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Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota - the Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team that was established back in 1901, and they are one of the eight AL charter franchises. The reason the team carries the name "twins" is because of the symbolism and representation of the twin cities, Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Minnesota Twins have not always been known by that name, from 1901 to 1960 the franchise was referred to as the Washington national's or the Washington senators so it wasn't until 1961 when the team became known as the Minnesota twins. The team ballpark is the Hubbard Humphrey Metrodome; the team owner is Carl Pohlad, the team manager is Ron Gardenhire and the General Manager is Bill Smith.

Accomplishments and import moments:

The Minnesota twins have had a great history and series of accomplishments that have paved the way to where they are today. The team has won four west division titles in the years of 1969, 1970, 1987 and 1991; they can also add to their resume for central division titles earned during 2002, three, four and 2006. When it comes to American League pennants they have also earned six of them in years that span from 1924 all the way to 1991. Last but not least, the team has had three successful participations in the World Series games during the years of 1924, 1987 and finally 1991.

Pitchers in the current roster:

-Kevin Slowey
-Scott Baker
-Glenn Perkins
-Francisco Liriano
-Nick Blackburn

Minnesota Twins recent news:

Even though the team did not realized the goal of reaching the postseason by ironically, one run they certainly proved many people wrong at bay shield that they were not on the mist of that's what is known as a rebuilding season. While it is true that there are many rookies on the team, the veterans are putting all their efforts into teaching the new talent all their wits and make the team even stronger, such team spirit this sure to come across in future seasons.

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Who was the best Minnesota Twin ever to play in the MLB?

I say Kirby Puckett,who past away some years back and is my favorite player of all sports I like perid!

Perhaps Kirby (I loved that guy-fellow Chicago native; nobody played with more heart than he did- I cried when I heard of his passing last year) , and Harmon is in the 500 plus HR club.
What about Rod Carew? Though he never made it, nobody came closer to batting .400 for a season since Williams. Hey, why isn't Tony Oliva in the Hall of Fame?
Hey played his entire career with the Twins, was hampered with bad knees and still did all this:

8-time All-Star (1964-71)
5-time Top 10 MVP (1964-66, 1970-71)
MLB Rookie of the Year (1964)
The Sporting News' Rookie of the Year (1964)
3-time won batting title (1964-65, 1971)
8-time Top 10 in batting average (1964-71)
5-time led league in hits (1964-66, 1969-70)
4-time led league in doubles (1964, 1967-70)
2-time led league in runs created (1964-65)
Led league in runs, total bases, and extra-base hits (1964)
Led league in sacrifice flies (1965)
Led league in intentional walks (1968)
Led league in slugging percentage (1971)
Led league in hit by pitch (1975)
Gold Glove Award (1966)
Tied MLB rookie record for total bases (374, 1964; shares record with Hal Trosky, Cleveland, 1934)
Only player in MLB history to win batting titles in his first two full seasons
Ranks 55th on MLB Career Intentional Walks List (131)
Holds Twins' single season Total Bases record (374, 1964)
Holds Twins' single season Extra-Base Hits record (84, 1964)
First designated hitter to hit a home run
First Cuban-born player to win a batting title.