2009 MINNESOTA TWINS
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Level: MLB
Location: Minneapolis,MN
Team Record: 87-76 .534
Result: 1st in American League - Central Division
Manager(s): Ron Gardenhire
General Manager: Bill Smith
Stadium: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Attendance: 2,416,237
Payroll: $65,299,266
Playoffs: Lost in ALDS (NY Yankees)
Minnesota Twins affiliate history
Team Record: 87-76 .534
Result: 1st in American League - Central Division
Manager(s): Ron Gardenhire
General Manager: Bill Smith
Stadium: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
Attendance: 2,416,237
Payroll: $65,299,266
Playoffs: Lost in ALDS (NY Yankees)
Minnesota Twins affiliate history
Oldest Player: Mike Redmond (38)
Youngest Player: Carlos Gomez (23)
Longest Tenure: Michael Cuddyer (9)
Top Hitter: Joe Mauer (3)
Top Pitcher: Scott Baker (9)
Top Draft Pick: Kyle Gibson (#22)
Roster Continuity: 74.29%
Top Prospect: Aaron Hicks
Youngest Player: Carlos Gomez (23)
Longest Tenure: Michael Cuddyer (9)
Top Hitter: Joe Mauer (3)
Top Pitcher: Scott Baker (9)
Top Draft Pick: Kyle Gibson (#22)
Roster Continuity: 74.29%
Top Prospect: Aaron Hicks
American League Standings
| Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Minnesota | 87 | 76 | .534 | -- |
| Detroit | 86 | 77 | .528 | 1.0 |
| Chi White Sox | 79 | 83 | .488 | 7.5 |
| Cleveland | 65 | 97 | .401 | 21.5 |
| KC Royals | 65 | 97 | .401 | 21.5 |
| Contract data is available from the mid 2000s until the present day. Shaded records are players who signed multi-year contracts. The list of contracts may not be complete. Visit the Data Store if you're interested in purchasing the contract data. |
| Player Name | Contract Signed by | Start | End | Length | Value | Per Year | Contract Notes |
| Luis Ayala | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 1,300,000 | ||
| Luis Ayala | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 1,300,000 | ||
| Scott Baker | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2012 | 4 | $ 15,250,000 | $ 3.81m | Club option for 2013 at $9.5m |
| Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 440,000 | ||
| Craig Breslow | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 422,000 | ||
| Brian Buscher | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 412,500 | ||
| Orlando Cabrera | Oakland Athletics | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 4,000,000 | ||
| Alexi Casilla | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 427,500 | ||
| Jesse Crain | Minnesota Twins | 2007 | 2009 | 3 | $ 3,250,000 | $ 1.08m | |
| Joe Crede | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 2,500,000 | ||
| Michael Cuddyer | Minnesota Twins | 2008 | 2010 | 3 | $ 24,000,000 | $ 8.00m | Club option for 2011 ($10.5m) $2.75 signing bonus, Avoided arbitration |
| R.A. Dickey | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 525,000 | MInor League Contract | |
| Brian Duensing | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 400,000 | ||
| Armando Gabino | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 400,000 | ||
| Carlos Gomez | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 435,000 | ||
| Matt Guerrier | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 1,475,000 | Avoided arbitration | |
| Brendan Harris | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 466,100 | ||
| Sean Henn | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 500,000 | Minor League Contract | |
| Philip Humber | New York Mets | 2009 | 2009 | 5 | $ 4,200,000 | $ 0.84m | $3m signing bonus |
| Bob Keppel | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 400,000 | Minor League Contract | |
| Jason Kubel | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2010 | 2 | $ 7,200,000 | $ 3.60m | Club option for 2011 ($5.25m) Avoided arbitration |
| Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 430,000 | ||
| Ron Mahay | Kansas City Royals | 2008 | 2009 | 2 | $ 8,000,000 | $ 4.00m | |
| Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | 2007 | 2010 | 4 | $ 33,000,000 | $ 8.25m | Avoided arbitration |
| Jose Mijares | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 400,000 | ||
| Jose Morales | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 400,000 | ||
| Juan Morillo | Colorado Rockies | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 401,000 | ||
| Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | 2008 | 2013 | 6 | $ 80,000,000 | $ 13.33m | $6m signing bonus. Avoided arbitration |
| Kevin Mulvey | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 400,000 | Contract purchased from minors | |
| Joe Nathan | Minnesota Twins | 2008 | 2011 | 4 | $ 47,000,000 | $ 11.75m | Club option for 2012 ($12.5m) |
| Carl Pavano | Cleveland Indians | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 1,500,000 | ||
| Glen Perkins | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 430,000 | ||
| Nick Punto | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2010 | 2 | $ 8,500,000 | $ 4.25m | Club option for 2011 ($5m) |
| Jon Rauch | Washington Nationals | 2008 | 2009 | 2 | $ 3,200,000 | $ 1.60m | Club option for 2010 ($2.9m) |
| Mike Redmond | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 950,000 | Option exercised | |
| Kevin Slowey | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 440,000 | ||
| Denard Span | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 435,000 | ||
| Anthony Swarzak | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 400,000 | ||
| Matt Tolbert | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 405,000 | ||
| Delmon Young | Minnesota Twins | 2009 | 2009 | 1 | $ 1,152,000 |
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