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Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin pitches against the Miami Marlins at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 26, 2024.

Report: Twins agree to one-year, $1 million deal with Michael Tonkin, avoid arbitration

Tonkin made 13 appearances for the Twins across two stints this season.

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Report: Twins agree to one-year, $1 million deal with Michael Tonkin, avoid arbitration

Tonkin made 13 appearances for the Twins across two stints this season.

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Sep 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Tyler O'Neill (17) makes contact with the ball during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

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Twins predicted to sign injury-prone righty slugger in free agency

Tyler O'Neill would be a big-time pickup for the Twins if he can stay healthy.

Sep 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Pete Alonso rumors are perfect example of grim state of Twins

You literally could not find a national baseball publication that excluded the Twins when discussing Pete Alonso's fate last offseason, nor when chatting about teams the Mets could strike a trade with involving Alonso in 2024.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on July 14, 2024.

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Report: Some trade interest expected for Twins' Chris Paddack

Paddack posted a 4.99 earned-run average in 17 starts last season.

Sep 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) watches the pitch in the third inning agains the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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Are the Twins going to force Royce Lewis to play second base?

Lewis made that clear this past season when the Minnesota Twins experimented with him at second base. Moving Lewis from third to second base wouldn't be like moving a toddler into a big boy bed. Lewis doesn't seem to view it as a promotion.

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López (49) shakes hands with Minnesota Twins executive President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey during pre game before a game against the Cincinnati Reds to receive the Roberto Clemente finalist award at Target Field.

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It's 'business as usual' for Twins this offseason amid ownership uncertainty

In other words, don't expect any increases to payroll.

Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second base Willi Castro (50) between pitches agains the Miami Marlins at Target Field.

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Will the Twins trade All-Star utility man Willi Castro this offseason?

There are compelling arguments both for and against moving on from Castro this winter.

Oct 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (0) pitches against the New York Mets during the second inning of game five of the NLCS during the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Twins among 'best fits' for 10 of MLB's 45 best potential free agents

The Twins will have a lot of different options to improve their roster this offseason.

Oct 6, 2010; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Former New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman (center) talks with Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad (facing, right) before game one of the 2010 ALDS at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

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Report: There's an 'underrated potential suitor' interested in buying the Twins

It's only been two weeks since the Pohlad family shocked the baseball world by announcing plans to sell the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) doubles in the first inning against Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 27, 2024.

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Twins floated in hypothetical three-team trade involving Byron Buxton

Bleacher Report threw out the idea of the Twins trading Buxton and getting two prospects and a first baseman in return.

Miami Marlins infield Javier Sanoja (86) and the team regroups after Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach singles in the 11th inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 26, 2024.

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Twins up for sale: Could any local investors emerge as potential buyers?

There are several that would have the means, if they were interested in purchasing the franchise.

Minnesota Timberwolves co-minority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore celebrate a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers after a play-in game at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 12, 2022.

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Would it make sense for Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore to buy the Twins?

The duo is attempting to buy the Timberwolves, but now another local sports franchise is up for sale.

May 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minneapolis and St. Paul are featured in a display in the outfield of the home of the Minnesota Twins, Target Field.

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Twins in TV purgatory after latest twist in Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy case

The Athletic's Evan Drellich reported Wednesday that Diamond Sports Group — operator of the Bally Sports Regional Network — is planning on carrying just the Atlanta Braves in 2025.