Ryan joins in as Twins close first Caravan leg

Twins GM Terry Ryan said it's important for front-office members to join in on Winter Caravan. (Getty)DULUTH, Minn. -- The first week of the annual Twins Winter Caravan came to a close on Thursday night with general manager Terry Ryan joining one of the legs for an event in front of roughly 500 fans at the Sports Garden in Duluth.

Ryan joined manager Paul Molitor, top prospect Byron Buxton, reliever Casey Fien and broadcaster Dick Bremer at the group's 14th and final stop of the four-day caravan. Ryan answered questions from fans, with offseason moves a hot topic. The Twins acquired designated hitter Byung Ho Park and catcher John Ryan Murphy early in the offseason, but have yet to sign a…