TWINS
MLB: Twins change small-market image
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins have been spending their way out of that small-budget image, mirroring the imminent increase in revenue from their new ballpark with a big spike in player salary commitments.By Dave Campbell / AP Sports Writer , February 09, 2010
Suddenly splurging Minnesota Twins welcome infielder Orlando Hudson
MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins sure aren’t acting like a small-market team these days.By Associated Press , February 05, 2010
Hudson, Twins agree to $5M, 1-year contract
The Minnesota Twins will take a new middle infield into their new ballpark.By Dave Campbell (AP) , February 05, 2010
Twins agree to terms with infielder Orlando Hudson
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins and second baseman Orlando Hudson have agreed on a one-year contract.By Associated Press , February 04, 2010
Slugger Jim Thome signs contract Minnesota Twins, added to 40-man roster
MINNEAPOLIS – Slugger Jim Thome has signed his contract with the Minnesota Twins and has been officially added to the team’s 40-man roster.By Associated Press , February 04, 2010
Hotzler: Huge Mauer contract could also hurt Twins
Reigning American League MVP Joe Mauer and the Minnesota Twins are rumored to be putting the finishing touches on a 10-year contract that could keep the St. Paul native in the Twin Cities for the majority of his career.February 03, 2010
MLB: Mauer goes through motion capture for game
SAN DIEGO – Winning the AL MVP Award was one thing. Gracing the cover of the video game “MLB 10 The Show” is a whole new experience for Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer.
By Associated Press , February 02, 2010
Twins fans abuzz with talk of Mauer deal 
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesotans were buzzing about a potential Mauer deal Monday, but the report appeared premature, unless you're talking about the first-day auto sales at Mauer Chevrolet.
By Associated Press , February 02, 2010
Statistically speaking: Joe Mauer
By Forum staff reports , February 02, 2010
Report: Minnesota Twins, Joe Mauer agree to 10-year contract; other media outlets saying deal not completed yet
UPDATED: 5:18 p.m.
MINNEAPOLIS – WCCO Television in Minneapolis is reporting that the Minnesota Twins and 2009 American League Most Valuable Player Joe Mauer have come to a preliminary agreement on a 10-year contract extension today.
By Associated Press , February 01, 2010
AP source: Twins, Thome agree to 1-year deal
MINNEAPOLIS – A person familiar with the negotiations says slugger Jim Thome and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.
By Associated Press , January 27, 2010
REPORT: DH Thome headed to Minnesota Twins
The Pioneer Press newspaper has reported on its Web site the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year, incentive-laden contract with veteran designated hitter Jim Thome.
By Forum staff reports , January 26, 2010
Goethe: Twins have Target, now must sign Mauer
The Minnesota Twins wanted to be treated like a major league team. Now, it’s time for them to act like one.
January 24, 2010
MLB: Twins complete 8 deals Tuesday
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins have agreed to contracts with all eight of their players in arbitration, including pitcher Carl Pavano, shortstop J.J. Hardy and outfielder Delmon Young.
By Dave Campbell / AP Sports Writer , January 19, 2010
Oliva, players anticipate opening of Target Field
Former Minnesota Twins great Tony Oliva has had as much of a look at the Twins’ new stadium – Target Field – as anyone who participated in the team’s annual Winter Caravan stop Monday in Fargo.
January 19, 2010
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OUR VOICES How would you rate the Twins offseason?
This has been an offseason unlike any other in Minnesota Twins history. With the addition of second baseman Orlando Hudson last night, the Twins payroll has surged beyond $95 million. That's quite a hike considering it was $65 million on Opening Day last year. I'm not surprised there was a&nb
Posted by: Goethe on Feb 5, 2010 at 11:59 AM | Goethe's sports blogOUR VOICES Hudson lacks flash, but provides consistency
The Minnesota Twins made what would appear to be the last significant upgrade to this season's roster on Thursday, agreeing to terms with the top free agent left in the market in second baseman Orlando Hudson. Hudson does have a clause in the agreement that states if he's a Type A free agent after
Posted by: Goethe on Feb 4, 2010 at 11:45 PM | Goethe's sports blogOUR VOICES On Sports Talk today
I will be on "Sports Talk" from 1-2 p.m. today - only 15 minutes away - on 970-AM WDAY radio. Joining me in studio today are Forum colleagues Heath Hotzler and Dan Haglund. We'll be talking about the 10-year contract that WCCO reported yesterday Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer agreed t
Posted by: Goethe on Feb 2, 2010 at 12:46 PM | Goethe's sports blogOUR VOICES WCCO reports Mauer deal agreed to, while Olney refutes it
WCCO-TV's Mark Rosen down in the Twin Cities is reporting that the Minnesota Twins and catcher Joe Mauer have agreed to terms on a 10-year contract extension. UPDATE: ESPN's Buster Olney has multiple sources reporting that this deal has not been agreed to yet. So fans should temper their excitement
Posted by: Goethe on Feb 1, 2010 at 3:01 PM | Goethe's sports blogOUR VOICES Igniting the Cisco Inferno within
As most of you are aware by now, Francisco Liriano lit up the Dominican Winter League this offseason. Winter league or not, it was an encouraging sign for the Minnesota Twins organization, which watched the young left-hander labor through a trying 2009 season. He finished the year with a 5-13 recor
Posted by: Goethe on Feb 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM | Goethe's sports blogOUR VOICES Twins comfortable with Harris at third
Joe Crede's tenure at third base for the Minnesota Twins looks like it will remain a brief one. Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune is receiving hints that the club will not bring Crede back. Twins GM Bill Smith says he's comfortable with the current group of in-house candidates the tea
Posted by: Goethe on Jan 31, 2010 at 10:42 AM | Goethe's sports blogOUR VOICES Two years later, the ace-less Twins find a way
If somebody went back in time two years to Jan. 29, 2008, and told a Minnesota Twins fan that the four players the franchise got that day for trading pitcher Johan Santana had made little significant contribution to the team, a Doomsday scenario could likely have been predicted. Hard to believe it
Posted by: Goethe on Jan 29, 2010 at 10:31 AM | Goethe's sports blogOUR VOICES The commitment to winning
I'm not a big fan of Twitter. I mostly use it to see what others in my profession are writing about since they often provide links to their stories on Twitter. Lot of interesting Joe Mauer stuff cycling around on it today. Mauer, entering the final year of his contract with the Minnesota Twins, was
Posted by: Goethe on Jan 28, 2010 at 11:06 AM | Goethe's sports blog
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