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Twins
December 5, 2016
Deron Johnson (2012 photo), who has been the director of scouting since 2007, has been promoted to senior adviser to the scouting department. Johnson

Twins shake up scouting department

Deron Johnson, Sean Johnson get new responsibilities.
Twins
December 4, 2016
Derek Falvey the new Twins' chief baseball officer

New boss Derek Falvey looks to make an imprint with Twins

The new baseball chief's personality and career have been defined by a relentless drive that could set a new tone for the Twins.
Twins
December 3, 2016
Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) rounds third after hitting a game-tying solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli during the ninth in

A look at baseball's winter meetings

Baseball's winter meetings begin Sunday in our nation's capital.
Twins
December 2, 2016
Tom Mee in 1963.

Former Twins media relations director Tom Mee dies at 88

Tom Mee began working with the Twins from the time of their arrival in 1961.
Twins
December 2, 2016
FILE - In this June 30, 2013 file photo, members of the Armed Forces hold a large flag at Target field in Minneapolis where the Minnesota Twins hosted

James Rowson takes on challenge with youngsters as Twins hitting coach

The new Twins hitting coach caught Derek Falvey's attention a few years ago.
Twins
December 2, 2016

Rowson named Twins hitting coach; Bill Smith leaving organization

The Twins have hired former Yankees minor league hitting coordinator James Rowson as their new hitting coach, according to a report by the New York Post.
Twins
December 2, 2016
Former Twins General Manager Terry Ryan.

Optimism to out the door: Terry Ryan on being fired

Former Twins general manager Terry Ryan spoke Thursday about his firing for the first time. "For both parties, maybe it was the right time to make a switch and a change and go our separate ways."
Twins
December 1, 2016

Souhan: All-Star Game rule had some value (and some Vikings thoughts)

Thursday morning thoughts.
Twins
December 1, 2016
Houston Astros' Jason Castro (15) is congratulated by George Springer (4) after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning o

New Twins catcher Castro sees similarities between Twins, Astros

Jason Castro lost a lot of games early in his career with the Astros. He's also seen the team rebound to make the playoffs and been an All-Star.
Twins
November 30, 2016
Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau threw out the first pitch at Target Field on April 25

Reusse: Wolves, Twins would benefit from a swap of coaching styles

How's this for a radical plan: Owners Jim Pohlad and Glen Taylor should trade manager and head coach of their respective teams.
Twins
November 30, 2016
Terry Ryan

Terry Ryan hired as a scout by Philadelphia Phillies

When Ryan came to the Twins as scouting director, he worked for GM Andy MacPhail, now a top executive with the Phillies.
Twins
November 29, 2016
The club Monday announced that former Twins Torii Hunter (pictured), LaTroy Hawkins and Michael Cuddyer have joined the organization as special assist

Twins call on past to brighten future

The club Monday announced that former Twins Torii Hunter, LaTroy Hawkins and Michael Cuddyer have joined the organization as special assistants to baseball operations.
Twins
November 28, 2016

Meet (again) the new Twins special assistants

Former Twins Michael Cuddyer, Torii Hunter and LaTroy Hawkins are back with the club to handle a variety of duties.
Twins
November 28, 2016
Former Twins outfielder and clubhouse leader Torii Hunter will return to the club as a special assistant's role will have duties "emphasizing heavy fo

Twins officially add Hunter, Cuddyer, Hawkins as special assistants

The three former players will work with current Twins in a variety of ways.
Twins
November 28, 2016
February 26, 1962: Fidel Makes a Hit -- After 12 days out of the public eye, Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro appeared Sunday between games of a doub

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.
Polls
November 25, 2016
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) celebrated with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run to bring the score 5-3 in the fi

Poll: Should the Twins consider trading Brian Dozier?

Twins
November 23, 2016
Former Twins outfielder and clubhouse leader Torii Hunter will return to the club as a special assistant's role will have duties "emphasizing heavy fo

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.
Twins
November 23, 2016
Pitch Framing 101: Why Jason Castro is an important Twins signing

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.
Twins
November 23, 2016
Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro, right, tags out Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, left, trying to advance home from third on a fielder's choice

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.
Twins
November 19, 2016
Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe

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.