The Twins ended up trading two center fielders in one winter, which helped two teams in the National League (and may have helped the Twins), but didn't help Michael Bourn. GM Terry Ryan says trading two center fielders was not the original plan. ...more

Mike Pelfrey had Tommy John surgery last May 1. Pitchers normally take 12 months to come back from Tommy John, but Pelfrey is so far ahead of schedule that he's scheduled to make a spring training start for the Twins on Tuesday. From there, who knows? ...more

The Nationals tried to get Denard Span two years ago. They did get him Thursday, in a two-player trade with the Twins that will affect many other players, as well. ...more