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The Twins now have multiple options to close out games.
The two-time defending American League Central champs agreed to a contract with reliever Alex Colome, who spent the past two seasons as the closer for the division rival White Sox.
The contract will pay him $5 million in 2021, and the Twins have a $5.5 million option for 2022 or can pay a $1.25 million buyout. If they pick up the option, and Colome declines to become a free agent, there would be no buyout.
The 32-year-old righthander has pitched for Tampa Bay, Seattle and the White Sox. He led the American League with 47 saves in 2017 for the Rays.
The Twins aren't close to done retooling for the 2021 season yet, but the official announcement of the signing of veteran left-hander J.A. Happ to a one-year, $8 million deal on Friday leaves both Happ and the Twins encouraged by what he could bring to the makings of
Virtual TwinsFest Promises A Full Day Of Fun on January 30
TwinsFest is an annual tradition for Minnesota Twins fans everywhere. While it can t be held as an in-person event this year due to the pandemic, Virtual TwinsFest still has plenty to offer.
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Virtual TwinsFest will be filled with Q&A sessions, skills demonstrations and more. According to the Twins, here is the detailed schedule of events:
The Sandlot” Table Reading (9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.)
“You’re killing me, Smalls!” StarThe Sandlot” Table Reading (9:00 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.)t your Virtual TwinsFest off on a hilarious foot with a trip to “The Sandlot” like never before. Twins players and staff, past and present, will bring a scene from this classic baseball movie to life during a table reading that features all your favorite characters: “Yeah-Yeah” (Luis Arraez), Timmy and Tommy (Tyler Duffey), “Squints” (Randy Dobnak), “Ham” (Mitch Garver), Smalls (Th
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The long, grueling off-season in Major League Baseball is starting to move along now. One notable date on the winter calendar for fans of the Minnesota Twins is the annual TwinsFest, usually held at Target Field. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, the festivities will be virtual this winter.
Today, the Twins announced that TwinsFest will take place on Saturday, January 30, through its multiple social media accounts. Some of the activities that may catch some eyes:
The day will start off with a table reading of “The Sandlot” with Luis Arraez, Randy Dobnak, Tyler Duffey, Mitch Garver, Thad Levine, Royce Lewis, Devin Smeltzer, and Tommy Watkins.