Twins Sign Jeff Cirillo to 1-year Deal

[E.J.]

Seattle Post-Intelligencer[/url]"]The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran infielder Jeff Cirillo to a one-year contract. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the deal is worth $1.25 million and will become official once Cirillo passes a physical, which is expected to take place on Wednesday.

 

The 37-year-old Cirillo, who will be used primarily as an infield backup as well as a designated hitter, batted .319 with three homers and 23 RBI in 112 games for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. For his career Cirillo has produced a .298 average with 110 homers and 700 RBI in 13 seasons with the Brewers, Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres.

 

"It's a tough thing to leave Milwaukee," Cirillo told OnMilwaukee.com Monday. "It's very tough. I love the city and I love playing for the Brewers. But, it just didn't seem like it was a fit. The Twins are offering a good opportunity for me. They've got a good team and they play twice in Seattle next season, which is important for my family. I just think this is the best move for me now."

 

Wouldn't have minded him as a backup infielder.

[Ivy Walls]

Seattle Post-Intelligencer[/url]"]The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran infielder Jeff Cirillo to a one-year contract. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the deal is worth $1.25 million and will become official once Cirillo passes a physical, which is expected to take place on Wednesday.

 

The 37-year-old Cirillo, who will be used primarily as an infield backup as well as a designated hitter, batted .319 with three homers and 23 RBI in 112 games for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. For his career Cirillo has produced a .298 average with 110 homers and 700 RBI in 13 seasons with the Brewers, Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres.

 

"It's a tough thing to leave Milwaukee," Cirillo told OnMilwaukee.com Monday. "It's very tough. I love the city and I love playing for the Brewers. But, it just didn't seem like it was a fit. The Twins are offering a good opportunity for me. They've got a good team and they play twice in Seattle next season, which is important for my family. I just think this is the best move for me now."

 

Wouldn't have minded him as a backup infielder.

 

I thought he could have been a good 25th player next to Ward on the PH'g bench and back up A-Ram