October 30: The Twins officially announced Shelton as their new manager this morning. The team will introduce Shelton at a press conference on November 4. “Derek brings a tremendous amount of experience from his many years coaching and managing at the Major League level,” Derek Falvey, Twins president of baseball operations, said in a statement. “He cares deeply about this … [Read more...] about Twins Hire Derek Shelton As Manager
AL Central Notes: Hunter, Willis, Melton
Torii Hunter spoke with Twins president Derek Falvey last week, but the longtime Minnesota outfielder specified to Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press that it was just an informal chat, and not an interview in regards to the team’s open managerial position. However, Hunter said he already has a coaching staff mostly lined up if he ever gets a chance to become a … [Read more...] about AL Central Notes: Hunter, Willis, Melton
Twins Narrow Managerial Search To Top Four Candidates
The Twins seem to have winnowed down their candidates for manager to a group of four. Dan Hayes and Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic report that they’re still considering Derek Shelton, James Rowson, Ryan Flaherty, and Scott Servais. While Hayes and Ghiroli leave open the possibility the Twins could broaden the field, that seems to be a long shot. All four of those coaches had … [Read more...] about Twins Narrow Managerial Search To Top Four Candidates
Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins
The Twins gutted their roster at the trade deadline, fired their manager after the season and still haven't divulged any information on their new limited partners who bought a heavy share of the club. To call morale "low" among fans would be an egregious understatement, and the looming offseason doesn't offer much reason for optimism. Guaranteed Contracts Byron Buxton, OF: … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins
Twins Interested In Scott Servais For Managerial Role
Former Seattle manager Scott Servais is a candidate to interview for Minnesota’s vacancy, reports La Velle E. Neal III of the Minnesota Star Tribune. Servais will join an extensive list that includes Vance Wilson, Nick Punto, Derek Shelton, James Rowson and Ramón Vázquez in the Twins’ quest to replace Rocco Baldelli. Servais is the most seasoned managerial option to enter the … [Read more...] about Twins Interested In Scott Servais For Managerial Role