Twins general manager Terry Ryan says that re-signing Michael Cuddyer is still a possibility this offseason. After being introduced as Bill Smith's replacement Monday, Ryan made it known that the 2012 payroll will start around $100 million -- about $15 million less than what was spent this past season. Asked Wednesday morning whether the budget change would keep the team from re-signing Cuddyer, Ryan said, "No, he's on our radar -- very much on our radar." Ryan also implied that the Twins won't be outbidding anyone. "I feel like there is a familiarity factor here for (Cuddyer); there's no doubt about it," Ryan said. "He's been with this club, what, 15 years? Since 1997. I always think that players wish they could spend their whole careers with their original team, especially a player with the type of career he's had." Cuddyer is reportedly being seriously pursued by the Phillies.