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Liriano Begins Season On The 60-Day DL

Mar 24, 2007 12:46 PM EST

Twins lefthander Francisco Liriano, who underwent "Tommy John" surgery on his left elbow last November, will start the 2007 season on the 60-day disabled list.

Liriano is not expected to pitch at all in 2007 while he recovers from the surgery.

Via Yahoo.com

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Mauer Sidelined With Leg Injury

Mar 22, 2007 3:49 PM EST

Twins catcher Joe Mauer has a stress reaction in his left leg, the team said Thursday.

The Twins described the injury as a precursor to a stress fracture. They discovered the injury after Mauer complained of soreness in the leg.

Via AP

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Morneau Contract Talks End Without Deal

Mar 22, 2007 10:10 AM EST

The Twins and reigning American League Most Valuable Player Justin Morneau have been discussing a new contract, but talks have ended without an agreement on a multi-year deal.

Morneau, who said his emotions changed from "optimistic to frustrated" in the past few weeks, will earn $4.5 million this year.

"Oh, well," Morneau said. "I'll just have a good year and we'll try to get something done next year."

Via Star Tribune

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Twins Mar 2007 Archive

  • Santana Almost Unhittable This Spring

    Yahoo.com | Mar 18, 2007

    Johan Santana pitched five shutout innings Sunday, lowering his ERA to 0.64 in spring training.

  • No Progress In Morneau Talks

    Pioneer Press | Mar 18, 2007

    There has been no progress on a multi-year contract for Twins first baseman Justin Morneau, the American League's most valuable player.

  • Castillo At 2B For The Mets In 2008?

    Sun-Sentinel | Mar 13, 2007

    Luis Castillo all but signed with the Mets as a free agent three seasons ago before the Marlins improved their offer.

  • Santana Open To Extension

    MLB.com | Mar 9, 2007

    One of the keys for the Twins to keep Johan Santana beyond 2008 is keeping his teammates.

  • Twins Fondly Remember Puckett

    MLB.com | Mar 7, 2007

    One year after the death of Kirby Puckett, the Twins paused to remember the Hall of Fame outfielder and his lasting impact on the organization.

  • Morneau Expects Contract Talks To Resume

    MLB.com | Mar 5, 2007

    Justin Morneau, first baseman of the Minnesota Twins, said Sunday that he expects to resume negotiations this week with the club regarding a multiyear contract, and he's optimistic a deal could get done by the end of spring training.

  • Santana: Twins Shouldn't Wait Too Long On Contract

    ESPN | Mar 5, 2007

    "If Minnesota wants to keep me, the earlier the better for a contract negotiation," Johan Santana said on Sunday.