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Twins
February 4, 2016
Dan Johnson, with Tampa Bay in 2010.

Reusse: Looking for the next pride of Upper Midwest baseball

Could the next winner of baseball's Upper Midwest Player of the Year be a lifetime achievement award?
Twins
February 4, 2016
New Twins player Byung Ho Park

Reusse: Park's first visit to Twins complex is merely a tour

There was no media in tow with Byung Ho Park, and there was for the arrival of Tsuyoshi Nishioka as the Twins' first high-profile acquisition from Asia.
February 3, 2016
Let it Sano: Twins lineup is full of players who switched positions

Let it Sano: Twins lineup is full of players who switched positions

Twins fans who haven't busied themselves with concerns over a relatively quiet offseason have taken to fretting about the idea that Miguel Sano can be an outfielder.
Twins
February 3, 2016
Chicago White Sox's Omar Vizquel, left, greets Carlos Quentin at home plate after the pair scored on Quentin's home run off Seattle Mariners starting

Twins sign former White Sox All-Star Carlos Quentin

He came cheap, for $750,00 if he makes the major league roster.
Twins
February 2, 2016
Twins pitchers Phil Hughes, left, and Glen Perkins, shown at spring training in 2014, had some fun on Twitter as they headed to Fort Myers, Fla., this

Twins pitchers Hughes, Perkins tweet instead of talk during flight to Fort Myers

Phil Hughes spotted Twins teammate Glen Perkins on a flight to Fort Myers, Fla. on Tuesday and used to Twitter to share his excitement.
Twins
February 2, 2016
Ten-year-old Jackson Roethler found Twins slugger Miguel Sano to be a handful, and then some, during fan activities on the last day of TwinsFest 2016.

Poll: How optimistic are you about the Twins this season?

Twins
February 1, 2016
Twins stars Joe Mauer, Brian Dozier, Glen Perkins and Sano were spotted cruising on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during a commercial shoot la

Nicollet Mall takeover: TC Bear, Twins and their fans

Twins fans take advantage of opportunity to make an appearance in a TV commercial filmed Monday afternoon on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Twins
February 1, 2016
Twins notes: Role for Alex Meyer still up in the air

Twins notes: Role for Alex Meyer still up in the air

The 6-8 righthander had a roller-coaster 2015 that left his future with the team in doubt.
Twins
February 1, 2016
Ten-year-old Jackson Roethler and Miguel Sano at TwinsFest last year.

Sano not exactly downsized, but ready for switch to the outfield

Miguel Sano entered the offseason with a diet and exercise plan to help him lose 20 pounds. That was the hope after he finished the 2015 season at 268 pounds.
Twins
January 31, 2016
Twins Torii Hunter announced his retirement last week, but explained his decision at a press conference today at Target Field. Torii's smile will be m

Hartman: Retired Torii Hunter says he's 'a Twin for life'

When asked if he ever considers retiring a mistake, Hunter brought up former Vikings quarterback Brett Favre.
Twins
January 31, 2016
After near-death scares, Rod Carew 'not afraid to cry' anymore

After near-death scares, Rod Carew 'not afraid to cry' anymore

Rod Carew nearly died twice last September from a major heart attack. He was hospitalized in five different hospitals until finally being released two days before Christmas, he said, and "I cried every day in that damn hospital."
Twins
January 30, 2016

TwinsFest concludes Sunday

The fan-friendly fundraising event with autograph sessions, clubhouse tours, sports memorabilia and more wraps up Sunday. Doors open at 9 a.m.
Twins
January 30, 2016
Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco.

Twins notes: Nolasco aims to earn starting role

Halfway through his four-year, $49 million contract, Twins righthander Ricky Nolasco knows he has not fulfilled his end of the deal.
Local
January 30, 2016

Gallery: Twinsfest Day 2

Saturday was day 2 of Twinsfest.
Twins
January 30, 2016
Sano signs a replica jersey for Chelsea Beaver, 29 and her dad Randy Beaver, of Verndale, Minn. at TwinsFest

Fans have plenty of questions at TwinsFest

A Q & A with management at TwinsFest led to a wide range of topics - but several about Joe Mauer.
Twins
January 30, 2016
Twins player Oswaldo Arcia talks with a fan during TwinsFest at Target Field in Minneapolis on January 29, 2016. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.n

Reusse: Arcia working hard to regain spot on Opening Day roster

Oswaldo Arcia is coming off a down season as the Twins get ready for a new slate. "He had a terrible year in 2015,'' Terry Ryan said.
Twins
January 30, 2016
Heather Ziskovsky of Prior Lake was a bit giddy when she convinced newly retired Twin Torii Hunter to join her for a selfie at Twinsfest, Friday, Jan.

Twins slugger Byung Ho Park gets acquainted with new team

This weekend marks Byung Ho Park's first interaction with Twins fans and teammates, and his first taste of what kind of baseball town he's in.
Twins
January 30, 2016
Twins fan Conner Tax, 8, of Watertown, MN, poses in a cut out of a Twins player taking a Gatorade bath while he gets his photo taken at Twinsfest, Fri

Saturday's TwinsFest details

Doors open at 9 a.m. at Target Field.
Twins
January 30, 2016
Torii Hunter will be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in July.

Twins notes: Torii Hunter says Twins Hall of Fame nod 'caught me off guard'

Torii Hunter and former broadcaster John Gordon will be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in July, the team announced Friday.
Twins
January 29, 2016
Heather Ziskovsky of Prior Lake was a bit giddy when she convinced newly retired Twin Torii Hunter to join her for a selfie at Twinsfest, Friday, Jan.

Torii Hunter, John Gordon elected to Twins Hall of Fame

The Twins eliminated a two-year waiting period for retired players last fall, allowing Hunter to appear on the ballot this winter. The nine-time Gold Glove winner was an easy choice.