The Twins signed Jared Burton and Casey Fien to minor-league deals last offseason and watched them turn into key members of this year's bullpen. Maybe Tim Wood will do the same.
The Twins announced Saturday night that they've agreed to terms on a minor-league deal for Wood, who was named the International League's best reliever this year by Baseball America.
Wood, who turns 30 next week, posted a 2.19 ERA and notched 21 saves in 54 appearances for Class AAA Indianapolis (Pirates), averaging 8.2 strikeouts and 3.0 walks per nine innings.
Two years ago, Baseball America's scouting report on Wood said, "Despite his slender frame and unassuming appearance, Wood can run his fastball up to 94-95 mph with sink."
He's battled elbow and shoulder issues in his career but has shown promise when healthy. In 2009, he had a 2.82 ERA in 18 appearances for the Marlins, but over the next two years, he posted a 5.55 ERA in 39 combined appearances for the Marlins and Pirates.
The Twins also agreed to terms on a minor-league deal with catcher Eric Fryer, who batted .204 in 65 games for Class AAA Indianapolis.
Fryer, 27, has batted .267 in 16 career big league games, all with the Pirates. The Twins likely signed him to provide depth at Class AAA Rochester.
