So far this off-season, the Minnesota Twins have signed seven players to minor league contracts with an invitation to Spring Training that starts in a few weeks.
Looking from afar, these signings usually draw a collective yawn from major league fan bases. But last years’ signings included the Twins’ leader in saves (Brandon Kintzler), backup catcher (Juan Centeno), and Trade Deadline fodder (Fernando Abad).
Abad ended up having the lowest ERA among any Twins pitcher last year, Buddy Boshers was 2-0 and effective out of the pen, Kintzler was the savior as closer after Glen Perkins‘ injury and Kevin Jepsen‘s flameout.