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"But Twins president Dave St. Peter said during an appearance on 'Sunday SportsTalk' with Tom Pelissero and Jim Souhan that manager Ron Gardenhire is part of the solution and not part of the problem. In other words, Gardenhire is in no jeopardy of being fired." From Judd Zulgad 1500ESPN.com

5/2/12: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire talks about the Twins poor effort while being no-hit in a 9-0 loss to Jered Weaver and the Angels

A Twins fan shares a spring training story about Denard Span striking the fan’s daughter with a foul ball, while the fan was having a conversation with Ron Gardenhire. Span, who seems to have a knack for doing this, was very apologetic.

Twins CEO Jim Pohlad said before Game 3 of the ALDS that it's ''a no-brainer'' that the manager will receive a contact extension. Gardenhire is signed through 2011. Pohlad, who said he believes the Twins will be a playoff threat for years to come, appreciates that Gardenhire hasn't clamored for a deal. ''He's not very demanding in that regard,'' Pohald said. ''We know the relationship. He's going to be our manager for a long time.'' From the Strib.

Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, a candidate for the Cubs managerial job, had high praise for the way the Twins play baseball... and the feeling is mutual.

Everyone's favorite and/or least favorite manager has been signed to a 2-year contract extension, taking him through the 2011 season. Rick Anderson, Steve Liddle, and "the rest of Gardenhire's top staff" were also re-signed.

Phil Miller at the Pioneer Press, on the story of Randy Ruiz's graceful-yet-confusing slide into first during Tuesday's game.

Gardy suspended for tonights game because of the outburst against the umps Thursday night makes sense to me

According to La Velle E. Neal III at the Star Tribune, Ron Gardenhire will miss this weekend's series with Detroit due to the sudden and unexpected death of his brother Mike.