Twins: Paying while they're playing

Twins owner Jim Pohlad

Twins owner Jim Pohlad

Everyone wants to know if/when the Twins are going to sign Joe Mauer, but CEO Jim Pohlad won't say. One option -- deferred payments -- isn't likely.

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Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options.

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Thoughts on Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson's signing makes it a strong offseason for a Twins team series about being more than a postseason punching bag for the Yankees.

Pohlad: Twins remain opposed to giving deferred money

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The lesson learned last season

After earning a well-deserved reputation for sitting on their hands, the Twins front office has built on the momentum of the late-season moves that brought home a division title.

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