Twins bring back Kaat as special assistant

By Field Level Media Today at 7:37 p.m.
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The Minnesota Twins have hired former starting pitcher Jim Kaat as a special assistant, the team announced Thursday.

Per the release, Kaat will engage in various Twins community and business initiatives both in Minnesota as well as Southwest Florida, where the team plays its spring training ball in Fort Myers.

The 79-year-old Kaat pitched 25 seasons in the major leagues, including 15 with the Twins/Senators franchise. He is the Twins' all-time leader in wins (189) and innings pitched (2,959.1) and was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 2001.

"The Twins organization is thrilled to have Jim Kaat back on board," Twins president and CEO Dave St. Peter said in a statement. "Jim's history with this franchise as well as our game is rich and legendary. It's special to have this opportunity to bring him back home to the community and region he loves so much."

Fellow Twins legends Rod Carew, Kent Hrbek, Tom Kelly and Tony Oliva all have similar roles similar to Kaat's with the franchise. Meanwhile, Justin Morneau's hiring as a special assistant announced Wednesday adds to a group of recent former Twins working for the club that includes Michael Cuddyer, Torii Hunter and LaTroy Hawkins.

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