Torii Hunter
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- The Return of Hunter - Torii signs with Twins, says it'll be his last Major League stop
The Minnesota Twins rehired Torii Hunter on a one-year contract worth 10.5 million dollars. Hunter, who played in the outfield for the Twins for 11 seasons, says he's glad to be back. He says he's ready to help the struggling team win it all next season.
- A recap of Game 1 of ALDS, Twins down 0-1 in series
MPR’s William Wilcoxen provides a recap of Game 1 in the American League Division Series, pitting the Minnesota Twins against the Oakland A’s. The game result was a disappointing one, with the A’s winning 3-2.
- Minnesota Twins to open the playoffs against Oakland A's at the Metrodome
MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports from the much maligned Metrodome, where the Minnesota Twins prepare for Game 1 of American League Division Series against the Oakland A’s. It is not a situation many had expected, as the Twins won the AL Central pennant on the last day of regular season.
- Twins win home opener, honor Kirby Puckett
MPR’s Brandt Williams reports on the Minnesota Twins 2006 home opener, in which the team came back from being down four runs to end game beating Oakland A’s 7-6. A sell out crowd of nearly 49,000 fans attended the opener, which doubled as yet another tribute to former Twin Kirby Puckett who died the month prior. The Twins have dedicated the season to Puckett and is hoping the inspiration can help carry the team to a championship.
- Twins beat Tigers, hope slump is over
The Minnesota Twins broke a four game losing streak by defeating the Detroit Tigers 6-2 at the Metrodome. Pitcher Carlos Silva threw a complete game and didn't walk any Tiger batters. The Twins got ahead of the Tigers early with a four-run rally in the first inning, and unlike the last few games, they didn't let the Tigers come back.
- New players, same result...Twins make playoffs again!
MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports on how despite half the team being new faces from last year’s winning roster, The Minnesota Twins were able to capture a third straight American League Central Division title. Wilcoxen finds Twins teammates praising each other on team’s accomplishment.
- Twins lose to Angels, come home without flag
MPR's William Wilcoxen presents report on Minnesota Twins and their disappointing finish to a remarkable season. A magical season came to a crashing halt for the Twins as they gave up a playoff-record 10 runs in one inning to the Anaheim Angels, whose 13-5 victory brought baseball's American League pennant to southern California for the first time.
- Twins, Angels prep for ALCS
Only one team stands between the Minnesota Twins and a spot in baseball's World Series. At the Metrodome, the Twins will take on the Anaheim Angels in the opening game of the American League Championship Series. The winner of the best of seven series will face either the Saint Louis Cardinals or (Braves/Giants) in baseball's Fall Classic.
- ALDS playoff opener preview
The Minnesota Twins open the postseason on the road against the Oakland Athletics. One is in the playoffs for the third straight year, the other hasn't tasted baseball's post-season since 1991…but as MPR’s Jon Gordon reports from Oakland, the Twins and the A's have a lot in common.
- Twins finish an unlikely regular season
For the first time in eleven years, the Minnesota Twins head into Major League Baseball's playoffs. The Twins will be underdogs when they open their best-of-five game series with the Western Division champion Oakland A's on the West Coast. Whether they win or lose in the playoffs, 2002 will go down as a landmark season for the Twins.
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