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Twins
November 16, 2015
Twins rookie designated hitter Miguel Sano

Sano a top-three finalist for Rookie of the Year award

No Twins player has won the top rookie honor in the past two decades, but two other candidates are favored. The announcement will be made Monday night.
Twins
November 15, 2015
Miguel Sano

TwinsCentric: 5 best things to happen to Twins in 2015

From a big picture perspective, these are five very important developments from this year.
Twins
November 13, 2015
Minnesota Twins catcher Chris Herrmann (12) hit a homer against the Cleveland Indians in the bottom of the fifth inning off a pitch by Cleveland India

Twins love potential of Herrmann-for-Palka trade

The newly acquired slugging outfielder is a good match for Adam Brett Walker, who is already in their system
Twins
November 12, 2015
TwinsCentric: Will Byung-ho Park's power play at Target Field?

TwinsCentric: Will Byung-ho Park's power play at Target Field?

It's crazy to think that the reigning KBO home run king can continue to mash at the same pace with the Twin, but what are some realistic expectations?
November 12, 2015
What do the Twins' moves this week tell us about their master plan?

What do the Twins' moves this week tell us about their master plan?

We won't be able to tell how good this week's Twins moves turn out for a while But for now, we can at least evaluate what they mean
Twins
November 12, 2015
New Twins catcher Murphy 'could be a two-way threat'

New Twins catcher Murphy 'could be a two-way threat'

The Twins acquired 24-year-old catcher John Ryan Murphy from the Yankees in a trade that did not come without a steep price: Aaron Hicks is headed to the Bronx.
Polls
November 12, 2015

Poll: How much do you like the Aaron Hicks-for-John Ryan Murphy trade by the Twins?

Twins
November 11, 2015

Chart: Twins trade Hicks, welcome Murphy

A closer look at the players in Wednesday's trade.
Twins
November 11, 2015
Torii Hunter smiles at a news conference in Minneapolis, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Hunter has declared an end to his playing career of 17-plus major lea

Twins change rules, put Hunter on Hall of Fame ballot

After nobody was elected into the Twins Hall of Fame in 2015, the team dropped the two-year waiting period for retired players. Torii Hunter will be on this year's ballot.
Twins
November 11, 2015
Minnesota Twins center fielder Aaron Hicks (32) made the catch off a hit by Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer (35) in the top of the eighth

Twins trade Hicks to Yankees for catcher Murphy

Aaron Hicks has been traded to the Yankees, potentially opening an outfield spot for Miguel Sano. In return, the Twins will receive John Ryan Murphy, a 24-year-old catcher who backed up Brian McCann in New York.
Twins
November 11, 2015
The Twins made their first trade of the offseason, dealing backup catcher Chris Herrmann (pictured) for power-hitting outfield prospect Daniel Palka.

Twins acquire two minor leaguers, trade away Herrmann

The Twins pulled off their first trade of the offseason, acquiring 24-year-old Class A outfielder Daniel Palka from Arizona for catcher Chris Herrmann, and signed reliever Dan Runzler to a minor league contract.
Twins
November 11, 2015
New York Yankees' John Ryan Murphy (66) scores on a double by Didi Gregorius ahead of the tag by Tampa Bay Rays catcher Luke Maile during the fifth in

Souhan: Why the Twins traded Aaron Hicks

John Ryan Murphy has a chance to outperform Kurt Suzuki offensively, and the Twins desperately need a catcher who can hit.
Twins
November 11, 2015
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier dropped his bat after he struck out looking to end the second inning Wednesday afternoon at Target Field.

Rand: Korea's Park would fit right in

Monday's news that the Twins had won their nearly $13 million bid for Korean slugger Byung-ho Park brought more answers than questions. Namely: Who is this guy? And: Why do the Twins want another first baseman/designated hitter?
Twins
November 10, 2015
Tsuyoshi Nishioka

TwinsCentric: Stop comparing Park to Nishioka

They might come from the same side of the world, but that's all they have in common.
Twins
November 10, 2015
The Twins made their first trade of the offseason, dealing backup catcher Chris Herrmann (pictured) for power-hitting outfield prospect Daniel Palka.

Twins send Herrmann to Arizona, acquire OF prospect

Daniel Palka has hit 60 home runs over three seasons in the Diamondbacks system, including 29 at Class A last season.
Twins
November 10, 2015
Miguel Sano

Miguel Sano's interesting offseason

The young slugger is working on outfield skills and is trying to lose weight during winter ball in the Dominican Republic.
Twins
November 10, 2015

Twins sign former Giants lefty to minor-league contract

Dan Runzler is a candidate for the bullpen; team also re-signs two veterans for Class AAA Rochester.
Twins
November 10, 2015
Ryan: Sano would move to outfield if Twins sign Korean slugger Park

Ryan: Sano would move to outfield if Twins sign Korean slugger Park

If the Twins can sign Korean slugger Byung-ho Park, general manager Terry Ryan said Park would likely become the team's regular DH and Miguel Sano would move to the outfield.
Twins
November 9, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer

Souhan blog: Twins pursuit of Park isn't about Joe Mauer

It's about Kennys Vargas, and putting together a powerhouse middle of the lineup, and maybe freeing some young outfielders up for trade.
Twins
November 9, 2015
Twins win rights to power-hitting Korean first baseman

Twins win rights to power-hitting Korean first baseman

Byung-ho Park will join Minnesota if sides reach contract agreement during the next 30 days.