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Minnesota Twins pick up centre fielder Torii Hunter's option

Torii Hunter will be back with the Minnesota Twins for at least one more year.

The Twins said Tuesday they picked up Hunter's US$12-million option.

Hunter, 31, a five-time Gold Glove winner in centre field, was a big part of the Twins' AL Central title. After coming back from a stress fracture in his left foot in midsummer, Hunter wound up hitting 31 homers and driving in 98 runs.

Hunter, a Twin his entire career, had said he preferred a long-term deal. But in a statement, he said he was happy to have the option picked up.


© The Canadian Press, 2007

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