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.