MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins have dismissed manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons, the club announced Monday.

The move follows a second straight disappointing finish for Minnesota, which finished 70-92 after entering the season with postseason aspirations. The Twins were 36-27 in June before a deep slump led to a Trade Deadline sell-off, and the remaining roster struggled to the finish line.

A year earlier, the Twins were in strong position to make the postseason before a 12-27 finish knocked them out of contention.

“Over the past seven years Rocco has been much more than our manager. He has been a trusted partner and teammate to me in leading this organization,” said Twins president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey. “Together we shared a deep care for the Twins, for ou

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