MINNEAPOLIS - After re-upping with the Minnesota Twins for what will be his 17th major league season, Nelson Cruz clearly was not ready to entertain the idea of a farewell tour. So retirement is not on my mind,” the 40-year-old said. Cruz batted .303 with 16 homers and 33 RBIs in 53 games during last year’s pandemic-shortened schedule. Cruz won the team MVP and leadership awards in each of the last two seasons, as well. “I know what pieces we need to jump the hump,” Cruz said, adding: “I trust the team that we have, and I trust the whole group of coaches and staff we have.

Source: thestar February 10, 2021 18:45 UTC