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