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Twins lock up Punto for two more years Thu Dec 11 13:16:47 2008 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins signed infielder Nick Punto to a two-year contract with a club option for 2011 on Thursday. The 31-year-old batted .284 with 19 doubles, two homers and 28 RBI in 99 games with Minnesota last season, splitting his time in the middle infield and third base. "Nick has been an important part of the Twins success for the past five years," Twins general manager Bill Smith said. "He provides great defense up the middle and brings leadership and en
Twins P Neshek to miss 2009 season after Tommy John surgery Tue Nov 11 18:46:38 2008 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins announced Tuesday that reliever Pat Neshek will undergo ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and will likely miss the entire 2009 season. No date has been announced for the procedure most commonly referred to as "Tommy John" surgery. Neshek, in his third year in the big leagues, appeared in 15 games for Minnesota in 2008 before suffering an elbow injury in May. He finished 0-1 with a 4.73 earned-run average and 15 strikeouts in 1
Indians deal ChiSox another stinging defeat Sun Sep 28 01:49:07 2008 EST
a had two hits, scored two runs and drove in three more as the Indians handed the White Sox a crippling 12-6 defeat in the second of three games at U.S. Cellular Field. The loss keeps the White Sox one-half game behind the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins, who lost to the Royals for the second consecutive day. If the gap between Chicago and Minnesota is one-half game either way after Sunday's play, the White Sox will play a make-up game at home against Detroit on Monday. Nine different Indian
Twins topple White Sox again, move within half-game in AL Central Wed Sep 24 23:35:12 2008 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - Joe Mauer drove in two runs and the Minnesota Twins prevailed, 3-2, over the White Sox to move to within a half- game of Chicago for the lead in the AL Central. Delmon Young had three hits and Denard Span knocked in the other run for the Twins, who have won the first two tests of this pivotal three-game series. Nick Blackburn (11-10) came away with the win after he gave up two runs on eight hits in five innings of work. Four relievers combined to allow just on
Rays clinch franchise's first playoff spot in win over Twins Sat Sep 20 19:56:08 2008 EST
ingle to Span in the ninth before being replaced by Trever Miller. He gave up a run-scoring groundout by Casilla before ending the game by inducing a foul out from Mauer. Game Notes The Rays became the first American League team since the 1990-91 Minnesota Twins to finish last in their division one year before clinching a playoff berth in the next...Tampa also has a chance to become the first team other than the Yankees or Red Sox to win the AL East title since Baltimore took the crown in 1997.
Twins name new ballpark 'Target Field' Mon Sep 15 09:53:16 2008 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins and Target Corporation have reached an agreement in principle on a 25-year partnership that includes the naming rights for Target Field, the new home of the Twins scheduled to open in 2010. In addition, Target and the Twins will also collaborate on the design of Target Plaza -- a pedestrian bridge and public gathering space connecting Target Field to downtown Minneapolis. "The Minnesota Twins are extremely pleased to announce our partnershi
Twins activate Cuddyer from DL Sat Sep 13 15:37:34 2008 EST
Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Michael Cuddyer from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday. Cuddyer was originally placed on the DL on June 30 with a strained tendon in his left index finger. He suffered a fracture of the second metatarsal in his left foot on August 8 after being struck by a line drive while running the bases during a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester. In 62 games this season, Cuddyer is batting .252 with three home runs and 35 RB
Don't unpack: Twins hit the road again to face O's Fri Sep 12 10:38:10 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins will embark on another long road trip that begins tonight at Baltimore's Camden Yards, where the playoff hopefuls start up a three-game series with the Orioles. This evening's tilt marks the first of 10 straight away tests for the Twins, who enter the set trailing first-place Chicago by just one game in the American League Central standings. Minnesota, which is just 31-40 on the road this season, will next visit Cleveland for three games before wrapping up
A's crush O's Fri Sep  5 23:06:47 2008 EST
game, the Orioles exercised manager Dave Trembley's 2009 option with an added team option in 2010. Tied at 2-2 in the sixth, Waters was pulled in favor of Brian Bass after loading the bases. Bass, who was acquired earlier in the day from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash considerations, proceeded to walk in the go-ahead run before getting out of the inning. The A's broke open the game in the eighth, recording eight runs while tallying just a lone hit -- Davis' slam. Two walks
Twins finally wrap up trek in Toronto Thu Sep  4 10:32:28 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins will be playing the final test of a grueling 14-game road trip tonight. The last stop on the four-city tour hasn't been a pleasant experience for the American League Central contenders so far. Minnesota will try to avert a three-game sweep at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays when the two clubs complete their series tonight at the Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays registered their eighth consecutive victory over the Twins with last night's extra-inning triumph
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