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Boof Bonser is out of options, both literally and figuratively. A Just two years removed from serving as the number two starter in Minnesotaa TMs rotation, Bonser, 28,A is in the uncomfortable position of not knowing what his future with the organization may hold or if he even has a future with the organization.

Free Press sports writer Shawn Windsor live-blogged today's Tigers-Twins one-game playoff.

Wow are we a world of whiners...lets just buy a bobblehead and smile as the head bobs up and down every time we tap it... The Minnesota Twins are holding a moving sale.

The Minnesota Twins will hold a "moving sale" Nov. 7 at the Metrodome, inviting fans to purchase merchandise accumulated over the years, as the team prepares to play at Target Field in 2010.

In the recently released TwinsCentric Offseason GM Handbook , John Bonnes , Nick Nelson , Parker Hageman and myself , dove into the many decisions that Twins GM Bill Smith and the Twins front office have to make in the offseason.

The Minnesota Twins cannot afford to trade Joe Nathan. A Period. A Not now. Not later this offseason.

We don't know yet whether Joe Mauer will be selected the American League's Most Valuable Player.

Proving the theory that there is no off-season in baseball, the Arizona Fall, Venezuelan Winter, Mexican Winter, and Dominican Winter Leagues are already up and running, even before the World Series ends.

Despite playing just over half of the season, Joe Crede managed to be Minnesota's second most-valuable infielder.

Twins' Joe Nathan on the bench after being pulled in the tenth inning inning at Yankee Stadium Friday, October 9, 2009 .

Minnesota Twins reliever had two chips removed from his right elbow Tuesday morning by Dr.

QUEST See thats the problem that i have with you. you just throw numbers out there and don't even think.

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Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau and closer Joe Nathan each underwent a procedure to have bone chips removed this week.

Remember the tall kid at the Little League park? The talented one who looked like he belonged on another diamond playing with an older age group? The dominant slugger who hit the ball over the fence and glided around the bases smugly? That's Alex Rodriguez.

Sid Hartman says colleague Patrick Reusse's got it all wrong. The Twins will keep Joe Nathan and sign Joe Mauer...If they want to be successful next season.

Jake Mauer, older brother of three-time American League batting champion and Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, has been named the new manager of the Fort Myers Miracle.

Decisions, decisions-- Cuzzi in action. Flickr/afagen Last weekend, I went to the Italian Street Festival in Richmond-- a bunch of plastic tents at the Raceway Complex that didn't resemble Italy in any way.

The first season at Target Field will undoubtedly be full of excitement due to the return of outdoor baseball to Minnesota.

What does the phrase a oebaseballa s best hittera mean? Is it simply defined by comparing batting averages of current players? Or do we analyze how each candidate hits in certain situations: with runners in scoring position, behind in the batting count or when his team is trailing in a game.

Top 20 Minnesota Twins Prospects for 2010. All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change.

The Minnesota Twins invited the Rosemount High School Marching Band to perform prior to the start of the American League Divisional Playoff game vs.

Note: This is the first in a ten-part series , comprehensively reviewing the Minnesota Twins' 2009 season.

Kenji Johjima #2 of the Seattle Mariners returns to the dugout after being struck out by Franciso Liriano of the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome on April 6, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

In honor of the recent birthday of one of the greatest men ever to be in any way affiliated with sports, John Wooden, it seems appropriate to use his words to start off a piece about myth and reality.

Members of MLB's drug testing team might want to rent a room at Yankee Stadium. For the second time in a week the testing team was at the Stadium last night collecting urine samples from two members of the Yankees and Angels after the Yankees' 4-1 victory in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Three late-inning, game-tying home runs in five playoff games, eight RBIs and a .389 average to that point in this postseason, and still, here was Ervin Santana throwing four of the most intentional "unintentional'' balls you ever saw to Mark Teixeira for the purpose of bringing Alex Rodriguez to the plate one more time, with the bases loaded and ...

GORDON Edes, the baseball col umnist from Yahoo, approached me in the Yankees clubhouse yesterday and posed this question: 1998 Yankees vs.

Following the infamous Game Three baserunning error, Nick Punto may be one of the most hated men in Minnesota.

Basically, when the guys are hitting the way that they have been coming down the stretch to get them to where they are now, I fully believe that they have the ability to go toe-to-toe with the Yankees.

The New York Yankees were so clearly superior to the Minnesota Twins in sweeping them 3-0 in the American League division playoffs that they didn't need any help.

Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes looked somewhat vulnerable as the bridge to closer Mariano Rivera against Minnesota.

Umpire Phil Cuzzi is right there as Melky Cabrera of the Yankees fails to make a play on a Twins fly ball that lands fair but is called foul by Cuzzi in the 11th inning of Game 2 of the ALDS.

0 Irish priest abducted in Philippines October 11, 2009 1:43 PM EDT MANILA, Philippines - Heavily armed men barged into a Catholic convent and kidnapped a 78-year old Irish priest late Sunday in the volatile southern Philippines before spiriting him away in a motor boat, an official said.

Melinda goes to a hospital morgue that is being haunted by the ghost of a surgeon who is reliving a failed surgery.

The first road game for the Yankees in the 2009 Playoffs was taking on the red-hot Minnesota Twins.

It's playoff time, and baseball's Mr. October, Reggie Jackson, showed up at the Metrodome on Saturday.

In round one, the Yankees received length from their starters and from baseballs hit by Alex Rodriguez, but not from their lineup.

Friday 16 Oct 2009 Friday, October 16, 2009 at 08:04AM FORT MYERS, FL - The Minnesota Twins announced today that Fort Myers Miracle outfielder Ben Revere has been named the 2009 Sherry Robertson Award winner as the Twins' Minor League Player of the Year and Fort Myers Miracle right-handed pitcher David Bromberg has been named the 2009 Jim Rantz ...

After ending their season with an excing win after extra innings against the Detroit Tigers only to be swept by the Yankees, Twin's fans everywhere were sad to see the World Series Title lost and women fans were sad to see Joe Mauer leave until next season.

Torii Hunter can't wait to face the New York Yankees in the postseason this time around.

Workers take out home plate after Game 3 of the American League division baseball series between the Minnesota Twins and the New York Yankeeson Sunday, Oct.

For all the talk about how badly the Yankees have matched up historically against this next opponent, remember this: The Angels supposedly couldn't beat the Red Sox.

Our Twins bowed in three games to the Evil Empire. There were many opportunities in two of the three games for our heroes to win, but they didna t. Ita s no use to dwell on their losses, but you know you are a true fan, , when you replay what might have been before you drop off to sleep.

No matter who comes along or sets what record, there may never be a more analyzed ballplayer than Alex Rodriguez .

At about 11 a.m. Monday, a sleepy, sore, bespectacled Joe Mauer ambled into the Twins clubhouse to do some packing, say some goodbyes and, to his chagrin, field a stream of questions about his hours-old offseason.

Batted .285 with 21 home runs, 87 runs batted in for Cubs in 2008. Numbers were down with Cleveland and St.

With a slow grounder to to short, it was all over. The joy of game 163, the September magic, the 2009 season, baseball in the H.H.H. Metrodome, all of it.

New York Yankees' CC Sabathia celebrates in the locker room after the Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1 in Game 3 of the American League division baseball series Sunday, Oct.

With Joe Mauer entering the final year of his contract, the Minnesota Twins face a decision that could impact the franchise for years.

Reggie Jackson didn't give himself his most famous nickname; it actually came from a teammate.

Brian Cashman, the New York Yankees general manager who has a $201 million player payroll, admires Minnesota Twins GM Bill Smith, whose payroll is $67 million.

MARIANO Rivera fractured another bat, and broke the Twins' heart. It was the eighth inning Sunday night.

While the Twins rallied to win the American League Central division, their soft spots were adequately hidden.

Ron Gardenhire likes to talk about Carlos Gomez infuriating his opponents and him for the way he plays baseball.

I wanted to thank the Metrodome for its many great memories for the past few decades.A One can only hope those made at Target Field will be more memorable.

For the last day at the Metrodome, the Minnesota Twins are cleaning out their lockers before taking in the final moments of the place they've called home for so many years.

Rod, Robinson Cano, Jerry Hairston, Jr., and Nick Swisher celebrate the sweep of the Twins.

Bring on the Angels. Unlike last week, when the Yankees didn't learn of their ALDS opponent until 20 hours before the first pitch, the ALCS already is set.

Here's a trivia question for Twins fans: Who was the last Twins pitcher to earn a playoff victory at the Metrodome? If you answered Joe Mays, you are correct -- and have a great memory.

The Boston Red Sox had history on their side going into their AL division series with the Los Angeles Angels.

Brett Favre threw for 232 yards and a touchdown a day after his 40th birthday, leading the undefeated Minnesota Vikings to a 38-10 rout over the hapless and helpless Rams on Sunday.

For one more time fans packed into the Metrodome to see their Minnesota Twins. They came in by the thousands with one thing on their minds -- a win against the Yankees.

For Ricky Romero, the pattern had become hauntingly familiar since the all-star break.

Yankees reliever David Robertson got out of a jam in the 11th inning against the Twins.

Despite all the problems with cold weather, including Saturday's snowout at frigid Coors Field, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said it's just part of baseball.

Mets general manager Omar Minaya has reached out to deposed general managers J.P. Ricciardi and Kevin Towers , as first reported by the New York Post.

Melky Cabrera goes after a ball hit by Joe Mauer in the 11th inning that was called foul.

Alex Rodriguez pumps his fist as he tosses his bat following his two-run homer in the ninth inning to tie the game 3-3 against the Twins in Game 2 of the ALDS.

Ron Gardenhire was still miffed about a fair ball ruled foul when the Minnesota manager was asked whether Major League Baseball should extend the use of instant replay.

Slugger's doctor pleased with team's cautious approach NEW YORK - In town for a meeting, Alex Rodriguez's hip doctor, Dr.

NEW YORK - One by one, piece by piece, the Yankees spent the regular season demolishing and reassembling their bullpen bridge to Mariano Rivera.

Denard Span can still remember the bitter taste of the moment, one he now credits for helping him grow -- not just as a baseball player, but as a person.

Mark Teixeira hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night and 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series.

Minnesota has entrusted Carl Pavano with Game 3 start on Sunday. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire revealed his pitching plans for the two games in Minneapolis , tabbing former Yankee bust Carl Pavano for Sunday's Game 3 and 15-game winner Scott Baker in Game 4, if necessary.

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Baseball is simple and timelessa 'there is a man, a ball, a bat, and unending athleticism.

Hard to know who might have been more relieved that CC Sabathia passed with flying colours in this first Big Apple compulsory exam.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi had the conversation with Jorge Posada on Sunday, a talk similar to one he had with Joe Torre when Posada was about to cut into Girardi's time behind the plate.

The Twins will not work out today between Games 1 and 2 of the Division Series, and it will be a key day of rest for a team that arrived at its Manhattan hotel at 4:15 a.m., Wednesday, about 14 hours before CC Sabathia's first pitch in Game 1. Manager Ron Gardenhire has a press conference at Yankee Stadium at 9:30 a.m. , and we're told that he'll ...

Minnesota shortstop Orlando Cabrera lit a fat cigar and popped it into his mouth, all with one hand.

The Tigers led or had a share of the American League Central lead for 149 days -- but slipped to second on the last day.

Wednesday 07 Oct 2009 Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 01:02AM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com-The Minnesota Twins and Beloit Snappers have extended their Player Development Contract through 2012 on Tuesday.

Joshua Robinson is in the Bronx and will be providing updates during Game 1 of the division series between the Yankees and the Twins.

After a one-year absence, the New York Yankees are back in the postseason for the 14th time in the last 15 years, as they begin their quest towards an unprecedented 27th World Series title with an American League Division Series matchup this evening against the Minnesota Twins.

Considering these numbers, how soon is to acceptable to guarantee a Hall of Fame bid for Mauer? Maybe two more seasons? Close comment Add your own comment More from Twins Joe Mauer secured his third American League batting title Tuesday, and the 14th for the Twins since their move to Minnesota for the 1961 season.

Back in 2002, Michael Cuddyer was a rookie infielder being pressed into service in the Twins' first postseason since the 1991 World Series championship.

Kansas City Royals first baseman Billy Butler earned American League Player of the Month honors for September.

The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees have played seven times this season. The Yankees have won seven times.

The Yankees are interested in the outcome of tomorrow night's Tigers-Twins playoff game.

The Minnesota Twins seem to think that 162 regular-season games aren't enough. The Twins will host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in a tiebreaker for the American League Central title and a trip the playoffs.

While the Detroit Tigers have been trying to give away the AL Central to the Minnesota Twins, many have been trying to figure out just what's going on with Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera's face.

After the Minnesota Twins clinched the American League pennant at Tiger Stadium in 1987, Barreiro penned a short piece for the Minneapolis Star Tribune titled Who Would Have Believed It? 22 years later, in honor of Mr.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, left, and pitcher Joe Nathan celebrate their 10-7 win over the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Oct.

Playoff Baseball is here. The weather has that chill we feel each October, meaning it's time to start Major League Baseball's postseason party.

With one more game to go, Ron Gardenhire has chosen to go with experience. Though rookie Brian Duensing was scheduled to pitch today's regular-season finale against Kansas City, Gardenhire will start Carl Pavano on short rest.

Alex Rios of the Chicago White Sox, left, beats the tag from Detroit Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco to steal second base in the second inning.

Before Brett Favre arrived in Minnesota, Delmon Young was the most controversial player to roam the Dome.

Originally published October 3, 2009 at 4 a.m., updated October 3, 2009 at 5:02 a.m. MINNEAPOLIS a ' Quietdrive frontman Kevin Truckenmiller could become a footnote in Minnesota Twins' record books.

Before the game, a guy wearing a "Cuddyer" jersey did pretty much the same thing in the Twins clubhouse.

Orlando Cabrera went 2-for-5 with a three-run double and scored once as the Minnesota Twins kept their slim hopes for winning the AL Central alive with an 8-3 win against the Detroit Tigers.

No matter what happens tomorrow and the rest of the season, Minnesota Twins fans can rest assured that things are in good shape for next season.A Unlike seasons past, this Twins team is actually built for success in the postseason...if they can just manage to get there.

DETROIT - Those pesky Twins forced the Detroit Tigers to keep their champagne on ice.

In the Twins' locker room after Thursday's game, first baseman Michael Cuddyer considered the three White Sox starting pitchers who will carry Minnesota's hopes when they face the Tigers at Comerica Park this weekend.

Last update: October 1, 2009 - 9:24 AM The ingredients required to get the Twins back into the AL Central race were not magical.

Reports came in Tuesday night that Dominican prospect Miguel Angel Sano and the Twins have agreed terms on a contract.

Nothing nefarious here. Just a pennant race. Shortly before they faced elimination today against the Tigers, the Minnesota Twins were defending themselves against the allegation that their Most Valuable Player candidate, Joe Mauer, was stealing signs during Tuesday night's crucial game against Detroit.

They were two conversations, one before a Friday night game against the Minnesota Twins at the Metrodome two weeks ago, and one well afterward.