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Which young players should Twins keep on long-term deals? Here's a ranking
There are six players who stand out. All of them are projected to be arbitration-eligible in either 2019 or 2020
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Levine: Twins to go after 'Japanese Babe Ruth,' top-line pitchers
Thad Levine said the team is actively talking to agents for the big names in the open market, including Japanese star Shohei Ohtani.
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Which young player(s) should Twins try to sign long-term this offseason?
The Twins have six emerging core players who they could sign to long-term contracts before they reach arbitration. How should they prioritize those players?
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With new payroll flexibility, Twins might unpinch their pennies
Though they have nearly $70 million committed to six players for 2018, the Twins on the hook at the moment for less than $25 million in 2019, and virtually nothing in 2020.
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What are Hall of Fame chances for former Twins Santana, Thome?
Four former Twins are on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, even if not all of them are best known for the time they spent in Minnesota.
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The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett to team up for June 30 concert at Target Field
Glenn Frey's son Deacon and Nashville stalwart Vince Gill will round out the new Eagles lineup.
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Littell, Gonsalves, Thorpe added to Twins' 40-man roster
The Twins' decision to leave four roster spots open is an indication they plan to add players via trade or free agency in the coming weeks, but they also risk losing eligible prospects in the Rule 5 draft next month.
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Twins payroll plans: Show me the money
As the MLB offseason begins, the Twins have an Opening Day 2018 payroll estimated at $93.2 million, roughly 15 percent less than their $108 million payroll a year ago.
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Saints co-owner Bill Murray channels love for minor-league baseball into series
The new Facebook comedy debuted Monday.
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Twins radio broadcasts will move back to WCCO Radio
The Twins and WCCO will reunite for the 2018 season and beyond, multiple sources confirmed Thursday, after 11 seasons on other outlets.
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Twins could lure Japanese star Ohtani after voiding Dominican teen's deal
The termination of Jelfry Marte's contract is why the Twins have been identified last week as one of three teams with the ability to offer Japanese star Shohei Ohtani more than $3 million.
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Molitor rewarded with American League's top manager award
Paul Molitor was chosen as the American League's top manager over two other finalists, each of whom led their teams to 100-win seasons
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Souhan: Twins almost had to explain why they let AL's top manager go
If Derek Falvey and Thad Levine had fired Paul Molitor, Tuesday would have become one of the more embarrassing days in Twins history.
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American League Manager of the Year voting results
Here are the totals in the AL Manager of the Year voting:
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Sano has surgery, will start rehab in New York
The operation on the Twins' third baseman was done in New York at the Hospital for Special Surgery. A rod was inserted to help strengthen Sano's lower left leg.
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Falvey, Levine ready for second GM meetings as Twins bosses
Derek Falvey and Thad Levine spent much of last year's meetings getting a crash course on their own players. Now, they already have "a pretty good understanding" of what other teams covet.
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Reusse: Dozier emulates Grant's credo about durability
It is harder to play through injuries these days than ever. But 50 years ago, Bud Grant came down from Winnipeg to coach the Vikings and soon was telling us durability was as important as ability.
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Reusse: Halladay's death stings players he influenced, including Twins' May
Trevor May was a high school pitcher in Washington when he was selected in the fourth round of the 2008 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Soon after, he was exposed to Roy Halladay.
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Twins' Buxton named Wilson Defensive Player of the Year
Sabermetrics determined the center fielder was the top defensive player in the major leagues this year.
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'Hey, Doc. I'd love to talk': When athletes work on their mental game
Kyle Gibson of the Twins credits a sports psychology professional with helping to turn around his 2017 season, and other Minnesota athletes have worked on their mental game since they were teenagers.
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- He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100
- García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1
- 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
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