St. Paul Pioneer Press 13 hours ago
Charley Walters: Twins' adding Ricky Nolasco, Phil Hughes 'a good start,' Gardenhire says
The Twins last week invested $73 million in two starting pitchers, Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes. That made manager Ron Gardenhire happy.
St. Paul Pioneer Press 16 hours ago
Tom Powers: Twins' signings a thrill ride for pitching coach
Rick Anderson jumped up and shouted: "I'm going to Disney World!"
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 20 hours ago
Twins winter meetings start Monday
LaVelle Neal and Michael Rand preview what the Twins might do during winter meetings.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 7, 2013
TFD: Twins might have been wise to spend early in free agency
Good times
Twins Now | St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 6, 2013
Twinsights: Twins show interest in John Buck
It appears the Twins are at least keeping their options open at catcher. According to a person with direct knowledge, the Twins “have spoken” with the agent for former all-star backstop John Buck. It’s unclear at this point what their level of interest is, but a second person with direct knowledge told the Pioneer Press on Tuesday that Buck had climbed to the top of their ravaged board of potential catching targets. Read more..
Twins Now | St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 6, 2013
Twinsights: The Life After New York pitching all-stars
In researching the piece I wrote today on Life After New York, drawing a loose parallel between Carl Pavano and newly signed Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes, I came up with the following list. It's a breakdown of recent starting pitchers that would be considered failures in Yankee pinstripes only to reinvent themselves and reclaim career momentum upon relocating. Let's take them one-by-one: RHP Jeff Weaver (2002-03) -- Sent to New York in another th... Read more..
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 6, 2013
Twins can help Phil Hughes' N.Y. state of mind, Carl Pavano says
Better than almost anyone on the planet, Carl Pavano understands what Phil Hughes is about to attempt.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 6, 2013
Ex-Twins pitcher Carl Pavano eyeing comeback after ruptured spleen
Former Twins right-hander Carl Pavano isn't sure if he will be able to resume his pitching career after a freak accident while shoveling snow cost him the entire 2013 season.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 5, 2013
Righthander Hughes goes from pinstripes to Twinstripes
Starting pitcher Phil Hughes welcomes a change of scenery: “I think I can still get better.”
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Dec 5, 2013
Righthander Phil Hughes signs with Twins
The former Yankee comes aboard with a three-year, $24 million contract.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 5, 2013
Minnesota Twins: Phil Hughes picks No. 45
Newly signed Twins pitcher Phil Hughes will wear No. 45 next season after wearing Nos. 65 and 34 in New York.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 5, 2013
Minnesota Twins: Liam Hendriks designated
Twins right-hander Liam Hendriks was designated for release or assignment Thursday to make room for newly signed Phil Hughes on the 40-man roster.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 5, 2013
Twins hope Phil Hughes will benefit from change of scenery
A 4-14 starting pitcher with a 5.19 ERA who couldn't win at home wouldn't typically net a three-year commitment on the free-agent market.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 5, 2013
Sansevere's Huddle: With new pitching prospects, do Twins have a shot?
TwinCities.com sports columnist Bob Sansevere and web producer Kevin Cusick talk about the Twins' two new trades and whether they can change the outlook for the Twins' 2014 season.
St. Paul Pioneer Press Dec 5, 2013
Minnesota Twins: Phil Hughes can make extra $1M for durability
Phil Hughes can earn up to $1 million per year in "reachable incentives" if the right-hander proves to be as durable as the Twins are hoping, a person with direct knowledge said Thursday.
