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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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Jonathan Schoop: a closer look
More on the Twins' new second baseman
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Delmon Young bests MLB stars to win home run derby in Venezuela
The former Twins outfielder never lived up to the hype in the majors, but he outslugged a couple of current major league stars over the weekend.
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Twins cut ties with Grossman, will sign Cron for $4.8 million
Grossman, a veteran outfielder, was not tendered a contract offer at the Friday deadline.
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Reusse: Our 'UNLV' headed for Vegas, and warning needs repeating
Uncle Pat gave some advice to La Velle Neal III before he headed to New Orleans for baseball's winter meetings in 2003. This time he's visiting another evil temptress: Vegas.
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Donald Watkins, who tried to buy Twins, indicted on federal fraud charges
Donald Watkins promised to buy the team and privately fund a new ballpark. Problem was, the Alabama' man's finances always seemed a little shaky.
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Adrianza agrees to one-year, $1.3 million deal with Twins
Friday is the deadline for teams to make offers on arbitration-eligible players.
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Gimenez hired by Dodgers; Pickler joins Reds staff
Jeff Pickler was on Paul Molitor's staff last season with the Twins, while Chris Gimenez finished his playing career on the same day Joe Mauer did.
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Twins personnel moves show they have a thing for Tampa Bay
Since 2015, the Twins have added nine former Tampa Bay players, coaches or analysts, the latest being C.J. Cron. Is it just a cycle?
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Don't let Logan Morrison cloud your vision of Twins' C.J. Cron pickup
The five-second hot take reaction to the Twins picking up power hitter C.J. Cron off waivers from Tampa Bay was "here we go again."
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Twins add 30-homer hitting Cron, eye Gold Glove second baseman
After adding a right-handed power hitter, the Twins are looking at what they'll do to fill the void at second base left by trading Brian Dozier.
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