Torii Hunter on reunion with Twins: 'There's definitely a common interest there'

There's an increasing chance that Torii Hunter will head back to Minnesota to play for the Twins, according to Hunter himself.

"(Twins general manager) Terry Ryan and I have talked several times, and there's definitely a common interest there, for sure," Hunter told Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press on Saturday.

Hunter, who came up through the Twins organization, has spent 11 of his 18 big-league seasons in Minnesota.

"There are so many reasons," Hunter added. "You talk about the love from the fans and the love I have for the fans and the organization, growing up there. I came there as a young boy and come out a man. I always hold true to Minnesota Twins values I was taught."

Hunter earned $26 million over the last two years with the Detroit Tigers, and it certainly seems like the 39-year-old outfielder wants to finish his career in Minnesota if Ryan is willing to pay him accordingly.

The Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays are also rumored to be interested in signing the veteran.

Hunter hit .286 with 17 homers and 83 RBIs last season in Detroit.