The Minnesota Twins are hiring Derek Shelton as their next manager, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Shelton, 55, was fired by the Pittsburgh Pirates this past May. He replaces Rocco Baldelli, who was let go by the Twins after a 92-loss season.
KOC: "JJM's ankle must be treated with the utmost delicacy, no matter how many weeks or months it takes to be healed to 100, no, 110 percent. We cannot risk the slightest bit of pain or hardship upon our young protege!"
Assistant: "Sir, Carson Wentz's shoulder just fell off and he's screaming...
⚾ A young Kirby Puckett with the 1983 Visalia Oaks, years before he became a Minnesota Twins legend and Hall of Famer. In 138 games he hit .314 with 9 HR and 97 RBI with 48 SB