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By Monday he could be Joe MVP

Joe Mauer already has won batting titles, Gold Gloves and widespread adoration. Now he seems on the brink of another prize.

Photo right: Joe Mauer

Twins set 40-man roster; Valencia among additions

The Twins added six prospects to their 40-man roster Friday, including Danny Valencia, who is expected to compete for the team's starting third base job.

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.

Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs

Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals announce season ticket pricing

St. Louis Cardinals season ticket prices are increasing an average of 3 percent next year.

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ST. PAUL SAINTS BASEBALL

I know it’s been awhile. I had to whittle down some vacation time that I was going to lose on Jan. 1. So I took a couple weeks off. Went on a trip. Read a very good book about the 1975 Reds (The Machine, by Joe Posnanski). To be honest, I had reached a point where [...]

Tracking the Twins’ payroll, depth chart; 40-man updates

Today’s story on the free agent market opening includes a payroll update, now that J.J. Hardy is in the mix. After spending $65 million on last year’s Opening Day 25-man roster, the Twins are currently projected to spend $83 million, just with the players in-house. I did this at season’s end, trying to give readers a look at what [...]

Fixing the Twins without spending huge money

This is the time of year when people throw out names. “Why can’t the Twins get Roy Halladay?” “Well, Toronto will want this, that and the other thing and the Twins aren’t really in position to give up this, that and the other thing.” “Let’s get Chone Figgins to play third base!” “You like the idea, I like the [...]

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Trembler left fans shaken but not (long) deterred

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Yankees just too good for banged-up Twins

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Lights out for Twins

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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.
Gardenhire's postgame reaction
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire talked to reporters after the team's 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees.
SidCast: Can the Twins beat the Yankees?
Minnesota sports mania continues as the Twins face the Yankees, the Gophers meet Purdue and the Vikings begin their only stretch of tough games this season. Sid Hartman tells us what he thinks will happen.
Reusse vs. Souhan: Unsportsmanlike Comment
The columnists take on an assortment of issues during their weekly chat/debate/sports summit.
A champagne victory
The Twins got a champagne dousing after a 6-5, 12-inning victory over Detroit for the AL Central title Tuesday at the Metrodome.
Baseball a lifeline for one fan
One fan reminds us that baseball isn't only about where you watch the game, but who you watch it with.
Dome memories: How sweet it was
LaVelle E. Neal III, Dennis Brackin and Patrick Reusse reflect on what was once a state-of-the-art facility with some bittersweet memories.