<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Twinsportal News</title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com</link><description>Minnesota Twins Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2517.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[: --3B Joe Crede missed a pair of weekend games after suffering back spasms during Friday's game in New York. Crede said the tightness was minor, but manager Ron Gardenhire said, "We're taking no chances." Crede has had back surgery in each of the past tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2518.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been nearly 36 years since the Twins have endured the trauma of three consecutive walk-off defeats, and historic failures demand historic action. That's Ron Gardenhire's feeling, anyway. The Twins manager made it clear that roster changes are afoot i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2519.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer ran 40 feet and dove onto home plate in the ninth inning, making a spectacular play to prevent the game-winning run from scoring. Mauer retrieved a ball in front of the mound and, noticing Brett Gardner rounding third and heading for the pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins lose third straight to Yankees on a walk-off ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-lose-third-straight-to-yankees-on-a-walk-off-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- It's like a Broadway show, what the Yankees have going here this weekend: Sell pricey tickets to a beautiful theater, provide a compelling plot with a few memorable scenes, then throw in a big finish so the customers go home happy. Curtain, ch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Yankees Preview 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-yankees-preview-2521.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have had virtually no luck at beating the New York Yankees in the Bronx over the past few seasons. They're finding the Yankees' new home to be even less welcoming.After three consecutive walk-off wins over the Twins, surging New York g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 3, Twins 2(10)]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yankees-3-twins-2-10-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Whipped cream pies and championship belts. Johnny Damon and the New York Yankees are enjoying this string of walk-off wins with the unabashed glee of Little Leaguers.Damon homered in the 10th inning Sunday, giving the surging Yankees a 3-2 victory and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Torre to coach in All-Star Game Former Cardinals player, manager returns to St. Louis for big event as part of Manuel's NL staff]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/torre-to-coach-in-all-star-game-former-cardinals-player-manager-returns-to-st-louis-for-big-event-as-part-of-manuel-s-nl-staff-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre let the cat out of the bag the other day in Philadelphia that he had been asked to be a coach for the All-Star Game on July 14 here - and he had accepted that invitation - the National League's chances for its fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dramatic Yanks walk off winners yet again]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/dramatic-yanks-walk-off-winners-yet-again.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Johnny Damon homered in the 10th inning, giving the surging New York Yankees a 3-2 victory Sunday and their third straight comeback win over the Minnesota Twins that was capped by a game-ending hit.Alex Rodriguez homered in the seventh to start New York's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM HAUDRICOURT &t]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tom-haudricourt-t.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When backup catcher Carlos Corporan was returned Thursday to Class AAA Nashville, he took with him a unique place inMilwaukeeBrewers history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins starter Nick Blackburn gets his job done in loss to New York Yankees ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-starter-nick-blackburn-gets-his-job-done-in-loss-to-new-york-yankees-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- Just when theTwins most needed him, Nick Blackburn pitched like a lion on Saturday. Too bad Mark Teixeira was 100 percent thorn.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins outfielder Carlos Gomez takes a breather ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-outfielder-carlos-gomez-takes-a-breather-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every night with Gomez in the lineup, something exciting seems to happen. Not always something good, but always something exciting. But April gives way to May, and as the 2008 season wears on, Gomez's unhoned skills become glaring. Denard Span takes his p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Rod, New York Yankees rolls past Minnesota Twins 6-4 ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/a-rod-new-york-yankees-rolls-past-minnesota-twins-6-4-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez got the glory, and the postgame shaving-cream pie in the face to go with it, and he deserved it. His first hit at the new Yankee Stadium was a game-ending home run, after all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Yankees Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-yankees-preview-2511.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira had a splendid first turn as the New York Yankees' designated hitter. He'll look for a encore Sunday while trying to continue his success against the Minnesota Twins.The Yankees will also try for a season-high fifth straight win when they co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede questionable rest of Twins series vs Yankees]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-questionable-rest-of-twins-series-vs-yankees.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Joe Crede's back started bothering him Friday night and his hamstrings began to cramp up, the third baseman quickly decided he needed to leave the Minnesota Twins' game against the New York Yankees.After all, he's been through this before.Crede was f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 6, Twins 4(11)]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yankees-6-twins-4-11-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez's first hit at the new Yankee Stadium was a doozy.Rodriguez belted a game-ending, two-run homer in the 11th inning to give New York a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.Rodriguez hit a long drive off Craig Breslow (1-2) into the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees sink Twins in 11th on A-Rod's walk-off]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yankees-sink-twins-in-11th-on-a-rod-s-walk-off.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alex Rodriguez hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.Rodriguez hit a long drive off Craig Breslow (1-2) into the seats in left after Mark Teixeira led off with a wal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2515.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker went toe-to-toe with red-hot Detroit RHP Justin Verlander. Both starters threw five shutout innings to start Thursday's game, but in the sixth Baker unraveled, giving up five runs, six hits and a walk, putting his team down 5-0. Baker ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2516.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau hit an ankle-high fastball into the Yankees bullpen, then walloped a high fastball into the second deck in right field, marking his 28th birthday with two home runs -- a feat he also accomplished on his 26th birthday. "Yeah, but I can']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 5, Twins 4]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yankees-5-twins-4.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Gardner was visiting with a young girl at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital on Friday, when she gave him a bracelet."She told me that if I kept it, I would hit a home run," he said. "She said I'll hit a home run tonight. She said as long as I have ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Yankees Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-yankees-preview-2500.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees' new stadium is hitter-friendly, but the Minnesota Twins didn't find it any more welcoming than the old one in their first visit there.The Yankees look to win their season high-tying fourth straight contest Saturday when they continue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delmon Young takes leave of Minnesota Twins for family matter ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/delmon-young-takes-leave-of-minnesota-twins-for-family-matter-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Morales Young takes leave; Morales recalled By Phil Millerpmiller@pioneerpress.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins enter House That $1.5B Built ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-enter-house-that-1-5b-built-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK -- Right away, Mike Redmond knew he liked this version of Yankee Stadium. "It doesn't smell like garbage," theTwins catcher said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Young goes to California for family matter]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-young-goes-to-california-for-family-matter.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins outfielder Delmon Young left the team to attend to his ill mother in California and missed Friday's start of a weekend series at the New York Yankees.Minnesota placed Young on the family medical emergency list, which allows players to atte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks use 3-run rally in 9th to stop Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yanks-use-3-run-rally-in-9th-to-stop-twins.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Melky Cabrera capped a three-run rally in the ninth inning with a two-run single, and the New York Yankees stopped a five-game home losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.Justin Morneau hit two solo homers and Joe Mauer ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[These five can turn season around ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/these-five-can-turn-season-around-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The general rule of thumb in major-league Baseball is wait until mid-June before either renewing your season tickets or dumping them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Twins ballpark to include rooftop seats]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/new-twins-ballpark-to-include-rooftop-seats.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not quite Wrigley Field, but the Minnesota Twins will have rooftop seating at their new ballpark next year. On the other side of the stadium, a statue of Kirby Puckett will greet fans in a plaza area as they approach the gates.Twins ownership has ear]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Young takes leave for family emergency]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-young-takes-leave-for-family-emergency.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins outfielder Delmon Young has left the team to attend to a family emergency in California.The team says it has placed Young on the family medical emergency list, which allows players to attend to personal issues for three to seven days. Team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2490.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took Craig Breslow 90 major league appearances and a six-run seventh inning from the Twins lineup, but the 28-year-old reliever finally earned his first big-league win in unlikely fashion -- he took the mound with his team down 5-0. But to these Twins,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2491.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker went toe-to-toe with red-hot Detroit RHP Justin Verlander. Both starters threw five shutout innings to start Thursday's game, but in the sixth Baker unraveled, giving up five runs, six hits and a walk, putting his team down 5-0. Baker ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2492.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer was back in the lineup at catcher after DHing in Wednesday's 13-inning win. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Mauer agreed to DH on Wednesday and when he did so, he said he could catch Thursday. Gardenhire said he's still being careful with the re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Yankees Preview 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-yankees-preview-2493.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Road games against the New York Yankees have been tough for the Minnesota Twins in recent years. Opponents, though, have seemed very comfortable at the new Yankee Stadium this month.The Twins open a four-game series Friday night against a New York club in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' Craig Breslow gets his first 'W' ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-craig-breslow-gets-his-first-w-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eighty-nine times Craig Breslow had walked to the mound as a major league pitcher. Eighty-nine times he walked away without a victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede, Twins ready to try their luck in the Bronx ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-twins-ready-to-try-their-luck-in-the-bronx-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only 14 hours had passed since the last time it happened, so it's not like the Tigers had forgotten. But there they were again Thursday, walking Michael Cuddyer to load the bases and give Joe Crede a chance to beat them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins hope change of park changes their luck in New York ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-hope-change-of-park-changes-their-luck-in-new-york-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Front row behind home plate, $1,250 a game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins manager Ron Gardenhire ejected ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-manager-ron-gardenhire-ejected-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Gardenhire finished the Tigers series tied with Detroit manager Jim Leyland, one ejection apiece.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 6, Tigers 5]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-6-tigers-5.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede saw a lot of these comebacks by Minnesota from the other side.Participation is a lot more fun.Crede capped another Twins rally with a two-run, two-out single in a six-run seventh inning. Minnesota overcame a five-run deficit and Justin Verlander]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2481.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede's infant son Jace, who was born a month premature, got out of the hospital over the weekend. Crede went home to Missouri on Minnesota's off day Monday to see his little boy, and after missing three straight games with a sore left hamstring,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2482.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Denard Span's two-run triple in the sixth inning gave Minnesota's a one-run edge, albeit briefly, and was the team's eighth of triple of the season. Minnesota has eight triples this year, second in the American League behind Kansas City, which has 12]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2483.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third baseman Joe Crede raised his arms in the air when he rounded first base. He couldn't help himself, and after 4 hours and 48 minutes of baseball, the celebration might have been caused by relief as much as joy. Crede tossed his helmet to the side bef]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede's slam in 13th lifts Twins past Tigers 14-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-s-slam-in-13th-lifts-twins-past-tigers-14-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Minnesota's bullpen sprung more leaks, Joe Crede provided the relief.It took 13 innings, four hours and 48 minutes, but Crede's two-out, two-strike grand slam gave the Twins a 14-10 victory over the Tigers just before midnight Wednesday - long after]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-2485.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers are suddenly struggling on the mound after a hot stretch. Justin Verlander keeps proving that he's once again a pitcher who can end such slumps.With Verlander coming off three straight outstanding starts, the Tigers look to salvage thei]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede's slam lifts Twins over Tigers in 13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-s-slam-lifts-twins-over-tigers-in-13.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede thrust both arms in the air once the ball was safely in the seats, as much a sign of relief as celebration while he began his game-ending trot around the bases.It took 13 innings, four hours and 48 minutes, but Crede's two-out, two-strike grand ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Tolbert shows handiwork as a fill-in for Minnesota Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/matt-tolbert-shows-handiwork-as-a-fill-in-for-minnesota-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Tolbert's diving stop of Miguel Cabrera's hot smash Tuesday, and his shovel pass to Nick Punto to transform the dive into a double play, was described by pitcher Kevin Slowey as "spectacular." By manager Ron Gardenhire as "the play of the game."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sparky knows managerial talent]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sparky-knows-managerial-talent.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS -- The past two managers to guide theDetroitTigers to the World Series share a mutual admiration for the way Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire and Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia run their ballclubs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Mauer reaches .500 with power display in Minnesota Twins' victory over Detroit Tigers ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/joe-mauer-reaches-500-with-power-display-in-minnesota-twins-victory-over-detroit-tigers-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer hit two baseballs over the Metrodome's left-field wall Tuesday night, but only one was a home run. Which figures -- half of everything Mauer's bat touches these days is a hit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2472.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young has just two extra-base hits in 83 at-bats this season. Among the 116 American League players with at least 75 plate appearances through Monday, Young's two extra-base hits put him in a three-way tie for last. The other two? Minnesota SS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2473.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Matt Tolbert's diving stop of a Miguel Cabrera grounder up the middle in the fifth turned a would-be scoring play into an inning-ending double play. Manager Ron Gardenhire dubbed it the play of the game, and RHP Kevin Slowey called the night's turni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2474.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer nearly homered twice Tuesday, but he got credit for just one long ball. Detroit left fielder Clete Thomas robbed Minnesota's red-hot catcher of a home run, pulling back a deep flyball that would have cleared the fence in the first inning. In Mau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-2475.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis' first season with the Detroit Tigers was extremely forgettable, but he is trying to put a lot more than a disappointing record behind him as he makes his first start of 2009.After being sidelined with an anxiety disorder, Willis takes th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 6, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-6-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Detroit Tigers left fielder Clete Thomas leaped high to rob Joe Mauer of a home run in the first inning, the Minnesota Twins catcher simply told himself to put a little extra on it the next time around.The way the two-time AL batting champion is hitt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis is a mystery to most Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/dontrelle-willis-is-a-mystery-to-most-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Redmond held a little 2003 World Series reunion of his own Tuesday and was happy at what he found. Dontrelle Willis, the star rookie of the Florida Marlins' world championship team, "is just as passionate and energetic as ever," Redmond said. "That w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Mauer continues hot streak]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-mauer-continues-hot-streak.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer hit a home run, and was robbed of another by Clete Thomas, and the Twins' struggling bullpen protected a lead for three innings in Minnesota's 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.Joe Crede also homered for the Twins in his first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede returns from 3-game absence]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-returns-from-3-game-absence.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins third baseman Joe Crede returned to the lineup on Tuesday night after missing three games with a sore left hamstring.Crede was injured last week in Baltimore. The Twins wanted to be cautious, so he missed the weekend home series against Se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAVES 8, METS 3]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/braves-8-mets-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK --- Johan Santana may be the best pitcher in Baseball, but the New York Mets ace still can't beat theBraves. Through little or no fault of his own.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers-Twins Preview 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tigers-twins-preview-2465.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer hasn't looked the slightest bit rusty since returning to the Minnesota Twins' lineup at the start of the month. The Twins hope he'll continue to contribute as they try to cool the surging Detroit Tigers.The Tigers go for their seventh win in nin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2466.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More-comfortable Mauer could be worth much more]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/more-comfortable-mauer-could-be-worth-much-more.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer has always looked smooth, with his gliding gait, those trademark sideburns, an easy smile and that textbook left-handed swing.He's never been as comfortable as this, though.Finally past the frustrating back injury that ruined his winter and ate ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2468.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer homered in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday and has three home runs in his first 32 at-bats of the season. Last season, it took him more than 250 at-bats before he hit his third home run. Mauer went 2-for-4 on Sunday and has now hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2469.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto went 2-for-3 on Sunday and his double in the fourth inning snapped an 0-for-17 streak at the plate. Punto had Friday and Saturday off and said he spent that time getting extra work in with hitting coach Joe Vavra. The shortstop is batting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2470.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Carlos Gomez was in the starting lineup for the third time in 10 games this month and, entering Sunday's game, Gomez, now batting .218 with a .250 on-base percentage, had just 13 at-bats in the team's last 15 games.  Manager Ron Gardenhire ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Games of the Day ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/games-of-the-day-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 11, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2457.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer homered in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday and has three home runs in his first 32 at-bats of the season. Last season, it took him more than 250 at-bats before he hit his third home run. Mauer went 2-for-4 on Sunday and has now hit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2458.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto went 2-for-3 on Sunday and his double in the fourth inning snapped an 0-for-17 streak at the plate. Punto had Friday and Saturday off and said he spent that time getting extra work in with hitting coach Joe Vavra. The shortstop is batting ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2459.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center fielder Carlos Gomez was in the starting lineup for the third time in 10 games this month and, entering Sunday's game, Gomez, now batting .218 with a .250 on-base percentage, had just 13 at-bats in the team's last 15 games.  Manager Ron Gardenhire ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk this Way ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/walk-this-way-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 10, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey powers M's comeback vs. Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/griffey-powers-m-s-comeback-vs-twins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one of his smooth and still-powerful left-handed swings, Ken Griffey Jr. roused the Seattle Mariners and sent a virtual Mother's Day card sailing over the right-field wall."It's a cheap way of me not buying my mom a gift," Griffey joked after Seattle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forget the positive signs: the Seattle Mariners want some wins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/forget-the-positive-signs-the-seattle-mariners-want-some-wins-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers: Minnesota Twins having fun flexing their muscles. ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tom-powers-minnesota-twins-having-fun-flexing-their-muscles-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make way for the Minnesota Marauders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2464.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 04:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A home series against the Seattle Mariners appears to be just what the Minnesota Twins needed to get their slumping offense back on track.Led by Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, the Twins look to continue their home dominance over the Mariners and complete a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan hasn't gotten the chance to work much this season ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-closer-joe-nathan-hasn-t-gotten-the-chance-to-work-much-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In situations like the one Joe Nathan was in Friday night, the closer never knows what will happen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins stage power show ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-stage-power-show-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTwins' pregame meeting Friday was routine, didn't last long and the message, Brendan Harris said, wasn't groundbreaking.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' Smith, Cliburn make the case for Alexi Casilla ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-smith-cliburn-make-the-case-for-alexi-casilla-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alexi Casilla's career is in Stan Cliburn's hands at the moment, and the Rochester manager believes it's a good place to be. See, he's done this resurrection bit before.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' bashing continues in 9-6 victory over Mariners ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-bashing-continues-in-9-6-victory-over-mariners-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, the departure from Minnesota's small-ball ways to a lineup drenched with home run mashers was exciting. A couple of three-run shots, Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau going deep in back-to-back at-bats? Thrilling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2452.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A home series against the Seattle Mariners appears to be just what the Minnesota Twins needed to get their slumping offense back on track.Led by Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, the Twins look to continue their home dominance over the Mariners and complete a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardenhire falls ill during game]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/gardenhire-falls-ill-during-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire retreated to his office to watch most of a 9-6 victory over Seattle on Saturday night after feeling ill early in the game.Gardenhire said he began to feel flush and had the chills while in the dugout in the first few]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer, Morneau go back-to-back again]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-morneau-go-back-to-back-again.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer doesn't hit many home runs - just 47 since he broke into the big leagues in 2004.So when he went deep in consecutive games for the first time since 2005, Mauer could only laugh when his bigger, badder buddy - Justin Morneau - did the same thing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuddyer a Card ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/cuddyer-a-card-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seattle Mariners at Minnesota Twins: 05/09 game thread ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/seattle-mariners-at-minnesota-twins-05/09-game-thread-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Crede misses win over Mariners]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-crede-misses-win-over-mariners.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota third baseman Joe Crede was held out the Twins' 11-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night because of a sore left hamstring.Manager Ron Gardenhire said Crede started feeling pain in a loss at Baltimore on Thursday. Brian Buscher took]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2440.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seattle Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez and Minnesota Twins lefty Francisco Liriano are two of the most promising young pitchers to break into the majors over the last several years.While only Hernandez was living up to that billing early this seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sore hamstring idles Minnesota Twins' Joe Crede ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sore-hamstring-idles-minnesota-twins-joe-crede-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sore hamstring idles Crede By Kelsie Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker's gem helps Twins blank M's]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/baker-s-gem-helps-twins-blank-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker has said all season that he wasn't worried about his numbers, even as bloated as they were.Yet no matter how well he thought he had been pitching lately, it was nearly impossible to overlook an 0-4 record and a 9.15 ERA for the ace of the staf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners @ Twins: It's Game No. 30 ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-it-s-game-no-30-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (News Tribune delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This one throws and this one catches ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/this-one-throws-and-this-one-catches-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (St. Paul Pioneer Press delivered byNewstex) --TheTwins were filming some messages for the troops down on the field this afternoon, and when Ron Gardenhire got down to the field he decided he'd film his with Glen Perkins and Denard Span, who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners @ Twins: It's Game No. 30  2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-it-s-game-no-30--2445.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 8, 2009 (News Tribune delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montanez delivers O's to series sweep of Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/montanez-delivers-o-s-to-series-sweep-of-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE - Outfielder Lou Montanez and relief pitcher George Sherrill have struggled mightily this season. TheBaltimoreOrioles have struggled right along with them.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOUTH BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/youth-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:35:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets 2, Mariners 0]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2430.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins, like all major league teams, are creatures of habit. And one of those habits is the three-game series. Perhaps that's why the two-game series have been so hard on Minnesota this year. The Twins finished their check-in-check-out visit to Baltimo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2431.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Glen Perkins allowed two home runs in the first three innings Thursday, just the second and third home runs he has allowed this year. Still, the Twins have been out-homered 35-19 this season, which accounts for a large part of their 34-run deficit. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2432.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez was shaken up by a hard tag on the face and neck Wednesday by Orioles C Gregg Zaun after trying to score from third on a rundown play. "I couldn't breathe," Gomez said of the collision. Gomez sat out of Thursday's game, but manager Ron G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop-start loss still irritates Minnesota Twins' manager ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/stop-start-loss-still-irritates-minnesota-twins-manager-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE -- The memory of Sept. 30 played a big role in Ron Gardenhire's anger on May 6.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2434.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins have a lot in common right now and none of it is good.A pair of offensively slumping teams look to end losing streaks Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at the Metrodome.While Seattle (15-14) has los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's get unlikely help to beat Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/o-s-get-unlikely-help-to-beat-twins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A .154 hitter drove in the go-ahead run, the slumping third baseman homered and scored twice, and the struggling closer sealed the victory with a solid inning of work.Relying on an unlikely cast of stars, the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2436.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winners: Porcello, new lineup]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/winners-porcello-new-lineup.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- TheDetroitTigers needed a laugher.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: A-Rod expected back for Yanks on Friday]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/report-a-rod-expected-back-for-yanks-on-friday.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The plan is for Alex Rodriguez to be in the Yankees lineup as the third baseman Friday night in Baltimore, the New York Post has learned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Orioles Preview 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-orioles-preview-2421.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles are playing a relatively short series. Even their first contest was pared down.After their first matchup was cut short due to rain, the weather in Baltimore is expected to clear up as the Twins try to avoid being ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orioles survive 4 rain delays, beat Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/orioles-survive-4-rain-delays-beat-twins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles were happy to get a win, even if it meant waiting through four rain delays totaling nearly four hours.Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was furious about being forced to endure a scenario that caused 87 minutes of playing time t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins recall Matt Tolbert, send Alexi Casilla to Class AAA ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-recall-matt-tolbert-send-alexi-casilla-to-class-aaa-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BALTIMORE -- Any day is a good day to be sent to the major leagues. But the timing Wednesday was particularly good, Matt Tolbert figures.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins send slumping Casilla down, call up Tolbert]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-send-slumping-casilla-down-call-up-tolbert.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Alexi Casilla has been sent to Triple-A Rochester by the Minnesota Twins, who tired of his lack of hustle and his struggles at the plate."I think he's getting so flustered offensively that it just carried over to the whole game," manager Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins send slumping Casilla down, call up Tolbert 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-send-slumping-casilla-down-call-up-tolbert-2425.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second baseman Alexi Casilla has been sent to Triple-A Rochester by the Minnesota Twins, who tired of his lack of hustle and his struggles at the plate."I think he's getting so flustered offensively that it just carried over to the whole game," manager Ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumbling Twins show up again ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bumbling-twins-show-up-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- TheTwins don't consider themselves a .500 team, and they don't appreciate the evidence to the contrary. In fact, Ron Gardenhire's bottom-line assessment of Tuesday night's 9-0 calamity, an over-from-the-start whipping by the Detroit Tigers, was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2427.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less is more for Matt Guerrier, and the Twins intend for it to stay that way. The middle reliever, so worn out by overuse last year that he posted an 8.88 ERA after the All-Star break, is strong again and has the results to back that up. He has had only o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2428.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--First base coach Jerry White was carried off the field after being struck by a Joe Crede foul ball Monday, and he was on crutches after the game. But X-rays found no break, and White was back at his post Tuesday. --RHP Nick Blackburn couldn't follow the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2429.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins temporarily carried three catchers when C Joe Mauer returned from the disabled list, but after using all six relief pitchers on the second night with that alignment, the decision was made to restore the bullpen to seven members. The timing was g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins hope to keep Matt Guerrier fresh ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-hope-to-keep-matt-guerrier-fresh-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT - Matt Guerrier isn't particularly happy with how he's pitching this season, which might be the best news yet for theTwins' bullpen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Orioles Preview 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-orioles-preview-2413.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Slowey has benefited from outstanding run support this season. The Minnesota Twins' last starter wasn't so fortunate.After being shut out for the second time in 2009, the Twins look to continue their success at the plate when Slowey starts as they o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers 9, Twins 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tigers-9-twins-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Detroit Tigers almost had a perfect night.A lineup shakeup woke up their offense and rookie Rick Porcello threw seven scoreless innings in Detroit's 9-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.The Tigers, though, could not rejoice entirely b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shakeup gets Tigers offense going ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/shakeup-gets-tigers-offense-going-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer, Clete Thomas had three hits in his season debut and rookie Rick Porcello threw seven scoreless innings in the Detroit Tigers' 9-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.Detroit manager Jim Leyland shook up th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Mauer says he won't try to avoid crash at the plate ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/joe-mauer-says-he-won-t-try-to-avoid-crash-at-the-plate-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- There aren't many times whenTwins manager Ron Gardenhire is glad Joe Mauer isn't in his lineup, but the moment Kansas City infielder Mark Teahen put his head down Sunday and slammed his body into Jose Morales at home plate might have been one o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detroit Tigers' Adam Everett says his time with Minnesota Twins wasn't all bad ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/detroit-tigers-adam-everett-says-his-time-with-minnesota-twins-wasn-t-all-bad-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- There is something that Adam Everett would like to accomplish while theTwins are in Detroit, sort of the final gesture of his Minnesota career.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2418.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins temporarily carried three catchers when C Joe Mauer returned from the disabled list, but after using all six relief pitchers on the second night with that alignment, the decision was made to restore the bullpen to seven members. The timing was g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2419.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Francisco Liriano went 0-4 in April, but that's nothing new. The left-hander is 1-7 during his career in April but 19-6 in the other months. Maybe he should just skip the season's first month. "I wish," he said with a smile. --RHP Jesse Crain felt n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2420.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing brings relief like having your opening-day starting pitcher finally win his first game -- in May. "It was good to see Frankie with a smile on his face for a change," manager Ron Gardenhire said after Francisco Liriano improved to 1-4 with a 7-2 vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2404.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins temporarily carried three catchers when C Joe Mauer returned from the disabled list, but after using all six relief pitchers on the second night with that alignment, the decision was made to restore the bullpen to seven members. The timing was g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2405.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Francisco Liriano went 0-4 in April, but that's nothing new. The left-hander is 1-7 during his career in April but 19-6 in the other months. Maybe he should just skip the season's first month. "I wish," he said with a smile. --RHP Jesse Crain felt n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2406.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing brings relief like having your opening-day starting pitcher finally win his first game -- in May. "It was good to see Frankie with a smile on his face for a change," manager Ron Gardenhire said after Francisco Liriano improved to 1-4 with a 7-2 vi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liriano, Twins beat Detroit ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/liriano-twins-beat-detroit-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT - Whatever longtimeTwins minor league coach Rick Knapp told Edwin Jackson, it didn't work.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-2408.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Cuddyer and the Minnesota Twins are producing at the plate. The Detroit Tigers aren't.The Twins look to continue their hot hitting Tuesday night when they go for a sweep of a two-game road set with the slumping Tigers.Cuddyer has been torrid of la]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lies and Damned Lies ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/lies-and-damned-lies-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 4, 2009 (Kansas City Star delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liriano looks sharp in win over Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/liriano-looks-sharp-in-win-over-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano finally has something to show for regaining his form.Liriano had a season-high nine strikeouts and Michael Cuddyer hit a two-run triple in a five-run seventh, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday nig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2411.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers: Twins digging a hole from the pitcher's mound ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tom-powers-twins-digging-a-hole-from-the-pitcher-s-mound-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOM POWERS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins pitcher Scott Baker goes from 'A' to 'F' in a hurry ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-pitcher-scott-baker-goes-from-a-to-f-in-a-hurry-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Enough with the lessons. Scott Baker has learned enough. TheTwins have learned enough. Now they just would like to win.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins option catcher Jose Morales to Class AAA Rochester ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-option-catcher-jose-morales-to-class-aaa-rochester-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Morales will take one more bruise, one more reminder of a catcher's life, with him to Rochester.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday wrap and thoughts ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sunday-wrap-and-thoughts-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins activate RHP Crain, send C Morales to minors]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-activate-rhp-crain-send-c-morales-to-minors.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins activated right-hander Jesse Crain from the disabled list on Sunday and sent catcher Jose Morales to Triple-A Rochester.Morales, who started in Sunday's loss to Kansas City, filled in nicely while the Twins awaited the return of All-St]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Tigers Preview 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-tigers-preview-2400.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Edwin Jackson has pitched well enough this season that he probably should have more wins than he does. He certainly believed he was in line for one in his last start before the Detroit Tigers' bullpen collapsed.Jackson hopes for a little better support fr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2401.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No-hit through 6, Royals rally late to stun Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/no-hit-through-6-royals-rally-late-to-stun-twins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sitting in the Kansas City dugout watching Scott Baker go for a no-hitter, Willie Bloomquist and the Royals wondered aloud how to hex the Minnesota ace."We were trying every way possible to jinx him every inning," Bloomquist said.Whatever they did right b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers: Poof! Mauer waves his magic wand ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tom-powers-poof-mauer-waves-his-magic-wand-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, let's get the hyperbole out of the way. Here's my contribution:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Twins Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/royals-twins-preview-2387.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gil Meche insists a nagging back problem won't keep him off the mound.The right-hander expects to start Sunday as the visiting Kansas City Royals try to win the third and deciding game of their series with the Minnesota Twins.Some lower-back tightness for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals 10, Twins 7(11)]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/royals-10-twins-7-11-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From pitches in the wrong places to foolish baserunning and bobbled groundballs, the list of blunders by both teams was long.But Joakim Soria returned to the mound and made his manager's last move work out well.Soria returned to his All-Star closing form ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals outlast Twins in 11 innings]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/royals-outlast-twins-in-11-innings.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Umpires at the Metrodome on Saturday night for the Royals-Twins game were hoping for no close home run calls.The instant replay machine wasn't working, the crew informed team officials shortly before the first pitch, so there would be no use of baseball's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede's back with Twins, but Kubel's sick]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-s-back-with-twins-but-kubel-s-sick.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins third baseman Joe Crede has returned to the team earlier than expected following the birth of his son, Jace.Crede and his wife, Lisa, also have two young daughters. She delivered their first son on Friday in Missouri, and Crede missed Minnesota's ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2391.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota finished up a five-game road trip with a 2-3 record. After missing a chance to sweep the Indians on Sunday, the clubhouse was a quiet one. On the upside, Minnesota's starters and bullpen were much improved during a three-game series at Cleveland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2392.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins have delayed their decision over their backup catcher for at least three days, opting to carry three catchers until early next week. Joe Mauer was activated from the disabled list on Friday, but rather than sending Jose Morales to Class AAA Roch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2393.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Juan Morillo cleared waivers on Friday, surprising the team that had just claimed him off waivers from Colorado two weeks earlier. "I thought it quite possible we would lose him, but fortunately for us, nobody put in a claim," said general manager B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Twins Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/royals-twins-preview-2394.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting through the first month of the season without their best hitter, the Minnesota Twins have to be happy now that Joe Mauer is back.Mauer will try to help the Twins to their season-high fourth straight win Saturday night when they continue a we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Twins Preview 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/royals-twins-preview-2378.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After getting through the first month of the season without their best hitter, the Minnesota Twins have to be happy now that Joe Mauer is back.Mauer will try to help the Twins to their season-high fourth straight win Saturday night when they continue a we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Royals 5]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-7-royals-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer brought a big smile back to the dugout after hitting a home run in his first at-bat, and his teammates were just as quick to needle him about his exceptional talent.Is it really THAT easy, they jokingly asked?Mauer looked like a natural in his d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins welcome Mauer back with a win]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-welcome-mauer-back-with-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer sure gave the Minnesota Twins a spark, and Justin Morneau kept it going.Mauer homered in the first at-bat of his delayed season debut and scored three times, and Morneau's go-ahead two-run shot sent the Twins to a 7-5 victory over the Kansas Cit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins activate Mauer, who homers in 1st at-bat]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-activate-mauer-who-homers-in-1st-at-bat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer jogged a lap around the bases at the end of his batting practice session, and grinning teammate Justin Morneau was there at third base to jokingly wave him home.It was good practice.Mauer hit a home run in his first at-bat Friday after coming of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2382.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede leaves Twins to tend to daughter's birth]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-leaves-twins-to-tend-to-daughter-s-birth.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins third baseman Joe Crede will be away from the team this weekend after the birth of his daughter.Brendan Harris was in the lineup in Crede's place for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals.Manager Ron Gardenhire said Crede was in Mis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins activate 2008 batting champ Mauer]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-activate-2008-batting-champ-mauer.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been activated from the disabled list after missing the first month of the season with a back injury.Right-hander Juan Morillo was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester on Friday to make room on the roster.Mauer went on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Twins Preview 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/royals-twins-preview-2385.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite being without a key member of their team, the Minnesota Twins wrapped up a difficult first month of the season with a .500 record. They feel confident the return of reigning league batting champ Joe Mauer can help them get on a roll.Mauer is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2386.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota finished up a five-game road trip with a 2-3 record. After missing a chance to sweep the Indians on Sunday, the clubhouse was a quiet one. On the upside, Minnesota's starters and bullpen were much improved during a three-game series at Cleveland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2369.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota finished up a five-game road trip with a 2-3 record. After missing a chance to sweep the Indians on Sunday, the clubhouse was a quiet one. On the upside, Minnesota's starters and bullpen were much improved during a three-game series at Cleveland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2370.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It will almost feel like opening day in the Metrodome on Friday, because the Twins will be whole for the first time. Joe Mauer is back, and the Twins are happy that they stayed afloat while perhaps their most important player was absent. "It's not easy pl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2371.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Luis Ayala finished Wednesday's 8-3 victory over Tampa Bay by allowing a ninth-inning run, breaking his streak of four scoreless appearances. After opening the season by allowing runs to score in four of his first six outings, Ayala seemed to have r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2372.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals-Twins Preview 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/royals-twins-preview-2373.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite being without a key member of their team, the Minnesota Twins wrapped up a difficult first month of the season with a .500 record. They feel confident the return of reigning league batting champ Joe Mauer can help them get on a roll.Mauer is expec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ML Screen Printing posts SILL victoryYOUTH BASEBALL ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/ml-screen-printing-posts-sill-victoryyouth-baseball-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Pomarico singled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to push Major League Screen Printing by B&A Jewelers 3-2 in a Staten Island LL Major contest. Shortstop Andrew Maniscalco shined defensively.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer's return cheers Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-s-return-cheers-twins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have been treading water through the first month of the season, doing everything they can to keep pace with their AL Central rivals while Joe Mauer recovered from a mysterious back injury.Despite a tough early schedule and mediocre per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Playoff Team After Another ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/one-playoff-team-after-another-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (St. Paul Pioneer Press delivered byNewstex) --The schedule did theTwins few favors in April, beginning with their two solid weeks without a day off. And Thursday is the team's first day off in Minnesota, without any travel, practice or othe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays quick to lend a hand to Twins' win ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tampa-bay-rays-quick-to-lend-a-hand-to-twins-win-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Funny, theTwins' schedule didn't say it was throwback night. But those sure looked like the good ol' Devil Rays out there.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fading Rays routed by Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fading-rays-routed-by-twins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2361.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As eager as the Twins are to get Joe Mauer back in the lineup, they have been dreading the difficult decision about how to make room on their roster. But the solution may have presented itself, inside Mike Redmond's right shoulder. The Twins' veteran back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2362.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Alexi Casilla, off to a .185 start at the plate this season and just 1-for-18 against left-handed pitching, was moved to ninth in the Twins' lineup Wednesday against Rays LHP Scott Kazmir. Manager Ron Gardenhire said the move is only temporary, and h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2363.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota finished up a five-game road trip with a 2-3 record. After missing a chance to sweep the Indians on Sunday, the clubhouse was a quiet one. On the upside, Minnesota's starters and bullpen were much improved during a three-game series at Cleveland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can this season get any worse? ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/can-this-season-get-any-worse-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 8, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-8-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir can't seem to find the plate and his Tampa Bay Rays are having a devil of a time locating the mojo that made last season so memorable.Kazmir walked four and threw two wild pitches that allowed runs to score in an 8-3 loss to the Minnesota Twi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins rough up Kazmir in rout of Rays]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-rough-up-kazmir-in-rout-of-rays.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Blackburn breezed through seven innings, and the Minnesota Twins roughed up Scott Kazmir from the start in an 8-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.Blackburn (2-1) gave up two runs on eight hits and Justin Morneau had three hits, a w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2367.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins C Redmond has MRI on shoulder]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-c-redmond-has-mri-on-shoulder.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Mike Redmond had an MRI exam on his sore right shoulder on Wednesday. The findings may come as a surprise to a lot of people, but not to Redmond."They found a Bud Light in there," the veteran jokester quipped. "That's a good thing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit batter haunts frustrated Shields ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/hit-batter-haunts-frustrated-shields-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays can't quite break trend ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rays-can-t-quite-break-trend-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morneau homers, hustles, helps Twins top Rays 4-3]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/morneau-homers-hustles-helps-twins-top-rays-4-3.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau's night started with a jog around the bases and ended with a sprint down the line.Designated hitter duty left the Minnesota slugger with little to do between at-bats Tuesday night but ride a stationary bike behind the dugout. Well, he kept ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Twins Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rays-twins-preview-2354.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a frustrating road trip for the Tampa Bay Rays.They'll try to avoid losing all three series on the trip when they play the finale of a three-game set Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins.Tampa Bay (8-13) is 3-5 on this nine-game road swin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 4, Rays 3 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-4-rays-3-2355.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau had designated hitter duty, leaving him with little to do between at-bats during a three-hour game but ride a stationary bike behind the dugout.Wise choice. His legs sure needed to be loose at the end.Morneau hustled to beat out a potential]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morneau's hustle lifts Twins over Rays]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/morneau-s-hustle-lifts-twins-over-rays.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hustled to beat out a potential double play and allow the winning run to score in the ninth inning and hit an early two-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins past the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 Tuesday night.Ben Zobrist's pinch-hit homer tied the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2357.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins rookie catcher Jose Morales finally finds range from behind the plate ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-rookie-catcher-jose-morales-finally-finds-range-from-behind-the-plate-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throwing out Mark DeRosa at second base Sunday didn't help theTwins beat Cleveland. But that play might make a difference in this week's series with Tampa Bay.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good sign, bad results for Twins, struggling pitcher Scott Baker ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/good-sign-bad-results-for-twins-struggling-pitcher-scott-baker-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker isn't back. But you can see him from here.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niemann gives Rays something to build on ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/niemann-gives-rays-something-to-build-on-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By Joe Smith]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmona is better, but not good enough ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/carmona-is-better-but-not-good-enough-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guerrier family reunion a hit in '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/guerrier-family-reunion-a-hit-in-08-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sipp pours it on, Twins taste defeat ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sipp-pours-it-on-twins-taste-defeat-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians 4 Twins 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Twins Preview 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rays-twins-preview-2346.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins expected Francisco Liriano to be their ace, but he has already matched his loss total from 14 outings last season.The Twins hope Liriano can end his struggles Tuesday night when they continue a three-game home set against the Tampa Bay]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niemann sends Rays to win over Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/niemann-sends-rays-to-win-over-twins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rays manager Joe Maddon twice defied convention and sent pitching coach Jim Hickey to talk to starter Jeff Niemann during an at-bat.The unusual mound visits couldn't have worked out any better.Niemann got out of both jams Monday night and kept the Minneso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2348.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[His Man Friday ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/his-man-friday-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 27, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins are suddenly fish out of water]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/marlins-are-suddenly-fish-out-of-water.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Marlins went from the hottest team in baseball to flopping on the deck. Tracy Ringolsby looks at what went wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins Report / Friday looking good to Mauer ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-report-/-friday-looking-good-to-mauer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- Joe Mauer asked to catch in back-to-back games before theTwins had planned. He pleaded with his manager to consider moving the team's May 1 targeted return date to earlier in the week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians trip up Perkins in 4-2 victory over Minnesota Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/indians-trip-up-perkins-in-4-2-victory-over-minnesota-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- For the first time this season Glen Perkins' invincibility faltered, and for the third time this season, his offense couldn't pick him up in Minnesota's 4-2 loss to the Indians Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Span or Gomez? ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/span-or-gomez-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 26, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays-Twins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rays-twins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After their stunning run to the AL pennant last year, the Tampa Bay Rays had thought their days at the bottom of the AL East were behind them.Instead, they're beginning to dig another hole for themselves in the division cellar.The Rays have lost five stra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2337.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laffey helps Tribe double up Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/laffey-helps-tribe-double-up-twins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Aaron Laffey and Tony Sipp used to talk about pitching for the Cleveland Indians when they were roommates at Triple-A Columbus this year. The scenario was Laffey would start and Sipp would close out a victory.Sunday didn't play out exactly how they planne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi, A's turn up power]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/giambi-a-s-turn-up-power.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins whip Cleveland behind Kevin Slowey ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-whip-cleveland-behind-kevin-slowey-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- At times Saturday night Mike Redmond was the model of consistency, calling for fastball after fastball. At times, the catcher said, Kevin Slowey's signature pinpoint command left no need for anything else.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Indians Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-indians-preview-2341.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Minnesota Twins swept the Cleveland Indians on the road, construction hadn't started on Progressive Field and first baseman Justin Morneau was less than a month removed from his 10th birthday.With Morneau and outfielder Jason Kubel looki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Indians Preview 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-indians-preview-2326.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time the Minnesota Twins swept the Cleveland Indians on the road, construction hadn't started on Progressive Field and first baseman Justin Morneau was less than a month removed from his 10th birthday.With Morneau and outfielder Jason Kubel looki]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Indians 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-7-indians-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Indians manager Eric Wedge was fuming after watching his team struggle at the plate for the second straight night.Kevin Slowey pitched eight sharp innings and Jason Kubel hit two solo homers, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-1 victory over Wedge's club ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slowey pitches Twins past Indians]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/slowey-pitches-twins-past-indians.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Slowey pitched eight strong innings and Jason Kubel hit two solo homers, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.Slowey (3-0) carried a five-hit shutout into the ninth but allowed three singles to op]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer could return to Twins on Tuesday]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-could-return-to-twins-on-tuesday.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer could rejoin the club as early as Tuesday after spending time on the disabled list with a sore lower back.Mauer went 0-for-3 and caught seven innings Saturday night in his second rehabilitation game with Class-A Fort Myer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2330.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Nick Blackburn admits he's still learning. The Twins are just happy he's so easy to teach. After sailing through Cleveland's batting order once Friday night with ease, Blackburn stumbled during his second time through. Twins pitching coach Ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2331.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jose Mijares pitched a scoreless eighth inning and reminded manager Ron Gardenhire of why the Twins were so excited to have the lefty in the bullpen this season. "He had to go down and work really hard," Gardenhire said. "He didn't have a good sprin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2332.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins made a couple of moves in their bullpen last week, and LHP Jose Mijares was recalled this week after getting off to a good start in the minor leagues. LHP Brian Duensing was sent to Class AAA when knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was shifted to the 'pe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2317.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-hander Nick Blackburn admits he's still learning. The Twins are just happy he's so easy to teach. After sailing through Cleveland's batting order once Friday night with ease, Blackburn stumbled during his second time through. Twins pitching coach Ri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2318.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jose Mijares pitched a scoreless eighth inning and reminded manager Ron Gardenhire of why the Twins were so excited to have the lefty in the bullpen this season. "He had to go down and work really hard," Gardenhire said. "He didn't have a good sprin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2319.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins made a couple of moves in their bullpen last week, and LHP Jose Mijares was recalled this week after getting off to a good start in the minor leagues. LHP Brian Duensing was sent to Class AAA when knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was shifted to the 'pe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On deck: Indians vs. Minnesota ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/on-deck-indians-vs-minnesota-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Today through Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins dominate Cleveland from the start ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-dominate-cleveland-from-the-start-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND; At some point in each of theTwins' first 16 games of the season, they trailed their opponent. In nine of those games, they couldn't rally. Friday night, for the first time this year, they didn't have to.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Indians Preview 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-indians-preview-2322.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pavano has yet to record a victory as a member of the Cleveland Indians, but he appears to be getting closer.Still hoping to revive his career, Pavano looks to help the Indians avoid a second straight loss to the visiting Minnesota Twins on Saturday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morneau belts HR in Twins win over Tribe]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/morneau-belts-hr-in-twins-win-over-tribe.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau and Nick Blackburn just love facing the Cleveland Indians.Morneau homered and Blackburn pitched seven solid innings in the Minnesota Twins' 5-1 victory on Friday night.It was the first time in 17 games this season that the Twins didn't trai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer set to begin rehab assignment]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-set-to-begin-rehab-assignment.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer, sidelined by a balky lower back, began a rehabilitation assignment Friday night with Class A Fort Myers and remained on schedule to return to the Twins on May 1.Mauer, who hasn't played for the Twins this season, went 2-for-4 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox hammer Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/red-sox-hammer-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:35:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[gbrown@repub.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2308.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins made a couple of moves in their bullpen last week, and LHP Jose Mijares was recalled this week after getting off to a good start in the minor leagues. LHP Brian Duensing was sent to Class AAA when knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was shifted to the 'pe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2309.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday that he'd be a proponent of baseball increasing rosters to 26 players, saying if he could have just one more player, his roster would be "ideal." Gardenhire said he wishes he could have kept Matt Tolbert after spring ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2310.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Twins were held to four runs in Wednesday's day-night doubleheader against the Red Sox, and with Boston's sweep, they haven't won a game at Fenway Park since 2007. --Entering the doubleheader, manager Ron Gardenhire had used 14 lineups in 14 games. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer to Rehab ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-to-rehab-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 23, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' pitcher Glen Perkins now a 'true professional' thanks to newfound maturity ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-pitcher-glen-perkins-now-a-true-professional-thanks-to-newfound-maturity-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND -- Halfway through his first major league season as a starter, Glen Perkins' pitching coach dropped some unsettling news -- the left-hander already had become too easy to hit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Sox get out of rain]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/hot-sox-get-out-of-rain.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 1: REDSOX 10, Twins 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox make it a Twin killing ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sox-make-it-a-twin-killing-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 7, Twins 3]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In complete command]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/in-complete-command.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[REDSOX 10, Twins 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2316.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2299.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau went 3-for-7 with a home run and two RBIs during Wednesday's doubleheader. In the first game, Morneau drove in Minnesota's only run, and in the second he hit a solo shot to right-center field. He's now hitting .333 for the season. --OF]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2300.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins made a couple of moves in their bullpen last week, and LHP Jose Mijares was recalled this week after getting off to a good start in the minor leagues. LHP Brian Duensing was sent to Class AAA when knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was shifted to the 'pe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2301.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker hasn't quelled his spate of giving up home runs. The starter last just 4 2/3 innings Wednesday afternoon in Boston and gave up three two-run home runs and 10 hits total. He's now given up seven home runs in 8 2/3 innings this season. Twins man]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox sweep Twins in day-night doubleheader]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/red-sox-sweep-twins-in-day-night-doubleheader.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Penny left the National League and found happiness and clutch hitting.The Boston Red Sox supported him with five extra-base hits as they completed a doubleheader sweep with a 7-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in his third game in th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox drown Minnesota Twins in rain-shortened opener ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/red-sox-drown-minnesota-twins-in-rain-shortened-opener-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON -- The rain didn't roll in until Scott Baker's day was nearly over, but for the right-hander the downpour of hits began shortly after the first pitch this afternoon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox roll to finish sweep of Twins in doubleheader]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bosox-roll-to-finish-sweep-of-twins-in-doubleheader.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rain finally ended and Boston's winning streak continued.Brad Penny pitched six solid innings in a game that began 47 minutes late as the Red Sox completed a doubleheader sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 7-3 win Wednesday night. The opener was shor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thome's drive to win remains fierce]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/thome-s-drive-to-win-remains-fierce.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he closes in on Mike Schmidt on the all-time home run list, Jim Thome tells Ken Rosenthal he still has a lot left to do, even at age 38.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arms face stress test]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/arms-face-stress-test.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A week ago in Oakland, the RedSox leaned on Tim Wakefield hard for a long and effective start the day after a tough extra-inning loss. Wakefield responded beautifully with a complete game near no-hitter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoSox blast Twins in rain-shortened game]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bosox-blast-twins-in-rain-shortened-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Wakefield pitched a five-hitter for his second consecutive complete game and the Boston Red Sox earned their sixth straight victory, beating the Minnesota Twins 10-1 in seven innings Wednesday as rain shortened the opener of a scheduled day-night doub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins keep Philip Humber in organization, after all ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-keep-philip-humber-in-organization-after-all-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON -- Relief pitcher Philip Humber, designated for assignment last week so theMinnesotaTwins could make room on the roster for waiver claim Juan Morillo, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AAA Rochester, theTwins announced today.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Red Sox Preview 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-red-sox-preview-2291.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins came into a two-game series looking to continue their turnarounds and add to their winning streaks.Now they'll have to do it in one day.Trying to carry momentum from weekend sweeps, the teams play a rescheduled day-n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox hope for long outing from Wakefield]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/red-sox-hope-for-long-outing-from-wakefield.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Boston Red Sox need Tim Wakefield to pitch deep into the game for his second straight start. They don't even need him to flirt with a no-hitter.Wakefield came within five outs of pitching one for the first time in his 17-year career and ended up with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins recall LHP Jose Mijares]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-recall-lhp-jose-mijares.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins recalled left-hander Jose Mijares from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday to take the roster spot of right-hander Jesse Crain.Crain went on the disabled list Monday with a swollen right shoulder. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says an MRI on ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Mauer To Return Next Week ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/joe-mauer-to-return-next-week-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 21, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Tom Fornelli  All in all theMinnesotaTwins haven't done too shabby without Joe Mauer in their lineup for the first three weeks of the season. They've managed to go 7-7 and only trail the Tigers, White S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer Eyeing May 1st Return ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-eyeing-may-1st-return-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 21, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Knox Bardeen  Joe Mauer is finally getting some "real" at-bats. By real I mean simulated games, but the important thing is that he's up and working out at theTwins extended spring training facility and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TONIGHT ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tonight-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TV-Radio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2297.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins made a couple of moves in their bullpen, and with LHP Jose Mijares off to a good start in the minor leagues, more could be coming. LHP Brian Duensing was sent to Class AAA when knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was shifted to the pen upon Scott Baker's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2298.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins spent all winter wondering who would emerge as their eighth-inning setup man behind closer Joe Nathan. They didn't figure it out during spring training, and two weeks into the season, the position remains unfilled. The likeliest candidate for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2281.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins made a couple of moves in their bullpen, and with LHP Jose Mijares off to a good start in the minor leagues, more could be coming. LHP Brian Duensing was sent to Class AAA when knuckleballer R.A. Dickey was shifted to the pen upon Scott Baker's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2282.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins spent all winter wondering who would emerge as their eighth-inning setup man behind closer Joe Nathan. They didn't figure it out during spring training, and two weeks into the season, the position remains unfilled. The likeliest candidate for th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2283.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Jason Kubel's batting gloves and batting helmet were sent to the National Baseball Hall of Fame after Kubel hit for the cycle Friday night. The museum wanted the souvenirs, the Twins said, to commemorate the historic nature of his cycle -- just the t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better prepared Perkins is pitching well for Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/better-prepared-perkins-is-pitching-well-for-twins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Glen Perkins is doing precisely what all major league pitchers are taught: staying one step ahead of the hitters by mixing up his pitches and putting them in the right spots.He's been scraping the inside corner of the plate with his fastball for strike on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-Red Sox Preview 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-red-sox-preview-2285.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For teams with playoff aspirations, neither the Boston Red Sox nor Minnesota Twins got off to impressive starts to the season. Neither panicked, though, and they're starting to get things turned around.Both teams look to carry some momentum from their wee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins put Crain on DL; plan to call up Mijares]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-put-crain-on-dl-plan-to-call-up-mijares.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have placed reliever Jesse Crain on the 15-day disabled list with a sore right shoulder, another setback for their unstable bullpen.The move was made Monday, retroactive to Saturday, after an MRI test showed inflammation in the joint. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haren can't catch a break with D-Backs]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/haren-can-t-catch-a-break-with-d-backs.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Haren is pitching his heart out, but he's 0-3 and his D-Backs are flailing. Tracy Ringolsby wonders if they can get it together.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIKE DiGIOVANNA / ON THE ANGELS]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mike-digiovanna-/-on-the-angels.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They are not robots. They come to the park with brave faces and stiff upper lips, they go about their jobs like professionals, but there is simply no getting around it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/angels-fyi-2289.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Struggling reliever Kevin Jepsen is experiencing more than growing pains. The rookie right-hander has had shooting pains in his lower back, the combination of tightness and spasms no doubt contributing to his rough trip.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins pitcher Glen Perkins hit hard (in leg), but a winner ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-pitcher-glen-perkins-hit-hard-in-leg-but-a-winner-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The big bruise on his thigh, the spot where Bobby Abreu's line drive whomped into his leg, was hurting a little bit. But Glen Perkins felt a lot sharper pain when he heard pitching coach Rick Anderson say, "You're all done" after the seventh inning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer scheduled to play in intrasquad games this week in Florida ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-joe-mauer-scheduled-to-play-in-intrasquad-games-this-week-in-florida-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's just an intrasquad game at theTwins' spring training complex, but Joe Mauer is scheduled to play Baseball for the first time in 2009 today. That's step 1 in a rehab schedule that could have him in theTwins' lineup as soon as May 1.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perkins baffles Halos to get Twins a win]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/perkins-baffles-halos-to-get-twins-a-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Glen Perkins is making this look easy. Even a blistering comebacker off Bobby Abreu's powerful bat couldn't keep him from finishing off another fine start.Perkins walked gingerly around the mound after the scary moment in the seventh, but passed the warmu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer could be back with Twins by May 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-could-be-back-with-twins-by-may-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer could be back with the Minnesota Twins in less than two weeks.Rehabilitating his balky lower back in Florida, the All-Star catcher will play in a simulated game Monday. He'll then play a handful of games with Minnesota's rookie league team, befo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers: Minnesota Twins' Jason Kubel's swing survives trip from Florida to Metrodome ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tom-powers-minnesota-twins-jason-kubel-s-swing-survives-trip-from-florida-to-metrodome-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Somewhere between Fort Myers, Fla., and Minneapolis, some of the smoothest, best-looking swings inTwins history have vanished.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANGELS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/angels-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheAngels planned to call up a position player to replace Vladimir Guerrero, who was put on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a torn right pectoral muscle.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE ANGELS / MINNESOTA 9, ANGELS 2]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/on-the-angels-/-minnesota-9-angels-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was one problem with Darren Oliver's giving theAngels four superb one-run, five-hit innings in a spot start against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Twins Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/angels-twins-preview-2280.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels' makeshift starting rotation has been holding its own despite an injury-riddled and tragic start to the season.The rest of the team has not followed suit.The Minnesota Twins and red-hot outfielder Jason Kubel will try to complete th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Twins Preview 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/angels-twins-preview-2265.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Angels' makeshift starting rotation has been holding its own despite an injury-riddled and tragic start to the season.The rest of the team has not followed suit.The Minnesota Twins and red-hot outfielder Jason Kubel will try to complete th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When a Triple Is Really a Triple ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/when-a-triple-is-really-a-triple-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (St. Paul Pioneer Press delivered byNewstex) --The first time I saw a player hit for the cycle was in 2002, at theColoradoRockies home opener. Craig Biggio singled, tripled and homered in the first four innings, so it was just a matter of wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubel helps Twins hammer Angels]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/kubel-helps-twins-hammer-angels.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kubel received a standing ovation after grounding out. After getting eight hits in two days, he had earned it.Kubel's second consecutive four-hit game helped the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Saturday night, but his biggest ovat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins replace Philip Humber with Rockies pitcher Juan Morillo ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-replace-philip-humber-with-rockies-pitcher-juan-morillo-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philip Humber's rough two innings in Wednesday's loss to Toronto might have sealed his fate with theMinnesotaTwins.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kubel hits for the cycle, caps Minnesota Twins' rally with grand slam ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/jason-kubel-hits-for-the-cycle-caps-minnesota-twins-rally-with-grand-slam-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kubel swung the bat, circled the bases and high-fived practically everyTwins employee in the Upper Midwest. Then, as he caught his breath in the dugout, it hit him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body Shots with Joe Crede ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/body-shots-with-joe-crede-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede was about 9 years old when he started playing Baseball. He wasn't passionate about the game -- not at first, anyway.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2271.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Jason Kubel had never hit for the cycle as a professional, and he wasn't thinking about it when he came to the plate in the eighth inning, he said. He already had a single, double and triple, but with the bases loaded and the Twins trailing by two, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2272.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins have a timetable in mind for Joe Mauer's return, and while they won't reveal it, the date is almost certainly in April. Mauer has made "a lot of progress" during his extended spring camp in Florida, and will begin a running program -- the final ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2256.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Jason Kubel had never hit for the cycle as a professional, and he wasn't thinking about it when he came to the plate in the eighth inning, he said. He already had a single, double and triple, but with the bases loaded and the Twins trailing by two, h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2257.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins have a timetable in mind for Joe Mauer's return, and while they won't reveal it, the date is almost certainly in April. Mauer has made "a lot of progress" during his extended spring camp in Florida, and will begin a running program -- the final ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2258.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' mess of a bullpen could use a little more power and a little less finesse, the front office has decided. And Friday, they acted on that decision. Right-hander Juan Morillo, who has been clocked as high as 96 mph, was claimed off waivers by the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubel's slam, cycle helps Twins beat Angels 11-9]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/kubel-s-slam-cycle-helps-twins-beat-angels-11-9.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Angels chose to walk the bases full to face him, Jason Kubel stayed calm.He let the first pitch go by for a strike.Then he sent the next one into the upper deck with a smooth, easy left-handed swing to complete the cycle and give the Twins the le]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMERICAN LEAGUE]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/american-league.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It had all the makings of one of those character-building wins, a night on which theAngels responded courageously to the adversity of losing Vladimir Guerrero to the disabled list before the game and starter Dustin Moseley after three innings to an elbow ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins Cycle Hitters 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-cycle-hitters-2261.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins players who have hit for the cycle:Jason Kubel, April 17, 2009, vs. L.A. AngelsCarlos Gomez, May 7, 2008, vs. Chicago White SoxKirby Puckett, Aug. 1, 1986, vs. OaklandGary Ward, Sept. 18, 1980, at Milwaukee (AL)Mike Cubbage, July 27, 1978,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Twins Preview 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/angels-twins-preview-2262.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In what has already been a tragic season for the Los Angeles Angels, two more crippling injuries and a devastating loss are merely the latest roadblocks.One night after the team blew a late five-run lead and found out Vladimir Guerrero will miss at least ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubel hits for cycle, rallies Twins past Halos]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/kubel-hits-for-cycle-rallies-twins-past-halos.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Kubel's ear-to-ear smile was just as rare as the feat that prompted it.Kubel has finally taught himself how to relax in his third season as a regular for Minnesota, and this was a fine way to loosen up: Hitting for the cycle with a go-ahead grand sl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubel completes cycle for Twins with grand slam]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/kubel-completes-cycle-for-twins-with-grand-slam.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota's Jason Kubel hit for the cycle with a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning against Angels reliever Jason Bulger on Friday night.Kubel singled, doubled and tripled in his first three at-bats before striking out in the seventh. He hit an 0-1 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2248.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Matt Guerrier had vowed that last summer's meltdown would not recur this season, but after three scoreless appearances to start the season, he has now allowed runs in two straight games. He faced six Blue Jays on Thursday, and four of them collected]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2249.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins have a timetable in mind for Joe Mauer's return, and while they won't reveal it, the date is almost certainly in April. Mauer has made "a lot of progress" during his extended spring camp in Florida, and will begin a running program -- the final ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2250.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins rank next-to-last in runs scored this season, and no wonder: They've abandoned one of their most potent weapons. After racking up almost twice as many bunt singles as any other major league franchise last season -- they had 65, while second-plac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels-Twins Preview]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/angels-twins-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A win on Friday night against the Minnesota Twins would be a nice way to open a three-game set at the Metrodome, but it would be hard to fault Dustin Moseley if his thoughts were elsewhere.After attending fellow pitcher Nick Adenhart's funeral services in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays ride Halladay to win over Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-ride-halladay-to-win-over-twins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After seven dominant innings, Roy Halladay humbly offered this: He just wanted to hold the lead.Halladay reared back and stifled the Twins again, and the Toronto Blue Jays breezed past Minnesota 9-2 on Thursday with another round of relentless swings.Ligh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott Baker shelled in season debut ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/scott-baker-shelled-in-season-debut-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The shoulder soreness that robbed Scott Baker of his Opening Day start is a diversion from the biggest crisis plaguing theTwins' ace -- his penchant for yielding the long ball.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booming bats blast the Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/booming-bats-blast-the-twins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The red-hot bats took one game off on Tuesday night, but the lumber-wieldingBlueJays bounced back with a Twin City vengeance last night, pounding four homers off Twins starter Scott Baker on the way to a 12-2 victory.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-2255.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are in position to win their third consecutive series to open 2009. With Roy Halladay's turn in the rotation up next, there's a good chance for that to happen.On Thursday, Halladay looks to win his third straight start and help the B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-2239.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays are in position to win their third consecutive series to open 2009. With Roy Halladay's turn in the rotation up next, there's a good chance for that to happen.On Thursday, Halladay looks to win his third straight start and help the B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 12, Twins 2]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-12-twins-2.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all Scott Richmond endured to reach the majors, a two-run deficit in the first inning was hardly a challenge. Especially with the way the Toronto Blue Jays are swinging their bats.Determination has defined this right-hander's long and unusual career."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays rough up Baker in win over Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-rough-up-baker-in-win-over-twins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all Scott Richmond endured to reach the majors, a two-run deficit in the first inning was hardly a challenge. Especially with the way the Toronto Blue Jays are swinging their bats.Determination has defined this right-hander's long and unusual career."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Crede comes through for Minnesota Twins in 11th inning against Toronto Blue Jays ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/joe-crede-comes-through-for-minnesota-twins-in-11th-inning-against-toronto-blue-jays-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The already-meager crowd of 15,375 had dwindled further by the time Joe Crede came to the plate in the 11th inning Tuesday night. Throughout the Metrodome a few fans stood, maybe hoping for a walk-off win or perhaps just contemplating their departure.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flaw in mechanics the reason Twins catcher Jose Morales struggling to throw out base runners ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/flaw-in-mechanics-the-reason-twins-catcher-jose-morales-struggling-to-throw-out-base-runners-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jose Morales crouched behind home plate long before the first pitch Tuesday night, looking to correct some bad habits more than a year in the making.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litsch's absence causes ripple effect ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/litsch-s-absence-causes-ripple-effect-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting rotation already has a (g)Litsch ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/starting-rotation-already-has-a-g-litsch-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball REPORTER,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2246.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Left-hander Glen Perkins spent several minutes talking with his pitching coach and his good friend and fellow starter Kevin Slowey on Monday night after Slowey was battered for 13 runs. When the group discussion broke up, the message was simple: On Tuesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2247.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Jose Morales took the field early before Tuesday's game to work on his throws from home to second base. Morales has thrown out just one of five base-stealers this season and said that's because he's trying to break some bad habits behind the plate. Af]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-2230.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker wasn't happy he didn't get his first chance to pitch on opening day. Since the Minnesota Twins have gotten only two wins from starters this year, they're probably just happy he will finally get to pitch.Baker will make his season debutWednesda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 3, Blue Jays 2(11)]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-3-blue-jays-2-11-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede spent a rough first two weeks of the season trying to prove his back was fully healed and show his new teammates that he was ready to contribute.A game-winning double in extra innings should speed up that process.Crede's second double of the gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede delivers as Twins top Blue Jays in 11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-delivers-as-twins-top-blue-jays-in-11.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede spent a rough first two weeks of the season trying to prove his back was fully healed and show his new teammates that he was ready to contribute.A game-winning double in extra innings should speed up that process.Crede's second double of the gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer to start rehab assignment next week]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-to-start-rehab-assignment-next-week.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer's sore back has improved enough for him to start running, and he is expected to begin a rehabilitation assignment next week.Manager Ron Gardenhire says the reigning AL batting champ has been running the past two days. Tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE DAILY TALKER]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/the-daily-talker.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minneapolis resident Jim Boyer always wanted to get a foul ball. At Tuesday'sTwins game, five-plus decades of waiting paid off. He told his story on the RandBall blog:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TEAM NOTES 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/team-notes-2235.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -Twins catcher Joe Mauer is about to take a big step in his recovery from a sore sacroiliac joint.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHICAGO WHITE SOX 8, TWINS 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/chicago-white-sox-8-twins-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - A pitcher is expected to control his emotions, whether he's on a roll or when things aren't going his way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten in a Row ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/ten-in-a-row-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 14, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardenhire givesTwins pitchers a pass on issue of walks ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/gardenhire-givestwins-pitchers-a-pass-on-issue-of-walks-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota's starting pitchers walked 15 batters in their first eight games this season compared with just three in the first eight games last year, butTwins manager Ron Gardenhire said the season is too young -- and for three days in Chicago, too cold -- ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-2221.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Romero pitched well in his major-league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, he'll try to duplicate that success on the road.On Tuesday night, the left-hander looks to help the visiting Blue Jays to an 11th straight victory over the Minnesota Twins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snider powers Blue Jays past Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/snider-powers-blue-jays-past-twins.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Travis Snider couldn't help but slowly jog toward first base, watching where his second hit of the night was going.Snider hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Minnesota Tw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litsch leaves game with injury ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/litsch-leaves-game-with-injury-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colon¿s stuff good enough ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/colon¿s-stuff-good-enough-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He?s pitching for peanuts, relatively speaking. He doesn?t throw 100 mph anymore and when he made his 2009 debut with theWhiteSox, he was the fifth starter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miller has rare multihit game ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/miller-has-rare-multihit-game-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Give Corky Miller credit. He has a good sense of humor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TEAM NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/team-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins pitcher R.A. Dickey said the baseballs will feel like they have been pulled from a refrigerator tonight, when he faces the White Sox in Chicago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TWINS 12, WHITE SOX 5 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-12-white-sox-5-2227.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - If theTwins are going to remain competitive through the pre-Joe Mauer stage of the season they will have to make sure Justin Morneau, normally their cleanup hitter, comes to the plate with the table set.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TWINS INSIDER]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-insider.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Call your friends. Set the TiVo. Tune away from Masters coverage for a few minutes tonight to watch something that you might never see again. Ever.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEATTLE 2, TWINS 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/seattle-2-twins-0.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTwins made a habit of losing 1-0 games last year. It happened five times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicago White Sox top Twins, 6-1 ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/chicago-white-sox-top-twins-6-1-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO - At least this time, Nick Blackburn doesn't have to relive the awful moment all winter. But he did have to relive it again on Sunday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-twins-preview-2215.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Had the Minnesota Twins managed to beat the Toronto Blue Jays just once last season, they might have been the ones winning the AL Central and going to the playoffs.The Twins look to avoid losing their 10th straight game to the Blue Jays when they meet Mon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 6, Twins 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/white-sox-6-twins-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen has seen Mark Buehrle win 70 games over the past five years, throw a no-hitter and lead the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship.One would think he already knew the answer when Guillen walked to the mound to take Buehrle out Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox, Buehrle roll past Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/white-sox-buehrle-roll-past-twins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ozzie Guillen has seen Mark Buehrle win 70 games over the past five years, throw a no-hitter and lead the Chicago White Sox to a World Series championship.One would think he already knew the answer when Guillen walked to the mound to take Buehrle out Sund]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the best and worst in baseball]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/breaking-down-the-best-and-worst-in-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Need to know who's the best player in the game? Joel Sherman talked to scouts and execs to get the inside scoop on that and more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer on track to rejoin team by end of April ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-catcher-joe-mauer-on-track-to-rejoin-team-by-end-of-april-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -- Joe Mauer will begin a running program sometime this week, perhaps the final step toward a return to theTwins by the end of the month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-White Sox Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-white-sox-preview-2220.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Nick Blackburn faced the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, he almost pitched the Minnesota Twins to apostseason berth.The White Sox needed little offense to beat him in last season's one-game tiebreaker for the AL Central Division ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-White Sox Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-white-sox-preview-2205.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Nick Blackburn faced the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, he almost pitched the Minnesota Twins to apostseason berth.The White Sox needed little offense to beat him in last season's one-game tiebreaker for the AL Central Division ti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox 8, Twins 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/white-sox-8-twins-0.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bartolo Colon was confident Saturday and he showed the White Sox why.Colon pitched six strong innings and Carlos Quentin homered, leading Chicago to an 8-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.After a rough spring training, Colon handled the Twins' lineup wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Sox pay tribute to Crede ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/white-sox-pay-tribute-to-crede-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On Friday night, theWhiteSox saluted one of their former players ? third baseman Joe Crede ? with a video tribute before the game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bullpen blows up on Sox ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bullpen-blows-up-on-sox-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When theWhiteSox and the Minnesota Twins last hooked up at U.S. Cellular Field, they combined to play a near perfect game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colon throws 6 strong innings as ChiSox roll]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/colon-throws-6-strong-innings-as-chisox-roll.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bartolo Colon pitched six strong innings and Carlos Quentin homered, leading the Chicago White Sox to an 8-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.After a rough spring training, Colon handled the Twins' lineup with relative ease. He allowed just th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer's back improving, moving closer to return]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-s-back-improving-moving-closer-to-return.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins star catcher Joe Mauer is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a balky back.Mauer is scheduled to begin a running program early next week, manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday before the Twins played the White Sox. Gardenhire a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 12, White Sox 5 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-12-white-sox-5-2211.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede can forget about hearing cheers at U.S. Cellular Field again after this performance.Crede homered against his former team, Justin Morneau also went deep and Minnesota beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 Friday night, spoiling Jose Contreras' comebac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Crede homers in first at-bat against former team ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/joe-crede-homers-in-first-at-bat-against-former-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -- As he watched the ball sail into the White Sox bullpen, where Joe Crede had deposited so many baseballs in so manyTwins-Sox games before, Ron Gardenhire's instincts kicked in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Return to scene of crushing loss ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/return-to-scene-of-crushing-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO -- The reminders hit theTwins as soon as they arrived in Chicago, and not just because of the cold weather. It's been six months, but the feeling hasn't faded.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2196.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. The only concern]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2197.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede should have known it was coming. He got a video tribute on the scoreboard from his old team and a standing ovation as he was introduced. And when he walked to the plate for his first at-bat in U.S. Cellular Field as a Twin, he got a gift from ex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2198.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young charged Chris Getz' leadoff flyball in the first inning Friday, but it glanced off his glove for a two-base error. Young then looked feeble in his first three at-bats, striking out twice, bringing him to 0-for-10 for the season. He broke]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 12, White Sox 5]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-12-white-sox-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede can forget about hearing cheers at U.S. Cellular Field again after this performance.Crede homered against his former team, Justin Morneau also went deep and Minnesota beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 Friday night, spoiling Jose Contreras' comebac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[M's gloves lend hand]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/m-s-gloves-lend-hand.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS A grinning Jarrod Washburn confided after this one that not everything he'd tried had gone according to plan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins-White Sox Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-white-sox-preview-2201.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede had many memorable moments in his nine seasons with the Chicago White Sox. The home run in Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, a grand slam against Minnesota in the 2008 home opener, as well as countless diving stops and Gold Glove-caliber play at ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins spoil Contreras' comeback with rout]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-spoil-contreras-comeback-with-rout.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Gardenhire had seen it so many times that when Joe Crede started rounding the bases at U.S. Cellular Field, one thought crossed his mind.And it can't be printed.Then, the realization hit the Minnesota Twins' manager."This time, it was for us, so that']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker says he's ready to rejoin Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/baker-says-he-s-ready-to-rejoin-twins.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Baker proclaimed himself ready to rejoin the Minnesota Twins' starting rotation after earning a win for Class A Fort Myers on Friday night.Baker, placed on the 15-day disabled list because of soreness in his right shoulder, stuck out three, walked o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[`Leading¿ questions irritating Guillen ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/`leading¿-questions-irritating-guillen-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manager Ozzie Guillen already is fed up with questions about theWhiteSox leadoff spot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2187.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. The only concern]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2188.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins scored only 13 runs in their season-opening four-game series with the Mariners, roughly two-thirds of their normal production a year ago. And it's even worse considering they opened at the Metrodome, where Minnesota averaged 5.3 runs per game. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2189.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Glen Perkins knew Adrian Beltre has a history of hitting him and told himself not to let the slugger beat him. In Beltre's three plate appearances, Perkins walked him twice Thursday. But in the first inning, with a runner on second and two outs, Per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Silva medal after this loss]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/no-silva-medal-after-this-loss.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLISMariners fans eyes were undoubtedly rolling as Carlos Silva turned in his latest in a string of defeats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charley Walters: Los Angeles Angels' Robb Quinlan stunned by death of teammate Nick Adenhart ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/charley-walters-los-angeles-angels-robb-quinlan-stunned-by-death-of-teammate-nick-adenhart-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Robb Quinlan, the former Gopher and Hill-Murray grad from St. Paul, was a teammate of Los AngelesAngels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart, 22, who was killed in an auto accident early Thursday in Fullerton, Calif.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[That Stray Non-Twin Save ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/that-stray-non-twin-save-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (St. Paul Pioneer Press delivered by Newstex) --Joe Nathan was proud to reach his 200th save as a Twin on Wednesday, but he was careful to remind the writers that he actually has 201 ? including one while he was with theGiants.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners 2, Twins 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-2-twins-0.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Less than 42 hours had passed since Brandon Morrow's disastrous first outing of the season.If walking three straight to eventually set up Alexi Casilla's winning hit on Tuesday night wasn't still fresh in his mind when Seattle's new closer took the mound ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early morning risers ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/early-morning-risers-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered by Newstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners vs. Twins - Game 4 ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-vs-twins-game-4-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 9, 2009 (News Tribune delivered by Newstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 6, Mariners 5 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-6-mariners-5-2178.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Silva loitered around Seattle's clubhouse for a bit, his postgame shower still on hold more than an hour after his night came to an early end.Silva insisted he felt fine on the mound, but this was an ominous start to the season after his disastrous]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2179.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins needed to rally for both of their wins to open the 2009 season.Looking for a third straight victory since dropping their season opener, the Twins hope for an easier time Thursday while trying to win their four-game series with the Seat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morneau's blast helps Twins edge M's]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/morneau-s-blast-helps-twins-edge-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau mashed his first home run and hustled for a double that led to the go-ahead run. Denard Span went deep. Jason Kubel came through in the clutch. The bullpen was spotless.The endurance of Kevin Slowey, though, was what impressed the Minnesota]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehabbing Mauer takes BP, bullpen session]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rehabbing-mauer-takes-bp-bullpen-session.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer is back in the batter's box and crouching behind the plate, moving a step closer to returning from the lower-back inflammation that put him on the disabled list.Mauer took batting practice Wednesday evening with a group of mino]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEASON OPENERS FOR DODGERS AND ANGELS]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/season-openers-for-dodgers-and-angels.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They cut the nets down on the college basketball show just in time. It's Baseball season. Spring has sprung.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With season underway, big names still teamless]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/with-season-underway-big-names-still-teamless.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can you pair these faces to the places they'll end up? Ken Rosenthal thinks the answers may not reveal themselves until July.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2185.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. The only concern]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2186.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins catcher Mike Redmond tested his strained right groin before Tuesday's game and said he was optimistic that he'll be ready to return to the lineup Thursday. With All-Star catcher Joe Mauer on the disabled list, Redmond, Minnesota's 37-year-old backup]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2170.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2008 season was completely forgettable for the Seattle Mariners. Carlos Silva has already started to make amends for that before even taking the mound.A slimmed-down Silva will make his season debut for the Mariners as they continue their four-game se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins rally with 3 in 9th to stun M's]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-rally-with-3-in-9th-to-stun-m-s.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins finally got their offense going in the ninth inning - with a big assist from Seattle closer Brandon Morrow.Alexi Casilla's two-run single capped Minnesota's three-run rally with two outs in the ninth and the Twins beat the Mariners 6-5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Redmond out of Tuesday's lineup for Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/injured-redmond-out-of-tuesday-s-lineup-for-twins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Mike Redmond will miss at least one game because of a pulled groin.Redmond was out of Tuesday's lineup after hurting himself while running out a grounder on Monday night, and rookie Jose Morales was behind the plate for the game ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AL MVP ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/al-mvp-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1. Evan Longoria]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2174.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins lost their home opener Monday night but were more concerned afterward with the possibility of losing their starting catcher. Pushed into the role as No. 1 catcher while Joe Mauer is on the disabled list, Mike Redmond was hit in the neck and shou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2175.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Denard Span started in left field and led off Monday night, but manager Ron Gardenhire said not to expect that to continue past opening day. With four outfielders and three positions, he said, the outfield makeup will change consistently, and the day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2176.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2177.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Erik Bedard's injury-riddled season epitomized the Seattle Mariners' disappointing 2008. If the Mariners plan on bouncing back this year, they'll likely need Bedard to do the same.The fragile southpaw makes his first start in more than nine months on Tues]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2164.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins lost their home opener Monday night but were more concerned afterward with the possibility of losing their starting catcher. Pushed into the role as No. 1 catcher while Joe Mauer is on the disabled list, Mike Redmond was hit in the neck and shou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2165.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Denard Span started in left field and led off Monday night, but manager Ron Gardenhire said not to expect that to continue past opening day. With four outfielders and three positions, he said, the outfield makeup will change consistently, and the day]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2166.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2167.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Erik Bedard's injury-riddled season epitomized the Seattle Mariners' disappointing 2008. If the Mariners plan on bouncing back this year, they'll likely need Bedard to do the same.The fragile southpaw makes his first start in more than nine months on Tues]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Redmond survives bat piece, but hurts groin]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-redmond-survives-bat-piece-but-hurts-groin.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Mike Redmond survived the bat shard that hit him in the shoulder, near the neck. Redmond hurt his groin muscle running out a groundball, however, causing his team concern.Manager Ron Gardenhire said after Minnesota's 6-1 loss to Se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey homers in M's season-opening win]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/griffey-homers-in-m-s-season-opening-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The cheers and laughs were loud in Seattle's clubhouse, and manager Don Wakamatsu was doused in beer. The Mariners started this season with plenty to celebrate.Ken Griffey Jr. celebrated his second stint with Seattle by hitting an opening-night home run t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins Roster]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/2009-minnesota-twins-roster.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr. 1.000 Jose Morales catches on with the Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mr-1-000-jose-morales-catches-on-with-the-twins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The next time Jose Morales walks to the plate, he'll dig in the box carrying the best career batting average in the history of baseball.The perfect 1.000.(He's 3-for-3.)With All-Star Joe Mauer starting the season on the disabled list because of a problem ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins start season-long goodbye to the Metrodome]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-start-season-long-goodbye-to-the-metrodome.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Cuddyer cruised into downtown on this first Sunday in April and spotted a dusting of morning snow on the crown of Minnesota's new ballpark.He kept driving."I'm excited that I get to take a right and go to the Dome right now," Cuddyer said, smiling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners-Twins Preview 2009-04-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mariners-twins-preview-2160.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Cuddyer cruised into downtown on this first Sunday in April and spotted a dusting of morning snow on the crown of Minnesota's new ballpark.He kept driving."I'm excited that I get to take a right and go to the Dome right now," Cuddyer said, smiling]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2161.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2162.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2163.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker, whose shoulder was sore during an April 1 minor league game, was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He might only miss one start, as the move was made retroactive to March 28. With Baker sidelined, LHP Francisco Liriano will make the O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Pirates 6]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-7-pirates-6.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau wrapped up a big spring, doubling and driving in three runs Saturday as the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6.The former AL MVP hit .394 with three home runs in 14 exhibition games for the Twins. He also went 4-for-9 for Canad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2154.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2155.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2156.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker, whose shoulder was sore during an April 1 minor league game, was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He might only miss one start, as the move was made retroactive to March 28. With Baker sidelined, LHP Francisco Liriano will make the O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2146.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2147.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker, whose shoulder was sore during an April 1 minor league game, was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He might only miss one start, as the move was made retroactive to March 28. With Baker sidelined, LHP Francisco Liriano will make the O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2148.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until C Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins option Tolbert to Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-option-tolbert-to-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have optioned infielder Matt Tolbert to Triple-A Rochester to finalize the roster that will open the season.Tolbert hit .294 with three home runs and 11 RBIs in spring training.The Twins still have 26 players on the roster, but have al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 4, Pirates 4(10)]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-4-pirates-4-10-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Zach Duke pitched five shutout innings for Pittsburgh and Minnesota's Kevin Slowey also did well in his final spring start as the Pirates and Twins played to a 4-4 tie in 10 innings on Friday.Duke gave up four hits and struck out two. The Twins scored fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictions for all 30 MLB teams]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/predictions-for-all-30-mlb-teams.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You've waited five months for baseball to return. It's time to get serious. It's time for Ken Rosenthal's predictions for all 30 MLB teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Mauer, Baker on DL; Liriano to start opener 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-mauer-baker-on-dl-liriano-to-start-opener-2152.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins right-hander Scott Baker has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder stiffness and will miss at least his first two scheduled starts, including opening day.Left-hander Francisco Liriano will take the mound for Minnesota on Monday again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2138.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker, whose shoulder was sore during an April 1 minor league game, was placed on the 15-day disabled list. He might only miss one start, as the move was made retroactive to March 28. With Baker sidelined, LHP Francisco Liriano will make the O]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2139.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2140.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 7, Red Sox 3]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-7-red-sox-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Penny made his last audition for a spot in Boston' rotation. Francisco Liriano warmed up for his opening day start for Minnesota.Penny gave up three runs and five hits in five innings for the Red Sox in a 7-3 loss to the Twins on Thursday. Liriano al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker's hurt, Twins Liriano will start opening day]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/baker-s-hurt-twins-liriano-will-start-opening-day.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins right-hander Scott Baker was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with shoulder stiffness and will miss his scheduled opening day start.Left-hander Francisco Liriano will instead take the mound for Minnesota on Monday against Seattle, but pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Mauer, Baker on DL; Liriano to start opener]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-mauer-baker-on-dl-liriano-to-start-opener.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins right-hander Scott Baker has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder stiffness and will miss at least his first two scheduled starts, including opening day.Left-hander Francisco Liriano will take the mound for Minnesota on Monday again]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians look to leave WBC misery behind as season begins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/canadians-look-to-leave-wbc-misery-behind-as-season-begins-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Baseball Classic certainly didn't go to plan for Canada and the frustration of the national team's shocking two-and-out elimination last month still lingers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2145.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2131.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2132.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2133.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jose Mijares, who was brilliant out of the Twins' bullpen last September, was optioned to Class AAA Rochester. He allowed 11 runs in 10 innings this spring after reporting to camp overweight. --C Drew Butera quietly earned the confidence of the pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 2, Twins 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rays-2-twins-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Midway through his final spring training tuneup, Tampa Bay opening day starter James Shields shifted into regular-season mode.The right-hander worked a perfect third and fourth innings Wednesday, rebounding from a shaky first two innings to help the Rays ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2135.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels have big concerns heading into the season]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/angels-have-big-concerns-heading-into-the-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Their top three starting pitchers are all nursing injuries. Tracy Ringolsby says that's a valid reason for the Angels to be worried.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagining one crazy summer in New York]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/imagining-one-crazy-summer-in-new-york.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Beyonce, Bobby Valentine and the Royals have in common? Ken Rosenthal can envision them contributing to a Yankees fiasco.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2125.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jose Mijares, who was brilliant out of the Twins' bullpen last September, was optioned to Class AAA Rochester. He allowed 11 runs in 10 innings this spring after reporting to camp overweight. --C Drew Butera quietly earned the confidence of the pitc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2126.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2127.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 12, Pirates 8]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-12-pirates-8.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins showed off their depth Tuesday with most of their regulars off because of personal reasons or minor injuries.Jason Kubel hit a two-run homer and Brian Buscher had three hits to lead the short-handed Twins to a 12-8 victory over the Pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins option lefty Jose Mijares to Triple-A]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-option-lefty-jose-mijares-to-triple-a.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins optioned Jose Mijares to its Triple-A team after the left-handed reliever had a rocky spring training.Over 10 innings pitched, he's given up 18 hits and nine walks while striking out seven. His ERA stands at 9.90.Mijares started last s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2130.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2119.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 3, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-3-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Garza was focused on preparing for the season. Pitching against his old team was no big deal.Garza worked six innings in the Tampa Bay Rays' 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday, allowing three runs and eight hits. He struck out five and walked ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2122.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2123.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer reported progress in his efforts to rid his lower back of persistent pain but gave no hint of when he might be able to work out again, much less play. That he will miss Opening Night is a foregone conclusion. The Twins are trying to determin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2124.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 5, Cardinals 3]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-5-cardinals-3.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Slowey struck out Albert Pujols with the bases loaded, and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday.Slowey, who went 12-11 with 3.99 ERA in his first full season in the big leagues struck out five without walking a batter and g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2116.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2117.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer reported progress in his efforts to rid his lower back of persistent pain but gave no hint of when he might be able to work out again, much less play. That he will miss Opening Night is a foregone conclusion. The Twins are trying to determin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2118.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2110.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. Sure, Minnesota wants its All-Star catcher back quickly, and by all diagnoses, Mauer w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2111.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer reported progress in his efforts to rid his lower back of persistent pain but gave no hint of when he might be able to work out again, much less play. That he will miss Opening Night is a foregone conclusion. The Twins are trying to determin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2112.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. There aren't any q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 9, Twins 4]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/red-sox-9-twins-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Penny, still in contention for the fifth spot in the Red Sox rotation, gave up two runs in four innings Saturday and Boston beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4.Penny allowed four hits in his second exhibition start. He threw 68 pitches, 46 for strikes.Penny]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2114.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 16, Rays 2]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-16-rays-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[James Shields joked that he might have to get sent back to the minor leagues following a performance that was no laughing matter.Tampa Bay's projected opening-day starter gave up 11 runs and 12 hits in the Rays' 16-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2105.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2106.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2107.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contentious AL Central could be quite the race]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/contentious-al-central-could-be-quite-the-race.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Think the stock market is tough to figure out? Try deciphering the volatile AL Central. Ken Rosenthal takes a shot at it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2109.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2098.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2099.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2100.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 6, Twins 4]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/reds-6-twins-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings' wildest performance of the spring probably didn't hurt his chances all that much.The right-hander gave up only one run even though his control was way off, keeping himself in line for the final spot in Cincinnati's rotation as the Reds beat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2102.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 8, Orioles 7 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-8-orioles-7-2103.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guthrie returned from the World Baseball Classic less than 24 hours after the United States was eliminated and pitched into the fourth inning Monday, giving up four runs and five hits in the Baltimore Orioles' 8-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins.Guthri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2092.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2093.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2094.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glow is back this spring for Twins' Carlos Gomez]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/glow-is-back-this-spring-for-twins-carlos-gomez.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last spring, Carlos Gomez's confidence and eagerness stood out during camp while he spoke boldly about stealing a whole bunch of bases and scoring a whole bunch of runs.At the beginning of the 2008 season, Gomez's energy and speed were most noticeable whi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2096.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2086.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2087.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2088.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 8, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-8-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins right-hander Kevin Slowey was dominant on the mound Tuesday, and he looked pretty good as a batter, too.Slowey pitched five effective innings and helped his cause with two hits and three RBIs, leading the Minnesota Twins to an 8-1 victory over the F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Random thoughts at a very random time]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/random-thoughts-at-a-very-random-time.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The season's almost here and there are lots of stories and non-stories circulating. Tracy Ringolsby give his thoughts on them all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Blue Jays 6 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-11-blue-jays-6-2091.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit his first home run of spring training, a three-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday.Morneau, who went 2-for-2 with the three RBIs, homered in the fifth inning off starter Matt Clement. Competing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2081.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2082.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2083.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 8, Orioles 7]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-8-orioles-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Guthrie returned from the World Baseball Classic less than 24 hours after the United States was eliminated and pitched into the fourth inning Monday, giving up four runs and five hits in the Baltimore Orioles' 8-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins.Guthri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Blue Jays 6 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-11-blue-jays-6-2085.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit his first home run of spring training, a three-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday.Morneau, who went 2-for-2 with the three RBIs, homered in the fifth inning off starter Matt Clement. Competing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Blue Jays 6]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-11-blue-jays-6.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit his first home run of spring training, a three-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday.Morneau, who went 2-for-2 with the three RBIs, homered in the fifth inning off starter Matt Clement."He's just ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 11, Blue Jays 6 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-11-blue-jays-6-2077.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Justin Morneau hit his first home run of spring training, a three-run drive that led the Minnesota Twins over the Toronto Blue Jays 11-6 Sunday.Morneau, who went 2-for-2 with the three RBIs, homered in the fifth inning off starter Matt Clement. Competing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2078.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2079.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2080.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 2, Phillies 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-2-phillies-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kendrick kept himself in the race for the final spot in Philadelphia's rotation.The 24-year-old right-hander pitched his best game of spring training Saturday in the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Kendrick allowed two runs and five hits i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2072.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2073.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2074.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2075.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2063.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Delmon Young lined a home run barely inside the foul pole against the Pirates on March 18, but what he did in his four other at-bats was even more notable. Young grounded into four double plays, which -- had the game occurred during the regular seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2064.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2065.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It took doctors in three cities more than a week of consultation, but Joe Mauer finally received confirmation of what's causing his sore back. It's inflammation in the sacroiliac joint, exactly what the team suspected all along. Mauer will begin a new cou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teixeira homers in 4-2 New York win over Minnesota]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/teixeira-homers-in-4-2-new-york-win-over-minnesota.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira hit his first spring training home run for the New York Yankees, a solo drive off Joe Nathan in a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.Teixeira, a notoriously slow starter, was 11-for-28 (.393) with two RBIs before his sixth-inning]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 4, Twins 2]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yankees-4-twins-2.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mark Teixeira hit his first spring training home run for the New York Yankees, a solo drive off Joe Nathan in a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.Teixeira, a notoriously slow starter, was 11-for-28 (.393) with two RBIs before his sixth-inning]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer doubts he'll be ready for opening day]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-doubts-he-ll-be-ready-for-opening-day.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer said Friday he doubts he'll be ready to play by opening day due to lingering pain and inflammation in his lower back.The reigning AL batting champion isn't sure when he'll be able to return."We really don't have a timetab]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-2069.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer says he won't be ready for opening day]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-says-he-won-t-be-ready-for-opening-day.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer said Friday he won't be ready to play by opening day due to lingering pain and inflammation in his lower back.The reigning AL batting champion isn't sure when he'll be able to return."We really don't have a timetable," Ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2057.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kidney surgery isn't a normal baseball injury, so Ron Gardenhire admits there have been moments when he feared Joe Mauer's slow recovery this spring might be a sign of something more serious. "We were thinking it could be something huge, the way it's been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2058.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker has been inconsistent this spring as he wrestles with his breaking-ball control, but the Twins see potential greatness in the 27-year-old. Baker has been anointed as Minnesota's Opening Night starter, and on March 7 he received an even g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2059.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers can't find the keys to the vault]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/closers-can-t-find-the-keys-to-the-vault.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Twins 3(10) 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/pirates-4-twins-3-10--2061.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild.After dominating batters for much of spring training, Liriano walked four and allowed two runs in the Minnesota Twins' 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday."My second inning, I l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--2062.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2052.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2053.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kidney surgery isn't a normal baseball injury, so Ron Gardenhire admits there have been moments when he feared Joe Mauer's slow recovery this spring might be a sign of something more serious. "We were thinking it could be something huge, the way it's been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2054.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker has been inconsistent this spring as he wrestles with his breaking-ball control, but the Twins see potential greatness in the 27-year-old. Baker has been anointed as Minnesota's Opening Night starter, and on March 7 he received an even g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 4, Twins 3(10)]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/pirates-4-twins-3-10-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano was about as confused as he was wild.After dominating batters for much of spring training, Liriano walked four and allowed two runs in the Minnesota Twins' 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday."My second inning, I l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--2056.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 9, Twins 5]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/red-sox-9-twins-5.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox showed off their power Tuesday.Ortiz, Jason Bay and Jacoby Ellsbury each hit a two-run homer and Jason Varitek added a solo shot in Boston's 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins."I thought, you look at all the swings, an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2048.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker has been inconsistent this spring as he wrestles with his breaking-ball control, but the Twins see potential greatness in the 27-year-old. Baker has been anointed as Minnesota's Opening Night starter, and on March 7 he received an even g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2049.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2050.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kidney surgery isn't a normal baseball injury, so Ron Gardenhire admits there have been moments when he feared Joe Mauer's slow recovery this spring might be a sign of something more serious. "We were thinking it could be something huge, the way it's been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--2051.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2042.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker has been inconsistent this spring as he wrestles with his breaking-ball control, but the Twins see potential greatness in the 27-year-old. Baker has been anointed as Minnesota's Opening Night starter, and on March 7 he received an even g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2043.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2044.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kidney surgery isn't a normal baseball injury, so Ron Gardenhire admits there have been moments when he feared Joe Mauer's slow recovery this spring might be a sign of something more serious. "We were thinking it could be something huge, the way it's been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 5, Orioles 3]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-5-orioles-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede finally got into the swing of things with the Minnesota Twins.Stuck in a hitting slump since he joined the team last month, Crede went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double and two RBIs in Minnesota's 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous--2046.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBC injuries making GMs plenty nervous ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/wbc-injuries-making-gms-plenty-nervous-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pedroia. Chipper. Braun. All hurt. The WBC is compelling, but the rash of injuries is giving critics ammunition, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 5, Twins 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yankees-5-twins-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees had a big day.Posada caught for the first time since right shoulder surgery last July, and Pettitte threw three scoreless innings in New York's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday."It was good to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2039.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kidney surgery isn't a normal baseball injury, so Ron Gardenhire admits there have been moments when he feared Joe Mauer's slow recovery this spring might be a sign of something more serious. "We were thinking it could be something huge, the way it's been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2040.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker has been inconsistent this spring as he wrestles with his breaking-ball control, but the Twins see potential greatness in the 27-year-old. Baker has been anointed as Minnesota's Opening Night starter, and on March 7 he received an even g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2041.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlins 9, Twins 5]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/marlins-9-twins-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew Miller is glad spring training is longer this year because of the World Baseball Classic. He needs the time to work on his changeup.Miller allowed four runs over four innings in the Florida Marlins' 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2033.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kidney surgery isn't a normal baseball injury, so Ron Gardenhire admits there have been moments when he feared Joe Mauer's slow recovery this spring might be a sign of something more serious. "We were thinking it could be something huge, the way it's been]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2034.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker has been inconsistent this spring as he wrestles with his breaking-ball control, but the Twins see potential greatness in the 27-year-old. Baker has been anointed as Minnesota's Opening Night starter, and on March 7 he received an even g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2035.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer to get second opinion on back 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-to-get-second-opinion-on-back-2036.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will see a doctor in Baltimore on Saturday to get a second opinion on his ailing back.Mauer, the two-time American League batting champion who hit .328 last season, has not played at all in spring training. He had surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A much more intimate old ball game]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/a-much-more-intimate-old-ball-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The father's voice rang out over the crowd in the little stadium issuing advice to the struggling hitter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 1, Twins 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/reds-1-twins-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano surrendered his first home run of the spring on Friday, but the Minnesota Twins' pitcher has not lost his focus on returning to his 2006 form.Liriano struck out five and walked one in 3 1-3 innings in front of a sellout crowd at Hammond ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer to get second opinion on back]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-to-get-second-opinion-on-back.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will see a doctor in Baltimore on Saturday to get a second opinion on his ailing back.Mauer, the two-time American League batting champion who hit .328 last season, has not played at all in spring training. He had surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer to get second opinion on back 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-to-get-second-opinion-on-back-2027.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will see a doctor in Baltimore on Saturday to get a second opinion on his ailing back.Mauer, the two-time American League batting champion who hit .328 last season, has not played at all in spring training. He had surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Sports announces 2009 MLB on FOX schedule]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fox-sports-announces-2009-mlb-on-fox-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Game of the Week Begins Saturday, April 11 at New Time: 4 p.m. ET]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-2029.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2030.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Blackburn worked particularly hard on leg strength during the winter, determined not to let minor surgery on his left knee affect his preparation for the 2009 season. It took only one appearance on the mound for those plans to be derailed. Blackburn,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2031.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto has a sore right elbow after being hit by a pitch in a March 10 game with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. 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Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2019.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Blackburn worked particularly hard on leg strength during the winter, determined not to let minor surgery on his left knee affect his preparation for the 2009 season. It took only one appearance on the mound for those plans to be derailed. Blackburn,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-2020.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto has a sore right elbow after being hit by a pitch in a March 10 game with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. 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In the sixth, he hit a two-run homer off re]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer's back still inflamed, but no further damage 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-s-back-still-inflamed-but-no-further-damage-2022.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will take a stronger dosage of anti-inflammatory medicine to try to hasten his recovery from a lower-back problem.Mauer hasn't played yet this spring training. He had a dye-injection MRI Tuesday to identify any previously]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc-2023.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. 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He had a dye-injection MRI Tuesday to identify any previously]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer's back still inflamed, but no further damage 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-s-back-still-inflamed-but-no-further-damage-2015.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will take a stronger dosage of anti-inflammatory medicine to try to hasten his recovery from a lower-back problem.Mauer hasn't played yet this spring training. He had a dye-injection MRI Tuesday to identify any previously]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc-2016.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffering from sore back, Mauer to have MRI 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/suffering-from-sore-back-mauer-to-have-mri-2017.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been hampered by back pain, hurting his rehab from offseason kidney surgery.Mauer, the reigning American League batting champion, will undergo a magnetic resonance arthogram Tuesday. 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Ken Rosenthal says there's simply no excuse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffering from sore back, Mauer to have MRI 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/suffering-from-sore-back-mauer-to-have-mri-2009.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been hampered by back pain, hurting his rehab from offseason kidney surgery.Mauer, the reigning American League batting champion, will undergo a magnetic resonance arthogram Tuesday. Doctors will inject the All-Star c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1998.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has been slowed by a sore back, slowing his rehabilitation from Dec. 22 kidney surgery. 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Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-2000.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Blackburn worked particularly hard on leg strength during the winter, determined not to let minor surgery on his left knee affect his preparation for the 2009 season. It took only one appearance on the mound for those plans to be derailed. Blackburn,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins concerned by Mauer's back pain]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-concerned-by-mauer-s-back-pain.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been hampered by back pain, hurting his rehab from offseason kidney surgery.Mauer, the reigning American League batting champion, will undergo a magnetic resonance arthogram Tuesday. Doctors will inject the All-Star c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 4, Rays 3]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-4-rays-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Kazmir felt so good in his first spring training game that he had to concentrate on taking it easy.Kazmir pitched two innings in the Tampa Bay Rays' 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday, yielding one run and three hits."Everything felt incredib]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffering from sore back, Mauer to have MRI]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/suffering-from-sore-back-mauer-to-have-mri.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been hampered by back pain, hurting his rehab from offseason kidney surgery.Mauer, the reigning American League batting champion, will undergo a magnetic resonance arthogram Tuesday. Doctors will inject the All-Star c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way-2004.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why he's starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selig says he's 'proud' of clean-up]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/selig-says-he-s-proud-of-clean-up.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he's proud of how far the sport has come in attempting to eliminate performance-enhancing drugs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 2, Orioles 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-2-orioles-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano is getting stronger with each spring training start.Liriano struck out five in four perfect innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 on Sunday.Liriano opened the spring with a shaky start against the New York Ya]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snell is Puerto Rican in a special way]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/snell-is-puerto-rican-in-a-special-way.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ian Snell isn't Puerto Rican, so why he's starting for Team Puerto Rico? Ken Rosenthal knows the very special reason why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1994.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1995.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Blackburn worked particularly hard on leg strength during the winter, determined not to let minor surgery on his left knee affect his preparation for the 2009 season. 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Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1984.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Blackburn worked particularly hard on leg strength during the winter, determined not to let minor surgery on his left knee affect his preparation for the 2009 season. It took only one appearance on the mound for those plans to be derailed. Blackburn,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1985.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Scott Baker agreed to a four-year, $15.25 million contract, the Twins announced March 7. 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The promotion will tie the cost of tickets in the "Home Run Porch" area in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1978.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nathan felt an irritation in the AC joint of his pitching shoulder after a one-inning spring debut Feb. 25, and the Twins moved quickly to ensure the pain doesn't linger. When the soreness remained after a few days without throwing, Nathan agree]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1979.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1980.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Blackburn worked particularly hard on leg strength during the winter, determined not to let minor surgery on his left knee affect his preparation for the 2009 season. It took only one appearance on the mound for those plans to be derailed. Blackburn,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 3, Reds 0]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-3-reds-0.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With no reason to be distracted, Jason Kubel is off to a strong start this spring.Minnesota's designated hitter had an RBI single in the first inning to spark the Twins to a 3-0 exhibition victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.The 26-year-old Kubel, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market price: Twins to base Monday discount on Dow]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/market-price-twins-to-base-monday-discount-on-dow.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins fans might want to watch the stock market more closely this season.The Twins will discount certain seats for Monday home games, based on the Dow Jones Industrials. The promotion will tie the cost of tickets in the "Home Run Porch" area in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1974.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Buscher and Brendan Harris reported to training camp early, eager to compete for the Twins' vacancy at third base or form a lefty-righty platoon. But their plans changed abruptly the moment the Twins reached an agreement with free agent Joe Crede. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1975.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nathan, struggling with a sore right shoulder, withdrew from the U.S. team headed for the World Baseball Classic. 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Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins beat Netherlands in exhibition]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-beat-netherlands-in-exhibition.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Slowey is giving Twins prospect Tom Stuifbergen a map for making it to the big leagues.Slowey pitched three perfect innings, and Minnesota beat Stuifbergen and the Netherlands 4-2 Thursday in a warmup for the World Baseball Classic.The 20-year-old S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1967.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Nathan, struggling with a sore right shoulder, withdrew from the U.S. team headed for the World Baseball Classic. 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Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1969.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brian Buscher and Brendan Harris reported to training camp early, eager to compete for the Twins' vacancy at third base or form a lefty-righty platoon. But their plans changed abruptly the moment the Twins reached an agreement with free agent Joe Crede. "]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for a little relief]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/looking-for-a-little-relief.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first two springs as theWashingtonNationals' manager, Manny Acta rarely faced questions - from the media or from himself - about his bullpen. The Nationals might not have known how many leads they would have or where they would come from, but they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 2, Twins 1]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/pirates-2-twins-1.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andy LaRoche finally feels comfortable in the Pittsburgh Pirates' clubhouse. The next step is settling in at the plate.He got a good start Wednesday, hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the Pirates' 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins."I ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitt ponders Canadian pitchers for World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/whitt-ponders-canadian-pitchers-for-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget for a minute about the pitchers that aren't with Canada for the World Baseball Classic. Scott Richmond is with the national team and he's ready to take the ball when everything is on the line.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star closers Nathan, Ryan out of WBC 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/all-star-closers-nathan-ryan-out-of-wbc-1973.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA is minus two closers.Joe Nathan of the Minnesota Twins and B.J. 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Crede said he was just happy ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1944.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1945.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano arrived at training camp a day late, but that's OK. He'll apparently make up for it by staying longer than expected. 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"He was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1936.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1937.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano arrived at training camp a day late, but that's OK. He'll apparently make up for it by staying longer than expected. Liriano, whose flight to Florida from the Dominican Republic was canceled, causing him to miss the Twins' first workout,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1938.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Boof Bonser will likely miss the 2009 season after tears in his labrum were revealed during arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday. Bonser's loss is a blow to the Twins, who had considered him a candidate for a long-relief and spot-starting role. "He was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 1B Morneau just keeps playing]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-1b-morneau-just-keeps-playing.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a warm August day in Kansas City last season, a good opportunity for Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire to get overworked All-Star Justin Morneau a little breather.Gardenhire sent Mike Lamb out to play first base for the afternoon and made Morn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuddyer looks to make 2007 disappear]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/cuddyer-looks-to-make-2007-disappear.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Michael Cuddyer has a deck of playing cards in his hands, anything can happen.In the blink of an eye, an ace of spades somehow teleports from the middle of your hand into a box of doughnuts on the other side of the table.With the slap of his hand, Cu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 10, Reds 4]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-10-reds-4.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Micah Owings used his first opportunity to show Cincinnati he can pitch as well as he hits by working three scoreless innings Thursday in a 10-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, the final opener at Ed Smith Stadium for the Reds.The Reds signed a lease to move]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-agent update: Beimel 'offering flexibility' 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/free-agent-update-beimel-offering-flexibility--1942.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Sroba, the agent for free-agent left-hander Joe Beimel, is tired of hearing that his client is asking for too much money.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1927.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Boof Bonser will likely miss the 2009 season after tears in his labrum were revealed during arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday. 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Back at the beginning of the game again, Perkins has rediscovered his rhythm.The left-hander pitched two scoreless inning]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denard Span tries to build off last year for Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/denard-span-tries-to-build-off-last-year-for-twins.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's arguably the most intriguing question the Minnesota Twins must answer in spring training: Which three outfielders will start and which guy gets sent to the bench?Denard Span's success last season is the biggest reason for this dilemma.Michael Cuddyer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-agent update: Beimel 'offering flexibility']]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/free-agent-update-beimel-offering-flexibility-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Sroba, the agent for free-agent left-hander Joe Beimel, is tired of hearing that his client is asking for too much money.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins RHP Bonser likely to miss entire season]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-rhp-bonser-likely-to-miss-entire-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins right-hander Boof Bonser is expected to miss the entire season after arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder detected partial tears in his labrum and rotator cuff.Bonser had the procedure Wednesday in St. Petersburg with Dr. Coco Eaton, who r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Bonser likely to miss entire season]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-bonser-likely-to-miss-entire-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins right-hander Boof Bonser is expected to miss the entire season after arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder detected partial tears in his labrum and rotator cuff.Bonser had the procedure Wednesday in St. Petersburg with Dr. Coco Eaton after ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lineup not well-armed ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/lineup-not-well-armed-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing arms race]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/losing-arms-race.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knuckleballer Dickey tries to catch on with Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/knuckleballer-dickey-tries-to-catch-on-with-twins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Twins pitchers gather on the grass for their daily warmup tosses, R.A. Dickey moves to the side of the formation. His throwing partner, bullpen catcher Nate Dammann, quickly puts on a mask.Dickey lightly follows through with his delivery, deftly push]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins' Bonser to have sore shoulder scoped]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-bonser-to-have-sore-shoulder-scoped.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins right-hander Boof Bonser will have exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his ailing pitching shoulder, which has kept him off the mound since the start of spring training.Bonser was experiencing persistent soreness in the joint and sought a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall takes back seat for Morris]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/hall-takes-back-seat-for-morris.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The incomparable ace by which allDetroitTigers starting pitchers in the modern era are measured could be bitter about being snubbed for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame for the eighth year in a row.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-1923.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1924.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1925.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano arrived at training camp a day late, but that's OK. He'll apparently make up for it by staying longer than expected. Liriano, whose flight to Florida from the Dominican Republic was canceled, causing him to miss the Twins' first workout,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1926.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Twins, who hope he can stay healthy and regain his power stroke. Crede hit 30 homers in 150 games for the White Sox in 2006, but he had just 21 homers in a combined 144 games the past two season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Twins outfield crowded, Young hopes to fit in]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/with-twins-outfield-crowded-young-hopes-to-fit-in.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As a former No. 1 draft pick with a troubled past, Delmon Young was determined to do things his way in his first season with the Minnesota Twins.That didn't produce the results anyone expected, and now he finds himself in a crowded outfield needing to mak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1915.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young players to make up that margin this year. Their big offseason change came at the start of spring training when free ag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1916.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano arrived at training camp a day late, but that's OK. He'll apparently make up for it by staying longer than expected. Liriano, whose flight to Florida from the Dominican Republic was canceled, causing him to miss the Twins' first workout,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1917.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Twins, who hope he can stay healthy and regain his power stroke. Crede hit 30 homers in 150 games for the White Sox in 2006, but he had just 21 homers in a combined 144 games the past two season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins land free-agent Crede on one-year deal 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-land-free-agent-crede-on-one-year-deal-1918.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins finally made a big move.After sitting idle for more than four months following a season in which they lost to the White Sox in a one-game playoff for the AL Central title, the Twins agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Joe Cre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crede joins Twins, believes bad back is behind him]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/crede-joins-twins-believes-bad-back-is-behind-him.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Crede was in the clubhouse before his first workout with the Minnesota Twins when manager Ron Gardenhire entered the room and gave a brief but glowing introduction to his new team."Welcome, Mr. Crede. Now that you've killed us as much as you have, now]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins land free-agent Crede on one-year deal 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-land-free-agent-crede-on-one-year-deal-1909.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins finally made a big move.After sitting idle for more than four months following a season in which they lost to the White Sox in a one-game playoff for the AL Central title, the Twins agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Joe Cre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1910.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano arrived at training camp a day late, but that's OK. He'll apparently make up for it by staying longer than expected. Liriano, whose flight to Florida from the Dominican Republic was canceled, causing him to miss the Twins' first workout,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1911.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer sat out the first week of workouts, and declined to place a timetable on when he might return. Mauer is still feeling the effects of December surgery to remove a blockage in a kidney. He hasn't swung a bat since the season's final game in Se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1912.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins sign Ayala to one-year deal 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-sign-ayala-to-one-year-deal-1913.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Luis Ayala and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract.Ayala and the Twins agreed to terms earlier this month, but the team had to make room on the 40-man roster. Right-handed reliever Bobby Korecky was claimed off wai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins land 3B Joe Crede]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-land-3b-joe-crede.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins finally made a big move.After sitting idle for more than four months following a season in which they lost to the White Sox in a one-game playoff for the AL Central title, the Twins agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Joe Cre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins land free-agent Crede on one-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-land-free-agent-crede-on-one-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins finally made a big move.After sitting idle for more than four months following a season in which they lost to the White Sox in a one-game playoff for the AL Central title, the Twins agreed to terms with free-agent third baseman Joe Cre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1904.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano arrived at training camp a day late, but that's OK. He'll apparently make up for it by staying longer than expected. Liriano, whose flight to Florida from the Dominican Republic was canceled, causing him to miss the Twins' first workout,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1905.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer sat out the first week of workouts, and declined to place a timetable on when he might return. Mauer is still feeling the effects of December surgery to remove a blockage in a kidney. He hasn't swung a bat since the season's final game in Se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1906.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins sign Ayala to one-year deal 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-sign-ayala-to-one-year-deal-1907.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Luis Ayala and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract.Ayala and the Twins agreed to terms earlier this month, but the team had to make room on the 40-man roster. Right-handed reliever Bobby Korecky was claimed off wai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1897.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano arrived at training camp a day late, but that's OK. He'll apparently make up for it by staying longer than expected. Liriano, whose flight to Florida from the Dominican Republic was canceled, causing him to miss the Twins' first workout,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1898.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer sat out the first week of workouts, and declined to place a timetable on when he might return. Mauer is still feeling the effects of December surgery to remove a blockage in a kidney. He hasn't swung a bat since the season's final game in Se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1899.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins stand pat in offseason]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-stand-pat-in-offseason.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith walked to the podium at a media luncheon earlier this month, and it didn't take long for him to deliver a summation on the team's offseason activity."We have had a very, very busy winter," Smith said, before paus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins sign Ayala to one-year deal 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-sign-ayala-to-one-year-deal-1901.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Luis Ayala and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract.Ayala and the Twins agreed to terms earlier this month, but the team had to make room on the 40-man roster. Right-handed reliever Bobby Korecky was claimed off wai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker asserting himself as Twins leader]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/baker-asserting-himself-as-twins-leader.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In two short years, Scott Baker has gone from not even making the Minnesota Twins rotation out of spring training to becoming the veteran leader of a group as baby-faced as the Jonas Brothers.The transition has happened so fast that some of his teammates,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luis Ayala and Twins finalize $1.3M, 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/luis-ayala-and-twins-finalize-1-3m-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Luis Ayala and the Minnesota Twins finalized a $1.3 million, a one-year contract.Ayala and the Twins agreed to terms earlier this month, but the team had to make room on the 40-man roster. Right-handed reliever Bobby Korecky was clai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1893.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' pitching staff will report intact for the first workouts of the spring on Feb. 16, but it won't remain that way for long. A quartet of pitchers, including a major portion of the bullpen, will depart for World Baseball Classic camps. Jesse Crain]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1894.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Boof Bonser, trying to move from the rotation to the bullpen, had his Feb. 18 throwing session scrubbed due to shoulder inflammation. He is day-to-day. --RF Michael Cuddyer, the Twins' player representative, said the culture of steroids may have bee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1895.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins sign Ayala to one-year deal 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-sign-ayala-to-one-year-deal-1896.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Luis Ayala and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract.Ayala and the Twins agreed to terms earlier this month, but the team had to make room on the 40-man roster. Right-handed reliever Bobby Korecky was claimed off wai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1885.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' pitching staff will report intact for the first workouts of the spring on Feb. 16, but it won't remain that way for long. A quartet of pitchers, including a major portion of the bullpen, will depart for World Baseball Classic camps. Jesse Crain]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1886.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Boof Bonser, trying to move from the rotation to the bullpen, had his Feb. 18 throwing session scrubbed due to shoulder inflammation. He is day-to-day. --RF Michael Cuddyer, the Twins' player representative, said the culture of steroids may have bee]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1887.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins sign Ayala to one-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-sign-ayala-to-one-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Right-handed reliever Luis Ayala and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a one-year contract.Ayala and the Twins agreed to terms earlier this month, but the team had to make room on the 40-man roster. Right-handed reliever Bobby Korecky was claimed off wai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nomads no more?]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/nomads-no-more-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Spring training is where comebacks take ROOT. TheDetroitTigers have the makings of a couple pretty good rising-from-the-ashes stories in camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/2009-grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPA BAY Rays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knapp takes the spotlight]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/knapp-takes-the-spotlight.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rick Knapp Jr. couldn't get his grandfather out of his mind while realizing his lifelong dream Saturday morning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liriano says he'll skip WBC]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/liriano-says-he-ll-skip-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Liriano knows how he wants to spend his spring: with the Minnesota Twins.Liriano insisted Tuesday that he will not play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic in March to focus on the upcoming season."I'm going to stay here," h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1882.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' pitching staff will report intact for the first workouts of the spring on Feb. 16, but it won't remain that way for long. A quintet of pitchers, including a major portion of the bullpen, will depart for World Baseball Classic camps. Francisco L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1883.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Michael Cuddyer, the Twins' player representative, said the culture of steroids may have been wide-spread in the early 2000s, but it was never mentioned in the Twins' clubhouse. "In Minnesota, it wasn't very prevalent," said Cuddyer, who volunteered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1884.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins confident in returning young rotation]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-confident-in-returning-young-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sophomore slump? The Minnesota Twins trust their young starting pitchers more than that.The Twins frustrated their fans by not making any moves or filling any holes this winter following last year's second-place finish in the AL Central, but if there was ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1876.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' pitching staff will report intact for the first workouts of the spring on Feb. 16, but it won't remain that way for long. A quintet of pitchers, including a major portion of the bullpen, will depart for World Baseball Classic camps. Francisco L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1877.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Michael Cuddyer, the Twins' player representative, said the culture of steroids may have been wide-spread in the early 2000s, but it was never mentioned in the Twins' clubhouse. "In Minnesota, it wasn't very prevalent," said Cuddyer, who volunteered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1878.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer will take spring training slowly as abs heal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-will-take-spring-training-slowly-as-abs-heal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Minnesota Twins pitchers and catchers finished their first official spring training workout outside, Joe Mauer finished his inside the team's weight room.Mauer's goal is to be behind the plate when the regular season begins on April 6, but he said h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After surgery, Mauer limited as Twins camp opens]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/after-surgery-mauer-limited-as-twins-camp-opens.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer will be limited as spring training camp opens Monday with the team's first official workout for pitchers and catchers.Mauer, who won his second batting title last season, had surgery Dec. 22 to remove a blockage from one ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1872.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' pitching staff will report intact for the first workouts of the spring on Feb. 16, but it won't remain that way for long. A quintet of pitchers, including a major portion of the bullpen, will depart for World Baseball Classic camps. Francisco L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1873.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Michael Cuddyer, the Twins' player representative, said the culture of steroids may have been wide-spread in the early 2000s, but it was never mentioned in the Twins' clubhouse. "In Minnesota, it wasn't very prevalent," said Cuddyer, who volunteered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1874.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[American League preview capsules ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/american-league-preview-capsules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AL East]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1867.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' pitching staff will report intact for the first workouts of the spring on Feb. 16, but it won't remain that way for long. A quintet of pitchers, including a major portion of the bullpen, will depart for World Baseball Classic camps. Francisco L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1868.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Michael Cuddyer, the Twins' player representative, said the culture of steroids may have been wide-spread in the early 2000s, but it was never mentioned in the Twins' clubhouse. "In Minnesota, it wasn't very prevalent," said Cuddyer, who volunteered ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1869.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins sign reliever Luis Ayala 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-sign-reliever-luis-ayala-1870.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, the Twins were nearly silent this offseason. But maybe they were just waiting for a big finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1862.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1863.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two most dreaded words in the Twins' training camp this spring might be "sophomore slump." Minnesota surprised a state full of skeptics in 2008 by remaining in contention all last season, mostly because of unexpected contributions from rookies Denard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1864.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede will hold another workout for scouts, including at least one from the Twins, a week before spring camps open, agent Scott Boras said. The Twins remain interested in the former All-Star but have doubts about his ability to stay healthy while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins sign reliever Luis Ayala 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-sign-reliever-luis-ayala-1865.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, the Twins were nearly silent this offseason. But maybe they were just waiting for a big finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young, Twins agree to 1-year deal for 2009]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/young-twins-agree-to-1-year-deal-for-2009.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Delmon Young and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms on a $1,152,000, one-year contract.Young gets a raise from the $700,000 he made last season, but his salary is technically being cut the maximum allowable 20 percent when the final prorated share o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young, Twins agree to 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/young-twins-agree-to-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Delmon Young and the Minnesota Twins agreed to terms on a $1,152,000, one-year contract Thursday.Young gets a raise from the $700,000 he made last season, but his salary is technically being cut the maximum allowable 20 percent when the final prorated sha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1858.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1859.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two most dreaded words in the Twins' training camp this spring might be "sophomore slump." Minnesota surprised a state full of skeptics in 2008 by remaining in contention all last season, mostly because of unexpected contributions from rookies Denard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1860.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede will hold another workout for scouts, including at least one from the Twins, a week before spring camps open, agent Scott Boras said. The Twins remain interested in the former All-Star but have doubts about his ability to stay healthy while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins sign reliever Luis Ayala 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-sign-reliever-luis-ayala-1861.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, the Twins were nearly silent this offseason. But maybe they were just waiting for a big finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1850.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1851.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two most dreaded words in the Twins' training camp this spring might be "sophomore slump." Minnesota surprised a state full of skeptics in 2008 by remaining in contention all last season, mostly because of unexpected contributions from rookies Denard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1852.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede will hold another workout for scouts, including at least one from the Twins, a week before spring camps open, agent Scott Boras said. The Twins remain interested in the former All-Star but have doubts about his ability to stay healthy while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powers: Minnesota Twins missed out on steroid stars ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/powers-minnesota-twins-missed-out-on-steroid-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOM POWERS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins sign reliever Luis Ayala 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-sign-reliever-luis-ayala-1854.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, the Twins were nearly silent this offseason. But maybe they were just waiting for a big finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic worries abound, but the Minnesota Twins are built for tough times  2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/economic-worries-abound-but-the-minnesota-twins-are-built-for-tough-times--1855.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball is in the air again. By this time next week, every major league camp will be open, and the annual euphoria of hope, confidence and renewal will take hold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1846.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two most dreaded words in the Twins' training camp this spring might be "sophomore slump." Minnesota surprised a state full of skeptics in 2008 by remaining in contention all last season, mostly because of unexpected contributions from rookies Denard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1847.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede will hold another workout for scouts, including at least one from the Twins, a week before spring camps open, agent Scott Boras said. The Twins remain interested in the former All-Star but have doubts about his ability to stay healthy while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1848.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic worries abound, but the Minnesota Twins are built for tough times  2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/economic-worries-abound-but-the-minnesota-twins-are-built-for-tough-times--1849.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball is in the air again. By this time next week, every major league camp will be open, and the annual euphoria of hope, confidence and renewal will take hold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1842.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two most dreaded words in the Twins' training camp this spring might be "sophomore slump." Minnesota surprised a state full of skeptics in 2008 by remaining in contention all last season, mostly because of unexpected contributions from rookies Denard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1843.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede will hold another workout for scouts, including at least one from the Twins, a week before spring camps open, agent Scott Boras said. The Twins remain interested in the former All-Star but have doubts about his ability to stay healthy while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1844.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic worries abound, but the Minnesota Twins are built for tough times  2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/economic-worries-abound-but-the-minnesota-twins-are-built-for-tough-times--1845.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball is in the air again. By this time next week, every major league camp will be open, and the annual euphoria of hope, confidence and renewal will take hold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic worries abound, but the Minnesota Twins are built for tough times ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/economic-worries-abound-but-the-minnesota-twins-are-built-for-tough-times-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball is in the air again. By this time next week, every major league camp will be open, and the annual euphoria of hope, confidence and renewal will take hold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A portrait of Charlie Manuel ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/a-portrait-of-charlie-manuel-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The temperature hovered around the freezing point in central Florida on Thursday morning. It was cold enough to threaten local strawberry crops. Cold enough to see your breath. Cold enough to cancel Charlie Manuel's round of golf.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1839.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede will hold another workout for scouts, including at least one from the Twins, a week before spring camps open, agent Scott Boras said. The Twins remain interested in the former All-Star but have doubts about his ability to stay healthy while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1840.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1841.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two most dreaded words in the Twins' training camp this spring might be "sophomore slump." Minnesota surprised a state full of skeptics in 2008 by remaining in contention all last season, mostly because of unexpected contributions from rookies Denard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1832.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Joe Crede will hold another workout for scouts, including at least one from the Twins, a week before spring camps open, agent Scott Boras said. The Twins remain interested in the former All-Star but have doubts about his ability to stay healthy while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1833.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When a groundskeeper for the new ballpark is the offseason's most notable pickup, you know it's been a quiet winter. The Twins liked the team that missed the playoffs by one game in 2008, and they are willing to bank on internal improvement by the young p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1834.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The two most dreaded words in the Twins' training camp this spring might be "sophomore slump." Minnesota surprised a state full of skeptics in 2008 by remaining in contention all last season, mostly because of unexpected contributions from rookies Denard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins agree with Guerrier on one-year deal 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-agree-with-guerrier-on-one-year-deal-1835.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Matt Guerrier and the Minnesota Twins have agreed on a one-year, $1.475 million deal to avoid salary arbitration.The 30-year-old right-hander was 6-9 with a 5.19 ERA last season. He had a career-high 76 appearances and was tied with former Angels]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-1836.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins sign reliever Luis Ayala]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-sign-reliever-luis-ayala.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sure, the Twins were nearly silent this offseason. But maybe they were just waiting for a big finish.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Pohlad to approach ownership of Minnesota Twins in similar way as his father ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/jim-pohlad-to-approach-ownership-of-minnesota-twins-in-similar-way-as-his-father-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Does it make sense to the Twins fan in Jim Pohlad to offer a contract to free-agent third baseman Joe Crede? "It does to me," he said.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Pohlad wants to be low-key owner of Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/jim-pohlad-wants-to-be-low-key-owner-of-twins.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Pohlad spent more than 30 years by his father's side in business, watching the old man work the room, make decisions and get things done.As Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad aged into his 90s, Jim took on more and more responsibility with the ballclub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins agree with Guerrier on one-year deal 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-agree-with-guerrier-on-one-year-deal-1828.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Matt Guerrier and the Minnesota Twins have agreed on a one-year, $1.475 million deal to avoid salary arbitration.The 30-year-old right-hander was 6-9 with a 5.19 ERA last season. He had a career-high 76 appearances and was tied with former Angels]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-1829.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 7 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 8 Seattle, 8:10 p.m.April 9 Seattle, 1:10 p.m.April 10 at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.April 11 at Chicago White Sox, 4:05 p.m.April 12 at Chicago White Sox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1830.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering whoever jogs to third base on April 6 will be the fifth different Opening Day starter in five years, the Twins' difficulty in settling on a third baseman is hardly surprising. As spring training approaches, Minnesota is sending conflicting sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1831.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez, intent upon improving his pitch selection after finishing with a .296 on-base percentage last season, drew 10 walks in 21 games during the Dominican Winter League season. His secret: Batting practice without the batting. Gomez spends se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Guerrier, Minnesota Twins spared a hearing ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/matt-guerrier-minnesota-twins-spared-a-hearing-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He had resigned himself to having his salary set by an arbitrator, even had bought a plane ticket to Phoenix for next week's hearing. But Matt Guerrier was dreading the process.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins agree with Guerrier at $1,475,000]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-agree-with-guerrier-at-1-475-000.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Matt Guerrier and the Minnesota Twins agreed Thursday on a one-year contract worth $1,475,000, avoiding salary arbitration.The 30-year-old right-hander was 6-9 with a 5.19 ERA last season. He had a career-high 76 appearances and was tied with for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins agree with Guerrier on one-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-agree-with-guerrier-on-one-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Matt Guerrier and the Minnesota Twins have agreed on a one-year, $1.475 million deal to avoid salary arbitration.The 30-year-old right-hander was 6-9 with a 5.19 ERA last season. 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As spring training approaches, Minnesota is sending conflicting sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1823.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez, intent upon improving his pitch selection after finishing with a .296 on-base percentage last season, drew 10 walks in 21 games during the Dominican Winter League season. His secret: Batting practice without the batting. Gomez spends se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1824.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins hire groundskeeper for first time since '61]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-hire-groundskeeper-for-first-time-since-61.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins haven't had to worry about cutting the grass for a long time.Larry DiVito will be the team's head groundskeeper, the Twins announced Wednesday, the first such hire since 1961. When the Twins moved to the Metrodome in 1982, they no long]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1814.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering whoever jogs to third base on April 6 will be the fifth different Opening Day starter in five years, the Twins' difficulty in settling on a third baseman is hardly surprising. As spring training approaches, Minnesota is sending conflicting sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1815.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez, intent upon improving his pitch selection after finishing with a .296 on-base percentage last season, drew 10 walks in 21 games during the Dominican Winter League season. His secret: Batting practice without the batting. Gomez spends se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1816.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1817.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1809.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez, intent upon improving his pitch selection after finishing with a .296 on-base percentage last season, drew 10 walks in 21 games during the Dominican Winter League season. His secret: Batting practice without the batting. Gomez spends se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1810.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1811.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering whoever jogs to third base on April 6 will be the fifth different Opening Day starter in five years, the Twins' difficulty in settling on a third baseman is hardly surprising. As spring training approaches, Minnesota is sending conflicting sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1812.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1805.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering whoever jogs to third base on April 6 will be the fifth different Opening Day starter in five years, the Twins' difficulty in settling on a third baseman is hardly surprising. As spring training approaches, Minnesota is sending conflicting sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1806.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez, intent upon improving his pitch selection after finishing with a .296 on-base percentage last season, drew 10 walks in 21 games during the Dominican Winter League season. His secret: Batting practice without the batting. Gomez spends se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1807.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1808.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BIZVOICE: 'Dream job' tips from a sports agent ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bizvoice-dream-job-tips-from-a-sports-agent-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Molly Fletcher's top client just left one dream job for another. You may have heard of him, took a bigger deal, pitching for the Boston Red Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1801.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering whoever jogs to third base on April 6 will be the fifth different Opening Day starter in five years, the Twins' difficulty in settling on a third baseman is hardly surprising. As spring training approaches, Minnesota is sending conflicting sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1802.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez, intent upon improving his pitch selection after finishing with a .296 on-base percentage last season, drew 10 walks in 21 games during the Dominican Winter League season. His secret: Batting practice without the batting. Gomez spends se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1803.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1804.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1796.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Considering whoever jogs to third base on April 6 will be the fifth different Opening Day starter in five years, the Twins' difficulty in settling on a third baseman is hardly surprising. As spring training approaches, Minnesota is sending conflicting sig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1797.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Carlos Gomez, intent upon improving his pitch selection after finishing with a .296 on-base percentage last season, drew 10 walks in 21 games during the Dominican Winter League season. His secret: Batting practice without the batting. Gomez spends se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1798.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market-1799.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fehr: 'Heightened' concern about free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/fehr-heightened-concern-about-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Donald Fehr isn't saying that owners are colluding to hold down salaries, but he told Ken Rosenthal the situation has him concerned.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins have a hole to fill at Target Field ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-have-a-hole-to-fill-at-target-field-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins haven't signed away any free agents from other teams this winter, but they might be about to raid their competition for an important on-field addition.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins could go the distance in arbitration with Matt Guerrier ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-could-go-the-distance-in-arbitration-with-matt-guerrier-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins formally resolved one of their two salary arbitration cases Thursday by completing the two-year, $7.2 million contract with Jason Kubel they worked out last week, but their other pending negotiation is taking a little longer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1795.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has not been able to do any weight-lifting or conditioning since undergoing surgery Dec. 22 to remove an obstruction in one of his kidneys, so the Twins no longer expect him to be ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will miss the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Kubel and Twins agree to 2-year contract]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/jason-kubel-and-twins-agree-to-2-year-contract.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that his immediate financial future is settled, Jason Kubel can enter spring training focused on hitting.And that's exactly what he wants.Kubel and the Minnesota Twins agreed to a $7.2 million, two-year contract on Thursday, avoiding salary arbitratio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubel, Twins agree to contract, avoid arbitration]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/kubel-twins-agree-to-contract-avoid-arbitration.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Designated hitter Jason Kubel and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a two-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.The 26-year-old Kubel hit .272 with 20 home runs, 78 RBIs and 22 doubles in 141 games last season. 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Carlos Gomez played 21 games in the Dominican Winter League and drew 10 walks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1789.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has not been able to do any weight-lifting or conditioning since undergoing surgery Dec. 22 to remove an obstruction in one of his kidneys, so the Twins no longer expect him to be ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will miss the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1790.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1791.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throughout his major league career, Jason Kubel has dealt with doubt. He wasn't certain whether he would be allowed to face left-handed pitchers. 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He wasn't sure whether the Twins' crowded outfield might elbow him out of the lineup. And he wasn't sure, aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When all options are explored, best is moving Cuddyer to third]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/when-all-options-are-explored-best-is-moving-cuddyer-to-third.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball held its winter meetings this year in Las Vegas, where yourMinnesotaTwins set a record sure to be listed in next year's "Baseball Encyclopedia." They became the first major league organization ever to visit Sin City and get outspent by the writer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Sansevere: Yes, Twins are cheap. And good. ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bob-sansevere-yes-twins-are-cheap-and-good-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you're a Twins fan, you know the needs. A third baseman. Bullpen depth. A right-handed power stroke.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1779.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throughout his major league career, Jason Kubel has dealt with doubt. He wasn't certain whether he would be allowed to face left-handed pitchers. He wasn't sure whether the Twins' crowded outfield might elbow him out of the lineup. And he wasn't sure, aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1780.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has not been able to do any weight-lifting or conditioning since undergoing surgery Dec. 22 to remove an obstruction in one of his kidneys, so the Twins no longer expect him to be ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will miss the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1781.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1771.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throughout his major league career, Jason Kubel has dealt with doubt. He wasn't certain whether he would be allowed to face left-handed pitchers. He wasn't sure whether the Twins' crowded outfield might elbow him out of the lineup. And he wasn't sure, aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1772.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has not been able to do any weight-lifting or conditioning since undergoing surgery Dec. 22 to remove an obstruction in one of his kidneys, so the Twins no longer expect him to be ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will miss the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1773.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' outfield conundrum rests on Ron Gardenhire's shoulders ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-outfield-conundrum-rests-on-ron-gardenhire-s-shoulders-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since Ron Gardenhire indiscreetly divulged to a group of curious North Dakotans in November that his ideal 2009 lineup doesn't include Delmon Young, the pressure has mounted on him to prove his worth to the Twins in spring training and beyond.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan glad he signed new deal when he did ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-joe-nathan-glad-he-signed-new-deal-when-he-did-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a glut of experienced closers on the market, and only a handful of teams interested in signing one. Then the economy tanked, and teams became cautious about payroll, making it a lousy year to be a free-agent closer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brad Radke, George Brophy elected to Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/brad-radke-george-brophy-elected-to-minnesota-twins-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former pitcher Brad Radke and former minor-league and scouting director George Brophy have been elected to theMinnesotaTwins Hall of Fame, the team announced today.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1768.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throughout his major league career, Jason Kubel has dealt with doubt. He wasn't certain whether he would be allowed to face left-handed pitchers. He wasn't sure whether the Twins' crowded outfield might elbow him out of the lineup. And he wasn't sure, aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1769.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has not been able to do any weight-lifting or conditioning since undergoing surgery Dec. 22 to remove an obstruction in one of his kidneys, so the Twins no longer expect him to be ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will miss the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1770.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1762.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throughout his major league career, Jason Kubel has dealt with doubt. He wasn't certain whether he would be allowed to face left-handed pitchers. He wasn't sure whether the Twins' crowded outfield might elbow him out of the lineup. And he wasn't sure, aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1763.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has not been able to do any weight-lifting or conditioning since undergoing surgery Dec. 22 to remove an obstruction in one of his kidneys, so the Twins no longer expect him to be ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will miss the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1764.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Mauer miss opening day? No way, he says]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/would-mauer-miss-opening-day-no-way-he-says.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer was hoping to keep his latest health problem hidden. His visibility in the lineup and behind the plate for the first game of the regular season, however, is obviously of utmost importance.Despite slow recovery from a December operation to remove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's, Twins, Dodgers pursue Springer 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sources-a-s-twins-dodgers-pursue-springer-1766.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen market is bubbling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1754.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Throughout his major league career, Jason Kubel has dealt with doubt. He wasn't certain whether he would be allowed to face left-handed pitchers. He wasn't sure whether the Twins' crowded outfield might elbow him out of the lineup. And he wasn't sure, aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1755.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Joe Mauer has not been able to do any weight-lifting or conditioning since undergoing surgery Dec. 22 to remove an obstruction in one of his kidneys, so the Twins no longer expect him to be ready for the start of spring training. Mauer will miss the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1756.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TwinsFest still has a future at the Metrodome ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twinsfest-still-has-a-future-at-the-metrodome-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitchers and catchers report to spring training in three weeks, but before the Twins head for the South Florida sun, many of them -- players, coaches and prospects -- are meeting in the Twin Cities. TwinsFest, a tradition since 1989 that raises money for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer says he should be ready for opening day]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-says-he-should-be-ready-for-opening-day.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer was hoping to keep his latest health problem hidden. His visibility in the lineup and behind the plate for the first game of the regular season, however, is obviously of utmost importance.Despite slow recovery from a December operation to remove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: A's, reliever Springer closing in on deal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/source-a-s-reliever-springer-closing-in-on-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's, attempting to fortify their bullpen, appear to be closing in on a one-year contract with free-agent right-hander Russ Springer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauer still has time to heal from surgery]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/mauer-still-has-time-to-heal-from-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer hasn't done any serious lifting or tough conditioning exercises to get in shape for spring training on orders from his surgeon, after he had kidney surgery at Mayo Clinic on Dec. 22.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's, Twins, Dodgers pursue Springer 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sources-a-s-twins-dodgers-pursue-springer-1761.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen market is bubbling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1747.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he tours northern Minnesota as part of the 49th annual Twins Winter Caravan, manager Ron Gardenhire hears the same question at every stop: When will you sign a big-name free agent? Gardenhire, who has taken part in these small-town Q-and-A's since 1991]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1748.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Kubel, who had filed for arbitration, reached a tentative deal with the Twins on a two-year contract. The left-handed hitter, who earned $1.3 million in 2008 and hit 20 home runs, second-most on the Twins, will serve as the team's regular DH an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1749.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: A's, Twins, Dodgers pursue Springer]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sources-a-s-twins-dodgers-pursue-springer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bullpen market is bubbling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Twin Cities sportswriter Fowler dies after long illness ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/former-twin-cities-sportswriter-fowler-dies-after-long-illness-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Twin Cities sports reporter Bob Fowler, who went from reporting on the Twins to owning a successful minor-league Baseball team, died last week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The sports world in 60 seconds  UM's Young returns to roots ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds-um-s-young-returns-to-roots-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[College football]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers add RHP Rincon to bullpen ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tigers-add-rhp-rincon-to-bullpen-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT - TheDetroitTigers made a possible bullpen addition Tuesday, signing right-hander Juan Rincon to a minor-league contract.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MINNESOTA SCENE]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-scene.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twins All-Star catcher Joe Mauer told KMSP-TV he might not be ready for the start of spring training after undergoing kidney surgery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1744.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he tours northern Minnesota as part of the 49th annual Twins Winter Caravan, manager Ron Gardenhire hears the same question at every stop: When will you sign a big-name free agent? Gardenhire, who has taken part in these small-town Q-and-A's since 1991]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1745.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Kubel, who had filed for arbitration, reached a tentative deal with the Twins on a two-year contract. The left-handed hitter, who earned $1.3 million in 2008 and hit 20 home runs, second-most on the Twins, will serve as the team's regular DH an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1746.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins, Kubel close to completing 2-year contract]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-kubel-close-to-completing-2-year-contract.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins and outfielder Jason Kubel are close to completing a two-year contract.Kubel said by phone Tuesday that the framework for an agreement was in place, but the deal had not been finalized. General manager Bill Smith said the team was stil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kubel nearing two-year deal with Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/kubel-nearing-two-year-deal-with-twins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins and outfielder Jason Kubel are close to completing a two-year contract.Kubel said by phone Tuesday that the framework for an agreement was in place, but the deal had not been finalized. General manager Bill Smith said the team was stil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/it-s-not-too-late-to-land-big-free-agent-stars.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's late January and there's still plenty of talent on the free-agent market. Here's a look at the best fits for some of the biggest names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1739.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he tours northern Minnesota as part of the 49th annual Twins Winter Caravan, manager Ron Gardenhire hears the same question at every stop: When will you sign a big-name free agent? Gardenhire, who has taken part in these small-town Q-and-A's since 1991]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1740.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Kubel filed for arbitration by the Jan. 15 deadline, but there are signs that the Twins are discussing a multi-year contract for the left-handed hitter. Kubel, who earned $1.3 million in 2008 and hit 20 home runs, second-most on the Twins, will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1741.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce-1742.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1731.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he tours northern Minnesota as part of the 49th annual Twins Winter Caravan, manager Ron Gardenhire hears the same question at every stop: When will you sign a big-name free agent? Gardenhire, who has taken part in these small-town Q-and-A's since 1991]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1732.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Kubel filed for arbitration by the Jan. 15 deadline, but there are signs that the Twins are discussing a multi-year contract for the left-handed hitter. Kubel, who earned $1.3 million in 2008 and hit 20 home runs, second-most on the Twins, will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1733.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's have tough choices; Dodgers primed to pounce]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/o-s-have-tough-choices-dodgers-primed-to-pounce.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The O's shot themselves in the foot (again), the Cubs are holding tight and the Dodgers are ready to pounce. Ken Rosenthal has it all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1735.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional Report / Inver Grove Heights SuperTarget delayed ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/regional-report-/-inver-grove-heights-supertarget-delayed-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Target Corp. has halted plans for a SuperTarget at the Argenta Hills mixed-use development in Inver Grove Heights because of the economy. Greg Munson, a vice president at McGough Cos. in Roseville, said the entire development will be delayed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Powers: Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span is calmer but still hungry ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tom-powers-minnesota-twins-outfielder-denard-span-is-calmer-but-still-hungry-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Denard Span admits that his fine rookie season was fueled by anger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1727.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Kubel filed for arbitration by the Jan. 15 deadline, but there are signs that the Twins are discussing a multi-year contract for the left-handed hitter. Kubel, who earned $1.3 million in 2008 and hit 20 home runs, second-most on the Twins, will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1728.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1729.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he tours northern Minnesota as part of the 49th annual Twins Winter Caravan, manager Ron Gardenhire hears the same question at every stop: When will you sign a big-name free agent? Gardenhire, who has taken part in these small-town Q-and-A's since 1991]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1730.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1720.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:36:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Jason Kubel filed for arbitration by the Jan. 15 deadline, but there are signs that the Twins are discussing a multi-year contract for the left-handed hitter. Kubel, who earned $1.3 million in 2008 and hit 20 home runs, second-most on the Twins, will]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1721.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:36:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1722.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:36:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he tours northern Minnesota as part of the 49th annual Twins Winter Caravan, manager Ron Gardenhire hears the same question at every stop: When will you sign a big-name free agent? Gardenhire, who has taken part in these small-town Q-and-A's since 1991]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1723.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:36:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins season tickets sell with ease  2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-season-tickets-sell-with-ease--1724.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:36:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesotans are so eager to watch Baseball at Target Field, they're buying a record number of tickets to the Metrodome.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRIEF: Pirates sign former Tigers OF Craig Monroe ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/brief-pirates-sign-former-tigers-of-craig-monroe-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 13--The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms today with former Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1715.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1716.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1717.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad always knew what his baseball team was up to -- "We never made a transaction involving our 25-man roster without running it by him," former general manager Terry Ryan said -- but he never meddled in player decisions, suggested trades or pushed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1718.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bob Keppel, LHP Sean Henn and LHP Mike Gosling signed minor league deals with the Twins and were invited to the team's big-league spring camp. --SS Nick Punto's grandparents are from Italy, which makes him eligible to play for its national team in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins season tickets sell with ease  2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-season-tickets-sell-with-ease--1719.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesotans are so eager to watch Baseball at Target Field, they're buying a record number of tickets to the Metrodome.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins season tickets sell with ease ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-season-tickets-sell-with-ease-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesotans are so eager to watch Baseball at Target Field, they're buying a record number of tickets to the Metrodome.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1711.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1712.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad always knew what his baseball team was up to -- "We never made a transaction involving our 25-man roster without running it by him," former general manager Terry Ryan said -- but he never meddled in player decisions, suggested trades or pushed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1713.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Bob Keppel, LHP Sean Henn and LHP Mike Gosling signed minor league deals with the Twins and were invited to the team's big-league spring camp. --SS Nick Punto's grandparents are from Italy, which makes him eligible to play for its national team in t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins invite 15 to spring training ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-invite-15-to-spring-training-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Five players with major-league experience, four of them pitchers, will join the Twins for spring training next month, the team announced today as it issued 15 invitations to camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dickey, Matos among Twins' spring invitations]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/dickey-matos-among-twins-spring-invitations.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins extended spring training invitations to R.A. Dickey, Luis Matos and 13 other players not on the major league roster.The list includes veterans signed to minor-league contracts over the winter and prospects whose experience falls below the thresh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1706.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1707.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad always knew what his baseball team was up to -- "We never made a transaction involving our 25-man roster without running it by him," former general manager Terry Ryan said -- but he never meddled in player decisions, suggested trades or pushed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1708.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto's grandparents are from Italy, which makes him eligible to play for its national team in the World Baseball Classic. And that's something the Southern Californian would like to do. "I think it would be a cool experience," Punto, who is awa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding new pitches]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/finding-new-pitches.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tom McDonald's job isn't usually this stressful. For the past decade, the San Francisco Giants' senior vice president of consumer marketing could sell pennant races, Barry Bonds and one of America's most widely praised ballparks to one of its most affluen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1701.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1702.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad always knew what his baseball team was up to -- "We never made a transaction involving our 25-man roster without running it by him," former general manager Terry Ryan said -- but he never meddled in player decisions, suggested trades or pushed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1703.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto's grandparents are from Italy, which makes him eligible to play for its national team in the World Baseball Classic. And that's something the Southern Californian would like to do. "I think it would be a cool experience," Punto, who is awa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven denied Baseball Hall of Fame ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/former-minnesota-twins-pitcher-bert-blyleven-denied-baseball-hall-of-fame-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Twelve years down, three to go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1697.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1698.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad always knew what his baseball team was up to -- "We never made a transaction involving our 25-man roster without running it by him," former general manager Terry Ryan said -- but he never meddled in player decisions, suggested trades or pushed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1699.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto's grandparents are from Italy, which makes him eligible to play for its national team in the World Baseball Classic. And that's something the Southern Californian would like to do. "I think it would be a cool experience," Punto, who is awa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1693.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad always knew what his baseball team was up to -- "We never made a transaction involving our 25-man roster without running it by him," former general manager Terry Ryan said -- but he never meddled in player decisions, suggested trades or pushed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1694.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto's grandparents are from Italy, which makes him eligible to play for its national team in the World Baseball Classic. And that's something the Southern Californian would like to do. "I think it would be a cool experience," Punto, who is awa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1695.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1690.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad always knew what his baseball team was up to -- "We never made a transaction involving our 25-man roster without running it by him," former general manager Terry Ryan said -- but he never meddled in player decisions, suggested trades or pushed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1691.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto's grandparents are from Italy, which makes him eligible to play for its national team in the World Baseball Classic. And that's something the Southern Californian would like to do. "I think it would be a cool experience," Punto, who is awa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1692.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-STATE: Wefald to Receive Legacy Award from Negro Leagues Baseball Museum ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/k-state-wefald-to-receive-legacy-award-from-negro-leagues-baseball-museum-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[from Negro Leagues Baseball Museum]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins owner Carl Pohlad remembered as humble family man ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-owner-carl-pohlad-remembered-as-humble-family-man-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad made thousands of shrewd decisions during a career that earned him vast wealth. But the billionaire enjoyed describing as his greatest decision the time he followed his brother Chuck's advice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1687.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1688.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1689.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Column demeaned a brilliant businessman -- who also was a charitable, compassionate friend ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/column-demeaned-a-brilliant-businessman-who-also-was-a-charitable-compassionate-friend-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I was absolutely dumbfounded when I read Tom Powers' column about Carl Pohlad ("Twins owner put dealmaking ahead of just about everything," Jan. 6).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins owner remembered as family man, businessman]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-owner-remembered-as-family-man-businessman.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad rose to the pinnacle of the business world, earning billions and gaining a measure of fame as owner of the Minnesota Twins. His son recalled at Pohlad's funeral Thursday that his father cared little about the trappings of wealth."He had little]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1682.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1683.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1684.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' next leader, Jim Pohlad, already in place ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-next-leader-jim-pohlad-already-in-place-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jim Pohlad doesn't have a formal title in the Twins' organization, doesn't sport a gilded nameplate on his Metrodome office trumpeting his position of power. Doesn't even have a Metrodome office, actually.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dies ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-owner-carl-pohlad-dies-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad, a savvy rags-to-riches financier who bought theMinnesotaTwins in 1984, steered them to two World Series championships and paved the way for a new Minneapolis ballpark, died Monday at his Edina home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1673.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1674.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-08]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1675.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad, owner of Twins through World Series titles and stadium battle, dies at 93 ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/carl-pohlad-owner-of-twins-through-world-series-titles-and-stadium-battle-dies-at-93-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carl Pohlad, a savvy rags-to-riches financier who bought theMinnesotaTwins in 1984, steered them to two World Series championships and paved the way for a new Minneapolis ballpark, died Monday at his Edina home.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Sansevere: Former Twins pitcher Bert Blylevn, on late owner Carl Pohlad ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bob-sansevere-former-twins-pitcher-bert-blylevn-on-late-owner-carl-pohlad-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here is former Twins pitcher and current Twins broadcaster Bert Blyleven ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Sansevere: Former Twins pitcher Frank Viola, on late owner Carl Pohlad ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/bob-sansevere-former-twins-pitcher-frank-viola-on-late-owner-carl-pohlad-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here is former Twins pitcher Frank Viola...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE LIFE OF CARL POHLAD ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/the-life-of-carl-pohlad-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1915: Born Aug. 23 to Mary and Mike Pohlad; one of eight children. His father is a railroad brakeman, and his mother takes in laundry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pohlad's death will do little to change Twins' ops]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/pohlad-s-death-will-do-little-to-change-twins-ops.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over the last 22 years, the Minnesota Twins have had two different managers in their dugout. Just three GMs. Only two team presidents.Loyalty and stability were the hallmarks of Carl Pohlad's time as owner, and the Twins don't expect that to change as son]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1668.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1669.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1670.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/grapefruit-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TampaBayRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1664.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1665.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1666.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1660.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1661.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1662.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1657.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1658.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1659.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1653.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Justin Morneau became only the third baseball player to be selected Canadian Athlete of the Year when the nation's sports writers and broadcasters' voting was announced Dec. 28. Morneau joined former MVP outfielder Larry Walker and Hall of Fame pitch]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1654.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1655.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He's a catcher, so Joe Mauer has learned to live with lingering aches and pains. But when a minor irritation in his abdomen persisted into the offseason, the All-Star decided to have it checked out. During a visit to the Mayo Clinic, doctors discovered a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer recovering from minor kidney surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-joe-mauer-recovering-from-minor-kidney-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Mauer is recovering from surgery to correct "a minor kidney obstruction that he's had since birth,"MinnesotaTwins general manager Bill Smith said today. But the all-star catcher is expected to be ready for spring training next month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1650.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1651.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, the Twins hope to keep R.A. Dickey. 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Ruiz, called up to handle right-handed DH duties when Craig Monroe was rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losses added up for 2003 Tigers]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/losses-added-up-for-2003-tigers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DETROIT -- The 1962 New York Mets generally are accepted as the most pathetic team in the history of professional sports. They went 40-120 but had an excuse. They were a first-year expansion team that became lovable losers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1647.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1648.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, the Twins hope to keep R.A. Dickey. Minnesota reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league contract for 2009 with the veteran knuckleballer, the second consecutive offseason that the franchise has tried to bring Dickey aboard. The Twins lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1649.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Randy Ruiz, who batted .274 in 62 at-bats in August and September, was granted his release by the Twins, and the longtime minor league slugger signed on with Toronto for 2009. Ruiz, called up to handle right-handed DH duties when Craig Monroe was rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1643.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1644.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, the Twins hope to keep R.A. Dickey. 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Dickey. Minnesota reached a preliminary agreement on a minor league contract for 2009 with the veteran knuckleballer, the second consecutive offseason that the franchise has tried to bring Dickey aboard. The Twins lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1641.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--DH Randy Ruiz, who batted .274 in 62 at-bats in August and September, was granted his release by the Twins, and the longtime minor league slugger signed on with Toronto for 2009. Ruiz, called up to handle right-handed DH duties when Craig Monroe was rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1642.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1637.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, the Twins hope to keep R.A. Dickey. 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Ruiz, called up to handle right-handed DH duties when Craig Monroe was rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1639.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1632.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, the Twins hope to keep R.A. Dickey. 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Ruiz, called up to handle right-handed DH duties when Craig Monroe was rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1634.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 GREPEFRIUT LEAGUE SCHEDULES ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/2009-grepefriut-league-schedules-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TAMPABAYRays]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DICKEY TURNS DOWN M'S TO SIGN WITH MINNESOTA ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/dickey-turns-down-m-s-to-sign-with-minnesota-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No more knuckleball for the Mariners.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1629.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, the Twins hope to keep R.A. Dickey. 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Ruiz, called up to handle right-handed DH duties when Craig Monroe was rel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1631.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charley Walters: In holiday mood, Justin Morneau lavishes scarves on Minnesota Twins staff ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/charley-walters-in-holiday-mood-justin-morneau-lavishes-scarves-on-minnesota-twins-staff-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's not often a major league Baseball player expresses gratitude to his club's front office for good work. In fact, the Twins couldn't recall it happening until the other day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1626.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To every media inquiry about the Twins' interest in upgrading at third base, general manager Bill Smith has consistently cited one argument against it. "People seem to forget," Smith said recently, "we got 91 RBIs at third base last season. A lot of teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1627.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jose Mijares has followed up his strong September showing with the Twins by dominating hitters in the Venezuelan winter league. The reliever, expected to contend for the vacant setup role in Minnesota's bullpen, had allowed only two earned runs thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1628.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1622.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To every media inquiry about the Twins' interest in upgrading at third base, general manager Bill Smith has consistently cited one argument against it. "People seem to forget," Smith said recently, "we got 91 RBIs at third base last season. A lot of teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1623.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jose Mijares has followed up his strong September showing with the Twins by dominating hitters in the Venezuelan winter league. 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The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another long year for Canadian ball ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/another-long-year-for-canadian-ball-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To varying degrees, there was disappointment in the performances of the Olympic team, the national junior squad and theTorontoBlueJays for Canadian Baseball fans in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Classic waiting to happen]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/a-classic-waiting-to-happen.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To varying degrees, there was disappointment in the performances of the Olympic team, the national junior squad and theTorontoBlueJays for Canadian Baseball fans in 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our top plays in '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/our-top-plays-in-08-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fashion statement]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1619.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1620.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To every media inquiry about the Twins' interest in upgrading at third base, general manager Bill Smith has consistently cited one argument against it. "People seem to forget," Smith said recently, "we got 91 RBIs at third base last season. A lot of teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1621.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jose Mijares has followed up his strong September showing with the Twins by dominating hitters in the Venezuelan winter league. 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The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1614.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To every media inquiry about the Twins' interest in upgrading at third base, general manager Bill Smith has consistently cited one argument against it. "People seem to forget," Smith said recently, "we got 91 RBIs at third base last season. A lot of teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1615.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jose Mijares has followed up his strong September showing with the Twins by dominating hitters in the Venezuelan winter league. The reliever, expected to contend for the vacant setup role in Minnesota's bullpen, had allowed only two earned runs thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1610.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. 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The reliever, expected to contend for the vacant setup role in Minnesota's bullpen, had allowed only two earned runs thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1607.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To every media inquiry about the Twins' interest in upgrading at third base, general manager Bill Smith has consistently cited one argument against it. "People seem to forget," Smith said recently, "we got 91 RBIs at third base last season. A lot of teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1608.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jose Mijares has followed up his strong September showing with the Twins by dominating hitters in the Venezuelan winter league. The reliever, expected to contend for the vacant setup role in Minnesota's bullpen, had allowed only two earned runs thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1609.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need to know ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/need-to-know-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees' BIG BUCKS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitt to lead Canada ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/whitt-to-lead-canada-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ernie Whitt has been playing and coaching Baseball north of the border since 1977 and over that time he's developed a strong admiration for Canadian players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitt, Morneau lead off World Baseball Classic selections ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/whitt-morneau-lead-off-world-baseball-classic-selections-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ernie Whitt has been playing and coaching Baseball north of the border since 1977, and over that time he's developed a strong admiration for Canadian players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitt to coach Canada ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/whitt-to-coach-canada-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ernie Whitt has been playing and coaching Baseball north of the border since 1977 and over that time he's developed a strong admiration for Canadian players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitt to manage Canadians]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/whitt-to-manage-canadians.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ernie Whitt has been playing and coaching Baseball north of the border since 1977 and over that time he's developed a strong admiration for Canadian players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1604.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1605.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jose Mijares has followed up his strong September showing with the Twins by dominating hitters in the Venezuelan winter league. The reliever, expected to contend for the vacant setup role in Minnesota's bullpen, had allowed only two earned runs thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1606.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To every media inquiry about the Twins' interest in upgrading at third base, general manager Bill Smith has consistently cited one argument against it. "People seem to forget," Smith said recently, "we got 91 RBIs at third base last season. A lot of teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1594.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1595.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jose Mijares has followed up his strong September showing with the Twins by dominating hitters in the Venezuelan winter league. The reliever, expected to contend for the vacant setup role in Minnesota's bullpen, had allowed only two earned runs thro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1596.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To every media inquiry about the Twins' interest in upgrading at third base, general manager Bill Smith has consistently cited one argument against it. "People seem to forget," Smith said recently, "we got 91 RBIs at third base last season. A lot of teams]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitt, Morneau officially named to Team Canada for 2009 World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/whitt-morneau-officially-named-to-team-canada-for-2009-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball Canada today announced Ernie Whitt as manager and Justin Morneau as the first player on Team Canada for the 2009 World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1598.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best games we covered ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/the-best-games-we-covered-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Success in black]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1590.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1591.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins came to Las Vegas intent upon exploring every avenue they could think of to beef up their 2009 lineup. And they succeeded -- in exploring, not in finding. After watching one trade negotiation after another fall apart, general manager Bill Smith ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1592.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto turned down at least two other offers and agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract to remain in Minnesota. Punto, largely a utility player for the past four seasons, will be the Twins' starting shortstop next year, manager Ron Gardenhir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1593.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1584.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1585.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins came to Las Vegas intent upon exploring every avenue they could think of to beef up their 2009 lineup. And they succeeded -- in exploring, not in finding. After watching one trade negotiation after another fall apart, general manager Bill Smith ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1586.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto turned down at least two other offers and agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract to remain in Minnesota. Punto, largely a utility player for the past four seasons, will be the Twins' starting shortstop next year, manager Ron Gardenhir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1587.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins, SS Nick Punto agree on 2-year deal 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-ss-nick-punto-agree-on-2-year-deal-1588.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nick Punto is staying in Minnesota.The versatile infielder agreed with the Twins on a two-year contract Thursday worth $8.5 million.After an awful 2007 season at the plate, Punto bounced back to hit .284 and was the team's starting shortstop as they chase]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1580.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1581.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins came to Las Vegas intent upon exploring every avenue they could think of to beef up their 2009 lineup. And they succeeded -- in exploring, not in finding. After watching one trade negotiation after another fall apart, general manager Bill Smith ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1582.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto turned down at least two other offers and agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract to remain in Minnesota. Punto, largely a utility player for the past four seasons, will be the Twins' starting shortstop next year, manager Ron Gardenhir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players-1583.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1575.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1576.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins came to Las Vegas intent upon exploring every avenue they could think of to beef up their 2009 lineup. And they succeeded -- in exploring, not in finding. 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Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What about Peavy, Fuentes and others?]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/what-about-peavy-fuentes-and-others-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The winter meetings didn't resolve everything, like where Jake Peavy will play next year. Dayn Perry discusses the open issues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks shedding salaries to go after more players]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/yanks-shedding-salaries-to-go-after-more-players.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By shedding salaries like Carl Pavano's $11 million, the Yankees can add players and still cut costs. Ken Rosenthal explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zduriencik's art of the deal ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/zduriencik-s-art-of-the-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS Barely an hour before completing a whopper of a first career trade, new Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik gave his take on the art of deal-making.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1571.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto turned down at least two other offers and agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract to remain in Minnesota. 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The contract includes a club option for a third season.Punto was the team's regular shortstop fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1564.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Nick Punto turned down at least two other offers and agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract to remain in Minnesota. 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And they succeeded -- in exploring, not in finding. After watching one trade negotiation after another fall apart, general manager Bill Smith ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Without DeRosa deal, Phillies consider Ibanez ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/without-derosa-deal-phillies-consider-ibanez-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The much-discussed trade that would have brought infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa to the Phillies fell apart as the winter meetings broke up yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins, SS Punto agree on 2-year deal 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-ss-punto-agree-on-2-year-deal-1568.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Infielder Nick Punto and the Minnesota Twins reached agreement on a two-year deal Thursday.Punto hit .284 for the Twins last season and filed for free agency. 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The contract includes a club option for a third season.Punto was the team's regular shortstop fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[-K-ROD'S MOVIN' INTO MO-TOWN (M) -K-ROD MIGHT ROCK MO-TOWN (S, LCF) ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/-k-rod-s-movin-into-mo-town-m-k-rod-might-rock-mo-town-s-lcf-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WINTER MEETINGS CONFIDENTIAL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1561.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Casey Blake was offered a two-year, $14 million contract by the Twins, with a team option for 2011, but the free agent infielder was holding out for a third guaranteed season and got it from the Dodgers, with whom he re-signed. --LHP Dennys Reyes was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1562.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1563.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' crowded outfield might be a challenge for Ron Gardenhire next year, but the manager has already given some thought to a solution even though it's certain to be controversial: bench Delmon Young. At a promotional appearance in Fargo, N.D., Garde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1551.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Casey Blake was offered a two-year, $14 million contract by the Twins, with a team option for 2011, but the free agent infielder was holding out for a third guaranteed season and got it from the Dodgers, with whom he re-signed. --LHP Dennys Reyes was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1552.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1553.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' crowded outfield might be a challenge for Ron Gardenhire next year, but the manager has already given some thought to a solution even though it's certain to be controversial: bench Delmon Young. At a promotional appearance in Fargo, N.D., Garde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins' coin flip might have been major league baseball's last ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-coin-flip-might-have-been-major-league-baseball-s-last-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- The Twins might go down in history as the last major league team to lose a coin toss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Word is out on Minnesota Twins outfielder Delmon Young: He can be had ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/word-is-out-on-minnesota-twins-outfielder-delmon-young-he-can-be-had-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Ron Gardenhire's public comments Tuesday about Delmon Young resembled last week's about as much as Fargo, N.D., resembles Las Vegas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays add Scout ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/blue-jays-add-scout-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheTORONTOBLUEJAYS are pleased to announce that ROY SMITH has joined the Blue Jays organization, accepting a position as a Professional Scout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Scott Erickson seeks comeback with Minnesota Twins ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/report-scott-erickson-seeks-comeback-with-minnesota-twins-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Scott Erickson won 20 games for the Twins in 1991, and he reportedly would like a chance to do it again.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1547.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Casey Blake was offered a two-year, $14 million contract by the Twins, with a team option for 2011, but the free agent infielder was holding out for a third guaranteed season and got it from the Dodgers, with whom he re-signed. --LHP Dennys Reyes was]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1548.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1549.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' crowded outfield might be a challenge for Ron Gardenhire next year, but the manager has already given some thought to a solution even though it's certain to be controversial: bench Delmon Young. At a promotional appearance in Fargo, N.D., Garde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday MLB winter meetings blog]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/tuesday-mlb-winter-meetings-blog.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LA? NYC? SF? CC Sabathia has plenty of suitors. Ken Rosenthal and our MLB crew have the latest updates from winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Dodgers near deal 3-year deal with Blake]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/sources-dodgers-near-deal-3-year-deal-with-blake.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers are close to a deal with free-agent third baseman Casey Blake on a three-year, $17 million contract, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BASEBALL NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/baseball-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The American League may not have won the World Series this year, but it is still regarded as the superior league. The Red Sox have been the AL's premier team the past six years, but their quest for a World Series appearance in 2009 is far from a gimme. La]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Tigers, Everett agree to 1-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/source-tigers-everett-agree-to-1-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Tigers have reached agreement with free-agent shortstop Adam Everett, according to a major-league source.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1540.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Casey Blake has been offered a two-year, $12 million contract by the Twins, with a team option for 2011, but the free agent infielder is holding out for a third guaranteed season. Minnesota is competing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the former Twi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1541.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Minnesota Twins make headlines at baseball's winter meetings this week? ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/will-minnesota-twins-make-headlines-at-baseball-s-winter-meetings-this-week-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball's winter meetings are always four or five hectic, work-intensive days, Twins general manager Bill Smith insists, crammed with meetings and trade talks and free-agent negotiations. With all that activity, you never know when the Twins will make he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1537.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Casey Blake has been offered a two-year, $12 million contract by the Twins, with a team option for 2011, but the free agent infielder is holding out for a third guaranteed season. Minnesota is competing with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the former Twi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1538.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. 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And it doesn't appear to have Delmon Young in it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1532.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Casey Blake has been offered a two-year, $12 million contract by the Twins, with a team option for 2011, but the free agent infielder is holding out for a third guaranteed season. 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That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1526.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Casey Blake has been offered a two-year, $12 million contract by the Twins, with a team option for 2011, but the free agent infielder is holding out for a third guaranteed season. 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That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two WBC teams on Twins' spring training schedule ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/two-wbc-teams-on-twins-spring-training-schedule-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheMinnesotaTwins' spring training schedule will include a couple of unusual opponents in March: World Baseball Classic teams from Puerto Rico and the Netherlands.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1521.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[General manager Bill Smith has said the Twins' four-man crowd in the outfield isn't a problem, that the team doesn't see any reason to thin the ranks. But he may be moving behind the scenes to use that depth to his advantage as he shops for offense. A Fox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1522.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dennys Reyes, a Type B free agent, was offered arbitration by the Twins. If he signs with another team, Minnesota would receive draft compensation. --RHP Jeff Manship allowed eight hits but only two runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Arizona Fall L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1523.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. 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That means teams are lining up, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins will open their spring training schedule at home on Feb. 25 for a 7:05 p.m. game against the Boston Red Sox, according to the team's spring schedule released Tuesday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agent: Dodgers, Twins leading in Blake pursuit]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/agent-dodgers-twins-leading-in-blake-pursuit.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers and Twins are the front-runners for free-agent third baseman Casey Blake, according to the player's agent, Jim McDowell.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1518.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Dennys Reyes, a Type B free agent, was offered arbitration by the Twins. 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A Fox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1511.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Manship allowed eight hits but only two runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Arizona Fall League's best-hitting team, and teammate (and fellow Twins prospect) RHP Rob Delaney earned the victory in relief as the Phoenix Desert Dogs won their fift]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1512.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. 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A Fox]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1509.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Jeff Manship allowed eight hits but only two runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Arizona Fall League's best-hitting team, and teammate (and fellow Twins prospect) RHP Rob Delaney earned the victory in relief as the Phoenix Desert Dogs won their fift]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1510.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. 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And for the third time in four seasons, Minnesota is seeking an answer to that deficiency in the free agent market. 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He will switch to a brace in early December and should be able to begin rehabilitation work by late spring. As mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1498.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1499.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not since Corey Koskie bashed 25 home runs in 2004 have the Twins finished a season satisfied with their production at third base. 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Tony Bat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charley Walters: Joel Maturi isn't ready to talk contract extension for Tim Brewster yet ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/charley-walters-joel-maturi-isn-t-ready-to-talk-contract-extension-for-tim-brewster-yet-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joel Maturi isn't ready to publicly discuss a contract extension for Tim Brewster, but it's clear the Gophers' Athletics director is pleased with his football coach, despite the embarrassing 55-0 loss to Iowa on Saturday at the Metrodome.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1490.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Pat Neshek underwent surgery Nov. 18 to replace a ligament in his pitching elbow, and his arm was placed in a cast after the operation. 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And for the third time in four seasons, Minnesota is seeking an answer to that deficiency in the free agent market. Tony Bat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011-1493.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade-1494.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1484.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Pat Neshek underwent surgery Nov. 18 to replace a ligament in his pitching elbow, and his arm was placed in a cast after the operation. He will switch to a brace in early December and should be able to begin rehabilitation work by late spring. As mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1485.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1486.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not since Corey Koskie bashed 25 home runs in 2004 have the Twins finished a season satisfied with their production at third base. And for the third time in four seasons, Minnesota is seeking an answer to that deficiency in the free agent market. Tony Bat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011-1487.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade-1488.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head goes here and goes here and goes Meet Celebrity St. Nick ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/head-goes-here-and-goes-here-and-goes-meet-celebrity-st-nick-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Cuddyer, starting right fielder for theMinnesotaTwins, will be the celebrity Saint Nick at the Virginia Sports HALl of Fame on Dec. 13.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charley Walters: Grey Cup has local ties with former Minnesotans Marc Trestman and Andy Bischoff on Alouettes' staff ]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/charley-walters-grey-cup-has-local-ties-with-former-minnesotans-marc-trestman-and-andy-bischoff-on-alouettes-staff-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been quite a coaching journey for former Minnesotans Marc Trestman and Andy Bischoff. 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Tony Bat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1480.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Pat Neshek underwent surgery Nov. 18 to replace a ligament in his pitching elbow, and his arm was placed in a cast after the operation. He will switch to a brace in early December and should be able to begin rehabilitation work by late spring. As mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1481.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011-1482.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neshek expected to miss season following surgery 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/neshek-expected-to-miss-season-following-surgery-1483.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins reliever Pat Neshek will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss next season.The right-hander re-injured his elbow last week during a throwing session at the team's facility in Florida. He had an MRI ex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1471.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not since Corey Koskie bashed 25 home runs in 2004 have the Twins finished a season satisfied with their production at third base. And for the third time in four seasons, Minnesota is seeking an answer to that deficiency in the free agent market. Tony Bat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1472.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Pat Neshek underwent surgery Nov. 18 to replace a ligament in his pitching elbow, and his arm was placed in a cast after the operation. He will switch to a brace in early December and should be able to begin rehabilitation work by late spring. As mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1473.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. 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As mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011-1468.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neshek expected to miss season following surgery 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/neshek-expected-to-miss-season-following-surgery-1469.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins reliever Pat Neshek will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss next season.The right-hander re-injured his elbow last week during a throwing session at the team's facility in Florida. 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As mo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011-1462.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neshek expected to miss season following surgery 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/neshek-expected-to-miss-season-following-surgery-1463.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins reliever Pat Neshek will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss next season.The right-hander re-injured his elbow last week during a throwing session at the team's facility in Florida. 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Instead of easing back into a setup role in the Twins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1441.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1442.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' front office doesn't care what the voters decide every year -- they think they employ the American League's best manager. 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Or at least give him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011-1443.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neshek expected to miss season following surgery 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/neshek-expected-to-miss-season-following-surgery-1444.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins reliever Pat Neshek will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss next season.The right-hander re-injured his elbow last week during a throwing session at the team's facility in Florida. He had an MRI ex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies not done dealing after Holliday trade 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/rockies-not-done-dealing-after-holliday-trade-1445.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockies aren't done dealing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-inside-pitch-1434.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Twins' front office doesn't care what the voters decide every year -- they think they employ the American League's best manager. And they intend to keep Ron Gardenhire around until he wins that elusive Manager of the Year award. Or at least give him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1435.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Pat Neshek, hoping to avoid surgery and return next spring from a partially torn elbow ligament, completely tore the ulnar collateral ligament during a rehab session in Florida in early November. Instead of easing back into a setup role in the Twins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1436.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. The rotation, and perhaps as many as eight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011-1437.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neshek expected to miss season following surgery 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/neshek-expected-to-miss-season-following-surgery-1438.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins reliever Pat Neshek will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss next season.The right-hander re-injured his elbow last week during a throwing session at the team's facility in Florida. 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Or at least give him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-notes-quotes-1429.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Pat Neshek, hoping to avoid surgery and return next spring from a partially torn elbow ligament, completely tore the ulnar collateral ligament during a rehab session in Florida in early November. Instead of easing back into a setup role in the Twins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/minnesota-twins-roster-report-1430.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A year after doing a near-total overhaul of their roster, and obsessing for four months over a Johan Santana trade, the Twins enter the offseason with far less work to do on a team that nearly won the AL Central. 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Or at least give him a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gardenhire gets 2-year extension from Twins]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/gardenhire-gets-2-year-extension-from-twins.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Gardenhire figures he has one thing left to do as manager of the Minnesota Twins."It's a very young and exciting team and, if we can fill in a couple of holes, we believe we are going to be right there with this team and win a World Series," Gardenhir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins extend Gardenhire through 2011]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/twins-extend-gardenhire-through-2011.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Twins have signed manager Ron Gardenhire to a two-year contract extension through the 2011 season.Despite trading ace Johan Santana, the Twins went 88-75 and nearly made the playoffs, losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago White Sox for the AL C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neshek expected to miss season following surgery 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.twinsportal.com/news/neshek-expected-to-miss-season-following-surgery-1426.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins reliever Pat Neshek will have ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow and is expected to miss next season.The right-hander re-injured his elbow last week during a throwing session at the team's facility in Florida. 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