Cuddyer, Hawkins, Hunter hired by Twins

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MINNEAPOLIS — When the new front office led by Derek Falvey and Thad Levine was officially introduced in early November, they both talked about the importance of bringing back former players.

The Twins did just that on Monday, hiring former Minnesota stars Torii Hunter, LaTroy Hawkins and Michael Cuddyer as special assistants to baseball operations. All three players, who retired after the 2015 season, will be resources for the front office, coaching staff and players. They’ll also report to Spring Training as instructors, which is a role that Hunter and Hawkins filled last year. They’ll also visit Minor League affiliates throughout the year.

Hunter, 41, played 19 …

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