Minnesota Twins Keeping Gardenhire: Good Move?

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It’s been a tough year for the Minnesota Twins—again.

After their final 2013 game Sunday, the team’s record was 66-96. Manager Ron Gardenhire’s contract ends after this season. The Star Tribune reported Monday morning that the Twins will announce he's staying with the team at a 2:30 p.m. Monday press conference. What do you think? Leave a comment below. 

Here’s a breakdown of the Twins’ seasons since Gardenhire, who reportedly lives in Oakdale, took over as manager in 2002:

Year: Record, Winning percentage

2002: 94-67, .584*

2003: 90-72, .556*

2004: 92-70, .568*

2005: 83-79, .512

2006: 96-66, .593*

2007: 79-83, .488

2008: 88-75, .540

2009: 87-76, .534*

2010: 94-68, .580*

2011: 63-99, .389

2012: 66-96, .407

2013: 66-96, .407

TOTAL: 12 years: 998-947, .513

*=Twins won their division and made the playoffs.

Gardenhire had some good years, but recently some really bad ones.