his backup. Three of the infield positions were fairly stable, with Mientkiewicz getting the bulk of the time at first base, Todd Walker at second, and Cristian Guzmán at short. Although Coomer was the opening day third baseman, Koskie ended up playing the most games at that position. (Coomer saw time at first when it became apparent that Mientkiewicz was not yet ready to face major-league pitchers.) Brent Gates also saw substantial playing time at third, as well as second. Marty Cordova played in 88 games as the designated hitter. Season standings Record vs. opponents Roster Notable transactions April 22: Jack Cressend was selected off waivers by the Twins from the Boston Red Sox. May 14: Midre Cummings was signed as a free agent by the Twins. May 21: Rick Aguilera and Scott Downs were traded by the Twins to the Chicago Cubs for Kyle Lohse and Jason Ryan. May 26: Frank Rodriguez was selected off waivers from the Twins by the Seattle Mariners. June 2: 1999 Major League Baseball draft Rob Bowen was drafted by the Twins in the 2nd round. Justin Morneau was drafted by the Twins in the 3rd round. Terry Tiffee was drafted by the Twins in the 26th round. August 3, 1999: George Williams was traded by the Twins to the Houston Astros for Josh Dimmick (minors). Player stats Batting Starters by position Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Other batters Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in Pitching Starting pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Relief pitchers Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts Other post-season awards Calvin R. Griffith Award (Most Valuable Twin) – Brad Radke Joseph W. Haynes Award (Twins Pitcher of the Year) – Brad Radke Bill Boni Award (Twins Outstanding Rookie) – Cristian Guzmán Charles O. Johnson Award (Most Improved Twin) –