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Twins
December 13, 2017
Michael Pineda signing is another smart move by Twins

Michael Pineda signing is another smart move by Twins

Even if this ends up being more like a one-year, $10 million deal for 2019, that's a good thing because Ervin Santana's four-year deal expires after next season.
Twins
December 13, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yu Darvish celebrates after the Chicago Cubs' John Jay grounded into a double play in the sixth inning during Game 3 of th

Molitor: Twins have 'tremendous interest' in Yu Darvish

As a mini-throng of Japanese media looked on, manager Paul Molitor was asked about the Twins interest in free agent righthander Yu Darvish.
Twins
December 13, 2017
Word spread on Tuesday when it was learned that former Rockies righthander Tyler Chatwood had a clause in his new Cubs contract that calls for a $2 mi

Winter Confidential: Day 3 with the Twins at the winter meetings

Word spread on Tuesday when it was learned that righthander Tyler Chatwood had a clause in his contract that calls for a $2 million salary increase, from $12 million to $14 million, if he received one — one! — vote for Cy Young.
Twins
December 13, 2017
Twins sidearmer Trevor Hildenberger appears best equipped to step into the closer role, but the team isn't likely to rush him or any other current ros

Twins trying to sort out their options for closing games

The team is interested in veteran Fernando Rodney and former closer Brandon Kintzler among others, while knowing that a future closer could already be in the organization.
Twins
December 12, 2017

Ohio writer wins baseball's Spink award; Reusse among three finalists

Star Tribune columnist was up for prestigious baseball writing award.
Twins
December 12, 2017
Gabriel Moya is one of the young pitchers the Twins acquired who could be used to help bring a starting putcher in trade.

Restocking their system gives Twins some trade pieces this winter

Trading for a starting pitcher could require multiple prospects — and the Twins might have enough to make things interesting after acquiring young talent over the last several months.
Twins
December 12, 2017
Former Twins closer Brandon Kintzler is comfortable returning to the club, but he is attracting interest from other clubs at the winter meetings.

Twins speak with Nicasio, Kintzler; injury updates on Hughes, Sano

The Twins were not close to a deal as of Tuesday night, but spent the day in meetings with agents and clubs.
Twins
December 12, 2017
Five things to know about potential Twins trade target Chris Archer

Five things to know about potential Twins trade target Chris Archer

As the Twins ponder ways to bolster their starting rotation, the Rays pitcher in particular seems to make the most sense for them to pursue this offseason.
Twins
December 12, 2017
Twins definitely have interest in Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer

Twins definitely have interest in Tampa Bay pitcher Chris Archer

Crafting a deal to land Archer would be the type of move that would fire up the Twin Cities. But it will take a package of prospects in order to land Archer.
Twins
December 12, 2017

Winter Confidental: Twins' Winter Meetings suite looks vastly different

The Twins spent the first full day of the winter meetings talking to representatives of free agents, but they don't appear to be close to any deals.
Twins
December 11, 2017
FILE - In this June 3, 2017, file photo, former Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Morris watches a baseball game between the Tigers and the Chicago White So

Morris tells writers no hard feelings over years of Hall of Fame snubs

Jack Morris and Alan Trammell went through 15 years of rejection by baseball writers on their ballots before they were voted in by a 16-person Hall of Fame committee.
Twins
December 11, 2017
If Tampa Bay is serious about listening to offers for staff ace Chris Archer, the Twins look to be in position to package an offer. And yes, the Twins

Twins look well-positioned to package prospects to land pitcher

The Twins spent Monday speaking with clubs and agents about upgrades for their pitching staff during the first full day of the winter meetings
Twins
December 11, 2017
Jack Morris

Reusse: Morris makes 3-of-a-kind for St. Paul Hall of Famers

Jack Morris' call to Cooperstown means he will join Dave Winfield and Paul Molitor as St. Paul players forever donned in bronze.
Twins
December 11, 2017
Twins seek pitching upgrades; Jake Mauer explains split from Twins

Twins seek pitching upgrades; Jake Mauer explains split from Twins

With Shohei Ohtani and Giancarlo Stanton off the market, a flurry of activity is expected this week at the winter meetings
Twins
December 11, 2017
Jack Morris

'They got it right.' Committee votes Morris into Hall of Fame

A group of former baseball executives, ex-players and members of the media honored St. Paul native Jack Morris by voting the 1991 Twins' World Series hero into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Twins
December 11, 2017

Results of Modern Baseball Era Ballot

Jack Morris received 14 of 16 votes. A look at the other candidates.
Twins
December 10, 2017
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the sixth inning in Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against th

Winter confidential: Checking in from the MLB meetings

Relief pitchers will be a hot topic this week in Florida.
Twins
December 10, 2017
Derek Falvey, left, and Thad Levine

Twins have new look, new attitude heading into winter meetings

With an emerging core of position players, Twins executives head to Florida this week for the annual winter meetings looking to make moves that could help them gain ground in the American League
Twins
December 9, 2017

About the baseball winter meetings

It's the annual gathering of MLB team executives, where "hot stove" talk heats up.
Twins
December 9, 2017
Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Jack Morris

Jack Morris gets another shot at Baseball Hall of Fame

After falling short on the writers' ballot, his candidacy goes before the veterans committee.