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Ryan: Sano would move to outfield if Twins sign Korean slugger Park
If the Twins can sign Korean slugger Byung-ho Park, general manager Terry Ryan said Park would likely become the team's regular DH and Miguel Sano would move to the outfield.
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Souhan blog: Twins pursuit of Park isn't about Joe Mauer
It's about Kennys Vargas, and putting together a powerhouse middle of the lineup, and maybe freeing some young outfielders up for trade.
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Twins win rights to power-hitting Korean first baseman
Byung-ho Park will join Minnesota if sides reach contract agreement during the next 30 days.
Bat flips, gaudy numbers: a guide to (potential) Twin Byung-ho Park
Among other things to know, Park's bat flip game rivals that of Jose Bautista. Check out this bat launch from 2013 after a home run.
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Sunday Q&A: Kelly helped turn Hunter into a star
Tom Kelly was Torii Hunter's first manager, and he saw the start of a progression from overmatched youngster to All-Star.
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Bonds on Target Field likely to be paid off a decade early
Officials expect to pay off Target Field bonds a decade early with the revenue.
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Torii talks: Watch video from his 'exit interview'
Thursday's press conference was a wide-ranging session that included everything from Hunter's earliest memories to what's ahead for the just-retired outfielder.
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Newly retired Hunter looks back on baseball career
Ex-Twin got emotional as praise, tributes piled up.
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Rand: Value of veteran leaders hard to measure
The notion of "veteran leadership" is unpopular with a certain subset of sports fans, but it's clear that at least two influential decision-makers in this market have believed in its power.
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Morneau pays tribute to Hunter, hopes to emulate him, too
Former Twins great is a free agent, and intends to play a Torii-like leadership role with whatever team signs him
Joe Mauer on Torii Hunter, Morneau, leadership and more
Seated in the front row of Torii Hunter's retirement news conference Thursday — catching the 40-year-old Hunter by surprise — were both Joe Mauer and ex-Twin Justin Morneau.
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Hunter says goodbye to playing, but not to baseball
Giving up the travel, the workouts, the training, that part was easy for Torii Hunter. But giving up his teammates? That brought him to tears.
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Twins need to upgrade bullpen, catching to make 2016 run
Free agency starts Friday. Will the Twins be spending or watching?
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Bring back A.J.? Five players the Twins could use
Two catchers and three pitchers who could work out in Minnesota. One of them is former Twins catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
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Chart: Top five MLB free agents
Pitcher Zack Greinke is among the big names available.
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Chart: What you need to know about Twins in free agency
Baseball's free agent signing period begins Friday at 11:01 p.m.
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TwinsCentric: Should the Twins go after catcher Matt Wieters?
Could Minnesota take the plunge on free agency's top catcher, even though he's had injury problems that have limited Wieters to 101 games over the last two seasons?
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Twins shake up communications departments in front office
Longtime employee Kevin Smith had his job eliminated as the club expands duties of Dustin Morse and Chris Iles.
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Souhan blog: Twins, Nationals, Royals beg question about baseball strategy
Strategy is important, but if a manager loses his clubhouse, loses touch with team leaders or looks weak, he's doomed.
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Around MLB
- Andy Pages has walkoff single in the 11th inning, Dodgers outlast Braves 4-3
- Miami Marlins working on trade that would send 2B Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres
- Tatis, Cronenworth hit back-to-back homers to help Padres beat Diamondbacks, 7-1
- Irvin extends scoreless streak to 20 2/3 innings, Orioles blank Reds 3-0
- Brent Rooker's 2-run homer leads A's to fifth straight win, 3-1 over Marlins
- Altuve drives in go-ahead run, steals 300th base to lead Astros over Mariners 5-3
- Arenado drives in 3 and Gray pitches seven innings as the Cardinals beat the White Sox 3-0
- Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack's 6 innings
- Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh lead surging Phillies to 4-3 win over Giants
- Salvador Perez hits 3-run HR, Brady Singer pitches 6 dominant innings as Royals beat Rangers 7-1
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