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Twins Sign Morneau, Cuddyer

Posted Jan 26, 08 8:04 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Don't write off the Minnesota Twins just yet—stars Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer are coming back for a combined $104 million, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "I think we are committed to keeping this core together," General Manager Bill Smith said. Morneau signed a 6-year, $80-million deal, while Cuddyer agreed to $24 million for 3 years.

The Twins off-season has been dominated by talk of players leaving: Torii Hunter already departed as a free agent and trade talks have been heavy about ace John Santana. First baseman Morneau was the American League MVP in 2006. Cuddyer may replace Hunter as the starting center fielder. Smith said the Twins are still hopeful to sign Santana to a long-term contract.

Source Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer singles off Chicago White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd and drives in two runs during the sixth inning of a baseball game in this Sept. 23, 2007 file photo in Minneapolis. The...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau singles off Texas Rangers pitcher Vincente Padilla to score the Twins' Jason Bartlett during the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, in this Sept. 19, 2007...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer (L) and Justin Morneau (L) in this combination of file photos (AP/A.J. Olmscheid)   (AP)
Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau (33) scores behind Chicago White Sox catcher Donny Lucy, right, on a single by the Twins Brian Buscher during the sixth inning in a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007,...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Michael Cuddyer hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007 in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 4-2.(AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)   (Associated Press)
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