Minnesota Twins

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The Minnesota Twins began play in Minnesota in 1961 when the original Washington Senators moved after the 1960 season. They've faced the Cubs six times in interleague play from 1997-2001 and then in 2006 and 2009.

Contents 1 The Cubs' Record versus Franchise 2 Transactions Involving the Chicago Cubs 2.1 2007 2.2 2006 2.3 2004 2.4 2003 2.5 1999 2.6 1999 2.7 1998 2.8 1997 2.9 1993 2.10 1986 2.11 1974 2.12 1973 2.13 1972 2.14 1964 2.15 1961 2.16 1960 2.17 1954 2.18 1952 2.19 1947 2.20 1940 2.21 1939 2.22 1938 2.23 1937 2.24 1909 2.25 1901 3 Rumored Deals Involving Chicago Cubs 4 Players that Played for Both Major League Franchises 5 External Links

[edit] The Cubs' Record versus Franchise

Regular Season: 11-10(.524)
2000's: 6-6 (.556)
1990's: 5-4 (.556)
Playoffs: The two teams have never met in the playoffs.
At Wrigley Field: 8-4 (.667)
At Metrodome: 3-6 (.333)

[edit] Transactions Involving the Chicago Cubs

(Format is players sent to Cubs followed by players received by this franchise in reverse chronological order)

[edit] 2007

November 13: Traded a player to be named later for OF Craig Monroe contingent on Monroe making the Twins Opening Day Roster. On April 13th, 2008, the Twins sent OF/IF Doug Deeds(minors) to complete the deal.

[edit] 2006

August 31st: Traded a player to be named later for INF/OF Phil Nevin and cash. On September 5th, 2006 the Twins sent RHP Adam Harben to the Cubs to complete the deal.

[edit] 2004

July 31: A four-team trade involving the Montreal Expos and Boston Red Sox. Chicago Cubs received INF Nomar Garciaparra and OF Matt Murton from Boston Red Sox. Minnesota Twins received LHP Justin Jones from Chicago Cubs. Montreal Expos received RHP Francis Beltran, INF Alex Gonzalez and INF Brendan Harris from Chicago Cubs. Boston Red Sox received 1B Doug Mientkiewicz from Minnesota Twins and SS Orlando Cabrera from Montreal Expos.

April 1: Sent LHP Kevin Tolar to Cubs as part of conditional deal.

[edit] 2003

November 24: Selected INF Augie Ojeda off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

[edit] 1999

April 1: Sold LHP Dan Serafini to the Cubs.

[edit] 1999

May 21: Traded RHP Rick Aguilera and RHP Scott Downs for RHP Kyle Lohse and RHP Jason Ryan.

[edit] 1998

August 25: Traded RHP Mike Morgan for cash and a player to be named later. On November 3rd, 1998 RHP Scott Downs was sent to the Twins to complete the deal.

[edit] 1997

July 31: RHP Dave Stevens selected off waivers by the Chicago Cubs.

[edit] 1993

November 24: Traded RHP Willie Banks for RHP Dave Stevens and C Matt Walbeck.

[edit] 1986

August 13: Traded Dewayne Coleman(minors) and RHP Ron Davis for Julius McDougal(minors), LHP Ray Fontenot and RHP George Frazier.

[edit] 1974

December 5: Traded LF Mike Adams for C Tom Lundstedt.

[edit] 1973

December 6: Traded C George Mitterwald for C Randy Hundley.

[edit] 1972

November 30: Traded LHP Dave LaRoche for Bob Maneely(minors), RHP Joe Decker and RHP Bill Hands.

[edit] 1964

November 30: Drafted 2B Ron Theobald from Chicago Cubs in first year draft.

[edit] 1961

June: Purchased RHP Al Schroll from the Cubs.

[edit] 1960

Sent LHP Johnnie Seale to Cubs in an unknown transaction before 1960 season.

[edit] 1954

December 11: Purchased C Bruce Edwards from the Cubs for $15,000.

[edit] 1952

December 1: Drafted C Les Peden from Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 draft.

[edit] 1947

November 10: Drafted C Len Okrie from Chicago Cubs in Rule 5 draft.

[edit] 1940

July 22: Sold 1B Zeke Bonura to the Cubs.
April 23: Returned RHP Dick Bass to the Cubs.
January 18: Sold RHP Dick Bass to the Cubs.

[edit] 1939

June 25: Sold OF Bill Nicholson to the Cubs.

[edit] 1938

July 30: Traded RHP Vance Page for LHP Bob Logan and cash.

[edit] 1937

April 15: Sold RHP Jack Salveson to the Cubs.

[edit] 1909

May 21: Selected OF George Browne off waivers from the Chicago Cubs.

[edit] 1901

1B/3B Bill Everitt jumped teams from Orphans to Senators before 1901 season.

[edit] Rumored Deals Involving Chicago Cubs

In August of 2009, the Twins were awarded a waiver claim on RHP Rich Harden, but the two teams could not come to an agreement on the deal.

Before the 2008 season, the Cubs had some interest in Johan Santana but it was expressed that he wanted to go to a team that had spring training in Florida. Johan denies ever making this demand.

[edit] Players that Played for Both Major League Franchises

(From Baseball Reference Multi-Franchise Tool)

131 players including 57 pitchers^[1] have played for both the Cubs and Twins major league franchises through the 2009 season.

[edit] External Links

Baseball Reference Team History [1]

1. ↑ "Players who played for Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins" Baseball-Reference.com http://www.baseball-reference.com/friv/multifranchise.cgi?level=franch&t1=CHC&t2=MIN&t3=&t4=&submit=Find+Players

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