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Around the Majors is hosted by Joe Christensen, the national baseball writer for the Star Tribune. He provides a steady stream of updates throughout the season and offseason, in addition to his regular duties with the paper.


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Twins turn attention back to Kubel
via Around the Majors December 16, 2011 at 12:06 PM

The Jason Kubel sweepstakes are heating up now that Josh Willingham and Michael Cuddyer are off the board.

Report: Cuddyer has $31.5 million deal with the Rockies
via Around the Majors December 16, 2011 at 09:54 AM

The sides are putting the finishing touches on a deal, CBSSportsline's Jon Heyman reports.

Bill Smith's new Twins title: Assistant to the President and GM
via Around the Majors December 16, 2011 at 09:00 AM

The team announced that the former GM will officially be staying with new duties that dovetail with some of his old ones.

More Twins minor-league signings: Towles, Pearce and Thompson
via Around the Majors December 15, 2011 at 03:12 PM

Team now has 24 non-roster invites heading to spring training.

Twins haven't ruled out Cuddyer's return; hope rising internally
via Around the Majors December 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM

There is growing hope within the Twins organization that they might be able to re-sign Michael Cuddyer in addition to Josh Willingham.

Twins officially sign Willingham to three-year, $21 million deal
via Around the Majors December 15, 2011 at 10:54 AM

The free agent outfielder passed his physical this morning.

Willingham already in Minnesota for physical
via Around the Majors December 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM

If contract details are finalized and everything checks out OK medically, the Twins plan to announce the deal on Thursday or Friday.

Twins sign Burroughs, Rivera, Walters to minor-league deals
via Around the Majors December 14, 2011 at 05:48 PM

Both players receive invitations to spring training.

Update: Multiple steps remain before the Twins sign Willingham
via Around the Majors December 14, 2011 at 03:42 PM

Meanwhile, things are suspiciously quiet on the Michael Cuddyer front.

Twins payroll tracker: Willingham brings it close to $96 million
via Around the Majors December 14, 2011 at 09:42 AM

The Twins aren't done adding pieces, but this is where things would stand, once the Willingham deal is finalized.

Sources: Twins nearing three-year, $21 million agreement with Willingham
via Around the Majors December 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM

The Twins made a bigger offer to Michael Cuddyer, but has turned its sights to Josh Willingham.

Report: Twins have agreement with Willingham; team won't confirm
via Around the Majors December 13, 2011 at 05:54 PM

Team was awaiting a final answer from Michael Cuddyer before making any agreement with Josh Willingham.

Agent: Willingham will decide within 48 hours; Twins in the mix
via Around the Majors December 13, 2011 at 02:18 PM

Josh Willingham is one of the players the Twins have been considering for right field, along with Michael Cuddyer.

Twins non-tender Mijares
via Around the Majors December 12, 2011 at 05:48 PM

The lefthander has seen his ERA increase each of the past four seasons.

Twins trim Florimon from 40-man roster, in addition to Hoey
via Around the Majors December 12, 2011 at 02:30 PM

They now have 38 players on their 40-man roster.

Blue Jays claim Hoey from the Twins
via Around the Majors December 12, 2011 at 01:00 PM

This opens a spot on the 40-man roster for the Twins to add a right fielder.

Twins payroll tracker: Cuddyer would push it close to $100 million mark
via Around the Majors November 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM

A detailed look at the team's payroll commitments shows how close they are getting to the target Terry Ryan mentioned earlier this month.

Twins thoughts: 2012 draft, a rising catching prospect, Doumit and La Velle
via Around the Majors November 27, 2011 at 03:30 PM

The new CBA should help the Twins sign next year's No. 2 overall pick, insiders say.

Twins to offer arbitration to Cuddyer and Kubel, not Capps
via Around the Majors November 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM

The moves position the Twins for draft-pick compensation if they sign elsewhere.

Twins officially announce Doumit signing
via Around the Majors November 23, 2011 at 10:12 AM

The catcher agreed to terms on a one-year, $3 million deal last Friday