He is similar to Jason Kubel both offensively and defensively.

Discuss.

Article by J.J. Cooper at Baseball America.

"Very slight tear" in his ulnar collateral ligament.

A splitter-changeup hybrid.

Good read.

Mijares was non-tendered by the Twins December 12th.

I didn't see this listed in the FanShots or FanPosts. Published November 11, 2011

Aaron Gleeman made a list of 15 relievers that could fit into the Twins' budget for 2012.

Twins covered: Rosario, Hendriks, and Sano. (Stats cover the period from Aug. 26-Sept. 1.)

Video from MLB.com, 7 minutes, 20 seconds.

The Twins transferred Joe Mauer to the 60-day disabled list.

Any interest in bringing him back?

...to begin rehab stint.

Hacker will join the Twins' bullpen Tuesday in Baltimore.

Joe Nathan will work earlier in games.

"Mauer’s left heel nags him. His right shoulder aches. Two other injuries – his back and his hip, for which the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported he receives treatment – are something neither he nor the organization will address publicly. Because while the heel and shoulder are more pesky, anything having to do with a back or hip, let alone both, inspires a great deal of fear."