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Twins sign manager Paul Molitor to three-year contract extension

Paul Molitor

Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor watches from the dugout during an opening day baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Monday, April 4, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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A few days ago, it was reported that the Twins were expected to bring back Paul Molitor as manager after his contract expired. The two sides have officially agreed on a three-year contract, the Twins announced on Monday.

Molitor, 61, has managed the Twins to a 227-259 (.467) record over three seasons at the helm. This season, after losing 103 games in 2016, the Twins went 85-77, qualifying for the second AL Wild Card slot. In doing so, they became the first team to reach the postseason in the season following a 100-loss campaign.

Molitor earned enshrinement in the Baseball Hall of Fame for his 21-year career as a player, batting .306/.369/.448 across 15 seasons with the Brewers and three each with the Twins and Blue Jays.

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