Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that the Twins have "increased their efforts" to re-sign free agent Jason Kubel. The Twins saved some money when they signed Josh Willingham rather than re-up with Michael Cuddyer, and now it appears their next order of business will be to retain Kubel. Christensen says Kubel's agent was "getting a lot of calls" Friday, so it sounds like there will be some competition for his services. The Indians are one team known to have interest in the 29-year-old.