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Mauer in line for AL MVP hardware

MINNEAPOLIS -- During Spring Training, Joe Mauer would have given anything just to be on the field with his teammates. Back problems had plagued Mauer throughout the offseason and kept him from participating during the club's six weeks in Fort Myers, ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Joe Mauer,  American League,  Justin Morneau,  Rod Carew,  Derek Jeter

Twins add six to fill out 40-man roster

Danny Valencia could challenge for the Twins' third-base job in the spring. (Jerry Hale/MLB.com) MINNEAPOLIS --The Twins had no shortage of players who were worthy of being protected from next month's Rule 5 Draft. So on Friday -- the deadline for ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Santos, Ltd.,  Major League Baseball,  University of Miami,  Johan Santana,  New York Mets

White Sox add five to 40-man roster

On Friday, the deadline for clubs to protect prospects from next month's Rule 5 Draft, the White Sox added five players to their 40-man roster. Chicago added outfielder Stefan Gartrell and right-handed pitchers Brandon Hynick, Santo Luis, Brian ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Sergio Santos,  Jose Contreras

White Sox reportedly near Vizquel deal

The White Sox are close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to be their backup infielder, according to FoxSports.com. Vizquel, 42, would give the White Sox a versatile backup for nearly all the infield positions. Last season, Vizquel played ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Omar Vizquel,  Alexei Ramirez,  Gordon Beckham,  Jayson Nix,  Brent Lillibridge

Twins set to spend as market opens

MINNEAPOLIS -- The free-agent market will officially be open for business at 11 p.m. CT Thursday and with it comes the opportunity for the Twins to begin exploring the market for ways to improve their club for another run at the postseason. Free ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Carl Pavano,  Bill Smith (baseball),  Scott Baker,  Nick Blackburn,  Kevin Slowey

Gardenhire second in MOY Award balloting

Gardenhire has certainly delivered his fair share of successful seasons while at the helm of the Twins, but the job he did in 2009 may have been his best work to date. MINNEAPOLIS -- By mid-September, the Twins had been all but written ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: American League,  Chuck Tanner,  Justin Morneau,  Ron Gardenhire,  Mike Scioscia

Mauer adds Silver Slugger to mantle

MINNEAPOLIS -- Award season continues to be kind to Twins catcher Joe Mauer. Mauer added to his growing award collection on Thursday when he was honored with a Silver Slugger Award. Louisville Slugger's Silver Slugger Award winners were determined by ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Joe Mauer,  Major League Baseball,  Mark Teixeira,  Aaron Hill,  Derek Jeter

Twins, Mauer contract talks quiet

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins catcher Joe Mauer knows his contract status will be a topic that draws national attention this offseason. A report in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Wednesday said that Mauer and the Twins have started talks on a new contract, but ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Joe Mauer,  Bill Smith (baseball),  American League,  New York Yankees

Target Field nearly complete

MINNEAPOLIS -- Five months remain until the Twins officially unveil Target Field to the public for the ballpark's regular-season opener against the Red Sox on April 12. But while there is plenty of time left for the club to get its new home ready, the ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Kirby Puckett,  Rod Carew

Twins add four to 40-man roster

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins took right-handed pitchers Boof Bonser, Pat Neshek and Kevin Slowey off the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday and reinstated them to the 40-man roster. Bonser and Neshek both missed the entire 2009 season following surgeries. ...

From KELLY THESIER, MLB.com,  10 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Boof Bonser,  Pat Neshek,  Kevin Slowey,  Tommy John

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