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Minnesota Twins Home Throwback Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With
#3 On The Jersey (Harmon Killebrew) |
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Minnesota Twins Home Throwback Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With
#34 On The Jersey (Kirby Puckett) |
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Minnesota Twins Road Throwback Jersey From Mitchell & Ness, With
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Minnesota Twins Team Collage 8 x 10 Framed Photograph, Medallion and
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Twins 2004 Team Pride 8 x 10 Framed Photograph and Medallion Set by
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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.
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Twins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)<p>Entering a season filled with excitement and opportunity, the Twins were hit with devastating and potentially season-shifting news when test results on Joe Nathan's elbow showed a tear in the All-Star closer's ulnar collateral ligament.</p>
<p>When asked whether Nathan's tear is full or partial, general manager Bill Smith responded only with, "Significant." The Twins sent Nathan's test results to Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion and they, along with their closer, said they would take up to two weeks to decide on a treatment option.</p>
<p>Nathan is hoping that window will afford him enough rest and rehab to be able to be able to pitch through the injury, but that's a mostly unprecedented and certainly optimistic hope.</p>
<p>"I know if I can (pitch), I will," he said.
Rodriguez, Ruggiano help Rays beat Twins 5-2 (AP)While the Tampa Bay Rays got their first look at closer Rafael Soriano in Wednesday's 5-2 exhibition victory, the Minnesota Twins maintained some hope they might get to see their own closer, Joe Nathan, at some point. Once the game started, however, Sean Rodriguez closed most of that discussion with two more hits, two more runs and a spectacular diving catch for the Rays.
Knoblauch pleads guilty in assault case (AP)Former major league infielder Chuck Knoblauch has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault on his common-law wife. According to court records, Knoblauch entered his plea Tuesday in exchange for deferred-adjudication probation. Successful completion of his one-year probation could mean the conviction on the assault of a family member would be expunged from the record.
Mauer returns from absence, gets 2 hits for Twins (AP)Minnesota star Joe Mauer is hitting in March like, well, an MVP. Mauer got two hits in his return from a four-day absence Tuesday, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Twins 3-1. The 26-year-old catcher had been out while resting a sore right shoulder, the result of a stray foul tip. He said all along there was no reason for concern.
Smoltz to join TBS broadcasts if nobody calls for him to pitch (Yahoo! Sports)Upon noticing that TBS sent a news release announcing its TV broadcast teams for the upcoming season, I had hope...
Washburn may return to Seattle (Yahoo! Sports)Jarrod Washburn didn't think his chances of returning to the team that traded him midway through last season...
Volstad struggles but Marlins beat Twins 5-4 (AP)Chris Volstad hurt his chances at solidifying a spot in the Marlins' rotation, allowing four runs in 2 1-3 innings in Florida's 5-4 victory over the Twins on Monday. Volstad allowed five hits and four walks. He has given up eight runs on 11 hits and five walks in his last two outings. "The first few innings were good.
Liriano taking over Twins' closer role? (Yahoo! Sports)The Minnesota Twins are moving into a new ballpark this season and have a great chance to be a contender, but...
Twins-Mauer negotiations not stalled (Yahoo! Sports)There hasn't been much specific talk of what's cooking in the talks between the Minnesota Twins and...
Varitek appears for Red Sox in 6-4 win vs. Twins (AP)Kevin Slowey threw three perfect innings for Minnesota. He was even happier to be pitching pain-free. Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis drove in fifth-inning runs for the Boston Red Sox in a 6-4 victory over the Twins on Sunday, after Slowey's strong start. After missing the last half of last season with a right wrist injury that required surgery, Slowey is plenty excited to be...
Happ impressive in Phillies' 5-4 win over Twins (AP)J.A. Happ pitched four shutout innings and non-roster player Cody Ransom hit a two-out, three-run home run in the seventh inning to lead the Phillies to a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Happ didn't pitch long enough to earn the win, but increased his scoreless streak this spring to 8 1-3 innings.
Span and Twins agree to $16.5M, 5-year contract (AP)Center fielder Denard Span and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $16.5 million, five-year contract, a deal that includes a $9 million team option for 2015. "We go through a pretty good checklist of criteria before we enter discussions with a player about a long-term contract and he has been very good for us for two years," Twins general manager Bill Smith said before Saturday's...
Hardy, Hudson get acquainted (AP)Shortstop J.J. Hardy and second baseman Orlando Hudson, the Minnesota Twins' new double play combination, are getting acquainted in the infield. The two are being paired during spring training so they can learn each other's tendencies and get comfortable with a new partner around the bag. And even though they have yet to turn a double play in four exhibition games, both said they expect...
Mets-Twins game canceled because of rain (AP)Rain delayed Francisco Rodriguez's first batting practice session to batters this spring training. Slowed by conjunctivitis, the New York Mets' closer expects to throw BP on Saturday, a step necessary before he appears in an exhibition game. He plans to wear prescription goggles at the direction of doctors.
Mauer leaves Twins win with shoulder injury (AP)AL MVP Joe Mauer collected two hits before leaving the Minnesota Twins' 8-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night with a sore right shoulder. Before hitting his second single in the third inning, Mauer fouled a pitch off his shoulder and manager Ron Gardenhire replaced him with Drew Butera in the fourth.
Mauer trade possible? (Yahoo! Sports)Talks between the Minnesota Twins and American League MVP catcher Joe Mauer have been going slowly and it might...
Indians' Kerry Wood getting traded to Twins? (Yahoo! Sports)Now that Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has suffered an injury, there is lots of talk about how Cleveland...
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' 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'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.</p><br clear="all" />
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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'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. "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' 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's strong outing and Nick Blackburn'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'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. "He's a good guy to have around," Crosby said of the St. Louis Cardinals' 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.
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