Minnesota
Twins Twins Enterprises MLB Dark Horse Franchise
1965
Minnesota Twins Home Throwback Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With
#3 On The Jersey (Harmon Killebrew)
1984
Minnesota Twins Home Throwback Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With
#34 On The Jersey (Kirby Puckett)
1984
Minnesota Twins Road Throwback Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With
#34 On The Jersey (Kirby Puckett)
Minnesota
Twins Wall Clock from WinCraft
Street
Chrome Minnesota Twins Lighter by Zippo
5
oz. Minnesota Twins Hot Sauce - Set of 4 Jars
2004
Minnesota Twins Team Collage 8 x 10 Framed Photograph, Medallion and
Pin Set from The Highland Mint
Rod
Carew, Minnesota Twins Double Matted 8 X 10 Photograph (Unframed)
Minnesota
Twins Chrome License Plate Frame - Set of 2
Minnesota
Twins 12 x 12 Souvenir Pillow
Minnesota
Twins Team Logo Double Matted 8 X 10 Photograph (Unframed)
Minnesota
Twins 2004 Team Pride 8 x 10 Framed Photograph and Medallion Set by
The Highland Mint
16
oz. Minnesota Twins Picante Salsa - Set of 4 Jars
Minnesota
Twins MLB Licensed Black Tire Cover
Minnesota
Twins Pennant from Winning Streak Sports
Torii
Hunter Minnesota Twins Action Pose Bobble Head Doll from Forever Collectibles
Minnesota
Twins, professional baseball team and one of five teams in the Central
Division of the American League (AL). Named for Minnesota’s
Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the club plays at the Hubert
H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis and wears white pinstriped uniforms
with red trim. The franchise originated as the Washington Senators,
a club that joined the American League at the time of the league’s
formation in 1901.
The
Minnesota Twins reached the playoffs three times from 1961 to 1970,
during the franchise’s first 10 years. The Twins first won
the World Series in 1987. The club won another Series title in 1991.
Both championship teams were led by manager Tom Kelly and perennial
.300 hitter and All-Star outfielder Kirby Puckett.
Two
of the greatest Twins players were slugger Harmon Killebrew and
line-drive hitter Rod Carew. Killebrew won six AL home run titles
and ranks in the top ten on the all-time home run list with 573.
Carew, recognized as the best pure hitter of his day, won seven
league batting crowns and compiled a career .328 average—among
the best averages recorded in the second half of the 20th century.
The
Twins joined the league in 1961 when, despite pleas from the Congress
of the United States and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, AL officials
reluctantly allowed Washington Senators owner Calvin Griffith to
relocate his club to Minneapolis. Sam Mele was named manager in
1961 and in 1965 led the Twins to the AL pennant with sluggers Harmon
Killebrew, Tony Oliva and Zoilo Versalles. Minnesota’s hitters,
however, succumbed to pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale of
the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
In 1969
Minnesota captured the division title under the stormy leadership
of first-year manager Billy Martin. Killebrew provided the offensive
power and won the AL most valuable player (MVP) award. Rod Carew
captured the first of his seven batting titles, Oliva led the AL
in hits and doubles, and pitchers Dave Boswell and Jim Perry each
won 20 games. Despite solid hitting and pitching by the Twins, the
Baltimore Orioles swept the AL Championship Series (ALCS). Minnesota
returned to the playoffs in 1970 behind Perry, whose 24-12 win-loss
record earned him the Cy Young Award, but the Twins were once again
swept in the ALCS by the Orioles.
Minnesota’s
third base coach, Tom Kelly, became manager in 1986 and turned the
Twins into World Series champions in 1987. Outfielders Tom Brunansky
and Kirby Puckett, first baseman Kent Hrbek, and third baseman Gary
Gaetti each hit at least 28 home runs that year, while Frank Viola,
Bert Blyleven, and reliever Jeff Reardon led a strong pitching staff.
Minnesota upset the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS and went on to defeat
the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. Kelly was named AL
manager of the year.
Although
Minnesota finished last in 1990, pitchers Scott Erickson and Jack
Morris helped turn the team around in 1991, taking the Twins to
another AL pennant. Kelly again earned top managing honors as Minnesota
defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1991 World Series. However, the
Twins struggled during most of the remainder of the 1990s.
<p>Outfielder Josh Willingham readily acknowledges that right field is not exactly in his comfort zone. But the offseason acquisition is confident he'll figure it out.</p>
<p>Although he has started only 33 games in right, he has played hundreds in left.</p>
<p>"Hopefully this spring I'll just get a lot of reps out there and get comfortable," Willingham said. "That's the goal. Playing on the opposite end of the field, it's different, the way the balls come off the bat, so it'll just take a little bit of time to get used to."</p> <p>Willingham, 32, signed a three-year, $21 million deal this winter to replace Michael Cuddyer, whose primary position was right field, though he wound up playing a lot of first base the fill in for oft-injured Justin Morneau the last few seasons.</p> <p>So far,...
While preseason games in the NHL, NBA, and NFL get poo-pooed by even the most ardent fans, for some reason spring training games are welcomed with open arms by sports fans. The games don't count. In fact, most of the team's better players play only a few innings if at all.
If you're a Minnesota Twins fan, then it's a good bet you might have some interest in the Minnesota Vikings and the ongoing saga the team deals with in hopes of getting a new stadium. The way it looks now, the team is going to be relegated to getting a state funded stadium...
When Howard Paul visited his town's baseball facility in the wake of last fall's Tropical Storm Irene, his heart immediately sank. The weather had wiped everything out. "There wasn't anything left," the Ludlow (Vt.) recreation director told the Times Argus. "Our … Continue reading →
The Minnesota Twins have carried plenty of depth in their outfield for years. They've also had their share of uncertainty about who's playing where and when. Well, manager Ron Gardenhire sure quashed any lingering intrigue about this season's lineup. Denard Span is the center fielder. Ben Revere will play left.
Justin Morneau's latest recovery is "right on schedule" for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins. The former American League MVP, been beset by all kinds of injuries the last two years, said on Friday night he's "hopeful" he'll be fully healthy in 2012.
Former pitcher Camilo Pascual has been elected to the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, as the 24th member. The Cuban-born right-hander will be honored during a pregame ceremony at Target Field on July 14. He is 78. Pascual spent 13 of his 18 major league seasons with the Twins and Washington Senators franchise from 1954-66.
TwinsFest, one of my favorite Minnesota Twins offseason activities, will be running at the Metrodome from Friday, Jan 27 to Sunday, Jan. 29 ( check here to buy tickets and view hours ). If you're a fan of the team and plan on going, I recommend checking out these activities at...
The Minnesota Twins will retire former manager Tom Kelly's uniform number. President Dave St. Peter revealed the decision late Thursday at an annual awards banquet at Target Field, where the 61-year-old Kelly became emotional after the announcement. Kelly's No. 10 will be formally retired during a ceremony before a game against Cleveland on Sept.
Are you thinking of planning a trip to Fort Myers, Fla., this year to catch some Minnesota Twins spring training action? If so, maybe you're wondering how to get to Hammond Stadium, where the best seats are, which concessions have the best grub, and where you should stay.
On January 24, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that Carl Povano will be the team's opening day starter and that Scott Baker will start the team's home opener a few days later against the Angels.
The first thought that sprung to mind when news of Tim Lincecum's two-year $40 million contract was revealed was the tenor of excitement Johan Santana's signing caused in Flushing, New York and around the metropolitan area for Met fans a few years ago.
One may wonder what the Academy Awards have to do with the Minnesota Twins, but filmmaking and baseball have a direct relationship here in Minnesota. When owner Carl Pohlad died a few years ago, the team became property of his three sons.
With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Minnesota Twins have plenty to look forward to this season. Will this be the year the Twins take it to the next level and claim a World Series championship?
I for one envision good things from Joe Mauer this season. He's healthy going into spring training and he has to be motivated by last season's disaster. Plus, he's got something going for him that may make all the difference.
Earlier this week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton issued his wish list for the state's bonding bill set to be debated at the State Capitol during the legislative session that starts on Jan. 23. There were lots of things on the list.
Joel Zumaya has painfully realized the potential hazard of his natural gift. Being able to throw the ball incredibly hard can come with a price. So as the right-hander resumes his career with Minnesota, Zumaya will bring a different mentality to the mound. If he's healthy -- he said Thursday he feels "great" -- he'll still be relied on to strike opponents out in the late innings.
It's coming . Twins Fest 2012 is slated for Jan. 27-29 at the friendly confines of the Metrodome. Yes, you read that right. The Metrodome. After years of putting the place down in hopes of getting a new ballpark, the Twins are relegated to the sterile environment of the dome,...
Relief pitcher Joel Zumaya and the Minnesota Twins have finalized their $850,000, one-year contract. The deal includes $900,000 in performance bonuses for the oft-injured right-hander, who missed all of last season with an elbow injury. He broke a bone in the joint while throwing a pitch for the Tigers against the Twins in June 2010, his last appearance in a major league game.
Here in Minnesota it has been a long, but unseasonably mild winter. While we have at least two months before we can even really get primed for green grass and everything else that comes with outdoor baseball, it's never too early to look at the 2012 Minnesota Twins .
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez tore his ACL during his offseason training and could need season-ending surgery. An MRI exam Monday in Lakeland, Fla., the Tigers' spring training home, revealed the injury.
