will be in the final year of his four-year, $40 million contract in 2008. It's doubtful that Santana will accept this offer, but at least it's a start in an attempt to lock up the pitcher many consider to be the best in baseball. Meanwhile, there isn't any doubt that the Twins are waiting for free-agent ... Minnesota Twins Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:56:59 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-made-offer-to-santana-t668.htm#21650 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-made-offer-to-santana-t668.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/hunter-s-list-may-start-with-sox-t698.htm bobrob2004 Hunter's list may start with Sox At least five offers are there, but Twins' star CF calls GM Williams 'impressive' November 21, 2007 BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com A day after feasting on a steak dinner at the 30-acre estate of Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks and receiving a six-year offer, free-agent outfielder Torii Hunter said Tuesday he's ''not leaning one way or another'' toward any team. But those close to him believe the White Sox are his first choice. Hunter, ... Minnesota Twins Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:20:14 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/hunter-s-list-may-start-with-sox-t698.htm#25578 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/hunter-s-list-may-start-with-sox-t698.htm http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-plan-to-pick-up-nathan-s-option-t356.htm bobrob2004 Twins plan to pick up Nathan's option Reliever has had 35-plus saves in four straight seasons By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins are going to pick up Joe Nathan's $6 million option for the 2008 season in the coming days, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported on its Web site on Wednesday night. Nathan confirmed to the paper that the two sides are in the process of making it official. "We're just waiting for some paperwork," Nathan told the paper while ... Minnesota Twins Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:03:32 GMT http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-plan-to-pick-up-nathan-s-option-t356.htm#7725 http://www.dtf1.net/minnesota-twins-f59/twins-plan-to-pick-up-nathan-s-option-t356.htm