Twins' Santana Vows To Avoid Distractions
By winning his second AL Cy Young Award in three years, Johan Santana set himself up for a big payday when his contract expires after the 2008 season.
Twins Add Ramon Ortiz To Pitching Staff
The Minnesota Twins added another arm to their staff Monday, agreeing to terms with righthander Ramon Ortiz on a one-year contract.
Twins' New Ballpark Has Court Obstacle
The Twins new ballpark is pushing ahead, but it appears as though a courtroom battle will ensue.
Liriano Hopes To Throw By October
Left-hander Francisco Liriano hopes he'll recuperate from left elbow surgery in time to start throwing off a mound in October.
D-Backs Claim Romero Off Waivers From Twins
The Diamondbacks claimed Alex Romero off waivers from the Twins on Friday.
Mauer, Sanchez, Cabrera, Morneau Head Arbitration Filings
Batting champions Joe Mauer and Freddy Sanchez and AL MVP Justin Morneau were among 106 players who filed Friday for salary arbitration, set to get big raises for next season.
Twins, Choate Agree To Minor League Contract
Left-handed reliever Randy Choate and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a minor league contract Tuesday.
Santana Has No-Trade Clause
Johan Santana's contract, it has been learned, includes a clause that could hinder the Twins from trading him this year if the club believes it won't be able to re-sign him for 2009.
Twins Sign Ponson
The Twins have been searching for experienced arms to boost their starting rotation, and on Tuesday they added at least one well-known pitcher to compete for a starting spot in Sidney Ponson.
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