MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

AP source: Mets swoop, snatch Correa for $315M, 12-year deal

Carlos Correa has agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What is the Twins' shortstop plan after losing Carlos Correa? How do Royce Lewis, Kyle Farmer, Brooks Lee, Nick Gordon and possibly Elvis Andrus or José Iglesias fit into the shortstop mix in Minnesota?

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Among many concerns over Twins' offseason, Carlos Correa's departure isn't one However, the week's comings and goings do seem to call into question Max Kepler's future with the team.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins add Joey Gallo, a slugging former All-Star MINNEAPOLIS — Two months after saying goodbye to their own all-or-nothing slugger, the Twins found another on Friday.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Twins turn page on Correa, begin roster building for next season Christian Vazquez was added to bolster the catching position — and help the pitching staff.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

AP source: Joey Gallo, Twins in agreement on a one-year contract for $11 million - The Boston Globe A former All-Star, Gallo has hit under .200 in three straight seasons. The Twins also finalized their deal with former Red Sox catcher Chris...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Joey Gallo - Gets one-year deal with Twins Gallo signed a one-year, $11 million contract with the Twins on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Gallo's 2022 was a disaster, as he put up a .160/.280/.357 slash line with 19 home runs and a nearly 40 percent strikeout rate across 126 games for the Yankees and Dodgers. He was one of the most prolific home run hitters in the game for the five seasons prior to that, however, and also offers good defense in the outfield. The Twins are taking a modest gamble on a bounce-back and no doubt are hoping Gallo will be aided by the new rules banning defensive shifts.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Are the Twins setting up for a return to the struggles, stumbles of 2012? A decade ago, the Twins signed Kevin Correia. This week, the Twins missed out on Carlos Correa. What could those two things tell us about th...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Catcher Christian Vázquez, Twins finalize 3-year, $30M deal

Having won a pair of World Series titles, Christian Vázquez hopes to win another with the Minnesota Twins

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Five questions for Twins management, including this big one: What's your plan now? After missing out on shortstop Carlos Correa, it sounds as though the Twins will only be minor players in free agency. If that's the case, t...

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

With Carlos Correa gone, what's next for Twins at shortstop? Kyle Farmer could be the short-term answer, Royce Lewis the long-term answer, or ... none of the above.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Why the Twins are shopping Max Kepler and where his trade value stands Kepler has been part of the Twins' core for seven years, but they seem ready to move on ahead of his age-30 season.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What Carlos Correa's signing means for Giants, Yankees, best remaining free agents

With Carlos Correa off the board, Jake Mintz explores the potential ripple effects on Carlos Rodón, Dansby Swanson, the Yankees, Twins and o...

DECEMBER 14, 2022

With Correa gone, what's next for Twins? MINNEAPOLIS -- Well, what happens now? The Twins bucked all franchise precedent with an earnest pursuit of Carlos Correa at the very top of...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

José De León - Lands deal with Minnesota De Leon signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Tuesday, which includes an invitation to spring training, the pitcher announced.

Impact De Leon, 30, made 11 appearances in the minors in the Blue Jays organization in 2022, missing a large chunk of the year due to injury. The former top prospect has dealt with major health and control issues but has missed bats consistently when on the mound.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Murphy - Catches on with Minnesota Murphy signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Tuesday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Murphy, 27, holds a 4.76 ERA over 35 relief appearances at the major league level. The right-hander is likely a long shot to capture a spot in the Twins' Opening Day bullpen.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' catching options dwindle as Sean Murphy, Christian Vazquez come off board Gaurds balked at the price for Oakland's Sean Murphy, and weren't all that serious about free agent Christian Vazquez.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Twins replace ex-Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez with 2-time World Series champion The New York Yankees traded catcher Gary Sanchez and third baseman Gio Urshela to the Minnesota Twins in March.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NJ.COM

MLB Free Agency Tracker: Christian Vazquez to Twins Inside the Rangers keeps up with all of the MLB free agency news as the hot stove league of the 2022 offseason unfolds.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

AP source: Twins, Vázquez agree to $30 million, 3-year deal

The Minnesota Twins have added Christian Vázquez, agreeing to a $30 million, three-year contract with the veteran catcher

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins to sign catcher Christian Vazquez to three-year contract The two-time World Series champion gets $30 million to join Ryan Jeffers as the backstop tandem.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Christian Vázquez - Lands with Minnesota Vazquez agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Twins on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Vazquez will immediately slot in as Minnesota's starting catcher following an impressive 2021 season across stops in Boston and Houston, though he was much better with the Red Sox. The 32-year-old backstop slashed .274/.315/.399 with nine homers, 52 RBI, one stolen bag and 41 runs scored over 119 contests.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What we learned about the Twins (and Carlos Correa) at the Winter Meetings Twins tidbits from San Diego on Correa, the catching search, Royce Lewis' timeline and core players available in trades.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins notebook: Carlos Correa's possibly growing market, Nelson Cruz's future and more The Red Sox could emerge as a suitor for free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa after losing Xander Bogaerts to the Padres.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins baseball memories triggered by death of former manager Billy Martin's ex-wife There's no shortage of stories to tell about former Twins manager Billy Martin and his time in Minnesota.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM