http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Minnesota Twins News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7695212&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7695212&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686634&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7686634&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins eye pitching, infielders in market 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7681966&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7681966&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Gardenhire runner-up for MOY 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672860&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7672860&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins unveil new unis for '10 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. Tyler Mason http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673860&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673860&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer eyes big prize While Twins skipper finished second for the AL Manager of the Year Award, catcher Joe Mauer is still in the mix to win his first AL MVP. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman 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=20091116&content_id=7673498&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673498&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins excited after bittersweet trade 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. Tyler Mason http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7656228&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7656228&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins, Mauer contract talks quiet 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654990&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7654990&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Target Field nearly complete Five months remain until the ballpark's regular-season opener vs. the Red Sox on April 12, but the project is already nearing completion. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657728&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091112&content_id=7657728&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer adds Silver Slugger to mantle 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7646492&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7646492&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer wins Gold Glove Award 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648458&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7648458&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins add four to 40-man roster 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. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644684&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7644684&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Cabrera last Twin to file for free agency Shortstop Orlando Cabrera filed for free agency on Monday, making him the last of the Twins' five free-agent eligible players to do so. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642586&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642586&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Target Field company honored for safety 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. Melissa Therrien http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642056&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642056&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer could add AL MVP to hardware 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? Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642236&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091109&content_id=7642236&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins' Gabino claimed by Orioles 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 and first baseman Justin Huber was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester after clearing waivers. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091107&content_id=7637092&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091107&content_id=7637092&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Pavano latest Twins free-agent filing Pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency on Saturday, becoming the fourth of five eligible Twins to do so. Kelly Thesier