Twins Steal!

No matter how much Twins fans complain about the offseason moves (or lack there of) the Twins made a steal of a deal today when they signed MVP 33 to a one year deal for $4.5 million. Morneau's .321 34 and 130 won him the MVP over "Captain Clutch" Derek Jeter in 2006. The Yankees paid $25.6 million for A-Rod's similar .290 35 and 121 and the Angels paid $13.0 million for Vlad's .329 33 and 116. This was an ultimate steal for the Twins, as it has become common for huge pay day's after a great last season of contracts. For instance, after Brian Roberts exploded for 18 home runs in 2005 and hit just above .300, he was given a $3.00 raise in contract. One good year by this average second basemen helped him hit the jackpot. Morneau however, produced like the club had projected him to produce, numbers similar to his first half-season in which he hit 19 HRs in 280 AB. The Twins secured a brilliant young bat for a small chunk of money. Hopefully during the season Morneau will sign an extension to remain with the club for years to come.