Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 2/14/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

With Spring Training starting this week, this will be the last installment in the series.  I will include news on Twins rumors and moves in regular Spring Training reports.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins are interested in 1B/3B/DH Pedro Alvarez (2/9).  However only if the can sign him for an inexpensive one year deal (2/12)
• The Twins have signed OF Quintin Berry to a minor league contract (2/10)
• Twins RHP Pat Light was traded to the Pirates for cash considerations (2/9)
• Twins 1B/DH Byung Ho Park has cleared waivers and was outrighted to AAA Rochester (2/9) 
• The Twins have attended the work out by free agent RHP Seth Maness who is coming back from UCL repair surgury, along with 15 more teams (2/7)
• The Rays are interested in recently DFA'd Twins' 1B/DH Byungho Park (2/7).
• The Twins are interested in RHP Joe Blanton (1/30)
• The Twins are interested in 1B and former Twin Justin Morneau (1/29), however there seems to be no room on their roster (1/30)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins' RHP Kevin Jepsen has agreed to a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks (2/13)
• Former Twins' RHP Omar Bencomo  has agreed to a minor league contract with the Marlins (2/10)
• The Angels designated former Twins' RHP Deolis Guerra for assignment (2/10)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 2/9/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have signed  former Twins' LHP Craig Breslow to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training (2/8)
• The Twins have signed OF Drew Stubbs to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training (2/7)
• The Twins have attended the work out by free agent RHP Seth Maness who is coming back from UCL repair surgury, along with 15 more teams (2/7)
• The Rays are interested in recently DFA'd Twins' 1B/DH Byungho Park (2/7).
• The Twins are interested in RHP Joe Blanton (1/30)
• The Twins are interested in 1B and former Twin Justin Morneau (1/29), however there seems to be no room on their roster (1/30)
• The Twins are "strong on" LHP and former Twin Craig Breslow (1/28)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins OF Carlos Quentin has agreed with the Red Sox on a minor league deal (2/8)
• Former Twins OF Rene Tosoni was re-signed by Independent Atlantic League Sugar Land Skeeters (2/8)
• Former Twins 3B Gary Gaetti was re-signed to on-year contract as the manager of  the Independent Atlantic League Sugar Land Skeeters (2/7)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 2/7/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins claimed SS Ehire Adrianza from the Brewers (2/6)
• The Twins designated RHP Pat Light for assignment (2/6)
• The Twins signed OF Josh Romanski to a minor league contract (2/5)
• The Twins signed 3B Tom Belza to a minor league contract (2/5)
• The Twins signed C Jose Gonzalez to a minor league contract (2/3)
• The Twins designated 1B/DH Byung ho Park for assignment (2/3)
• The Twins are interested in RHP Joe Blanton (1/30)
• The Twins are interested in 1B and former Twin Justin Morneau (1/29), however there seems to be no room on their roster (1/30)
• The Twins are interested in DH/1B Mike Napoli (1/24).  It was reported that Napoli was not a fit (1/29)
• The Twins are "strong on" LHP and former Twin Craig Breslow (1/28)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)

From the former Twins' news department:

No news this period.

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 2/3/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have signed  RHP Matt Belisle to an 1yr/ $2.05M deal (2/2)
• The Twins are interested in LHP Jerry Blevins, and RHP Joe Blanton (1/30)
• The Twins are interested in 1B and former Twin Justin Morneau (1/29), however there seems to be no room on their roster (1/30)
• The Twins are interested in DH/1B Mike Napoli, and RHP Joe Smith (1/24).  It was reported that Napoli was not a fit (1/29)
• The Twins are "strong on" LHP and former Twin Craig Breslow (1/28)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins RHP Joe Nathan has signed a minor league contract with the Nationals (2/1)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/31/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins are interested in LHP Jerry Blevins, RHP Joe Blanton, and LHP Boone Logan (1/30)
• The Twins have signed OF Ryan Strausborger to a minor league contract (1/30)
• The Twins are interested in 1B and former Twin Justin Morneau (1/29), however there seems to be no room on their roster (1/30)
• The Twins named Steve Singleton as the hitting coach of high A Fort Myers Miracle (1/29)
• The Twins are interested in DH/1B Mike Napoli, and RHP Joe Smith (1/24).  It was reported that Napoli was not a fit (1/29)
• The Twins are "strong on" LHP and former Twin Craig Breslow (1/28)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins' RHP Vance Worley has agreed to an 1yr/$1M plus incentives contact with the Nationals (1/28)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/27/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have promoted Elliott Strankman tothe West Coast Scouting supervisor position (1/26)
• The Twins are interested in DH/1B Mike Napoli, and RHP Joe Smith (1/24)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins' OF Adam Walker was claimed by the Braves from the Orioles (1/26)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/24/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins RHP Anthony Swarzak was signed by the White Sox to a minor league contract and was invited to Spring Training (1/23)
• Former Twins' C Kurt Suzuki has agreed to 1yr/$1.5M + incentives contract with the Braves (1/21)
• Former Twins' RHP Jeff Maship has agreed to a contract with KBO's  NC Dinos (1/21)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/20/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have released OF Luis Martinez (1/17)
• The Twins have released OF Joe Maloney (1/17)
• The Twins have released OF Brad Hartong (1/17)
• The Twins have released OF Tyree Davis (1/17)
• The Twins have released SS Manuel Guzman (1/17)
• The Twins have released 2B Jorge Andrade (1/17)
• The Twins have released LHP Luke Westphal (1/17)
• The Twins have released LHP Onas Farfan (1/17)
• The Twins have released RHP Miles Nordgren (1/17)
• The Twins have released RHP C.K. Irby (1/17)
• The Twins have released RHP Daniel Martinez (1/17)
• The Twins have released RHP Sam Gibbons (1/17)
• The Twins have checked on  Korean free agent 3B Jae-gyun Hwang, but he is not a fit (1/10)
• It seems that the Twins and the Dodgers discussions regarding Brian Dozier are at an impasse (1/10)  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal with the Dodgers (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins' RHP Adrian Salcedo was released by the Dodgers' organization (1/17)
• Former Twins' RHP Blaine Boyer has signed a minor league deal with the Braves (1/17) 
• Former Twins' OF Danny Ortiz  has signed a minor league deal with the Pirates (1/17)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/17/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• Twins C Jairo Rodriguez has announced his retirement and was given a position as a coach with the DSL Twins (1/14)
• The Twins have agreed with RHP Kyle Gibson to an 1yr/$2.9M contract, avoiding arbitration (1/13)
• The Twins have agreed with RHP Ryan Pressly to an 1yr/$1.175M contract, avoiding arbitration (1/13)
• The Twins have agreed with RHP Brandon Kintzler to an 1yr/$2.925M contract, avoiding arbitration (1/13)
• The Twins have agreed with LHP Hector Santiago to an 1yr/$8M contract, avoiding arbitration (1/13)
• The Twins have met with OF Jose Bautista's agent (1/10)
• The Twins have checked on  Korean free agent 3B Jae-gyun Hwang, but he is not a fit (1/10)
• It seems that the Twins and the Dodgers discussions regarding Brian Dozier are at an impasse (1/10)  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal with the Dodgers (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  
• The Twins are interested in free agent RHSP Tyson Ross (12/26)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins IF Yangervis Solarte has signed a 2yr/$7.5M extension with the Padres (1/14)
• Former Twins 3B Danny Valencia agreed to an 1yr/$5.5M contract with the Mariners, avoiding arbitration (1/13) 
• Former Twins IF Edwardo Nunez agreed to an 1yr/$4.2M contract with the Giants, avoiding arbitration (1/13) 
• Former Twins RHP Liam Hendriks agreed to an 1yr contract with the Athletics, avoiding arbitration (1/13)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/13/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have signed C Chris Gimenez to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league camp (1/12)
• The Twins have signed IF/OF Jonathan Rodriguez to a minor league contract (1/11)
• The Twins have met with OF Jose Bautista's agent (1/10)
• The Twins have checked on  Korean free agent 3B Jae-gyun Hwang, but he is not a fit (1/10)
• It seems that the Twins and the Dodgers discussions regarding Brian Dozier are at an impasse (1/10)  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal with the Dodgers (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  
• The Twins are interested in free agent RHSP Tyson Ross (12/26)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins' LHP Neal Cotts has signed a minor league contract with the Nationals and was invited to their Spring Training  (1/13)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/11/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have signed RHP Ryan Vogelsong to a minor league contract with Spring Training invitation (1/10)
• The Twins have signed RHP Nick Tepesch to a minor league contract with Spring Training invitation (1/10)
• The Twins have met with OF Jose Bautista's agent (1/10)
• The Twins have checked on  Korean free agent 3B Jae-gyun Hwang, but he is not a fit (1/10)
• It seems that the Twins and the Dodgers discussions regarding Brian Dozier are at an impasse (1/10)  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal with the Dodgers (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  
• The Twins have hired former Yankees' scout Greg Orr as a pro scout (1/9)
• The Twins have hired former Twins' UT and son of their former manager, Toby Gardenhire as a coach for their Rookie GCL team (1/9)
• The Twins agreed on a minor league contact with LHP Matt Tracy (1/6)
• The Twins are interested in free agent RHSP Tyson Ross (12/26)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins 3B/1B Trevor Plouffe has signed with the Athletics to an 1 yr/~$5M contract, pending a physical (1/10)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/5/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins agreed on a minor league contact with RHP Jim Miller (1/4)
• It was officially announced that Jake Mauer will be the AA Chattanooga Lookouts manager (1/3) 
• It was officially announced that Doug Mientkiewicz will be the A+ Fort Myers Miracle manager (1/3) 
• It was officially announced that Tommy Watkins will be the A Cedar Rapids Kernels manager (1/3)
• The Dodgers have had discussions with the Twins regarding second baseman Brian Dozier (11/11  and reconfirmed on 11/16).   The Angels and Philies are among the teams interested in Dozier (11/25). .  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal with the Dodgers (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  Add the San Fransisco Giants to the teams interested in Dozier (12/17) (and 12/20),. however nothing is imminent (12/17).  The Cardinals and Nationals are also interested in Dozier, in addition to the Giants and Dodgers (12/26).  However both the Cardinals and the Nats deny active interest (12/27).  The Twins have informed interested clubs, including the Braves that are newly mentioned, to submit their best offers because they are looking for a quick resolution (12/30)
• The Twins are interested in free agent RHSP Tyson Ross (12/26)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

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Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 1/2/2017

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• It looks like Jake Mauer will be the new manager at Fort Myers and there is a manager's vacancy at Cedar Rapids (12/31)
• The Twins have re-signed LHP Nick Greenwood to a minor league contract (12/30)
• The Dodgers have had discussions with the Twins regarding second baseman Brian Dozier (11/11  and reconfirmed on 11/16).   The Angels and Philies are among the teams interested in Dozier (11/25). .  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal with the Dodgers (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  Add the San Fransisco Giants to the teams interested in Dozier (12/17) (and 12/20),. however nothing is imminent (12/17).  The Cardinals and Nationals are also interested in Dozier, in addition to the Giants and Dodgers (12/26).  However both the Cardinals and the Nats deny active interest (12/27).  The Twins have informed interested clubs, including the Braves that are newly mentioned, to submit their best offers because they are looking for a quick resolution (12/30)
• The Twins are interested in free agent RHSP Tyson Ross (12/26)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins RHP Joe Nathan has signed  with the Giants (1/2) 
• Former Twins' minor league pitching coach Steven Mintz was named the pitching coach of the Down East Wood Ducks (A+ Carolina League, Rangers' affiliate) (1/2)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 12/29/2016

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins are interested in free agent RHSP Tyson Ross (12/26)
• The Dodgers have had discussions with the Twins regarding second baseman Brian Dozier (11/11  and reconfirmed on 11/16).   The Twins are "aiming high" as far as returns for Dozier go and are "shooting for the stars" (11/25). The Angels and Philies are among the teams interested in Dozier (11/25).  The latest news indicates that the Dodgers have piqued the Twins' interest as far as a potential Dozier trade goes (12/4). The Dodgers are still interested, even after their latest signings (12/12), and the dialogue still continues (12/14).  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  Add the San Fransisco Giants to the teams interested in Dozier (12/17) (and 12/20),. however nothing is imminent (12/17).  The Cardinals and Nationals are also interested in Dozier, in addition to the Giants and Dodgers (12/26).  However both the Cardinals and the Nats deny active interest (12/27)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins RHP Edward Mujica has signed a minor league contract with the Tigers, which includes a Spring Training invitation  (12/29)
• Former Twins RHP Eric Hacker re-signed with KBO's NC Dinos (12/27)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 12/26/2016

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have signed OF Leandro Castro to a MiLB contract (11/26)
• The Twins have signed 3B Dan Gamache and RHP Henry Centeno to minor league contracts (12/24)
• The Dodgers have had discussions with the Twins regarding second baseman Brian Dozier (11/11  and reconfirmed on 11/16).   The Twins are "aiming high" as far as returns for Dozier go and are "shooting for the stars" (11/25). The Angels and Philies are among the teams interested in Dozier (11/25).  The latest news indicates that the Dodgers have piqued the Twins' interest as far as a potential Dozier trade goes (12/4).  Add the Yankees to the list of the teams interested in Dozier (12/5), a report that Yankees' GM Cashman later called false (12/5).  The Dodgers are still interested, even after their latest signings (12/12), and the dialogue still continues (12/14).  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  Add the San Fransisco Giants to the teams interested in Dozier (12/17) (and 12/20),. however nothing is imminent (12/17).
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins SS Heineke Meneses has signed a minor league contact with the Red Sox (12/26)
• The Braves have signed former Twins LHP Andrew Albers to a minor league contract (12/24)
•  Former Twins C Josmil Pinto was signed by the Giants to a minor league contract (12/24)
• The Angels have signed former Twins' OF Ben Revere to an 1yr/$4M contract with additional $2.25M in incentives (12/23)
• Former Twins' OF Mike Ryan was named the manager for AA Altoona Curve (Eastern League, Pittsburg Pirates' affiliate) (12/23)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 12/23/2016

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have promoted former Miracle and Rock Cats manager Jeff Smith to their first base coach and officially announced the hiring of Jeff Pickler as their "major league coach" (12/21)
• The Twins have signed 1B/3B Matt Hague to a minor league contract with Spring Training invitation (12/21)
• The Twins have announced that they have retained all their medical staff for 2017 (12/21)
• The Twins have re-signed 1B/OF Reynaldo Rodriguez to a minor league contract (12/21).
• The Dodgers have had discussions with the Twins regarding second baseman Brian Dozier (11/11  and reconfirmed on 11/16).   The Twins are "aiming high" as far as returns for Dozier go and are "shooting for the stars" (11/25). The Angels and Philies are among the teams interested in Dozier (11/25).  The latest news indicates that the Dodgers have piqued the Twins' interest as far as a potential Dozier trade goes (12/4).  Add the Yankees to the list of the teams interested in Dozier (12/5), a report that Yankees' GM Cashman later called false (12/5).  The Dodgers are still interested, even after their latest signings (12/12), and the dialogue still continues (12/14).  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal (12/16) and there seems that the two teams have already agreed on DeLeon and discussing potentially other players (12/21).  Add the San Fransisco Giants to the teams interested in Dozier (12/17) (and 12/20),. however nothing is imminent (12/17).
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins' 1B Aaron Bates was named the Great Lakes Loons' (Midwest League, A, Dodgers' affiliate) hitting coach (12/21)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 12/21/2016

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have hired Jeff Pickler for their last coaching vacancy.  Exact duties will be announced next week. (12/20)
• The Dodgers have had discussions with the Twins regarding second baseman Brian Dozier (11/11  and reconfirmed on 11/16).   The Twins are "aiming high" as far as returns for Dozier go and are "shooting for the stars" (11/25). The Angels and Philies are among the teams interested in Dozier (11/25).  The latest news indicates that the Dodgers have piqued the Twins' interest as far as a potential Dozier trade goes (12/4).  Add the Yankees to the list of the teams interested in Dozier (12/5), a report that Yankees' GM Cashman later called false (12/5).  The Dodgers are still interested, even after their latest signings (12/12), and the dialogue still continues (12/14).  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal (12/16).  Add the San Fransisco Giants to the teams interested in Dozier (12/17) (and 12/20),. however nothing is imminent (12/17).
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  P Drew Pomeranz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins LHP Scott Diamond has signed an 1yr/$600K contract with the KBO SK Wyverns (12/20)
• Former Twins' RHP Marcus Walden has signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox and was invited to Spring Training (12/20)
• Former Twins OF Oswaldo Arcia has signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks (12/20)
• Former Twins' 1B/OF Chris Collabelo was signed to a minor league deal with the Indians (12/20)
• Former Twins' C Juan Centeno has signed a minor league contract with the Astros and was invited to Spring Training (12/19)

Twins' off-season moves and rumors report: 12/19/2016

This is the latest installment of the Twins 2016-2017 off-season rumors and moves report.  You can find the previous here and all the previous installments in this series here.

I will be bringing news for Twins moves and rumored interest as they come periodically, leaving the names of interesting parties as are unless something changes about their status, adding new information as it comes.  As previously, this is actually reported interest, and not "who fits where" hypothetical interest.  I will be adding information about former Twins as it happens, but not rumors, as well.  This is what has happened or rumored to have happened so far:

• The Twins have signed OF J.B. Shuck to a minor league contract with invitation to the Spring Trainign (12/17)
• The Dodgers have had discussions with the Twins regarding second baseman Brian Dozier (11/11  and reconfirmed on 11/16).   The Twins are "aiming high" as far as returns for Dozier go and are "shooting for the stars" (11/25). The Angels and Philies are among the teams interested in Dozier (11/25).  The latest news indicates that the Dodgers have piqued the Twins' interest as far as a potential Dozier trade goes (12/4).  Add the Yankees to the list of the teams interested in Dozier (12/5), a report that Yankees' GM Cashman later called false (12/5).  The Dodgers are still interested, even after their latest signings (12/12), and the dialogue still continues (12/14).  Jose DeLeon might be the centerpiece of a deal (12/16).  Add the San Fransisco Giants to the teams interested in Dozier (12/17),. however nothing is imminent (12/17)
• There is interest by unnamed teams on Twins RHP Ervin Santana and the Twins have indicated that nobody is "untouchable" (12/16)
• The Twins have re-signed to minor league contracts 3B Tommy Field and SS Leonardo Reginatto and invited them to Spring Training (12/15)
• The Twins has signed to minor league contracts C Eddie Rodriguez and IF Benji Gonzales and invited them to Spring Training (12/15)
• The Twins has signed to minor league contract RHP Drew Rucinski and invited him to Spring Training (12/15)
• The Twins could have interest in Red Sox'  Ps Drew Pomeranz and Clay Buchholtz, but have not discussed them yet with Boston (12/6); However are not listed among the teams that were interested in Red Sox' pitchers per Boston sources (12/7)
• The Twins have some interest in LHP Clayton Richard (12/6)
• The Twins have talked to the Diamondbacks about their young pitching.  No particular names were mentioned and nothing is imminent (11/29)
• The Twins might be interested in RHP Justin Masterson (11/23) as a minor league free agent signing (11/29)
• It looks like the new Twins' Front Office t is doing the right thing and committing to a full-time rebuild.(11/20)  However, previous reports suggested that the Twins were after "experienced" players, without any names mentioned. (11/9)
• Twins' 1B Kennys Vargas (who apparently has a fourth option left), has drawn some trade interest, but no teams are named (11/17)
• The Twins have had discussions with the agent of RHP Joba Chamberlain, Casey Close.  He also represents who also represents former closers Joe Smith and Shawn Tolleson (11/10)
• The Twins' have attended the showcase of former Royals' closer RHP Greg Holland. (11/7)

From the former Twins' news department:

• Former Twins' OF Alex Presley has agreed to a minor league contract with the Tigers (12/19)