http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Minnesota Twins News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091107&content_id=7635736&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:21:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091107&content_id=7635736&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins pick up Cuddyer's option for 2011 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7631250&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091106&content_id=7631250&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins get Hardy from Brewers 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628462&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628462&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins have five eligible free agents 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7612920&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7612920&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins move Buscher to Triple-A roster To clear room on the 40-man roster, the Twins outrighted infielder Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7620052&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7620052&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Singleton remains productive in AFL 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. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7604978&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091102&content_id=7604978&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Inbox: How much will be spent in 2010? 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. Kelly Thesier http://shop.mlb.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3813537&cp=3813537&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:23:09 EDT http://shop.mlb.com/category/index.jsp?categoryId=3813537&cp=3813537&partnerId=rss_min http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:17:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573606&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7573606&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Peers dub Mauer as Outstanding Player Joe Mauer was selected as the American League Outstanding Player in 2009 by his peers. The honor is part of the Major League Baseball Players Association's Players Choice Awards. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7574558&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091029&content_id=7574558&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins to hold Metrodome 'moving sale' The Twins' 28-year tenure in the Metrodome has come to an end, but it's not too late for fans to take home a piece of memorabilia from that era. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565622&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565622&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Inbox: How did Morneau's surgery go? Has Justin Morneau's wrist healed? Will the Twins sign Joe Mauer to an extension? Will Orlando Cabrera be back? Beat reporter Kelly Thesier answers questions in the Inbox. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7554872&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7554872&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer wins Twins' MVP honors The Twins announced their 2009 Diamond Awards, which are voted on by the Twin Cities Chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091024&content_id=7537958&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091024&content_id=7537958&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Legacy Award winners announced Baseball's two most dominant hitters, the Cardinals' Albert Pujols and the Twins' Joe Mauer, were chosen winners of the Oscar Charleston Legacy Awards for their respective leagues for 2009 by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Thomas Harding http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7524686&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091022&content_id=7524686&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Nathan, Morneau have 'cleanup' surgery Twins closer Joe Nathan and first baseman Justin Morneau each underwent "cleanup" surgeries on Tuesday to have bone chips removed, general manager Bill Smith confirmed in an e-mail on Thursday. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7515904&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7515904&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Target Field lights being put to the test The Twins still have a little less than six months until they play the first night game at their new ballpark, Target Field, yet the stadium lights have been burning brightly throughout the daytime hours this week. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7517336&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7517336&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer excited to join Miracle The Twins have named Jake Mauer, the older brother of Twins' All-Star catcher Joe Mauer, the manager of their Class A Advanced affiliate in Fort Myers, Fla. Benjamin Hill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091025&content_id=7543664&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091025&content_id=7543664&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Strikeouts to benefit Niekro Foundation Strikeouts aren't usually a big part of AFL play. But with money going to the Joe Niekro Foundation for brain aneurysm research, they will become huge this week. Jonathan Mayo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7516622&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7516622&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins prospect Sano issued work visa The Twins cleared perhaps the biggest hurdle in completing their deal with Miguel Angel Sano -- the top Dominican prospect they signed earlier this month -- as the 16-year-old was issued a work visa this week. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7515574&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7515574&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins announce Minor League staffs Minnesota announced its Minor League staff assignments for 2010 on Wednesday, and among the changes, Tom Nieto will begin his first year as manager of Triple-A Rochester and Jake Mauer will move up to manage Class A Fort Myers. Kelly Thesier