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Mets, Bay reach preliminary agreement

The Baywatch is set to begin at Citi Field. Free agent slugger Jason Bay and the New York Mets have reached a preliminary agreement, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Giants, DeRosa reach agreement

The San Francisco Giants hope Mark DeRosa can provide the power in the middle of the lineup they've been seeking this winter.

Mets sign righty Escobar

The New York Mets have signed right-hander Kelvim Escobar to a one-year contract.

Nationals agree with two infielders

The Washington Nationals have agreed with infielder Eric Bruntlett and first baseman Josh Whitesell on minor league contracts for 2010.

Mauer deal: A pleasant price to pay

Joe Mauer

When the Twins talk contract with Joe Mauer, they'll deal with an agent known for niceness -- heck, he wrote a book about it -- but the team also knows that Ron Shapiro is no pushover.

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Looking ahead….

I’m supposed to be off today. I still have some use-or-lose-it time off, but it’s been about three weeks since I last posted and I was tired of seeing that my last entry was about a minor leaguer I might never cover. I’ll get more involved after the new year. That’s’ when Joe C. will be away on one of his super-cool excellent [...]

Game 163 — a chance to live it all over again

Shortly after the Twins’ season ended, Star Tribune sports editor Glen Crevier came up with the idea for an in-depth story reflecting on Game 163. It all happened in such a blur, that 12-inning, see-saw epic to determine the AL Central title. The Twins won 6-5, in one of the most exciting games most of us [...]

A Twins fan’s best advocate: Joe Mauer

Justin Morneau said this about Joe Mauer during Monday’s MVP excitement: “The biggest thing now isn’t the money. It’s going to be whether or not he feels we can win every day with the talent we have.” Morneau was talking, of course, about whether Mauer will sign a new contract with the Twins or choose to [...]

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Taking Mauer instead of Prior was a decision to be applauded

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Reusse v. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment (Dec. 16)
Patrick Reusse and Jim Souhan talk about the Twins' new approach with Carl Pavano, their reaction to Tim Brewster and Tiger's fall from grace.
Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment (Nov. 25)
Patrick and Jim talk about Mauer, Favre, why Gophers coach Tim Brewster isn't canned yet and how they wish you, the fans, were a bit smarter.
Talking Mauer and MVP
Joe Christensen and La Velle E. Neal III talk about Monday's announcement that Joe Mauer is the American League's MVP.
MVP Joe Mauer at press conference
Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks about his American League Most Valuable Player award.
Mauer is MVP
La Velle E. Neal III and Joe Christensen talk about Joe Mauer's American League Most Valuable Player award..
Joe Mauer, MVP?
La Velle E. Neal III and Joe Christensen talk about Joe Mauer's chances of being the American League's MVP.
Sidcast: Mauer a lock for MVP
Sid believes Joe Mauer is a lock for MVP, the Metropolitan Sports Commission is a bunch of "dummies," and Tim Brewster will keep his job.
Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment
Feisty Reusse is bored with Favre and Souhan is bored with postseason baseball. Be sure to tune in for Reusse's rhythmic gymnastics demo.
SidCast: Sid knows what the Twins need
Sid Hartman says colleague Patrick Reusse's got it all wrong. The Twins will keep Joe Nathan and sign Joe Mauer...If they want to be successful next season.
Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment
The columnists debate trading Joe Nathan and if the Twins were successful this season. Oh yeah, they call for the Vikings to go to Green Bay 7-0 and LOSE.