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Twins officially add Hunter, Cuddyer, Hawkins as special assistants
The three former players will work with current Twins in a variety of ways.
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Reusse blog: Fidel, revolution, pitch framing and the mystery of Class B baseball in Minnesota
We didn't know what Fidel was up to in 1958. And we never know quite what's up with Class B in townball.
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Hunter, Cuddyer expected to join Hawkins in returning to Twins organization
These former Twins are going to help Derek Falvey and Thad Levine as they attempt to turn around the franchise.
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Pitch Framing 101: Why Jason Castro is an important Twins signing
Jason Castro, who played six seasons for the Houston Astros, is considered one of baseball's best pitch-framing catchers and his value to the Twins was worth a three-year, $24.5 million deal despite his lack of offense.
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Twins makeover begins by signing catcher Castro to three-year deal
Jason Castro is considered a strong defensive catcher, although he has struggled with the bat since being named to the American League All-Star team in 2013.
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Plouffe 'curious' about what's next after being waived by Twins
Trevor Plouffe, who has spent most of the past five seasons as the Twins' third baseman, has been waived and will become a free agent.
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Twins boss Falvey on Mauer: 'He'll be here helping us out'
Derek Falvey and Thad Levine talked to fans about Joe Mauer, Byron Buxton and Neil Allen on Thursday night.
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Twins considering options including 'very difficult decisions' with players
In the Twins' annual question-and-answer session for ticket holders Derek Falvey and Thad Levine hinted they are willing to trade even the most popular current players.
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Former Twins pitcher Hawkins joining team as special assistant
The righthander played with 10 major league teams in his career and was considered a clubhouse leader everywhere he went.
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New team, new role: Gardenhire 'excited' to be with Diamondbacks
The former Twins manager will support Torey Luvullo as bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Gardenhire's back in baseball as Arizona bench coach
Former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, who last year served as a special assistant to the Twins' front office, is being introduced at a press conference today.
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Souhan: Slow starts by Twins, Wolves show reality can beat hope
The Timberwolves, with talent even more precocious and accomplished than the Twins' top prospects, are looking more like an AAU team than one coached by a renowned defensive guru.
Report: Twins 'aggressively' looking at catchers, could land Castro
Jason Castro had a breakout season for Houston at the plate in 2013, but the left-handed hitting catcher has settled more into a high-risk, high-reward mode since then.
Blair Walsh is Ron Davis; Kai Forbath might be Jeff Reardon
If you are a Twins fan of a certain age, you will never forgive Ron Davis.
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Twins to Saints to Marlins: Reliever Thielbar signs with Marlins
Former Twins reliever Caleb Thielbar, who spent the 2016 season with the Saints, had his contract purchased by the Miami Marlins on Monday.
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Baseball awards season began Monday with top rookies -- and no Twins
Several Twins were among preseason favorites to capture a trophy, but none of their rookies had a breakout performance.
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New Twins bosses won't deal in payroll exacts
Twins new chief baseball officer Derek Falvey was blunt last week about how much money he and GM Thad Levine will have at their disposal: He doesn't care.
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Q&A: Twins' new GM Thad Levine wants to stay step ahead
Thad Levine showed a quick wit and a smooth delivery during his introductory news conference Monday as the Twins general manager and No. 2 baseball boss under Derek Falvey.
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How arbitration will affect the Twins
A look at the six players signed for 2017 and how arbitration will affect the rest of the roster.
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- Xander Bogaerts has season-high 3 hits, Padres beat Rockies 5-2
- Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
- Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3
- Twins' Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White Sox
- Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2
- Michael Harris II hits an RBI double in the 10th inning to lift Braves past Marlins 4-3
- Santiago Espinal has 3 RBIs, Fernando Cruz pitches out of another jam and Reds beat Phillies 7-4
- Aaron Judge homers 1 pitch after Joe Boyle is called for a balk as Yanks top A's 7-3
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