Minneapolis, MN (My Sportsbook) - The Minnesota Twins signed infielder Nick Punto to a two-year contract with a club option for 2011 on Thursday. The 31-year-old batted .284 with 19 doubles, two homers and 28 RBI in 99 games with Minnesota last season, splitting his time in the middle infield and third base. "Nick has been an important part of the Twins success for the past five years," Twins general manager Bill Smith said. "He provides great defense up the middle and brings leadership and energy to our lineup." In 611 career games with the Philadelphia Phillies and Twins, Punto has recorded a .252 batting average with 78 doubles, 11 home runs, 140 RBI and 69 stolen bases to go along with a .976 fielding percentage. |
