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Twins plan: Let free-agent market evolve before making more moves
Baseball's winter meetings came and went without the Twins making a move. Team officials believe conversations they had with agents and teams will pay off later
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Winter Meetings Confidential: Toby Gardenhire in line for Fort Myers job
The son of former Twins (and current Tigers) manager Ron Gardenhire would move from Class A Cedar Rapids
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After adding Cron and Schoop, Twins go dormant at Winter Meetings
They added a minor league pitcher in the Rule 5 draft on Thursday before leaving Las Vegas and planning to wait for the free-agent market to evolve.
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Winter Meetings Confidential: Twins court Cruz, but could fill DH role from within
The Twins were interested in Nelson Cruz as a DH, and a report Tuesday claimed Cruz was choosing between the Twins and Rays
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Nurturing young talent will be Baldelli's toughest task
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli must coax improvement from players such as Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano.
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Baldelli on Buxton's criticism: 'Byron has earned the right to express himself'
Formerly two of baseball's hot prospects, Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano went through rough seasons and are looking for fresh starts.
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Looking for relief: Twins checking out Cody Allen, Andrew Miller
The Twins have more interest in Allen than Miller, both of whom have been with Cleveland, according to a source with knowledge of the team's search.
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Winter Meetings Confidential: Infield prospect Gordon trying to put on weight
Nick batted .333 in 42 games for Class AA Chattanooga but only .212 in 99 games with Class AAA Rochester.
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Buxton says lack of September call-up 'didn't go over well'
After winning a Gold Glove with the Twins in 2017, Byron Buxton played with injuries in 2018 and spent much of the season at Class AAA Rochester.
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Twins think Romero has 'mentality' to be their closer
"I don't think he's scared of [anything] whether he's pitching the first or the ninth," Derek Falvey said about young pitcher Fernando Romero.
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Twins downplay rumored interest in free agents
The Twins aggressively shot down rumors Monday about their level of interest in a few free agents, such as slugger Nelson Cruz
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With market for closers slow, Twins may not do much at winter meetings
Early signs are the Twins won't be active in Las Vegas, especially after adding C.J. Cron and Jonathan Schoop.
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Watching closely: Video helping Twins track Sano's progress
Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey has been able to watch videos of Miguel Sano's workouts instead of relying on written reports and conference calls.
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How in the world did Harold Baines get elected to the baseball Hall of Fame?
Baines himself said he was "very shocked" to get elected.
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Winter Meetings Confidential: Baines, Smith elected into Hall
Baines batted .289 with 384 home runs and an .820 on-base-plus-slugging percentage during his career, from 1980 to 2001. Smith's 478 saves from 1980 to 1997 rank third all-time.
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Twins aren't expected to roll the dice in Vegas at winter meetings
The Twins have indicated that next season will be about allowing their young core to continue to develop. So they won't be in the Manny Machado and Bryce Harper free-agent sweepstakes.
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Twins' to-do list at baseball's winter meetings
Twins beat reporter La Velle E. Neal III breaks down what the club needs to do during the winter meetings.
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Sano, Buxton steal Twins headlines, but Pineda's role for '19 could be big
North Score: Michael Rand and Twins beat writer Phil Miller tackle one of the many mysteries entering the team's 2019 campaign: What role will Micheal Pineda play?
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After changes to roster, Twins sapped of cubhouse leaders
Players whose contributions might seem limited on paper can still help the team by setting a tone that creates comradeship and professionalism.
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Stopgap at second base: Twins add Schoop as bridge to their future
Jonathan Schoop, a 2017 All-Star, is seen as a middle infielder who will hold down second base until the Twins' younger players in the minors are ready.
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