Twins Transactions: November 23--December 13, 2013

Covering three weeks.  Also known as "The Jon Velasquez Era".

Jon Velasquez was signed to a minor league contract, then was claimed off waivers by the Mets about three weeks later.

Ricky Nolasco signed a four-year contract.

Phil Hughes signed a three-year contract.

Liam Hendriks was designated for assignment and was claimed off waivers by the Cubs.

Matt Hoffman was signed to a minor league contract.

Brandon Waring was signed to a minor league contract.

Tim Atherton was claimed off waivers by Oakland.

C. J. Ziegler had his contract purchased from Wichita of the American Assocation.

Jason Kubel was signed to a minor-league contract.

Ex-Twins Transactions: November 23--December 13, 2013

Actually three weeks.  Henry Blanco and Corky Miller in the same post!

Arizona signs Ryan Rowland-Smith to a minor-league contract.

Arizona agrees to terms with Henry Blanco on a minor-league contract.

Atlanta signs Dustin Martin to a minor-league contract.

Atlanta names Bobby Mitchell roving minor-league outfield and baserunning instructor.

Baltimore agrees to terms with Steve Pearce on a one-year contract.

Baltimore declines to offer a contract to Jason Pridie, who elects free agency.

Boston signs A. J. Pierzynski to a one-year contract.

Cubs sign Darnell McDonald to a minor-league contract.

Cubs claim Liam Hendriks of waivers from Minnesota.

Cincinnati signs Corky Miller to a minor-league contract.

Cincinnati names Jay Bell bench coach.

Cleveland declines to offer a contract to Matt Carson, who elects free agency.  Cleveland then signs him to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Colorado signs Justin Morneau to a two-year contract.

Detroit signs Joe Nathan to a two-year contract.

Houston signs Peter Moylan to a minor-league contract.

Kansas City signs P. J. Walters to a minor-league contract.

Kansas City of the American Association trades Jairo Perez to Windy City of the Frontier League for Andy Noga.

Dodgers agree to terms with Drew Butera on a one-year contract.

Miami signs Garrett Jones to a two-year contract.

Minnesota agreed to terms with Jason Kubel on a minor-league contract.

Newark of the CanAm League releases Joe Testa.

Mets claim Jon Velasquez off waivers from Minnesota.

Oakland claims Tim Atherton off waivers from Minnesota.

Philadelphia signs Jeff Manship to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Pittsburgh designates Garrett Jones for assignment.  He elects free agency.

Pittsburgh signs Cody Eppley to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Washington sends Tyler Robertson outright to AAA Syracuse.

Washington signs Brock Peterson to a minor-league contract.

Windy City of the Frontier League signs Markus Solbach.

Twins Transactions: November 9-22, 2013

Jason Bartlett signs a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Kris Johnson was acquired from Pittsburgh for Duke Welker.

Logan Darnell had his contract selected by Minnesota.

Max Kepler had his contract selected by Minnesota.

Jorge Polanco had his contract selected by Minnesota.

Kennys Vargas had his contract selected by Minnesota.

B. J. Hermsen was sent outright to Rochester.

James Beresford was given an invitation to spring training.

Deolis Guerra was signed to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Jermaine Mitchell was given an invitation to spring training.

Wilkin Ramirez was given an invitation to spring training.

Lester Oliveros was given an invitation to spring training.

Chris Rahl was signed to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Dan Rohlfing was given an invitation to spring training.

Deibinson Romero was given an invitation to spring training.

Aaron Thompson was given an invitation to spring training.

Virgil Vasquez was signed to a minor-league contract.

Doug Bernier was signed to a minor-league contract and was assigned to Rochester.

Ex-Twins Transactions: November 9-22, 2013

Cubs sign Eli Whiteside to a minor-league contract.

Colorado signs Pedro Hernandez to a minor-league contract.

Colorado signs LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year contract.

Dodgers sign Brendan Harris to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Yankees sign Antoan Richardson to a minor-league contract.

Oakland signs Nick Punto to a one-year contract.

Oakland names Marcus Jensen roving minor league hitting instructor.

Philadelphia signs Clete Thomas to a minor-league contract.

Pittsburgh acquires Duke Welker from Minnesota for Kris Johnson.

Washington designates Tyler Robertson for assignment.

Windy City of the Frontier League acquires Jairo Perez from Kansas City of the American Association.

Twins Transactions: November 2-8, 2013

Many of our friends are now available for parties and bar mitzvahs.

Edgar Ibarra had his contract selected from Rochester.

Pedro Hernandez became a free agent.

Deolis Guerra became a free agent.

Eric Farris became a free agent.

Ray Olmedo became a free agent.

Brian Dinkelman became a free agent.

Antoan Richardson became a free agent.

Jeff Clement became a free agent.

Nick Blackburn became a free agent.

Cole DeVries became a free agent.

Angel Morales became a free agent.

Daniel Turpen became a free agent.

Jordan Parraz became a free agent.

Tom Stuifbergen became a free agent.

Kyle Davies became a free agent.

Manuel Soliman became a free agent.

Nelvin Fuentes became a free agent.

Jhon Goncalves became a free agent.

Miguel Munoz became a free agent.

Ex-Twins Transactions: November 2-8, 2013

These are as of Friday morning, so if something has happened since, we'll pick it up next week.  Interesting how they say someone "elects" free agency, as if he had the option of staying with his team.

Baltimore declines the option on Alexi Casilla, who becomes a free agent.

Brock Peterson elects free agency.

Pat Neshek elects free agency.

Randy Ruiz elects free agency.

Ryan Rowland-Smith elects free agency.

Steve Tolleson elects free agency.

Loek Van Mil elects free agency.

Yohan Pino elects free agency.

Kyle Waldrop elects free agency.

Joe Beimel elects free agency.

J. C. Romero elects free agency.

Terry Doyle elects free agency.

Matt Fox elects free agency.

Daryl Thompson elects free agency.

Rob Delaney elects free agency.

Dustin Richardson elects free agency.

Luis Rodriguez elects free agency.

Trent Oeltjen elects free agency.

Alex Burnett elects free agency.

Brendan Harris elects free agency.

Chase Lambin elects free agency.

Matt Tolbert elects free agency.

Matt Maloney elects free agency.

Bobby Lanigan elects free agency.

David Bromberg elects free agency.

Sean Burroughs elects free agency.

Dustin Martin elects free agency.

Rene Tosoni elects free agency.

Allan de San Miguel elects free agency.

Jose Lugo elects free agency.

Twins Transactions: October 26-November 1, 2013

Not much happening with the local nine.

Pedro Hernandez was sent outright to Rochester.

Samuel Deduno was activated from the disabled list.

Ex-Twins Transactions: October 26-November 1, 2013

Arizona names Dave McKay first base coach.

Cubs activate Matt Guerrier from the disabled list.

Cleveland declines its option on Jason Kubel, who becomes a free agent.

Mets decline their option on Johan Santana, who becomes a free agent.

St. Louis activates Brock Peterson.

San Diego activates Jason Marquis from the disabled list.

Tampa Bay activates Jesse Crain from the disabled list.

Texas exercised its option on Joe Nathan, who then exercised his option to become a free agent.

Toronto activates Ramon Ortiz from the disabled list.

Twins Transactions: October 12-25, 2013

Again, actually two weeks.  Sorry about that.  But not much happened.

Wilkin Ramirez is sent outright to Rochester.

Paul Molitor was added to the major league coaching staff.

Ex-Twins Transactions: October 12-25. 2013

Actually two weeks.  Sorry I missed last week, but life happened.

Cubs announce that Darnell McDonald has elected free agency.

Cleveland agrees to terms with Matt Capps on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Colorado sends Jeff Manship outright to AAA Colorado Springs, then announces that he has elected free agency.

Dodgers activate Drew Butera.

Dodgers activate Peter Moylan, then designate him for assignment the next day.

Mets send Sean Henn outright to AAA Las Vegas.

Oakland activates Pat Neshek.

Rockland of the CanAm League exercises its 2014 option on Marty Popham.

Twins Transactions, October 5-11, 2013

Duke Welker is acquired from Pittsburgh to complete an earlier trade.

Shairon Martis elects free agency.

Doug Bernier elects free agency.

Ex-Twins Transactions: October 5-11, 2013

Cubs send Darnell McDonald outright to Iowa.

Kansas City announces that Jamey Carroll has declined an outright assignment to AAA Omaha and has elected free agency.

Miami sends Kevin Slowey outright to AAA New Orleans.

Miami sends Gil Velazquez outright to New Orleans. Six days later, he elects free agency.

Pittsburgh sends Duke Welker to Minnesota to complete an earlier trade.

Seattle designates Henry Blanco for assignment. Two days later, he elects free agency.

Twins Transactions: September 28-October 4, 2013

Some news, but also some paper transactions.

Joe Mauer was activated from the disabled list.

Cole DeVries was sent outright to Rochester.

Shairon Martis was sent outright to Rochester.

Josh Roenicke was sent outright to Rochester.

Clete Thomas was sent outright to Rochester.

Ron Gardenhire agreed to terms on a two-year contract.

P. J. Walters elected free agency.

Kyle Gibson was activated.

Aaron Hicks was activated.

B. J. Hermsen was activated.

Trevor May was activated.

Danny Santana was activated.

Vance Worley was activated.

Doug Bernier was sent outright to Rochester.

Ex-Twins Transactions: September 28-October 4, 2013

Mostly, it was playoff teams setting their rosters.

Cincinnati reassigns Corky Miller to the minor leagues, then activates him the next day.

Cleveland reassigns Jason Kubel to the minor leagues, then activates him two days later.

Houston sends Philip Humber outright to AAA Oklahoma City.

Dodgers reassign Peter Moylan to the mionr leagues.

Dodgers reassign Drew Butera to the minor leagues.

Miami recalls Gil Velazquez from AAA New Orleans, then sends him outright to New Orleans four days later.

Oakland reassigns Pat Neshek to the minor leagues.

Philadelphia activates Ben Revere from the disabled list.

St. Louis reassigns Brock Peterson to the minor leagues.

Tampa Bay places Jesse Crain on the sixty-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.

Texas organization announces that Eli Whiteside has elected free agency.

Washington recalls Tyler Robertson from AAA Syracuse.

Twins Transactions: September 21-28, 2013

There were no Twins transactions in this time period.

Ex-Twins Transactions: September 21-28, 2013

Baltimore selects the contract of Jason Pridie from AAA Norfolk.

Milwaukee's Carlos Gomez was suspended for one game.

St. Paul of the American Association exercises its option for 2014 on Cole Nelson.

Tampa Bay activates Jesse Crain from the disabled list.

Twins Transactions: September 13-20, 2013

Not much activity in the Twins organization right now.

Dallas Gallant was placed on the restricted list by Cedar Rapids.

Ex-Twins Transactions: September 13-20, 2013

With expanded rosters and the end of the minor league seasons, there's not much activity on the transactions wire these days.

Baltimore activates Steve Pearce from the disabled list.

Twins Transactions: September 7-13, 2013

Cole DeVries was recalled from Rochester.

Scott Diamond was recalled from Rochester.

Eduardo Escobar was recalled from Rochester.

Chris Parmelee was recalled from Rochester.

Michael Tonkin was recalled from Rochester.

Eric Fryer had his contract selected from Rochester.

Shairon Martis had his contract selected from Rochester.

Samuel Deduno was transferred from the fifteen-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list.

Wilkin Ramirez was transferred from the fifteen-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list.

Ex-Twins Transactions: September 7-13, 2013

Boston organization promotes Terry Doyle from AA Portland to AAA Pawtucket.

Cubs activate Scott Baker from the disabled list.

Lancaster of the Atlantic League places Cody Eppley on the inactive list.

Southern Maryland of the Atlantic League places Mike O'Connor on the inactive list, then reinstates him to the active list the next day.

Twins Transactions: August 31-September 6, 2013

Justin Morneau was traded to Pittsburgh for Alex Presley and a player to be named later.

Josmil Pinto was recalled from Rochester.

Joe Mauer was transferred from the seven-day disabled list to the fifteen-day disabled list with a 

concussion.

Brian Dinkelman was activated from the disabled list.

Dan Rohlfing was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Kyle Gibson was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester with a right groin strain.

Trevor May was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Luke Bard was promoted from Elizabethton to Fort Myers.

Stuart Turner was promoted from Elizabethton to New Britain.

Mark Hamburger was purchased by Minnesota.

Ex-Twins Transactions: August 31-September 6, 2013

This is as of Friday afternoon.  If anything happened last night or this morning, we'll pick it up next week.

Atlanta organization sends Jose Lugo from Class A Lynchburg to the GCL Braves, then promoted to Class A Lynchburg two days later.

Baltimore places Steve Pearce on the fifteen-day disabled list with left wrist tendinitis.

Cincinnati activates Corky Miller from the disabled list.

Cleveland activates Jason Kubel.

Kansas City organization (AAA Omaha) activates Chase Lambin from the disabled list.

Dodgers recall Drew Butera from AAA Albuquerque.

Dodgers recall Peter Moylan from AAA Albuquerque.

Dodgers organization (AA Chattanooga) places Sean Burroughs on the seven-day disabled list.

Miami transfers Kevin Slowey to the sixty-day disabled list with right forearm discomfort.

Mets select the contract of Sean Henn from AAA Las Vegas.

Oakland selects the contract of Pat Neshek from AAA Sacramento.

Pittsburgh trades Alex Presley and a player to be named later to Minnesota for Justin Morneau.

St. Louis recalls Brock Peterson from AAA Memphis.

St. Paul of the American Association sells Mark Hamburger to Minnesota.

Tampa Bay selects the contract of Delmon Young from AA Montgomery.

Texas designates Joe Benson for assignment, then sends him outright to AAA Round Rock.

Twins Transactions: August 24-30, 2013

Samuel Deduno was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with right shoulder soreness.

Wilkin Ramirez was placed on the fifteen-day disabled list with a fractured left tibia.

Pedro Hernandez was recalled from New Britain.

Darin Mastroianni was recalled from Rochester.

Luis Perdomo was activated from the disabled list by Rochester, then was released the next day.

Brian Dinkelman was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.

Cole DeVries was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Alex Meyer was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.

Blake Martin was released by New Britain.

Kyle Davies was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.

Manuel Soliman was placed on the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Tyler Duffey was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Corey Williams was promoted from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Jorge Polanco was activated from the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Christian Powell was sent from Cedar Rapids to Elizabethton.

Niko Goodrum was activated from the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Ryan Walker was sent from Cedar Rapids to the GCL Twins.

Randy Rosario was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Elizabethton.

Engelb Vielma was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.

Ex-Twins Transactions: August 24-30, 2013

Arizona designates Jason Kubel for assignment, then trades him to Cleveland with cash for a player to be named later or cash.

Baltimore organization (AA Bowie) releases Lew Ford.

Cincinnati sends Corky Miller to AAA Louisville on a rehab assignment.

Cincinnati organization promotes Loek Van Mil from AA Pensacola to AAA Louisville.

Cleveland recalls Matt Carson from AAA Columbus.

Florence of the Frontier League places Dan Osterbrock on the suspended list.

Lincoln of the American Association exercises its 2014 option on Curt Smith.

Long Island of the Atlantic League signs Lew Ford.

Miami options Gil Velazquez to AAA New Orleans.

Newark of the CanAm League exercises its 2014 option on Joe Testa, then places him on the disabled list.

New Jersey of the CanAm League exercises its 2014 option on Danny Rams.

Mets organization (AAA Las Vegas) places Matt Fox on the temporarily inactive list, then activates him four days later.

Oakland designates Pat Neshek for assignment, then sends him outright to AAA Sacramento.

Toronto organization (AAA Buffalo) places Bobby Korecky on the temporarily inactive list.

Twins Transactions: August 16-23, 2013

Ryan Doumit was activated from the disabled list.

Chris Colabello was optioned to Rochester, then was recalled five days later.

Brad Boyer was purchased from St. Paul of the American Association, signed to a minor-league contract and assigned to New Britain.

Kyle Gibson was optioned to Rochester.

Michael Tonkin was recalled from Rochester, then was optioned to Rochester four days later.

Joe Mauer was placed on the seven-day disabled list with concussion-like symptoms.

Liam Hendriks was recalled from Rochester.

Brian Dinkelman was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester with a right quad strain, then was activated seven days later.

Antoan Richardson was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Pedro Hernandez was sent from Rochester to New Britain on a rehab assignment.

Aaron Hicks was activated from the disabled list by Rochester.

Deolis Guerra was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.

Cody Eppley was released by Rochester.

Matthew Summers was sent from New Britain to Fort Myers.

Adam Pettersen was sent from New Britain to Fort Myers.

Aderlin Mejia was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Fort Myers with a left foot contusion.

Tyler Duffey was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Fort Myers.

Alex Swim was promoted from the GCL Twins to Fort Myers, then was returned to the GCL Twins two days later.

Jhon Garcia was released by Fort Myers.

Jorge Polanco was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Mike Gonzales was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Jose Berrios was activated from the disabled list by Fort Myers.

Kohl Stewart was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.

Cameron Booser was signed and assigned to the GCL Twins.

Niko Goodrum was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Ryan Walker was promoted from Elizabethton to Cedar Rapids.

Ex-Twins Transactions: August 16-23, 2013

Atlanta organization promotes Jose Lugo from low-A Rome to high-A Lynchburg.

Baltimore recalls Danny Valencia from AAA Norfolk.

Boston organization (AA Portland) places Bobby Lanigan on the seven-day disabled list.

Cubs announce that Darnell McDonald has changed his number to 54.

Cubs send Scott Baker to Class A Kane County on a rehab assignment.

Fort Worth of the United League places Mark Sobolewski on the inactive list.

Miami selects the contract of Gil Velazquez from AAA New Orleans.

Mets purchase Daryl Thompson from Southern Maryland of the Atlantic League and assign him to AAA Las Vegas.

Yankees organization (AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre) releases Brendan Harris.

Philadelphia fires Charlie Manuel.

Tampa Bay transfers Jesse Crain from the fifteen-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list.

Tampa Bay signs Delmon Young to a minor-league contract and assigns him to AA Montgomery.

Texas signs Brendan Harris and assigns him to AAA Round Rock.

Texas organization (AAA Round Rock) activates Eli Whiteside from the disabled list.

York of the Atlantic League places Juan Rincon on the inactive list.

Twins Transactions: August 10-16, 2013

This list was last updated Friday morning.  If something happened since then, we'll pick it up next week. 

Jamey Carroll was traded to Kansas City for a player to be named later or cash.

Wilkin Ramirez was activated from the disabled list.

Miguel Sulbaran was acquired from the Dodgers as the player to be named later in the Drew Butera trade and sent to Cedar Rapids.

Darin Mastroianni was optioned to Rochester.

Aaron Hicks was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Rochester.

Kyle Davies was placed on the seven-day disabled list by New Britain.

Cole DeVries was sent from Fort Myers to New Britain on a rehab assignment.

David Hurlbut was promoted from Cedar Rapids to Fort Myers.

Jose Berrios was placed on the seven-day disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Andrew Ferreira was placed on the seven-day disables list by Elizabethton.

Ex-Twins Transactions: August 10-16, 2013

This list was last updated Friday morning.  If something happened since then, we'll pick it up next week. 

Baltimore organization sends Lew Ford from AAA Norfolk to AA Bowie.

Cubs select the contract of Darnell McDonald from Iowa.

Houston selects the contract of Philip Humber from AAA Oklahoma City.

Houston organization sends Gonzalo Sanudo from short-season Greeneville to short-season Tri-City.

Kansas City acquired Jamey Carroll from Minnesota for a player to be named later or cash.

Kansas City organization (AAA Omaha) places Chase Lambin on the seven-day disabled list.

Angels organization (AAA Salt Lake) activates Luis Rodriguez from the disabled list.

Philadelphia releases Delmon Young.

San Diego transfers Jason Marquis from the fifteen-day disabled list to the sixty-day disabled list with a right elbow strain.

Texas organization (AAA Round Rock) places Eli Whiteside on the seven-day disabled list.

Twins Transactions: August 3-9, 2013

Wilkin Ramirez was sent to New Britain on a rehab assignment.

Josh Willingham was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.

Darin Mastroianni was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.

Cole DeVries was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment, then was sent to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment.

Pat Dean was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.

Liam Hendriks was recalled from Rochester, then optioned back to Rochester the next day.

Josh Willingham was activated from the disabled list.

Ryan Doumit was placed on the seven-day list.

Matthew Summers was promored from Fort Myers to New Britain.

Alex Meyer was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.

Mike Gonzales was placed on the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Brett Lee was activated from the disabled list by Cedar Rapids.

Stephen Gonsalves was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.

Carson Goldsmith was activated from the disabled list by Elizabethton.

Zach Larson was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.

Luke Bard was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.

Ivory Thomas was assigned to the GCL Twins.

Pedro Hernandez was sent to the GCL Twins on a rehab assignment.

Kohl Stewart was activated from the disabled list by the GCL Twins.

Ex-Twins Transactions: August 3-9, 2013

Baltimore recalls Danny Valencia from AAA Norfolk, then options him back to Norfolk two days later.

Baltimore organization sends Lew Ford to the GCL Orioles on a rehab assignment.

Cubs place Matt Guerrier on the sixty-day disabled list with a sore right elbow.

Cincinnati places Corky Miller on the fifteen-day disabled list with a right quad contusion.

Colorado selects the contract of Jeff Manship from AAA Colorado Springs.

Florence of the Frontier League signs Dan Osterbrock.

Angels organization (AAA Salt Lake) places Trent Oeltjen on the seven-day disabled list with a fractured nose.

Philadelphia designates Delmon Young for assignment.

Pittsburgh organization sends David Bromberg from AAA Indianapolis to AA Altoona.

Quebec of the Can-Am League activates Rene Leveret from the disabled list.

St. Louis options Brock Peterson to AAA Memphis.

St. Paul of the American Association signs Cole Nelson.

Taiwan's professional league signs Boof Bonser, although information on what team he will play for was not readily available.

Windy City of the Frontier League signs Markus Solbach.