The Twins have signed catcher Joe Mauer to an eight-year extension worth $184 million. Full Story »

Buster Olney of ESPN is hearing the Twins and Joe Mauer are close to agreeing on a long-term deal. Full Story »

Now that Mike Lowell is back in action, the Red Sox are assessing what the potential fits are for finding a trade partner for the veteran infielder. Full Story »

Twins’ closer Joe Nathan has decided to have season-ending Tommy John surgery after not liking the results from a brief catch he had with pitching coach Rick Anderson. Full Story »

Check out this batch of fresh hot stove links, plucked directly from the best sources on the web, including Kerry Wood’s latest injury. Full Story »

Joe Mauer is the face of a mid-market franchise.  He is hope.  He is golden.  He’s a cover story.  Is he single? Nobody knows. Full Story »

Tom and Paul chat with Padres writer Daniel Gettinger of Friar Forecast about the club’s 2010 season. Topics include shortstop Everth Cabrera’s development, trade rumors about Adrian Gonzalez and Heath Bell, and a whole lot more. Full Story »

We asked a couple of Twins bloggers who they’ve noticed as standouts this spring, on the upside and downside. Check out their responses below. Full Story »

Here’s a fresh batch of hot stove links for your consumption on this beautiful Friday afternoon, including an update on Huston Street’s injured shoulder, an injury to a Rangers starter, and much more. Full Story »

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports via Twitter that the Twins are closely scouting Padres closer Heath Bell for a possible trade. Full Story »