MINNEAPOLIS -- By the time the Twins wrapped up their surprising 2017 campaign that saw them reach the postseason for the first time since 2010 with their run to the American League Wild Card Game, chief baseball officer Derek Falvey and general manager Thad Levine had already made up their minds.
They decided to bring back Paul Molitor as manager, but they didn't want to create any distractions down the stretch and didn't talk with Molitor about his status until after the season. But after five days of negotiations, it became official with Molitor signing a three-year contract on Monday and the club hosting an informal news conference at Target Field on Tuesday.