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Minnesota Twins

Will the Twins' Territory expand?

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  • January 2008
    • Twins Sign Morneau, Cuddyer

      Twins Sign Morneau, Cuddyer

      (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. More »

  • November 2007
    • Angels Win Torii Sweepstakes

      Angels Win Torii Sweepstakes

      (Newser) - Shocking other teams seeking the seven-time Gold Glover, the Los Angeles Angels nabbed free agent center fielder Torii Hunter with a five-year, $90 million deal, despite already having an excellent—and expensive—center fielder in Gary Matthews, Jr. The move is the second unconventional one of the week for LA's rookie GM Tony Reagins. More »

  • September 2007
    • Cuddyer, Bartlett lead Twins' comeback

      MINNEAPOLIS -- On the night the Twins were mathematically eliminated from postseason play, there was yelling and screaming throughout the locker room. But the raucous behavior was due to concerns over whose Fantasy players were seeing action in the Monday Night Football game, rather than despair over the upcoming end of the baseball season. But the fact that their Fantasy picks fared well was not the only reason the Twins had to celebrate -- they ended their seven-game losing streak and beat the Rangers, 5-4, in a back-and-forth series opener. "I know our fans are frustrated with the team....

    • Ryan Ends 13-year Tenure as Twins' GM

      Ryan Ends 13-year Tenure as Twins' GM

      (Newser) - Terry Ryan, the second most senior general manager in Major League Baseball, has announced that he will step down at the end of this season. The man who led the Minnesota Twins through tough times in the 1990s into playoff contention in recent years will cede responsibility to his longtime assistant, Bill Smith, writes the Minneapolis Star Tribune. More »

  • August 2007
    • Santana Strikes Out 17 to Down Texas

      Santana Strikes Out 17 to Down Texas

      (Newser) - Twins ace Johan Santana struck out a franchise-record 17 batters to lead Minnesota past the Rangers 1-0 yesterday. Santana, who was perfect for the first half of his eight-inning outing, got all the offense he needed with a solo shot from teammate Michael Cuddyer. The game was otherwise momentous for the Twins, who climbed to 8 back in the American League Wildcard race. More »

  • October 2006
    • Twins season in review

      The Twins spent almost the entire 2006 season defying expectations. After missing the postseason in '05, not much was anticipated of the Twins in a tough American League Central division. And the first two months of the season seemed to prove the pundits right. Struggling to remain near the .500 mark, the Twins looked far from a playoff-caliber club. But when June started, a different Twins team -- younger and more athletic -- emerged. Those young players helped the Twins go on a run that not only turned the season around, but earned the club its fourth AL Central title in the past five years. Most...

  • May 2005
    • Twins look to build on reputation in draft

      MINNEAPOLIS -- This is the time of the year the Twins organization really earns much of its reputation. Minnesota has received organizational awards and accolades in recent years, in part because of its dedication and devotion to scouting and player development. That commitment often bears many fruits during the annual First-Year Player Draft. "We've gotten some credit lately with our drafts and player development and that's a positive," Twins scouting director Mike Radcliff said. "But we work hard just like the other teams." Radcliff insisted that his organization has no secret formula. "Patience...

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Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan, left, and manager Ron Gardenhire, chat before an exhibition game against the New York Yankees at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., in this March 7, 2006 file photo....   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad attends a news conference announcing the reorganization of the club on Thursday, Sept 13, 2007, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Twins general manager Terry Ryan has...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins executive Bill Smith speaks during a news conference Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, in Minneapolis. Smith will become general manager Terry Ryan steps down from the post; Ryan announced his...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan announces his resignation during a news conference Thursday, Sept 13, 2007, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. The GM the past 13 years, Ryan said his resignation...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins second baseman Alexi Casilla, right, gets the force out at second on Detroit Tigers' Timo Perez (19) during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2007, in Minneapolis....   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Torii Hunter (48) congratulates Justin Morneau (33) after Morneau's two-run home run during the fourth inning off Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson in a baseball game Friday, Sept....   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins pitchers Matt Garza, right, and Juan Rincon sit in the Twins' dugout in the sixth inning after Garza walked in the tying run in the sixth inning and Rincon gave up a single with the bases...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, center, throws his hat to the turf as he argues with first base umpire Chad Fairchild, right, after Fairchild called a third strike on Twins' Torii Hunter during...   (Associated Press)
Second base umpire Tony Randazzo, left, and Minnesota Twins first base coach Jerry White, right foreground, restrain Twins' Torii Hunter (48) from getting to first base umpire Chad Fairchild after Fairchild...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jason Bartlett, center, speaks with starting pitcher Johan Santana (57) as Twins catcher Joe Mauer, left, third baseman Nick Punto (8) and second baseman Luis Rodriguez (38)...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Johan Santana throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Miller)   (Associated Press)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Yorman Bazardo throws against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Miller)   (Associated Press)
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Yorman Bazardo throws against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Eric Miller)   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto, left, slides safely into home plate ahead of a tag by Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez on a hit by Jason Kubel during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis,...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Scott Baker delivers against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning in an baseball game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Brian Buscher, left, looks up after being tagged out by Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, right, during the seventh inning in an baseball game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, in Minneapolis....   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' starting pitcher Kevin Slowey throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning baseball action in Minneapolis Monday Sept. 17, 2007.(AP Photo/Andy King)   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Lew Ford (20) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning run when Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler misplayed Twins' Jason Bartlett's popup in the ninth inning of a baseball game in...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer watches his sixth inning home run off of Texas Rangers pitcher Edinson Volquez in Minneapolis Monday, Sept. 17, 2007.(AP Photo/Andy King)   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Lew Ford, left, scores as Texas Rangers catcher Guillermo Quiroz reacts after Twins' Jason Bartlett's popup was misplayed in the ninth inning of a baseball game to give the Twins a 5-4...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto, left,is chased down by Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kevin Millwood during a baseball game in the third inning in Minneapolis Tuesday Sept. 18, 2007. Punto was tagged out...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto, left, causes Texas Rangers' starting pitcher Kevin Millwood to loose his balance as he was chased down in the third inning during a baseball game in Minneapolis Tuesday...   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Carlos Silva throws to the Texas Rangers in the second inning of their baseball game in Minneapolis Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007.(AP Photo/Andy King)   (Associated Press)
Minnesota Twins' Torii Hunter watches his third inning RBI single during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Minneapolis Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007.(AP Photo/Andy King)   (Associated Press)
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League & Division:The Minnesota Twins compete in the American League Central Division with the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals.Ballpark: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome * Capacity: 48,000 * Opened in: 1982 * Ballpark owner: Metropolitan Sports Facilities...

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National League (NL)
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Oldest existing U.S. major-league professional baseball organization. The league was founded in 1876. Its supremacy was challenged by several rival organizations over the years, of which only the American League has survived; beginning in 1903, the champions of the two leagues have engaged in an ...

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baseball
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baseball National summer sport of the USA and Canada, also popular in the Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Latin America, Australia, and Europe. A baseball field comprises an inner diamond 27m (90ft) on each side, and an outfield. The diamond has a central pitcher's mound with bases at three corners. ...

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American League (AL)
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One of the two associations of professional baseball teams in the U.S. and Canada designated as major leagues; the other is the National League (NL). The AL was founded in 1900, and, beginning in 1903, the champions of the AL and NL have engaged in an annual World Series competition. There are now ...

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Minneapolis
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City (pop., 2000: 382,618), eastern Minnesota, U.S. The state's largest city, it is situated on the Mississippi River near the mouth of the Minnesota River. With St. Paul across the river it forms the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Visited by French missionary Louis Hennepin in 1680, the area ...

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Minnesota
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Minnesota , upper midwestern state of the United States. It is bordered by Lake Superior and Wisconsin (E), Iowa (S), South Dakota and North Dakota (W), and the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Ontario (N). Facts and Figures Area, 84,068 sq mi (217,736 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,919,479, a ...

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