MINNEAPOLIS — Prior to their game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on April 12, 2007, four Minnesota Twins stars were recognized for their outstanding 2006 campaigns. Johan Santana, Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, and Torii Hunter posed with their respective hardware at the Humphrey Metrodome.
Santana displayed his 2006 American League Cy Young Award, Baseball America Player of the Year Award, and MLB Players Choice Award. Hunter held his 2006 Gold Glove Award. Morneau showcased his 2006 AL Most Valuable Player Award, while Mauer held the silver bat signifying the 2006 AL Batting Championship. Both Morneau and Mauer also had their Silver Slugger Awards placed nearby.
The Twins went on to defeat the Devil Rays 3-2 that evening.
