MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jacque Jones has returned to the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a minor league contract.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minnesota Twins shortstop Greg Gagne has been elected to the team's Hall of Fame.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Speedy outfielder Willy Taveras has been released by the Oakland Athletics, eight days after he was acquired from Cincinnati with infielder Adam Rosales for infielder Aaron Miles and a player to be named.

NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Thames agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, who also finalized a $1.1 million, one-year deal with Randy Winn to give themselves more left field options.

NEW YORK (AP) — Randy Winn and the New York Yankees have finalized a $1.1 million, one-year contract.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will take a new middle infield into their new ballpark.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners and left-hander Erik Bedard are getting close to a one-year contract, pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.

DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander likely would have earned a nine-figure contract if he was able to stay healthy and successful for two more seasons.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Slugger Jim Thome has signed his contract with the Minnesota Twins and has been officially added to the team's 40-man roster.