Twins' GM Bill Smith recently commented on the Yankees' signing of Mark Teixeira, saying they are just fine with Justin Morneau.
"Good for Teixeira, good for the Yankees," Smith said. "What are you going to do? I like the guy (Justin Morneau) we've got (for $80 million) at first base."
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Dec 23, 2008 10:50 AM EST
Joe Mauer can become a free agent in 2010 and according to people in the know, the Boston Red Sox are already anxious to pursue the Twins' catcher.
The Twins have not discussed an extension with Mauer this winter.
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The Minnesota Twins were one of the teams expected to pursue Adrian Beltre this winter. But when they attempted to investigate a possible deal, they discovered that he's added the Twins to a list of teams on his limited no-trade clause.
When a player sees a team showing public interest in trading for him, they will sometimes amend their no-trade to include that club and then use it as a bargaining chip down the road.
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Twins Dec 2008 Archive
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MLB.com | Dec 8, 2008
The Minnesota Twins have expressed an interest in Miguel Tejada, while Ty Wigginton is generating interest from several clubs.
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ESPN | Dec 8, 2008
The Tigers have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with shortstop Adam Everett.
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Seattle Times | Dec 7, 2008
The Twins are in the market for a third baseman and have inquired about Seattle's Adrian Beltre.
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Star Tribune | Dec 5, 2008
Rockies GM Dan O?Dowd has been checking with people who have known Delmon Young over the years.
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MLB.com | Dec 4, 2008
The Twins have reportedly offered free agent Casey Blake a two-year contract worth around $6 million per year.
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Denver Post | Dec 3, 2008
The Reds and Twins made trade proposals to the Rockies for Garrett Atkins.