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It's usually a silly platitude, but the Twins organization has managed to turn kindness and decency into a competitive edge.

The Carlos Correa outcome, like Byron Buxton's before him, is an example of how nice guys sometimes finish first.

Carlos Correa has officially returned to the Twins, and now the organization may have a surplus of talented shortstops at all levels. Does Correa’s return challenge the future plans of these players, or is this a good situation the Twins front office is happy to have on hand?

Even though there is snow in the forecast, Twins fans can start planning their afternoons and evenings in the sun at Target Field this week. On Tuesday, the Twins announced their promotional schedule for the 2023 season, and single-game tickets go on sale on Thursday at noon. 

The Minnesota Twins are said to be looking for a veteran right-handed outfielder for the 2023 roster. There are still a couple available, but maybe there is a 23-year-old right-handed hitting outfielder that could be available for a very reasonable price that the Twins should acquire in the name of adding talent and athleticism and potential and upside, and lots of key scouting report terms that we like. Maybe you agree. 

The argument may not be so far-fetched.

The highlight of the last week for the Twins was when Carlos Correa shocked the baseball world and returned to Minnesota on a long-term deal. Everyone involved with the organization has been riding that high, but did they miss a big opportunity as Andrew McCutchen returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Variance is the key word for evaluating the Twins’ 2023 chances. I heard one outside analyst refer to the thought process of Falvey and Levine as “eventually, one year, not everyone will be hurt.” The roster certainly has a different and more optimistic feel to it with the addition of Carlos Correa, but the variance is still high, particularly at the corner outfield spots.

Last season the Minnesota Twins struggled in plenty of areas as they ultimately watched their AL Central lead slip away. Despite signing Carlos Correa last week, one of those areas was on the dirt defensively. They’ll look to reverse course this season, and Correa himself could spearhead the change.

A pitcher with a blown elbow ain’t as bad as it used to be.

Little did know back then how it would shape the future of the Twins franchise.

January 15 has come and gone. That date is significant as it represents the beginning of the international signing period. During the 11-month span, players from countries not eligible for the Major League Baseball amateur draft are able to sign professional contracts with any organization. Minnesota had been linked to a trio of top international prospects this fall, and now all have been signed by the organization.

With the slow holiday season behind us, Hot Stove action has kicked back into high gear. The past week brought Twins fans a Carlos Correa reunion, a Chris Paddack contract extension, and reignited trade rumors.

Here we'll get you caught up on all the latest.