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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