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| + | |name=Minnesota Twins | ||
| + | |logo=MinnesotaTwins Logo.png | ||
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| + | |background=#042462 | ||
| + | |location=Minneapolis, Minnesota | ||
| + | |year=1894 | ||
| + | |colors=Blue, red, gray | ||
| + | |mascot=TC | ||
| + | |champs=3 | ||
| + | |website=http://twins.mlb.com/ | ||
| + | }} | ||
The ''' Minnesota Twins ''' are a [[Major League Baseball]] team in the [[American League]] Central Division. The Twins moved to Minnesota for the 1961 season, after leaving [[Washington]], DC, and abandoning their previous nickname, the Senators. They play in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]. One of the most famous players to play for the Twins was [[Kirby Puckett]]. | The ''' Minnesota Twins ''' are a [[Major League Baseball]] team in the [[American League]] Central Division. The Twins moved to Minnesota for the 1961 season, after leaving [[Washington]], DC, and abandoning their previous nickname, the Senators. They play in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]. One of the most famous players to play for the Twins was [[Kirby Puckett]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:56, April 25, 2009
| Minnesota Twins | |
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| Location: | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Year Founded: | 1894 |
| Colors: | Blue, red, gray |
| Mascot: | TC |
| Championships: | 3 |
| Website: | http://twins.mlb.com/ |
The Minnesota Twins are a Major League Baseball team in the American League Central Division. The Twins moved to Minnesota for the 1961 season, after leaving Washington, DC, and abandoning their previous nickname, the Senators. They play in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One of the most famous players to play for the Twins was Kirby Puckett.
World Series Titles: 3 (1924, 1987, 1991)
American League Pennants: 6 (1924, 1925, 1933, 1965, 1987, 1991)
Playoffs: 12 (1924, 1925, 1933, 1965, 1969, 1970, 1987, 1991, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006)
Current Roster
*Not on active roster
**Not on 40 man roster
Pitchers
- 30 Scott Baker
- 53 Nick Blackburn
- 26 Boof Bonser
- 49 Craig Breslow
- 28 Jesse Crain
- Brian Duensing
- Armando Gabino
- 54 Matt Guerrier
- 38 Philip Humber
- Jason Jones
- 41 Bobby Korecky
- 47 Francisco Liriano
- 50 Jose Mijares
- 36 Joe Nathan
- 17 Pat Neshek
- 15 Glen Perkins
- 59 Kevin Slowey
- Anthony Swarzak
Catchers
- Drew Butera
- 7 Joe Mauer
- 58 Jose Morales
- Wilson Ramos
- 55 Mike Redmond
Infielders
- 32 Brian Buscher
- 25 Alexi Casilla
- 23 Brendan Harris
- Luke Hughes
- 27 Matt Macri
- 33 Justin Morneau
- Trevor Plouffe
- 8 Nick Punto
- Deibinson Romero
- 20 Matt Tolbert
- Steven Tolleson
Outfielders
- 5 Michael Cuddyer
- 22 Carlos Gomez
- 11 Jason Pridie
- 2 Denard Span
- 21 Delmon Young
Designated Hitters
- 16 Jason Kubel
Minor League Affiliates
The minor league affiliates of the Twins are:
- AAA - Rochester Red Wings
- AA - New Britain Rock Cats
- A Adv. - Fort Myers Miracle
- A - Beloit Snappers