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2019 – Major League Baseball today announced the inaugural selections for the All-MLB Team presented by Scott’s. The first and second teams were determined by a combination of voting from fans and a decorated panel of 30 media members, broadcasters, former players and other officials throughout the game. Minnesota Twins DH Nelson Cruz was selected to the first team.
MLB_Announces_Inaugural_All_MLB_Teams_121019.pdf
2009 – The Twins trade pitcher Boof Bonser to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later. Several days later that player is named and he is pitcher Chris Province. Province never pitched in the majors.
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2004 – For the second time in the last three seasons, the Minnesota Twins have been named Baseball America’s Organization of the Year. In addition to the team honor, Twins General Manager Terry Ryan was named Baseball America’s Executive of the Year.
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1982 – The Twins trade pitcher Don Cooper to the Blue Jays and receive third baseman Dave Baker.
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