November 7, 2012 The Twins signed right-handed starting pitchers Sam Deduno and Esmerling Vasquez to minor league contracts. The 29-year old Deduno was 6-5 with a 4.44 ERA for the Twins in 2012. The 28-year old Vasquez was 0-2 with a 5.68 ERA for the Twins in 2012. Both players are expected to compete for a starting spot in the Twins rotation this spring.
October 30, 2012 The Twins declined to pick up the $9.25 Million team option on Scott Baker's contract making him eligible from free agency. The Twins would like Baker to return but not for that price. Baker missed all of the 2012 season after getting ligament replacement surgery on his elbow (Tommy John Surgery). The 31-year old Baker has a 63-48 record with a 4.15 ERA while with the Twins in his career.
October 5, 2012 The Twins did not renew the c0ntracts of 3 coaches and their head athletic trainer. Longtime bullpen coach Rick Stelmaszek, 3rd base coach Steve Liddle and first base coach Jerry White and head coach athletic trainer Rick McWane all had their contacts not renewed for 2013. The Twins also reassigned bench coach Scott Ulger and hitting coach Joe Vavra. Ulger will work the outfielders and Vavra will work with the infielders.
The Twins have recalled righthander Liam Hendriks from triple-A Rochester to replace Nick Blackburn in the starting rotation. This will be his 3rd stint with the Twins this season. He was 0-5 with a 7
January 5, 2012 Each year the Twins travel throughout the state answering questions, meeting fans and signing autographs. They will make a stop in St. Cloud on Wednesday, January 25.
October 28, 2011 WOW! That's about all I can say after watching this video...and that's not a good wow. Get a good laugh by checking out this YouTube video of Minnesota Twins outfielder Ben Revere trying to sing 'Single Ladies' by Beyonce.
May 17, 2011 Harmon Killebrew was a Hall of Fame baseball player who played with the Minnesota Twins for 15 years.
April 6, 2011 The Minnesota Twins beat the Yankees last night in a great game! And thanks to their win Caribou Coffee announced a new promotion!
It's not easy being a Minnesota sports fan! The Wild? Eh. The Timberwolves? Embarrassing. Don't even get me started on the Vikings! Grrrr. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the Twins. Should I be?
