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  • Jack Hannahan loves playing in front of friends and family at Target Field.

    Jack Was BackPhotos and Story by Gordy Jones Several weeks ago when the Indians were in town, I had the chance to talk to St. Paul native Jack Hannahan. He was in a great mood …

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    21 Sep 12
  • The Mauer family hosted this tournament for many years and continue to support. Joe's brothers, Billy Mauer and Jake, participated in it. Both brothers played in the Twins organization and Jake (on right) is currently manager of the Fort Myers Miracle.

    Two Great Guys!Story and Photos by Gordy Jones In the final stretch of a melancholy 2012 Twins season, I recently had a couple of good reasons to smile. One was at the first annual Paul …

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    14 Sep 12
  • Former Twin's slugger Jason Kubel was Rookie of the Year and won the batting title while playing for the Red Wings in 2004.

    Down on the FarmPhotos and story by Gordy Jones The Twins have extended their contract with their Triple-A affiliate in the International League, the Rochester Red Wings, for two years. I have always thought it …

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    10 Sep 12
  • 18-time All-Star Rod Carew addresses crowd at the news conference.

    An All-Star Cast Makes an All-Star Announcement!Photos and story by Gordy Jones The big “secret” was actually no secret when Commissioner Allen (Bud) Selig rolled into town August 29 to make the official announcement that …

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    31 Aug 12
  • Carl Pavano, who has been on the disabled list for most of the season, is out for the year.

    Photos and Stories by Gordy Jones
    All Five Twins Starters Are Gone!

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    23 Aug 12
  • Brian Dozier had been struggling both offensively and defensively before being sent to Rochester.

    Stories and photos by Gordy Jones The Twins Say Goodbye to a Few Friends The Minnesota Twins have announced that beginning next season, their games will no longer be heard on KSTP AM. KSTP, also …

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    17 Aug 12
  • I told Darin Mastroianni that his mannerisms reminded me of Joe Mauer's second cousin, NBA referee Kenny Mauer, (left), who is my high school pal.

    Mastroianni, Mauers, and CocktailsWhen I first met Twins outfielder Darin Mastroianni, something about him was familiar, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Then one night I was at a fundraiser where he …

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    10 Aug 12
  • Hondo the Magician uses his cell phone as a tool in one of his illusions. Fans, as well as Brian Dozier (left top), Drew Butera (left bottom), and Denard Span (right), gather around Hondo as they listen to audio on the phone which is part of the illusion.

    Shooting the Breeze With Cole De VriesStory and Photos by Gordy Jones We all know how the original 2012 Twins pitching staff failed miserably, especially the Jason Marquis experiment. Always looking for a positive, I …

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    03 Aug 12

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