A quick outline of the Twins' off-season to date. Obviously, we're all hoping it's not quite finished, for one big reason.
Trades & Signings
- CF Carlos Gomez traded for SS J.J. Hardy
- RHP Boof Bonser traded for RHP Chris Province
- Signed DH Jim Thome (one-year, $1.5 million + incentives)
- Signed 2B Orlando Hudson (one-year, $5 million)
- Signed OF Jacque Jones (minor league contract)
- Signed IF Brendan Harris (two-years, $3.2 million)
- Picked up OF Michael Cuddyer's 2011 option ($10.5 million)
Au Revoir
- SS Orlando Cabrera not re-signed
- C Mike Redmond not re-signed
- 3B Joe Crede not re-signed
- LHP Ron Mahay not re-signed
- OF Jason Pridie claimed off waivers by Mets
- RHP Armando Gabino claimed off waivers by Orioles
- 1B Justin Huber sold to Japanese League
- Released RHP Bobby Keppel
Arbitration Results
- RHP Carl Pavano: $7 million
- SS J.J. Hardy: $5.1 million
- RHP Matt Guerrier: $3.15 million
- OF Delmon Young: $2.5 million
- RHP Jesse Crain: $2 million
- LHP Francisco Liriano: $1.6 million
- RHP Clay Condrey: $900 K
- RHP Pat Neshek: $625 K
With the decisions made so far this off-season, the Twins have committed $43.075 million towards payroll this winter ($30.825 towards 2010).