Gibson reflects on holiday traditions

MINNEAPOLIS — The holidays are always a busy time for Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson and his wife, Elizabeth, who make their offseason home in Fort Myers, Fla.

But this year is even more hectic, as Elizabeth is due with their second child on Dec. 29. The Gibsons usually travel to Indiana to see his side of the family or Missouri for her side, but this year they’re staying at home for the first time with their daughter, Hayden, who turns three in March.

Gibson, who also started his throwing program last week, took time out of his busy schedule to talk with MLB.com recently about the holidays, this past season and the 2017 season, among other topics:

MLB.com: What’s a typical Christmas like for you and your family? What’s the plan this year?

Gibson: This year is a little bit different. Elizabeth, Hayden and I normally travel to see her family or my family. We usually pick one of them to spend Christmas with and the other one to spend Thanksgiving with. But with a little one coming at the end of December, we’ll be home for our first Christmas at the Gibson household here in Fort Myers. We’ve decorated and plan on being home here for the first time. So we’re pretty excited.

MLB.com: So what it’s like with your wife being due so soon after Christmas?

Gibson: There’s a little bit of anxiety mixed in with the Christmas joy this year. I’m just hoping she makes it past Christmas, really. Hopefully, we can get through the Christmas festivities before she has the baby. But it’s pretty exciting and another great gift and something to look forward to right after …

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