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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)  
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)
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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  
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  
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  
16 oz. Minnesota Twins Picante Salsa - Set of 4 Jars Minnesota Twins MLB Licensed Black Tire Cover Minnesota Twins Pennant from Winning Streak Sports  
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  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.

Indians' Kerry Wood getting traded to Twins? (Yahoo! Sports)
Now that Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has gone down, there is lots of talk about how Cleveland Indians...


Twins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
<p>Outfielder Delmon Young came to camp about 30 pounds lighter than he was at the end of the 2009 season, down from about 240 pounds to 208. The outfielder, who lost his mother to pancreatic cancer last May, also seems to be in an excellent frame of mind.</p> <p>"He knew he needed to make some changes to his game," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "We talked about him not running the bases as well last year. He was a little bigger. He knew it, too. It's something that he set his own mind out to do, to go lose some weight and get back to running the bases and all those things, moving better in the outfield. He came in great shape and he's worked his (butt) off. I tip my hat to him."</p> <p>Young's weight loss was a decision he made without any suggestion from the team, and he said his offseason was...


Twins top Cards 7-6 on Valencia's homer in 8th (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rs7l0nd/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300309109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100309/thumb.0faba5bb14c943a38f78b67e46cb5a33.cardinals_twins_spring_baseball_flsr109.jpg" width="106" height="130" alt="St. Louis Cardinals&#39; Adam Wainwright(notes) delivers a warm-up pitch before pitching in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Wainwright struggled, allowing five hits, four runs and two walks in two innings." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>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.</p><br clear="all" />


Twins closer Nathan has ligament tear in elbow (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12bgogi5r/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-twins-nathan&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100309/thumb.2be049ba2c8a4db8bbba690eea4c3427.twins_nathan_baseball_flnh104.jpg" width="130" height="101" alt="In this photo taken on March 6, 2010, Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Nathan(notes), right, with teammates Justin Morneau(notes), left, and Orlando Hudson(notes) (1), looks away before walking off the mound after pitching part of the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla. Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow. General Manager Bill Smith says the plan is to rest Nathan for two weeks, eliminate the soreness and build strength in his elbow before making any decisions about surgery." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>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&#39;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&#39;s 246 saves over six seasons are the most in the majors during that span.</p><br clear="all" />


D12: Stephen Strasburg gets first nod in spring training (Yahoo! Sports)
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Slowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles 5-0 (AP)
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had just one complaint, and it had nothing to do with Minnesota&#39;s performance in a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Gardenhire&#39;s problem had to do with the postgame meal for the 70-mile trip back to the Twins&#39; training complex in Fort Myers. &quot;Two pieces of chicken on the bus.


Baker helps Twins blank Yankees 11-0 (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r5p60e4/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300307109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100307/thumb.7017d0c4489a433abd5eda644bd24139.yankees_twins_spring_baseball_flnh111.jpg" width="116" height="129" alt="New York Yankees pitcher Kei Igawa(notes) works against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday, March 7, 2010." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Scott Baker was one of the highlights in a mixed day for the Minnesota Twins&#39; pitching staff. Baker threw two effective innings, Jason Kubel homered and a Twins split-squad beat the New York Yankees 11-0 on Sunday. Baker&#39;s strong outing and Nick Blackburn&#39;s new contract was tempered by closer Joe Nathan returning to Minnesota for tests on his surgically repaired right elbow.</p><br clear="all" />


Morneau homers for Twins in 15-5 loss to Pirates (AP)
Bobby Crosby&#39;s work with Mark McGwire in the past three offseasons appears to be paying off. Crosby hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat a Minnesota Twins split squad 15-5 Sunday. &quot;He&#39;s a good guy to have around,&quot; Crosby said of the St. Louis Cardinals&#39; new hitting coach.


Twins sign RHP Nick Blackburn to 4-year deal (AP)
The Minnesota Twins have signed pitcher Nick Blackburn to a four-year, $14 million contract. The deal includes an $8 million club option for 2014. Last season, Blackburn went 11-11 for the second straight year then started in the division series when the New York Yankees won 4-3 in 11 innings. He finished the year with a 4.30 ERA.


Twins closer Nathan hurt in 9-3 loss to Red Sox (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rg0t8gl/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300306102&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100306/thumb.599c54bcfbd640be8bad41f1e49f4080.twins_red_sox_spring_baseball_flnh109.jpg" width="90" height="130" alt="Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey(notes) works against the Minnesota Twins in a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday, March 6, 2010." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Joe Nathan appears to have avoided the problem that struck John Lackey the past two years -- a troublesome spring training injury. The Minnesota Twins closer should be &quot;fine&quot; after leaving Saturday&#39;s 9-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox with soreness and tightness in his surgically repaired right elbow, manager Ron Gardenhire said.</p><br clear="all" />


Morneau, Wakefield make mark in Twins win over Sox (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rd2aacq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300305109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100305/thumb.417a4fc3214d45879ef30253df293967.red_sox_twins_spring_baseball_flnh109.jpg" width="129" height="104" alt="Minnesota Twins&#39; Luke Hughes (38) forces out Boston Red Sox&#39;s Josh Reddick(notes) (68) as he throws to first base for a double to end the ninth inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Friday, March 5, 2010. The Twins defeated the Red Sox 5-0." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Justin Morneau and Tim Wakefield each made encouraging returns to the field after a long offseason dealing with back injuries. Morneau marked his return to Minnesota with a two-run double and 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.</p><br clear="all" />


Wagner's single gives Red Sox 2-1 win over Twins (AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r8tfc6u/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=300304102&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100305/thumb.837c74b2ab2345a39f08d0fe3f8283d9.twins_red_sox_spring_baseball_flnh109.jpg" width="90" height="129" alt="Boston Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre(notes) throws out Minnesota Twins&#39; Drew Butera in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday, March 4, 2010." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>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&#39;s tiebreaking single in the eight in the spring training opener for both teams.</p><br clear="all" />


Mauer contract extension talks heating up (Yahoo! Sports)
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer&#39;s agent is showing up at spring training Thursday and he is sure to be...


Randy Ruiz, a 32-year-old rookie, tries to make the Blue Jays (Yahoo! Sports)
DUNEDIN, Fla. &mdash; Randy Ruiz does not know when to quit. Playing for 10 organizations, Ruiz has spent most of...


Ozzie says (and Tweets) it all (Yahoo! Sports)
Ozzie Guillen gets a range of reactions with his comments, and 28,000 Twitter followers want more.


Rays' Price-earnings ratio remains high (Yahoo! Sports)
Opening at Triple-A in 2009 will cost Rays pitcher David Price money, but he has more pressing matters this spring.


Morneau realizing rest isn't such a bad thing (AP)
Justin Morneau knows how much the Minnesota Twins depend on him, which is why he has long believed that he could not afford to take a day off of work once spring training started in late February. After a back injury forced him to watch his teammates rally for the AL Central division title without him in the final month of last season, Morneau may have finally come to the realization that he...


Slowey on track after reconstructive wrist surgery (PA SportsTicker)
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kevin Slowey feels better than ever. He also feels quite different.


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