Diamond hopes routine leads to a spot  ...more ?
Diamond hopes routine leads to a spot
Carroll offers Twins stability late in his career  ...more ?
Carroll offers Twins stability late in his career
Inbox: DH rotation offers some flexibility  ...more ?
Inbox: DH rotation offers some flexibility
Another successful TwinsFest comes to a close  ...more ?
Another successful TwinsFest comes to a close
Winter ball helps Casilla get back on track  ...more ?
Winter ball helps Casilla get back on track
Carroll excited, impressed by TwinsFest  ...more ?
Carroll excited, impressed by TwinsFest
Willingham ready for challenge in right field  ...more ?
Willingham ready for challenge in right field
Mauer declares himself healthy, rarin' to go  ...more ?
Mauer declares himself healthy, rarin' to go
On the mend, Morneau starts baseball activities  ...more ?
On the mend, Morneau starts baseball activities
Blackburn, Baker plan to hit ground running  ...more ?
Blackburn, Baker plan to hit ground running
Span eager to spring back into action  ...more ?
Span eager to spring back into action
Statue honoring Hrbek to be unveiled in 2012  ...more ?
Statue honoring Hrbek to be unveiled in 2012
Pascual elected to Twins Hall of Fame  ...more ?
Pascual elected to Twins Hall of Fame
Gardenhire: Pavano is Opening Day starter  ...more ?
Gardenhire: Pavano is Opening Day starter
Twins to retire Kelly's No. 10 this season  ...more ?
Twins to retire Kelly's No. 10 this season
Sano, Hicks among game's Top 100 prospects  ...more ?
Sano, Hicks among game's Top 100 prospects
Prince helps AL Central's rich get richer  ...more ?
Prince helps AL Central's rich get richer
Inbox: Who will complete Twins' roster?  ...more ?
Inbox: Who will complete Twins' roster?
Target Field usher to compete on 'Baseball IQ'  ...more ?
Target Field usher to compete on 'Baseball IQ'
Parmelee No. 5 on list of top 1B prospects  ...more ?
Parmelee No. 5 on list of top 1B prospects


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Twins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?

Outfielder Josh Willingham readily acknowledges that right field is not exactly in his comfort zone. But the offseason acquisition is confident he'll figure it out.

Although he has started only 33 games in right, he has played hundreds in left.

"Hopefully this spring I'll just get a lot of reps out there and get comfortable," Willingham said. "That's the goal. Playing on the opposite end of the field, it's different, the way the balls come off the bat, so it'll just take a little bit of time to get used to."

Willingham, 32, signed a three-year, $21 million deal this winter to replace Michael Cuddyer, whose primary position was right field, though he wound up playing a lot of first base the fill in for oft-injured Justin Morneau the last few seasons.

So far,...

Fan's Take: Spring Training Isn't Just for the Players (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
While preseason games in the NHL, NBA, and NFL get poo-pooed by even the most ardent fans, for some reason spring training games are welcomed with open arms by sports fans. The games don't count. In fact, most of the team's better players play only a few innings if at all.
Fan's Take: Target Field Should Be Considered when Finding Vikings a Temporary Home (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
If you're a Minnesota Twins fan, then it's a good bet you might have some interest in the Minnesota Vikings and the ongoing saga the team deals with in hopes of getting a new stadium. The way it looks now, the team is going to be relegated to getting a state funded stadium...
Rangers give manager Washington 2-year extension (PA SportsTicker)  ...more ?
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer
Carl Pavano lends helping hand to Vermont Little League leveled by Tropical Storm Irene (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
When Howard Paul visited his town's baseball facility in the wake of last fall's Tropical Storm Irene, his heart immediately sank. The weather had wiped everything out. "There wasn't anything left," the Ludlow (Vt.) recreation director told the Times Argus. "Our ? Continue reading ?
No questions asked: Twins say they're set in OF (AP)  ...more ?
The Minnesota Twins have carried plenty of depth in their outfield for years. They've also had their share of uncertainty about who's playing where and when. Well, manager Ron Gardenhire sure quashed any lingering intrigue about this season's lineup. Denard Span is the center fielder. Ben Revere will play left.
Morneau 'hopeful' he'll be fully healthy in 2012 (AP)  ...more ?
Justin Morneau's latest recovery is "right on schedule" for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins. The former American League MVP, been beset by all kinds of injuries the last two years, said on Friday night he's "hopeful" he'll be fully healthy in 2012.
Former pitcher Pascual added to Twins Hall of Fame (AP)  ...more ?
Former pitcher Camilo Pascual has been elected to the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, as the 24th member. The Cuban-born right-hander will be honored during a pregame ceremony at Target Field on July 14. He is 78. Pascual spent 13 of his 18 major league seasons with the Twins and Washington Senators franchise from 1954-66.
The Best Activities at TwinsFest 2012: Fan's View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
TwinsFest, one of my favorite Minnesota Twins offseason activities, will be running at the Metrodome from Friday, Jan 27 to Sunday, Jan. 29 ( check here to buy tickets and view hours ). If you're a fan of the team and plan on going, I recommend checking out these activities at...
Twins to retire ex-manager Tom Kelly's No. 10 (AP)  ...more ?
The Minnesota Twins will retire former manager Tom Kelly's uniform number. President Dave St. Peter revealed the decision late Thursday at an annual awards banquet at Target Field, where the 61-year-old Kelly became emotional after the announcement. Kelly's No. 10 will be formally retired during a ceremony before a game against Cleveland on Sept.
MLB Fan?s Guide to Visiting Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Are you thinking of planning a trip to Fort Myers, Fla., this year to catch some Minnesota Twins spring training action? If so, maybe you're wondering how to get to Hammond Stadium, where the best seats are, which concessions have the best grub, and where you should stay.
Fan's Take: Gardenhire Saying All the Right Things Before the Season Starts (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
On January 24, Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told the St. Paul Pioneer Press that Carl Povano will be the team's opening day starter and that Scott Baker will start the team's home opener a few days later against the Angels.
Tim Lincecum in Johan Santana Territory Now: A Fan?s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
The first thought that sprung to mind when news of Tim Lincecum's two-year $40 million contract was revealed was the tenor of excitement Johan Santana's signing caused in Flushing, New York and around the metropolitan area for Met fans a few years ago.
Fan's Take: Twins Will Have a Presence at the Oscars (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
One may wonder what the Academy Awards have to do with the Minnesota Twins, but filmmaking and baseball have a direct relationship here in Minnesota. When owner Carl Pohlad died a few years ago, the team became property of his three sons.
MLB 2012 Minnesota Twins Spring Training Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
With the start of spring training right around the corner, fans of the Minnesota Twins have plenty to look forward to this season. Will this be the year the Twins take it to the next level and claim a World Series championship?
Fan's Take: An Engaged Mauer is Engaging (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
I for one envision good things from Joe Mauer this season. He's healthy going into spring training and he has to be motivated by last season's disaster. Plus, he's got something going for him that may make all the difference.
Twins can contend with healthy Morneau, Mauer (Yahoo! Sports)  ...more ?
The Twins can be a factor in the AL Central, but only if Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer stay in one piece.
Indians trade for RHP Kevin Slowey (PA SportsTicker)  ...more ?
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer
Fan's Take: While the Twins Battled for New Digs, the Saints Are on Track for a New Home at No Cost to Them (Yahoo! Contributor Network)  ...more ?
Earlier this week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton issued his wish list for the state's bonding bill set to be debated at the State Capitol during the legislative session that starts on Jan. 23. There were lots of things on the list.
Zumaya says he still has the zoom in his right arm (AP)  ...more ?
Joel Zumaya has painfully realized the potential hazard of his natural gift. Being able to throw the ball incredibly hard can come with a price. So as the right-hander resumes his career with Minnesota, Zumaya will bring a different mentality to the mound. If he's healthy -- he said Thursday he feels "great" -- he'll still be relied on to strike opponents out in the late innings.