They began their season on a positive note, with Brad Radke getting the win in a 6–1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
The season was not without its bright spots, including Doug Mientkiewicz's .997 fielding percentage and Koskie's team-leading .310 batting average.
On that day, the Twins traded Rick Aguilera, then their highest paid player, to the Chicago Cubs.
The team also traded Scott Downs and received Jason Ryan and future starter Kyle Lohse in return.
The team finished the season with a 63-97 record, ranked fifth in the American League Central Division.
Also making an appreciable number of starts in 1999 were Mike Lincoln (15), Dan Perkins (12), and Jason Ryan (8).
Trombley, Bob Wells, Travis Miller, Eddie Guardado, and Héctor Carrasco had respectable seasons out of the bullpen.
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.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.