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2024 – The Twins continued to round out the edges of their roster prior to Super Bowl LVIII by acquiring left-handed reliever Steven Okert from the Marlins in exchange for well-liked utility man Nick Gordon, the clubs announced. Gordon was a former number 1 pick in 2014 (fifth overall) but like Okert was out of options.
2022 – Two pitchers from the Twins’ rookie-level team in the Dominican Republic have been suspended for 60 games, without pay, after testing positive for performance-enhancing drug Stanolzolol. Lenny Polanco and Jesus Tovar were among five minor league players disciplined by the commissioner’s office.
1985 – Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek signs a new contract that makes him the club’s first $1 million player.
1974 – Forty-eight major league players invoke the new arbitration procedure established to settle contract differences. The first is pitcher Dick Woodson (seeking a contract for $30,000) and his team, the Twins (offering $23,000), who present their respective cases to Detroit lawyer and labor arbitrator Harry H. Platt, who must decide on one of the monetary amounts presented. Woodson wins. Check out my interview with Dick Woodson to learn more.
