Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins establish new mark for average game attendance at Hammond Stadium

MINNEAPOLIS- ST. PAUL, 03/28/2008 -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that the club has established a new single-season Spring Training record for average attendance for games played at Hammond Stadium.

As the Minnesota Twins concluded their home schedule today (Friday, March 28) versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team's 2008 Grapefruit League attendance total reached 124,934 fans with 14 of 16 games sold out. Based on a total of 16 home dates, the Twins averaged 7,808 fans per home Spring Training game topping the previous average game attendance mark of 7,620 established in 2007.    » read more »

FORT MYERS, 03/28/2008 -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano to Single-A Ft. Myers. Liriano is scheduled to start for the Miracle on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium. In five starts for the Minnesota Twins this spring, Liriano was 2-2, 4.02 ERA (15.2 ip, 7 er), allowing 14 hits with nine walks and 15 strikeouts.

The Minnesota Twins now have 27 (two non-roster) players in camp: 12 pitchers, three catchers (one non-roster), six infielders, six outfielders (one non-roster). Catcher Eli Whiteside and outfielder Jon Knott will be reassigned to minor league camp following tomorrow's game in Bradenton vs. the Pirates.

Source: MLB

Seattle Mariners sends catcher Jair Fernandez to Minnesota Twins in exchange for rights to RHP RA Dickey

LAS VEGAS, 03/30/2008 -- Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager Bill Bavasi announced the following roster moves on Saturday:

Traded to Minnesota Twins:
Seattle Mariners traded Minor League catcher Jair Fernandez to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for the Twins rejecting Seattle's offer to return Rule 5 Draft player RA Dickey.

Optioned to AAA Tacaoma (1):
Right-Handed Pitcher (1): RA Dickey

Reassigned to Minor League Camp (5):
Left-Handed Pitcher (1): Arthur Rhodes
Right-Handed Pitcher (2): Roy Corcoran, Chris Reitsma
Infielders (2): Tug Hulett, Greg Norton.    » read more »

03/26/2008 -- Monday, March 31 vs. Los Angrles Angels (6:05 p.m.) - Opening Day
Opening Night presented by Target    » read more »

Good baseball tickets remain for balance of opening homestand

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, 03/27/2008 -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that the team's home opener Monday, March 31 (6:05 p.m.) versus the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is sold out. As of today, only a limited number of obstructed view tickets remain for the Twins 48th annual home opener. A limited number of obstructed view tickets in the Upper Club seating area - regularly priced at $21 - are available for $10.50 while supplies last.    » read more »

03/26/2008, FORT MYERS -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reassigned catcher Drew Butera to Minor League camp.

Drew Butera batted .176 (3-for-17) with two RBI in 11 spring games with the Twins.

The Minnesota Twins now have 28 (two non-roster) players in camp:

- 13 pitchers,
- three catchers (one non-roster),
- six infielders, and
- six outfielders (one non-roster).

Source: MLB

One player reassigned to Minor League camp

Ft. Myers, FL, 03/24/2008 -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Philip Humber, infielder Brian Buscher and outfielders Jason Pridie and Denard Span to Triple-A Rochester.

In addition, the Minnesota Twins reassigned right-handed pitcher Casey Daigle to Minor League camp.

The Minnesota Twins now have 29 (3 non-roster) players in camp: 13 pitchers, four catchers (two non-roster), six infielders, six outfielders (one non-roster).

Source: MLB

Deal includes club option for 2012 season

FORT MYERS, FL, 03/24/2008 -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have agreed to terms with closer Joe Nathan on a contract extension through the 2011 season, with a club option for 2012.

Nathan, 33, was 4-2, 1.88 (71.2 ip, 15 er) with 37 saves, allowing 54 hits with 19 walks and 77 strikeouts in 68 appearances last season. He converted 37 of 41 (90%) save opportunities and ranked sixth in the American League in saves.

Nathan's 160 saves over the last four seasons (2004-07) are tied with Mariano Rivera for the most in the American League during that span. In addition, he became the first pitcher in club history to record 36-or-more saves in four consecutive seasons.    » read more »

03/23/2008 -- The Washington Nationals today retained the rights to outfielder Garrett Guzman by acquiring him from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Washington Nationals Senior Vice President and General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.

Garrett Guzman, 24, is batting .222 (4-for-18) with a double, homer and two RBI in 12 Grapefruit League contests. He was the Washington Nationals' second selection (16th overall) in the 2007 Rule 5 Draft.

Source: MLB

03/17/2008, MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL, MN -- The Minnesota Twins today announced their 2008 special events, promotions and daily ticket offers including several additions since the original publication in January.    » read more »

Minnesota Twins outrights Cali to Triple-A, sends Mulvey to Minors camp

03/16/2008, FT. MYERS, Fla -- The Minnesota Twins announced Sunday that they have outrighted left-handed pitcher Carmen Cali to Triple-A Rochester. In four spring appearances, Cali was 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 3 2/3 innings pitched, allowing one hit with three walks and two strikeouts.    » read more »

03/11/2008, MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins are pleased to announce the 2008 Summer Youth Baseball and Softball Training Camp schedule. Each of the four training camps will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for two consecutive days. The camp season kicks off in Fargo, ND (June 2 - 3), followed by Brainerd (June 9 - 10), Robbinsdale (June 16 - 17) and River Falls, WI (June 30 - July 1).    » read more »

Spot to begin airing the week of March 10

03/10/2008, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins, in conjunction with advertising partner Periscope, today announced the second television commercial of the 2008 "This is Twins Territory" campaign will begin airing the week of March 10.    » read more »

03/10/2008, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL -- Los Twins de Minnesota anunciaron que su nuevo socio para las transmisiones en español para este 2008 es Latino Communications Network (LCN). Un total de 26 transmisiones se realizarán durante la temporada 2008, incluyendo el Día de Apertura (Marzo 31) y todos los juegos en casa en Martes y Domingo, la transmisión se realizará en forma simultanea por KMNV 1400 AM y KMNQ 1470 AM.    » read more »

Nine others reassigned to Minor League camp

03/09/2008, FT. MYERS, Fla. -- The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned three players and reassigned nine others to Minor League camp.

Catcher Jose Morales was optioned to Triple-A Rochester, while left-handed pitcher Jose Mijares and right-handed pitcher Oswaldo Sosa were optioned to Double-A New Britain.    » read more »