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Twins might be young, but the time is now

The Twins need to view this as their year. Yes, it's part of a window that will look bigger if Joe Mauer signs a contract extension. But there are a whole new set of payroll concerns coming

The Star Tribune's LaVelle E. Neal III and Joe Christensen sort out the Mauer situation.

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Twins to bring Jacque Jones to spring training

Jacque Jones in 2005

Jacque Jones in 2005

The Minnesota Twins have signed former outfielder Jacque Jones to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Gagne selected to Twins Hall of Fame

Greg Gagne

Greg Gagne

Greg Gagne, the shortstop on the Twins' 1987 and 1991 World Series championship teams, has been elected into the Twins Hall of Fame, the team announced today.

Twins: Paying while they're playing

Twins owner Jim Pohlad

Twins owner Jim Pohlad

Everyone wants to know if/when the Twins are going to sign Joe Mauer, but CEO Jim Pohlad won't say. One option -- deferred payments -- isn't likely.

Doogie Wolfson, Your Voices

Bill Smith: The pickup artist

Bill Smith

Bill Smith

Being a baseball general manager is all about putting the team in the best position to win. Twins GM Bill Smith has done that.

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Thoughts on Orlando Hudson

Orlando Hudson's signing makes it a strong offseason for a Twins team series about being more than a postseason punching bag for the Yankees.

Twins re-sign Jacque Jones, lose Pridie on waivers

Jones is a longshot to make big league roster but has agreed to play at Class AAA if he doesn't make it

The lesson learned last season

After earning a well-deserved reputation for sitting on their hands, the Twins front office has built on the momentum of the late-season moves that brought home a division title.

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