MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins continue to add former greats to their front office, as Jim Kaat was hired as a special assistant to the organization on Thursday, a day after Justin Morneau joined as a special assistant to baseball operations.
Kaat, who pitched with the Twins from 1959-73 as part of his 25-year playing career, will have a similar role to other former Twins legends such as Tony Oliva, Rod Carew, Kent Hrbek and Tom Kelly. Kaat will aid in community and business initiatives in Minnesota and Southwest Florida, and he'll be at TwinsFest this weekend.
"The Twins organization is thrilled to have Jim Kaat back on board," Twins president Dave St.