Minnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on and acknowledges the fans prior to catching against the Chicago White Sox on September 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 5-4. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

The 2018 Minnesota Twins: the good, the bad, and the ugly

Minnesota Twins complete pursuit of Nelson Cruz

Minnesota Twins eyeing veteran bat to help younger players

Minnesota Twins sign RHP Mike Morin

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 22: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Seattle Mariners walks back to the dugout after striking out in the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 22, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Should the Twins Pursue Nelson Cruz?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Brian Dozier #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides safely steals second base against Jonathan Schoop #5 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning in Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins may have set second base market with Jonathan Schoop

MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 07: Jonathan Schoop #5 of the Milwaukee Brewers waits in the on-deck circle in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Miller Park on August 7, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins to sign Jonathan Schoop

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 27: Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 27, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Mariners 10-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners: Five trade destinations for Kyle Seager

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - JUL 25: C. J. Cron (44) of the Rays at bat during the MLB regular season game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays on July 25, 2018, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: C.J. Cron claimed off waivers

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on and acknowledges the fans after catching against the Chicago White Sox on September 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 5-4. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer is among top five players in franchise history

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Chicago White Sox on September 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 5-4. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer announces retirement

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- SEPTEMBER 28: Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 28, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 2-1. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins could start a new pitching trend in 2019

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 16: Ervin Santana #54 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Detroit Tigers on August 16, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Tigers 15-8. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins decline options on Santana, Morrison

MIAMI, FL - MAY 01: Rocco Baldelli #15 of the Tampa Bay Rays in action during the game between the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays at Marlins Park on May 1, 2017 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

After dismissing Molly, the Minnesota Twins hire Rocco

MINNEAPOLIS, MN-SEPTEMBER 07: Mitch Garver #23 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Kansas City Royals on September 7, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Royals 10-6. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins 2018 minor league awards

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 16: Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates with Eddie Rosario #20 after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers on August 16, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Tigers 15-8. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Miguel Sano Won’t Face Charges in Traffic Accident

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 26: Miguel Sano #22 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Oakland Athletics on August 26, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Athletics defeated the Twins 6-2. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Miguel Sano Arrested In Traffic Accident

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 20: Manager Paul Molitor #4 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Boston Red Sox on June 20, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Red Sox 4-1. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Team finally fires Paul Molitor

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins acknowledges the fans as walks onto the field to catch at the start of the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox during the game on September 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Is Joe Mauer Worthy of the Hall of Fame?

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on after the game against the Chicago White Sox on September 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Joe Mauer’s exit one of many this season

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 29: Willians Astudillo #64 of the Minnesota Twins rounds the bases on a solo home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on August 29, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins Willians Astudillo is the hero we need

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 01: Andrew Vassquez #62 of the Minnesota Twins makes his major league debut pitching in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington on September 1, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: New lefty Andrew Vasquez one to watch

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- MAY 21: Byron Buxton #25 of the Minnesota Twins looks on against the Detroit Tigers on May 21, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Tigers 4-2. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Byron Buxton

Minnesota Twins: Byron Buxton situation could get ugly

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 25: Minnesota Twins First base Tyler Austin (31) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the 7th during a MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics on August 25, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. The Athletics defeated the Twins 6-2.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Tyler Austin reaching his potential

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 03: Logan Forsythe #24 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during batting practice before the game against the Kansas City Royals on August 3, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Logan Forsythe a hot trade commodity

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 16: Manager Paul Molitor #4 of the Minnesota Twins takes the ball from Ervin Santana #54 during the fifth inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers on August 16, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Tigers 15-8. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: It may be time to shut down Ervin Santana

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 20: Stephen Gonsalves #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in his major league debut against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of the game on August 20, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a make up game from the weather postponed game on April 15, 2018. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Stephen Gonsalves debut leaves much to be desired

TORONTO, ON - JULY 23: Logan Morrison #99 of the Minnesota Twins gets ready to bat from the on-deck circle in the fourth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 23, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Minnesota Twins: Logan Morrison injury could end up seeing Rooker