MINNEAPOLIS — Before their game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on April 12, 2007, four Minnesota Twins players were recognized for their outstanding 2006 seasons. Pitcher Johan Santana, first baseman Justin Morneau, catcher Joe Mauer, and outfielder Torii Hunter posed with their respective awards at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome.
Santana displayed his 2006 American League Cy Young Award, along with the Baseball America Player of the Year Award and the MLB Players 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. Silver Slugger Awards for Morneau and Mauer rested on the floor beside them. The Twins went on to defeat the Devil Rays 3-2.
