Fri 12/6/13 2:21 PM

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the Twins are interested in John Buck. The Twins appear ready to hand the starting catcher job to Josmil Pinto following Joe Mauer's move to first base, but Buck would give them a bit of protection in case Pinto struggles. He batted .219/.285/.362 with 15 homers for the Mets and Pirates this past season.