Sunlight falls on former Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau as he arrives at Target Field to announce his retirement as a Twins player during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Minneapolis. The former MVP spent 14 seasons in the majors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have hired the recently retired Justin Morneau as a special assistant.
The team said Wednesday Morneau will become the fourth former Twins player from his generation to get the job, joining Michael Cuddyer, Torii Hunter and LaTroy Hawkins.
The 36-year-old Morneau will be involved in the amateur draft and be a resource for player acquisitions.
Morneau was drafted by the Twins in the third round of the 1999 First-Year Player Draft and played 14 seasons in the majors, including 11 with the Twins from 2003-13. He also played for Pittsburgh, Colorado and the Chicago White Sox.
Morneau won the American League MVP Award in 2006. The four-time All-Star played 1,278 games for Minnesota, hitting .278 with 221 home runs and 860 RBIs.
Former Minnesota Twins player Justin Morneau announces his retirement as a Twins players during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Minneapolis. The former MVP spent 14 seasons in the majors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Former Minnesota Twins player Justin Morneau looks at his notes during his retirement as a Twins players announcement during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Minneapolis. The former MVP spent 14 seasons in the majors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Former Minnesota Twins player Justin Morneau enjoys a light moment during his retirement announcement as a Twins player during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 in Minneapolis. The former MVP spent 14 seasons in the majors. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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