The Twins have officially answered one big offseason question, naming Derek Shelton the 15th manager in club history on Thursday morning, a decision which concludes a month-long search for Rocco Baldelli’s replacement.

In Shelton, president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey said in a statement, the Twins found someone who is “genuinely driven to take on the challenge of bringing winning baseball back to Minnesota.”

“We’ve seen firsthand the trust and respect he earns from players and how he helps them reach their best,” Falvey said in the statement. “His journey, through both the successes and the tough stretches, has given him real perspective as a leader. That balance and his connection to what this place means to people will serve our players and staff well as we work t

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