Details of Ty France’s $1 million, 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins:

The Twins had a Gold Glove defender at first base in 2024. They almost certainly won’t in 2025. But Ty France has a message for Twins fans who are bracing for Tin Glove defense at the position in 2025: I’m better than you think.

The Minnesota Twins made a calculated decision this offseason. Instead of chasing a right-handed power bat, they prioritized upgrading their defense and filling other needs. It’s an approach that makes sense on paper,

The BriefThe Twins signed Ty France in free agency to play first base after Carlos Santana's departure.France spent 5 seasons with the Seattle Mariners and was an American League All-Star in 2022.France hit .

Plus a front office blind spot, Chris Paddack's workload, Cory Lewis' knuckleball and how fast Walker Jenkins can move.

For Minnesota Twins veterans like Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, and Royce Lewis, spring training serves as a time to shake off the rust, get back into baseball shape, and prepare for the upcoming season.

Spring training has begun and no time is better than now to look at what the Minnesota Twins' starting lineup could look like when the regular season begins March 27 in St. Louis against the Cardinals.

Ty France had a few connections to the Minnesota Twins before he signed a one-year, $1 million non-guaranteed contract with them before spring training.

Details of Ty France’s $1 million, 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins: 2025 base salary: $1 million, of which $250,000 is guaranteed Performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 300, 325 ...