TWINS
Nathan has ligament tear in elbow
The Minnesota Twins suddenly have a glaring concern about closing games for the first time since Joe Nathan took over in 2004.
Tests on Nathan’s right throwing elbow have revealed a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that could require season-ending Tommy John surgery. Nathan’s 246 saves over six seasons are the most in the majors during that span.
March 10, 2010
Twins top Cardinals on Valencia’s homer
On a tough day for the Minnesota Twins, third base prospect Danny Valencia provided something positive. Valencia hit the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Tuesday after learning All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow.March 10, 2010
Slowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had just one complaint, and it had nothing to do with Minnesota’s performance in a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Gardenhire’s problem had to do with the postgame meal for the 70-mile trip back to the Twins’ training complex in Fort Myers.March 09, 2010
Baker, Minnesota blank Yankees, 11-0
Scott Baker was one of the highlights in a mixed day for the Minnesota Twins’ pitching staff.
Baker threw two effective innings, Jason Kubel homered and a Twins split-squad beat the New York Yankees 11-0 on Sunday.
March 08, 2010
Morneau helps Twins rout Red Sox
Justin Morneau marked his return for Minnesota with a two-run double and Tim Wakefield tossed two scoreless innings for Boston in his first post-surgery appearance in a 5-0 victory by the Twins over the Red Sox on Friday.March 06, 2010
Twins drop spring opener to Red Sox
The last time Josh Beckett and Nick Blackburn pitched, their teams lost the second game of a pair of three-game sweeps in AL division series. The stakes were much lower on Thursday night when the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Mark Wagner’s tiebreaking single in the eight in the spring training opener for both teams.March 05, 2010
Hubert’s opening new branch near new park
A mainstay for Minnesota Twins fans is opening a new branch near the new ballpark. The Star Tribune reports that Hubert’s, the sports bar that sits in the shadow of the namesake Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, will open a second branch at Target Center on April 2.March 04, 2010
Jones wants a job
Jacque Jones hopes his first big league team will help him return the majors. Jones participated in the Minnesota Twins first full-squad workout of spring training Saturday, taking the field where he spent his first major league camp in 1997: the Lee County Sports Complex. “It’s good to be back home,” Jones said. “Everything’s the same, man. This is the best place I was ever at.”March 01, 2010
Slowey on track after wrist surgery
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kevin Slowey feels better than ever. He also feels quite different. The right-handed starter had two screws inserted into his right wrist as part of a reconstructive surgery in late July.February 26, 2010
Neshek hopes to return to bullpen 
Pat Neshek has always been a Minnesota Twins fan. Over the past two years, rooting for his hometown team was really all he could do.
February 25, 2010
Dome Dogs won’t play ball at new ballpark
The Dome Dog, a staple food for many a Twins fan, won’t be moving to the team’s new open-air stadium at Target Field.
Austin-based Hormel Foods Corp. and the Minnesota Twins say Wednesday they have parted ways amicably.
February 25, 2010
Mauer, Twins report: Catcher feels good; not talking about contract
After hitting a career-best .365 with 28 homers and 96 RBIs in only 138 games for the Minnesota Twins, American League MVP Joe Mauer put down his bats during the offseason.
He didn’t pick them up again until mid-January, a product of his desire to stay strong throughout the summer and fall.
February 23, 2010
Twins reliever Mijares misses start of camp
Minnesota Twins reliever Jose Mijares will be late to spring training.
Mijares was absent from Monday’s first official workout for pitchers and catchers because of an unspecified issue at home in Venezuela.
February 23, 2010
Gagne elected to Twins Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Twins say former shortstop Greg Gagne has been elected to the team’s Hall of Fame.
Gagne spent 10 seasons with the Twins and was part of the World Series-winning teams in 1987 and 1991.
February 10, 2010
Jones gets minor league deal from Twins
Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract.
Jones began his major league career with Minnesota in 1999 before joining the Chicago Cubs in 2006. The outfielder’s best season came in 2002, when he hit .300 with 27 homers and 85 RBIs while the Twins advanced to the AL championship series.
February 10, 2010
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OUR VOICES Uh Oh. Twins' Nathan likely done for season
Joe Nathan is about as valuable as any member of the entire Twins organization. This would leave a mark: www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/87107167.html
Posted by: DS on Mar 9, 2010 at 12:02 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Twins sign a real player
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins and second baseman Orlando Hudson have agreed on a one-year contract. The Twins announced the deal late Thursday night. Hudson gives the Twins a veteran at the top of the batting order with a .282 career average and four Gold Glove awards. He played in
Posted by: DS on Feb 4, 2010 at 10:23 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Twins ink Thome - about 5 years too late
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says slugger Jim Thome and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The person requested anonymity Tuesday because the team was not ready to make the announcement. Thome’s contract also includes perf
Posted by: DS on Jan 26, 2010 at 6:20 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Vikings open up a can
In case you need more Purple, here is this sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap and this www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/81940387.html If you need a January baseball fix, the Twins Caravan will be in Valley City on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Hi-Liner Activity Center. The Sun will have coverage in W
Posted by: DS on Jan 17, 2010 at 10:38 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Monday night - early edition
You’ve never lived until you’ve been anonymously savaged on a little-read, obscure sports blog, and after you have been, you feel small(er). That happened to me today and it felt spectacular. My boy, Scott T., was to my knowledge never randomly savaged, so Scott my boy, I have one-uppe
Posted by: Dave Selvig on Jan 4, 2010 at 5:24 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Mauer a near-unanimous choice
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was a landslide winner of the American League MVP award. Mauer, just the second catcher in 33 years to win the AL MVP award, was the No. 1 pick on 27 of 28 ballots. Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees was a distant secon d in the voting. Mauer's teammate Ju
Posted by: Scott Throlson on Nov 23, 2009 at 5:51 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Twins begin offseason moves
The Minnesota Twins began making offseason moves on Friday, parting with one of the key players they acquired in the Johan Santana deal (still a bad deal, but I digress ...) by trading outfielder Carlos Gomez to Milwaukee. In return, the Twins get former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy. Hardy hit 27
Posted by: Scott Throlson on Nov 6, 2009 at 2:52 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Twins within one game
The Minnesota Twins won the opening game of today's doubleheader, beating Detroit 3-2 in 10 innings. Going into tonight's game, the Tigers are clinging to a one-game lead in the AL Central. No matter what happens over the final six games of the season, it's been an amazing run by Ron Gardenhire's
Posted by: Scott Throlson on Sep 29, 2009 at 3:41 PM | Jamestown Sports
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