Joe Nathan News

Check this out to validate the teeth gnashing you've done ever since learning that the Twins re-signed Capps to anchor our bullpen.

Fresh off a contract extension, Ron Washington looked no worse for wear, and claims his Texas Rangers have already recovered from their World Series wounds.

The Twins staged a TV "town hall" with team executives, their star players and manager Ron Gardenhire occupying the hot seats.

Jesse Crain, who is preparing to start his second season on the South Side, said he's definitely interested in taking over the ninth-inning role.

The annual Twins Caravan brought All-Star catcher Joe Mauer and third baseman Danny Valencia to Maynards in Excelsior Thursday afternoon.

Major League Baseball teamsA seem to have two very different lines of thinking when it comes to paying closers.

It's almost spring, which only means one thing spring training. Kids are counting down the days until pitchers and catchers report to Florida or Arizona .

Brian Dozier, ss/2b Ryan immediately started reshaping the big league roster, signing Jamey Carroll, Ryan Doumit and Josh Willingham while allowing Joe Nathan to depart as a free agent.

After another concussion halted his 2011 season, Justin Morneau has been diligent about getting himself 100 percent healthy for 2012.

Since Monday, the 2012 Twins Winter Caravan has been in full swing, with current Minnesota Twins players and broadcasters making their annual tour to meet and greet fans all throughout Twins Territory.

There were a number of teams who went to watch Joel Zumaya throw back in December, and even as late as yesterday morning we knew there were a number of clubs interested in the former Tigers' flame throwing strikeout machine.

Due to a variety of injuries, middle-of-the-order mashers Joe Mauer and Jason Morneau combined for just seven home runs.