Twins add six to fill out 40-man roster
The Twins maxed out their 40-man roster by protecting six players in preparation for the Dec. 10 Draft that will take place at the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis.


The Twins maxed out their 40-man roster by protecting six players in preparation for the Dec. 10 Draft that will take place at the Winter Meetings in Indianapolis.
The free-agent market will officially be open for business at 11 p.m. CT and with it comes the opportunity for the Twins to begin exploring the market for ways to improve their club for another run at the postseason.
After leading the Twins to a wild finish and the AL Central title in 2009, Minnesota skipper Ron Gardenhire came in second for the AL Manager of the Year Award on Wednesday.
The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping.
The Twins faced plenty of adversity in 2009, but manager Ron Gardenhire kept them focused on the big picture, leading them to an AL Central title. And his effort could net him the AL Manager of the Year Award.
The Twins lifted the curtain on two new jerseys Monday at a ceremony at the IDS Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis, with Denard Span and Scott Baker on hand to show off the new looks.
While Joe Mauer is in the mix to win his first AL MVP, Twins skipper is looking to bring home the AL Manager of the Year Award, which will be announced on Wednesday.
When Twins center fielder Denard Span heard the news that teammate and fellow outfielder Carlos Gomez had been traded to Milwaukee for shortstop J.J. Hardy, it was a bittersweet feeling.
Award season continues to be kind to Joe Mauer. The Twins catcher added to his growing award collection on Thursday when he was honored with a Silver Slugger Award.
A report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Wednesday said that Mauer and the Twins have started talks on a new contract, but the catcher indicated later that day that nothing serious has taken place between the two sides just yet.
Five months remain until the ballpark's regular-season opener vs. the Red Sox on April 12, but the project is already nearing completion.
Gold Gloves were handed out in the American League on Tuesday, and catcher Joe Mauer took home his second such honor for his fine fielding behind the plate in Minnesota.
The Twins took pitchers Boof Bonser, Pat Neshek and Kevin Slowey off the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday and reinstated them to the 40-man roster.
Shortstop Orlando Cabrera filed for free agency on Monday, making him the last of the Twins' five free-agent eligible players to do so.
Mortenson Construction was celebrated today for its dedication to safety on the job, and developing Target Field as a worksite with long-term prevention of job-related injuries.
Joe Mauer has already been named the American League's Player of the Year for 2009 by his fellow players and by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. So could his first AL Most Valuable Player Award be far behind?
The Twins' 40-man roster continued to get some alterations on Monday, as right-hander Armando Gabino was claimed by the Orioles on outright waivers.
Pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency on Saturday, becoming the fourth of five eligible Twins to do so.
Nothing could keep diehard Twins fans from the unique opportunity to purchase some of their club's memorabilia during Saturday's moving sale at the Metrodome.
Michael Cuddyer was one of the main sparks for the Twins' gallant run in September, and the club confirmed on Saturday that he'll be around for a couple more Septembers, at least through 2011.
Twins general manager Bill Smith wasted little time addressing one of his club's most critical needs this offseason. On Friday, the club acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy from the Brewers in exchange for outfielder Carlos Gomez.
The Twins are on the clock in regards to the 15-day exclusive negotiating period that they have with their five eligible free agents --Orlando Cabrera, Joe Crede, Ron Mahay, Carl Pavano and Mike Redmond.
Twins prospect Steve Singleton went 3-for-5 and drove in his ninth run in nine games Wednesday as Mesa topped the Javelinas, 8-5.
To clear room on the 40-man roster, the Twins outrighted infielder Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.
How much will the Twins spend on payroll next season? Could Brian Duensing crack the rotation? Beat reporter Kelly Thesier tackles your questions in the latest Inbox installment.