Topic: Bill Smith (General Manager)

Twins re-sign Carl Pavano for $16.5 mln

AFP American Edition - 389 days ago
The Twins and Carl Pavano agreed on a two-year, 16.5 million-dollar deal to keep the popular mustachioed pitcher in Minnesota.Pavano, 35, had several offers on the table but on Wednesday opted to stay with the club where he enjoyed a ...

Japan's Nishioka poised to sign with MLB's Twins

AFP American Edition - 423 days ago
Japanese batting champion Tsuyoshi Nishioka has arrived in Minnesota amid talks to join Major League Baseball's Twins, Twins general manager Bill Smith told MLB.com.In an e-mail sent to reporters who regularly cover the Twins, Smith said: "Contract negotiations are ...

Twins slugger Morneau out of playoffs with concussion

Reuters US Online Report Sports News - 496 days ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Slugging first baseman Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins will miss the entire post-season as he recovers from a mid-season concussion, the American League team announced on Monday.Central Division champion Twins, who open a best-of-five playoff series against ...

Span and Twins agree to $16.5M, 5-year contract

AP News - 702 days ago
CF Denard Span and Minnesota Twins agree to $16.5M, 5-year contract Center fielder Denard Span and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $16.5 million, five-year contract, a deal that includes a $9 million team option for 2015."We go ...

Twins reliever Pat Neshek expected to miss season

AP News - 1189 days ago
Twins reliever Pat Neshek to have Tommy John surgery, expected to miss next seasonMinnesota 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 ...

Liriano's agent calls for union investigation

AP News - 1306 days ago
Agent asks union to investigate why 'frustrated' Liriano hasn't been called up by TwinsAfter watching his client dominate Triple-A hitters for the past month, the agent for Minnesota pitcher Francisco Liriano wants to know why the Twins have not called him ...

Twins get Delmon Young in deal with Rays

AP News - 1537 days ago
Twins Acquire OF Delmon Young in Six-Player Trade That Also Sent Pitcher Matt Garza to RaysFor the past two years, the Minnesota Twins have refused to part with promising young pitchers to bring in hitting help.They finally relented this winter, giving ...