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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / January 30

Twins Top Ten: 3rd Base

Finally, Nick Punto Over the next few months, I’ll be taking a weekly look at the history of each position on the diamond and figuring out who is the best of the best since the franchise moved to Minnesota.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 10
Popular Former Minnesota Twins Utility Man Joins Coaching Staff of San Diego Padres

Popular Former Minnesota Twins Utility Man Joins Coaching Staff of San Diego Padres

Former Minnesota Twins utility man Nick Punto has joined the coaching staff of the San Diego Padres, per a report from The Athletic's Dennis Lin. Some non-ownership news: The Padres are adding former major leaguers Nick Punto and Robby Hammock to their coaching staff, sources tell @TheAthletic.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9
Padres to add Nick Punto, Robby Hammock to coaching staff

Padres to add Nick Punto, Robby Hammock to coaching staff

The Padres are going to add a couple of former big leaguers to their coaching staff. Per Dennis Lin of The Athletic, Nick Punto and Robby Hammock are going to be coming aboard, though their specific roles aren’t yet clear.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / January 8
Padres Add 2 Former Major Leaguers From NL West Rivals to Coaching Staff

Padres Add 2 Former Major Leaguers From NL West Rivals to Coaching Staff

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has made a couple of additions to his coaching staff in the form of Nick Punto and Robby Hammock. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported the news on Monday via X.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 25

This Day In Dodgers History: Adrián González, Carl Crawford, Nick Punto & Josh Beckett Trade With Red Sox

On Aug. 25, 2012, the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers completed a nine-player trade that altered the course of both franchises. The Dodgers acquired Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford, Adrián González and Nick Punto in a deal that added over $250 million in salary.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / December 3, 2023

Ode to a Legend: The 2023 Twins LNP Awards

And Awards in His Name A baseball team is made up of a cast of characters. From the veterans to the rookies, there’s a gamut of roles. The Minnesota Twins are no different.

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