twins/mlb

Rangers a fit for Hunter?

During last year's playoffs, Torii Hunter told the Star Tribune, "I love the Twins, but if I was a free agent, the first place I would try to sign would be with Ron Washington's team."

Washington was soon hired as manager of the Rangers, who play 45 minutes from Hunter's new home in Prosper, Texas.

"I've thought about playing here because of my family," Hunter said Wednesday. "But my main goal, no matter what I say -- not being politically correct -- I want to be with the Twins. I want to end my career here.

"But if that's not possible, this is one place I will look."