2013 Minnesota Twins season
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| Record | 66–96 (.407) |
| Divisional place | 4th |
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| Owner(s) | Jim Pohlad |
| General manager(s) | Terry Ryan |
| Manager(s) | Ron Gardenhire |
| Local television |
Fox Sports North (Dick Bremer, Bert Blyleven, Ron Coomer) |
| Local radio |
KTWN-FM (Cory Provus, Dan Gladden, Kris Atteberry) |
| Stats |
ESPN.com BB-reference |
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The 2013 Minnesota Twins season was the 53rd season for the franchise in Minnesota, and the 113th overall in the American League.
The Twins started the 2013 season on April 1, with a game against the Detroit Tigers (losing Opening Day 2-4). The Twins ended their season with a 5-1 loss against the Cleveland Indians.
The Twins finished their season with a 66-96 record, although they finished 4th in the American League Central standings ahead of the Chicago White Sox, avoiding a last place finish for the first time since 2010. The team continued to struggle with offense and bullpen rotation, despite the off-season acquisitions of veterans Vance Worley, Mike Pelfrey and Kevin Correia.
January 18, 2013: Agreed to terms with LHP Brian Duensing and C Drew Butera on one-year contracts.
February 14, 2013: Agreed to terms with LHP Rafael Perez on a minor league contract.
March 10, 2013: Reassigned RHP Bryan Augenstein, RHP Nick Blackburn, RHP Alex Meyer, RHP Lester Oliveros and RHP Esmerling Vásquez to their minor league camp.
March 11, 2013: Optioned C Chris Herrmann to Rochester (IL) and RHP B.J. Hermsen, RHP Trevor May, RHP Michael Tonkin, C Josmil Pinto and INF Danny Santana to New Britain (EL).
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