Many fans say they hate Bryce Harper. Many baseball people said that, too, at least until they watched Harper play. "I wanted to hate him," one said. "But I couldn't." Harper's hard work and passion for the game has made fans of teammates and rivals alike. And he's only 20. ...more

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

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