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Twins leave winter meetings with same holes they had before
As they prepare for the 2020 season, the Twins left the winter baseball meetings still needing a high-impact starting pitcher, a capable reliever and a corner infielder.
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Twins pass on Rule 5 draft
Derek Falvey, the Twins' president of baseball operations, said progress was made in the search for a new bench coach and assistant pitching coach. With the help of manager Rocco Baldelli, the Twins spoke to a few candidates during the week.
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Another big bat? Twins making pitch for ex-MVP Donaldson
Finding starting pitching continues to be a priority for the Twins but they have been in contact with 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson's representatives for most of the offseason.
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It was nice of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred to admit system is unfair to Twins
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred admitted that the economics of baseball are unfair, even though he was trying to make a point that the system works well.
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Biggest MLB free-agent signings again go to biggest markets
"Do I deny that Tampa can't sign a pitcher for $326 million? I don't deny that; that's a fact," Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said.
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Do the Twins have a shot at Bumgarner?
With Gerrit Cole signed, the price for the former Giants left hander went higher. Dallas Keuchel, Hyun-Jin Ru and Rick Porcello are other options.
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Twins manager Baldelli must replace Shelton -- and battle with him
Derek Shelton is the new manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and already named a bench coach Rocco Baldelli and the Twins were also considering.
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Twins officially sign Pineda, Avila
Michael Pineda is scheduled to earn $20 million over the next two seasons, although that will be reduced to about $17.6 million after he serves the final 39 games of the 60-game suspension Major League Baseball handed him in September for using a banned substance.
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Twins' Cruz named to All-MLB first team at designated hitter
Cruz has already won the Edgar Martinez Award after hitting 41 home runs as the Twins set a major league record with 307 round trippers.
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Twins need another pitcher if they are going to hold off Cleveland again
Twins management has created payroll flexibility to add to its current top three starting pitchers, and such an addition could be needed to repeat as AL Central champion. RandBall explains why.
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Free agents get down to business but are Twins on their agenda?
Teams are committing more money than expected to lock up top pitching, and it's leading to quicker clarity on the starting pitching market.
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Neal: Will rising tide from Strasburg deal wash over Twins?
Madison Bumgarner might end up being the winner if he gets above market price as a free agent.
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After letting him go, Twins haven't ruled out bringing back Cron
Bringing back first baseman C.J. Cron, who wasn't offered a 2020 contract last week, is one of their contingency plans, based on how other pursuits wind up.
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Are Twins interested in free agent starter Hyun-Jin Ryu?
The veteran lefthander was second in National League Cy Young Award voting last season, but will be 33 next season and has a history of injury.
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Twins' pitching 'Plan A' might have to change this offseason
So far this offseason, the Twins have been unable to land the impact starter they seek. The winter meetings begin Monday in San Diego, and Minnesota might have to turn its focus to offense.
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Souhan: Twins' options to fill out rotation are plentiful
Signing Madison Bumgarner might be the easiest path for the Twins, but it also figures to be the most expensive.
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Pineda gets new deal with Twins, must complete drug suspension
The Twins agreed to re-sign the free agent righthander to a two-year contract worth $20 million. He'll be sidelined until early May to finish his 60-game suspension.
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Catcher Avila agrees to deal with Twins, will back up Garver
The left-handed hitting veteran will replace Jason Castro, who is a free agent. He's been with Arizona for the past two seasons.
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Twins will extend Target Field netting again for 2020 season
The aim of the netting is to protect fans from balls batted or thrown into the seating area.
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Wheeler had $100 million offer from Twins, took richer deal from Phillies
The Twins now will move on with their list of candidates, including lefty Madison Bumgarner, who had a bounceback season in 2019.
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