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April 2008
- Hunter Homers as Angels Top Twins 5-4
  
  Associated Press | Apr 3, 08 6:27 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Torii Hunter gave Twins fans something to remember him by. In the final game of an emotional return to the Metrodome, Hunter homered leading off the seventh inning to back a strong start from Ervin Santana and help the Los Angeles Angels beat Minnesota 5-4 on Thursday. Prior to his drive, Hunter had gone just 2-for-14 to start the season. More »
- Twins Win in Hunter's Return to Minnesota
  
  Los Angeles Times | Apr 1, 08 12:15 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - New Twins centerfielder Carlos Gomez proved up to the challenge of replacing Torii Hunter on this day, getting two hits, stealing two bases, and scoring twice to spark Minnesota to a 3-2 win over Los Angeles. Livan Hernandez mixed his pitches well, scattering seven hits and two runs over seven innings for the win, writes the Los Angeles Times . Elsewhere on Opening Day: More »
February 2008
- Done Deal: Santana Joins Mets
  
  New York Times | Feb 2, 08 12:43 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - After a tense three days of negotiation, including a 2-hour extension to cap off the talks, the Mets and Johan Santana officially reached an agreement around 6:30 last night, the New York Times reports. The two parties settled on a $137.5 million, six-year contract extension, marking the largest financial windfall for a pitcher in baseball history. More »
January 2008
- Twins Trade Santana to Mets
  
  USA Today | Jan 29, 08 5:35 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The New York Mets made a deal this afternoon for Johan Santana, the left-handed, two-time Cy Young winner from the Minnesota Twins, USA Today reports. The Mets are giving Minnesota four players for the star pitcher: outfielder Carlos Gomez and pitchers Phil Humber, Deolis Guerra, and Kevin Mulvey. But the price seems to be worth it, as Santana will give the Mets the best rotation in the NL East. More »
- Twins Sign Morneau, Cuddyer
  
  Minneapolis Star Tribune | Jan 26, 08 8:04 AM CST
  
  (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
  
  Los Angeles Times | Nov 22, 07 10:22 PM CST
  
  (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
  
  MLB.com | Sep 18, 07
  
  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
  
  Minneapolis Star Tribune | Sep 14, 07 4:43 AM CDT
  
  (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
  
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