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Mailbag: Who should man third for the Twins in 2009?

Will the Twins pick up a slugger on the free-agent market to man the hot corner next year? Kelly Thesier answers this question and more in the mailbag.   Full story >
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Photo: Third baseman Brian Buscher hit just .222 in September for the Twins.  (Jim Mone/AP)
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Place a deposit to see the Twins in 2009

Place a deposit on 2009 season tickets and catch Joe Mauer and the Twins next year, while securing priority for tickets at Target Field in 2010.   Place deposit >
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Community efforts important to organization

Check out some of the latest efforts led by the Twins Community Fund. The Twins enrich communities by providing resources for children and families.   More >
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Faith in Gardenhire's system helped Twins gel

Minus two departed stars and with plenty of new faces, little was expected of the 2008 Twins. But their season was a credit to manager Ron Gardenhire.   Full story >
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Photo: Ron Gardenhire almost took a team picked to finish last to the playoffs.  (AP)
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Support the Twins in MLB.com's TYIB Awards

Vote for Michael Cuddyer, Ron Gardenhire, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan in the This Year In Baseball Awards. Voting ends Dec. 5.   VOTE NOW >
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Vote for Morneau for Pepsi Clutch Award

Justin Morneau is up for the Pepsi Clutch Award due to his RBI prowess. Cast your ballot and then watch ESPN on Oct. 22 to see if he takes the prize.   Vote now >
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AVG
Mauer
.328
2. Morneau
.300
3. Young
.290
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Baker
141
2. Slowey
123
3. Bonser
97
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