MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, one day after winning American League manager of the year honors, has been given a two-year contract extension.
The Twins announced Thursday that Gardenhire, 53, is under contract through the 2013 season. Gardenhire on Wednesday learned he won the AL manager of the year award. It was his first after finishing runner-up five times in eight years.