Twins offseason

Jones returns to Twins with minors deal

Jacque Jones

Jacque Jones

The outfielder, who was with the team from 1999 to 2005, agreed to play at Class AAA Rochester if he doesn't make the club.

Star Tribune reporters LaVelle E. Neal III and Joe Christensen discuss Greg Gagne's induction into the Hall of Fame, Orlando Hudson and Joe Mauer.

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Twins might be young, but the time is now

The Twins need to view this as their year. Yes, it's part of a window that will look bigger if Joe Mauer signs a contract extension. But there are a whole new set of payroll concerns coming

Jacque Jones gets minor league deal from Twins

Jacque Jones in 2005

Jacque Jones in 2005

Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract.

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.

Doogie Wolfson, Your Voices

Bill Smith: The pickup artist

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Being a baseball general manager is all about putting the team in the best position to win. Twins GM Bill Smith has done that.

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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.

Twins re-sign Jacque Jones, lose Pridie on waivers

Jones is a longshot to make big league roster but has agreed to play at Class AAA if he doesn't make it

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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