http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Minnesota Twins News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090107&content_id=3736418&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:43:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090107&content_id=3736418&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Baseball runs deep in Pohlad family The desire by the Pohlad family to be involved in running the team is why there is no concern about the stability of the Twins ownership following Carl Pohlad's passing on Monday at the age 93. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090106&content_id=3734061&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:56:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090106&content_id=3734061&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wake, funeral scheduled for Pohlad Funeral services for Twins owner Carl Pohlad will take place at 1 p.m. CT on Thursday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. A wake will be held Wednesday at Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel in Edina, Minn. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090105&content_id=3733279&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090105&content_id=3733279&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins owner Pohlad dies at 93 Twins owner Carl Pohlad, a billionaire financier who became best known after purchasing the Twins in 1984, passed away Monday. He was 93 years old. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090105&content_id=3733784&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090105&content_id=3733784&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Pohlad missed by friends in the game After the passing of longtime Twins owner Carl Pohlad, his friends in the game offered testimonies on what Pohlad meant to baseball and to the city of Minnesota. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090104&content_id=3732432&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090104&content_id=3732432&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins could have changes coming Bill Smith says he's comfortable with the Twins' current roster, but the Twins general manager may not be done retooling for the upcoming season. Kelly Thesier http://comment.mlblogs.com/search?blog_id=47511&tag=Twins&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:28:10 EDT http://comment.mlblogs.com/search?blog_id=47511&tag=Twins&partnerId=rss_min http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090102&content_id=3731510&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090102&content_id=3731510&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer undergoes minor surgery Twins catcher Joe Mauer underwent a minor surgical procedure last week to eliminate a kidney obstruction, Twins GM Bill Smith said on Friday. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081126&content_id=3694140&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081126&content_id=3694140&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Blyleven waiting for the Hall to call After receiving increased support in each of his first 11 years on the Hall of Fame ballot, Bert Blyleven is hoping this will be the year he's enshrined in Cooperstown. Kelly Thesier http://kevinslowey.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_min Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:19:48 EDT http://kevinslowey.mlblogs.com/?partnerId=rss_min http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081125&content_id=3693027&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081125&content_id=3693027&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Hall support for Morris slowly building Little by little, Hall of Fame support has quietly grown for Jack Morris, whose credentials as the winningest pitcher of the 1980s and a hero in the postseason have received more attention each winter. As a result, what had been the case of a ballot also-ran now could be changing towards an eventual Hall of Fame dark horse. Jason Beck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081221&content_id=3724914&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 01 Jan 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081221&content_id=3724914&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins standing pat so far The intention of the Twins at the end of the 2008 season was to tweak their roster, rather than make significant changes, and they've been sticking to that plan. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081221&content_id=3724729&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081221&content_id=3724729&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Youth served up exciting season After trading Johan Santana in the offseason, the Twins were thought to be rebuilding, but a young core led Minnesota to the precipice of the playoffs in 2008. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081228&content_id=3729408&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:39:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081228&content_id=3729408&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Morneau earns Canadian Press honor Twins first baseman Justin Morneau joined some exclusive company on Sunday when he was named Canada's male athlete of the year by the country's sports editors and broadcasters. Adam McCalvy http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081224&content_id=3728374&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081224&content_id=3728374&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Dickey, Twins agree to terms Knuckleballer R.A. Dickey told MLB.com on Wednesday that he's agreed to terms on a contract with the Twins. It's a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to Spring Training. As a six-year Minor League free agent who has service time, the contract will pay Dickey one level of salary while he's in the Majors and another for the time he'd be in the Minors. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081219&content_id=3723441&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081219&content_id=3723441&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Nathan has holiday traditions with kids Joe Nathan was in Las Vegas during the Winter Meetings earlier this month and sat down with MLB.com to discuss the holiday season, his favorite gifts and what he's looking forward to as the 2009 season approaches. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081222&content_id=3725729&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081222&content_id=3725729&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mailbag: Do Twins want Japan stars? Are the Twins in the hunt for Japanese pitchers Kenshin Kawakami and Koji Uehara? Are Mike Lowell or Joe Crede appealing third-base options? Beat reporter Kelly Thesier answers these and more in the mailbag. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081219&content_id=3723112&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081219&content_id=3723112&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mijares headlining Winter Leagues The Twins have been cautiously optimistic that left-hander Jose Mijares will be able to build upon the success he had during his September call-up and will be a part of their bullpen for the 2009 season. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081217&content_id=3720406&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081217&content_id=3720406&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Morneau ready to play for Canada Twins first baseman Justin Morneau has informed officials for Team Canada that he will play for them in the World Baseball Classic this March. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081217&content_id=3720268&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081217&content_id=3720268&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins' hot corner talk cools down The indication from Twins officials early this offseason was that the team would try to upgrade offensively somewhere in the infield. But so far, finding a fit has been more difficult than expected. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081215&content_id=3718079&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081215&content_id=3718079&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mailbag: Is Punto set at shortstop? Is Nick Punto set as the starter at shortstop? Would Ty Wigginton be a fit at third base? Kelly Thesier answers these queries and more in the mailbag. Kelly Thesier