MINNEAPOLIS — Before their game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on April 12, 2007, four Minnesota Twins players were recognized for their outstanding 2006 campaigns. Johan Santana, Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, and Torii Hunter posed with their respective awards at the Humphrey Metrodome.
Santana displayed his 2006 Cy Young Award, Baseball America Player of the Year Award, and Major League Baseball Player's Choice Award. Hunter held his 2006 Gold Glove Award, Morneau his American League Most Valuable Player Award, and Mauer his American League Batting Championship silver bat. Both Morneau and Mauer also earned Silver Slugger Awards. The Twins went on to defeat the Devil Rays 3-2.
