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• On Deck: Get A Move On, Barry

  Published: July 27, 2007, 11:02 am

  Tags: Barry Bonds, Barrybonds, Bob Costas, Bob Dupuy, Bobcostas, Bobdupuy, Boof Bonser, Boofbonser, Bud Selig, Budselig, Joe Nathan, Joenathan, Luis Castillo, Luiscastillo, On Deck, Ondeck, Paul Byrd, Paulbyrd, Rick Vanden Hurk, Rickvandenhurk, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter, Walt Jocket

  Filed under: Indians, Twins, Marlins, Brewers, Cardinals, GiantsOn Deck is FanHouse's look at the day's most intriguing matchupsSan Francisco Giants (43-57) vs. Florida Marlins (48-55)-ESPN 10:15PM Est.Seriously, Barry, this is getting old. Yes, I'm enjoying all the banter between you and Bob Costas as much as everybody else, but I'm getting

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• Twins Players Aren't Happy Castillo Is Gone

  Published: July 31, 2007, 8:42 am

  Tags: Joe Nathan, Joenathan, Luis Castillo, Luiscastillo, Terry Ryan, Terryryan, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter

  never know," center fielder Torii Hunter said. "I don't think they've just given up. You probably have to lose one guy to make something happen. And [today], if nothing [else] happens, I guess it was a bad deal."Castillo was one of the more popular players in the clubhouse and he was hitting over .300 in the lead-off spot, so there was never any

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• Chicago White Sox Look to Sign Twins' Torii Hunter

  Published: August 19, 2007, 11:53 am

  Tags: Baseball, Pro Sports, Jermaine Dye, Rumors, Torii Hunter, Twins, White Sox

  The courting of Torii Hunter is under way. Dye not only would like to add a second World Series ring, but also bring a friend along for the ride. It was announced Saturday afternoon that right-fielder Jermaine Dye had agreed to terms on a two-year, $22 million contract extension through the 2009 season with a [...]

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• Rosenthal's Latest Videos: Hunter, Piazza

  Published: August 26, 2007, 5:06 pm

  Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Dontrelle Willis, Florida Marlins, Kevin Millar, Mike Piazza, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Steve Trachsel, Torii Hunter

  stuff. Rosenthal says Torii Hunter rejected a four-year, $56MM offer from the Twins.  However, Hunter said today that he received no such offer.  The Twins approached him about a contract extension, but he'll wait until the winter to negotiate.  At any rate, Rosenthal believes Hunter will end up in the $18MM per year

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• White Sox Targeting Eckstein

  Published: August 31, 2007, 12:14 pm

  Tags: Aaron Rowand, Chicago White Sox, David Eckstein, Juan Uribe, Torii Hunter

  a contract similar to Torii Hunter's.  Ken Rosenthal recently talked to an exec who set the floor for Hunter at 5/75, with 6/102 certainly within reach.  I imagine the White Sox will top out with an offer around 3/33, a little more than Eric Byrnes received.  I could be wrong though.

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• Torii Hunter Turned Down 3/45 Offer

  Published: September 4, 2007, 10:21 am

  Tags: Minnesota Twins, Torii Hunter

  the Twins offered Torii Hunter a contract a few weeks ago for three years and $45MM. Ken Rosenthal had reported it as a four-year, $56MM offer, which Hunter denied.  One source of Rosenthal's had indicated that the bare minimum hunter might accept is 5/75.  Christensen, however, says Hunter is after a deal like the 5/70 J.D.

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• Could White Sox Sign Torii Hunter?

  Published: September 8, 2007, 11:38 am

  Tags: Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, St Louis Cardinals, Torii Hunter

  sparking another round of Torii Hunter speculation for the White Sox.  Hunter, of course, played it cool. He basically said he'd be honored if the Sox wanted him, and wouldn't have a problem playing for one of the Twins' biggest rivals. Remember, though, that Hunter's bare minimum contract is 5/75 and the White Sox are currently

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• The Nationals Will Target Andruw Jones

  Published: September 10, 2007, 10:10 am

  Tags: Aaron Rowand, Aaronrowand, Alfonso Soriano, Alfonsosoriano, Andruw Jones, Andruwjones, Kosuke Fukudome, Kosukefukudome, Stan Kasten, Stankasten, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter

  the Nationals" top target. Torii Hunter and Aaron Rowand also are free agents, quality players each, though neither is a cleanup hitter in Jones' mold. Japan"s Kosuke Fukudome remains another option, though he"s not considered a top power hitter.So get ready for a lot of Andruw talk over the next few months. Nationals president Stan Kasten

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• Justin Morneau Isn't Sure About His Future

  Published: September 17, 2007, 9:12 am

  Tags: Bill Smith, Billsmith, Joe Mauer, Joemauer, Johan Santana, Johansantana, Justin Morneau, Justinmorneau, Terry Ryan, Terryryan, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter

  decisions. What to do with Torii Hunter and Johan Santana.Looking at the situation now, it seems likely that Hunter will be gone this off season, and Santana will follow him out the door next year. That will be two key players from a Twins team that's reigned supreme in the AL Central the last six years leaving because of money. Thankfully,

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• Torii Hunter To Texas Musings

  Published: September 20, 2007, 12:17 pm

  Tags: Texas Rangers, Torii Hunter

  32 year-old center fielder Torii Hunter for several reasons.  First off, Hunter and his family live just 47 miles away from The Ballpark In Arlington.  Sometimes the whole hometown team thing is overrated when predicting where free agents will land, but Hunter has basically said that the Rangers have an advantage and it's what his

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• Twins Might Offer Torii A Fourth Year

  Published: September 24, 2007, 10:22 am

  Tags: Minnesota Twins, Torii Hunter

  Torii Hunter's farewell premature?  La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that while the center fielder rejected the Twins' modest 3/45 offer a few weeks back, the team might be willing to tack on a fourth year.  For a while now we've been hearing that Hunter's bare minimum is a five-year, $75MM

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• Darin Erstad Can't See The Future

  Published: September 25, 2007, 8:49 am

  Tags: Darin Erstad, Darinerstad, Jermaine Dye, Jermainedye, Jerry Owens, Jerryowens, Joe Crede, Joecrede, Josh Fields, Joshfields, Paul Konerko, Paulkonerko, Torii Hunter, Toriihunter

  Filed under: Chicago, White Sox, AL Central, MLB RumorsNow that this nightmare of a season is less than a week away from ending for the White Sox, most of the questions surrounding the team revolve around who's going to be back next season. One of the many players on the White Sox roster who aren't sure where they'll be next season is Darin

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• Rumors and Questions

  Published: September 28, 2007, 6:12 pm

  Tags: Barry Bonds, Detroit Tigers, Dontrelle Willis, Florida Marlins, Miguel Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Torii Hunter

  expressed interest in both Torii Hunter and, who else, Barry Bonds.  Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire weighs in positively on Bonds, while Joe Christensen says chances are slim but don't rule it out.  Shooter Charley Walters says the Twins will try to re-sign Hunter.  But Hunter is from outside Arlington, Texas and when asked if he's

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• Hunter Would Take 5/75 From Twins

  Published: October 13, 2007, 2:41 pm

  Tags: Johan Santana, Minnesota Twins, Torii Hunter

  open market, center fielder Torii Hunter might fish for more than a five-year, $75MM contract.  He could probably get six years, or $16-17MM annually.  However, 5/75 would be sufficient from the Twins, as Hunter hopes to remain in Minnesota. The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Sid Hartman (linked above) says re-signing Hunter at that

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• Hunter Interested In Nationals, Braves

  Published: October 18, 2007, 1:01 am

  Tags: Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, Torii Hunter, Washington Nationals

  exclusive conversation with Torii Hunter tonight.  Nicely done Bill! Ladson learned that Hunter is interested in playing for the Nationals or Braves because of the large African American populations in D.C. and Atlanta.  Hunter would like to be a leader in the community.  This is an interesting factor to consider when trying to

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