Former Twin and fan favorite Jim Thome signed a one-year deal with Philadelphia Saturday. Comcast SportsNet's Jim Salisbury says the Phillies are also pursuing Twins free-agent Michael Cuddyer.

Twins’ free agent outfielder Michael Cuddyer was reportedly in Philadelphia yesterday to meet with Phillies executives. The Phils have already signed slugger Jim Thome, who called Cuddyer one of the best teammates he’s ever had. If Philadelphia signs Cuddyer, they’ll have to give the Twins their first round draft pick.

Michael Cuddyer’s visit to Philadelphia isn’t spooking Terry Ryan. The Twins GM tells the Pioneer Press the free agent right-fielder is “still on his radar” to re-sign this winter. Cuddyer reportedly visited with Phillies manager Charlie Manuel yesterday to talk about 2012.

Michael Cuddyer continues to test the free agent waters. A new report links Cuddyer to the Boston Red Sox, who are looking for help in right field. Last week, Cuddyer met with officials from the Philadelphia Phillies.

While the Twins await word from Michael Cuddyer on whether he'll accept their latest offer, the Colorado Rockies are suddenly showing interest in the free agent outfielder.

With the Cubs out of town, it’s another battle of last place teams tomorrow at Target Field as the Philadelphia Phillies cruise in for a three-game set against the Twins. Charlie Manuel’s team is struggling, losing 8 of their last 10. They’re in the NL East basement, eight games behind the Washington Nationals.

Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer says he’s rooting for Nick Punto and the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series over Texas. Both were teammates for seven years here. Cuddyer, who will likely test the free agent market after the Series is over, calls Punto a “stud.”

As the season wraps at Target Field tonight, there's one more plot line other than the Twins' effort to avoid 100 losses. It could also be the last game for some popular players who seem to have been in Twins Territory forever.