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Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Doumit is not on the disabled list, and Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says the team's announcement that he had been put there was incorrect.
Impact: After Wednesday's game, the Twins announced that Doumit had been put on the DL with a strained right calf. But Gardenhire now says he's day to day after an MRI revealed encouraging results. Gardenhire said: ``The announcement that he was on the DL was just a little early. We kind of got ahead of ourselves.'' Nick Blackburn - #53 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Manager Ron Gardenhire said Thursday that Blackburn was going on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left quadriceps.
Impact: Blackburn (quad) threw a bullpen on Saturday and will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Ben Revere - #11 - Right Field - 5'9" - 170lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Revere had three hits Saturday in a 6-3 loss to Detroit.
Impact: Revere is batting .381 in five home games. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Pavano (2-4) allowed six runs on 10 hits in 4 1-3 innings for the Twins in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Detroit.
Impact: Pavano is 2-4 with a 5.46 ERA in 10 starts. Jeff Manship - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 211lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Manship was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.
Impact: He'll likely be used in long relief, but he's a candidate to join the starting rotation. Manship began the season in the bullpen at Triple-A, but has moved to the rotation. Although his strikeout rate this season hasn't been great (5.7 K/9 IP), he had strong enough strikeout rates the past two seasons with great control at Triple-A to think he could develop into a viable major league starter. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Pavano (shoulder) was shelled on Saturday against the Tigers, allowing six runs on 10 hits over 4.1 innings.
Impact: It is unclear whether his sore shoulder had anything to do with this performance, but Pavano hasn't looked great this season regardless. He only struck out two batters Saturday and took the loss. Pavano's next scheduled start is Friday in Cleveland. Josh Willingham - #16 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Willingham had a golden sombrero in Saturday's loss to the Tigers, striking out in all four of his at-bats.
Impact: He isn't exactly tearing it up right now, but you shouldn't be concerned yet. Most hitters would kill for Willingham's numbers and some regression is to be expected after such a great start to the season. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Morneau went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Tigers.
Impact: Morneau took Max Scherzer deep in the second inning for his fourth homer in the last five games. We don't want to jump to any conclusions, but it certainly looks like Morneau can be a productive middle-of-the-order hitter right now. Injuries are always a concern here, but at least he doesn't appear to have totally "lost it," which many believed to be the case after 2011's disaster. Francisco Liriano - #47 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Liriano is getting another shot in the Minnesota Twins' muddled starting rotation. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire announced Saturday that the left-hander is moving out of the bullpen and will start Wednesday against Oakland.
Impact: Liriano was demoted to the bullpen May 9 after going 0-5 with a 9.45 ERA in six starts. The Twins are hoping Liriano's time in the bullpen helped him to clear his head. They need the lefty in the rotation to take the place of Anthony Swarzak, who gave up six runs in 3 2-3 innings Friday night against Detroit. Jason Marquis - #21 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Marquis was placed on release waivers Saturday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Impact: The other 29 major league teams will have 48 hours to file a claim for Marquis. If he is not claimed off waivers, he will become a free agent and be able to sign with any team he chooses. Anthony Swarzak - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 208lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Swarzak will be replaced in the Twins' rotation next week by Francisco Liriano, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Impact: Neither pitcher has been effective as a starter this season, but with Swarzak owning a 3.05 ERA out of the bullpen, and the chance to showcase Liriano for a potential trade, the Twins opted to switch the roles of the two players. The move to the bullpen should help Swarzak pitch better, but it won't help his fantasy value. Nick Blackburn - #53 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Blackburn (thigh) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Impact: Blackburn's Saturday bullpen session went off without a hitch, so he was cleared to head out on a rehab assignment this coming week. Blackburn will make at least two starts with Triple-A Rochester before the Twins decide whether or not to activate him from the disabled list. Francisco Liriano - #47 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Liriano will rejoin the Twins' rotation Wednesday against the A's, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Impact: Liriano made five appearances out of the bullpen for the Twins, and while he walked seven batters over 7.1 innings and gave up four earned runs in 2.2 innings his last time out, the Twins will give him the opportunity to work as a starter again. Liriano owns an unimpressive 30:26 K:BB ratio in 34 innings this season, so while he will be starting again, don't count on him for much more than the innings at this point. Kyle Waldrop - #57 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Twins placed Waldrop on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow strain.
Impact: Waldrop went 1-0 with a 5.73 ERA last season. Francisco Liriano - #47 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Liriano gave up four runs off five hits and two walks while striking out three during the Twins' loss to the Tigers on Friday.
Impact: This was Liriano's fifth appearance out of the pen and, by far, his worst effort. The Twins were hoping that he would be able to rebuild his confidence with some time in relief, but after this outing and five walks in the previous 4.2 innings, it looks like he is a long way from rejoining the rotation. Nick Blackburn - #53 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Blackburn (thigh) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.
Impact: He'll likely go on a minor league rehab assignment next week if all goes well, so he could return in early June. Anthony Swarzak - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 208lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Swarzak gave up six earned runs on nine hits and lasted just 3.2 innings in Friday's loss to the White Sox. He was battling flu-like symptoms and had an IV earlier in the day, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.
Impact: Maybe this start can be written off to an illness, but Swarzak has struggled as a starter this year (0-4 with a 8.34 ERA and 30 hits in 18.1 innings). He's been better out of the bullpen (3.06 ERA), so he'll likely move back to long relief as he likely ended his shot to move permanently into the rotation. Liam Hendriks - #62 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 201lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Hendriks improved his Triple-A record to 3-0 after beating Gwinnett on Thursday. He allowed one run (unearned) on five hits and two walks while striking out nine in seven innings.
Impact: Hendriks now has a 1.40 ERA in 25.2 innings for Triple-A Rochester, and he could be recalled sooner rather than later after Jason Marquis was designated for assignment. "[Minnesota pitching coach] Rick Anderson let me know that I will be back at some point," Hendriks told MILB.com. "He said to remember what got me here, which is pounding the strike zone and getting a lot of ground balls. I did that quite well during my minor league career, but I got away from it in my last two big league starts." Alex Burnett - #31 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 221lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Burnett told trainers after his one-inning outing on Wednesday that he experienced pain in his elbow while throwing a breaking ball, 1500ESPN.com reports.
Impact: Burnett was checked by team doctors and will be further evaluated this weekend. With only 12 pitchers on the Twins active roster, it's possible the team will be forced to place him on the DL. Skipper Ron Gardenhire said Friday that right-handers Deolis Guerra and Lester Oliveros are the two likeliest bullpen candidates for a call-up if a move is necessary. Liam Hendriks - #62 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 201lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Hendriks threw seven scoreless innings Thursday for Triple-A Rochester with nine strikeouts and two walks. Since being sent back to Triple-A, he's 3-0 with a 1.40 ERA and 23:8 K:BB ratio in 25.2 innings.
Impact: Hendriks struggled in the majors, but has been dominant again at Triple-A. He'll likely get another shot in the majors sooner rather than later. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Pavano, who had his next start pushed back two days to rest a sore shoulder, threw in the bullpen Wednesday. "All is going well," Pavano told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "It's better than it was. I threw a pen [Wednesday] and bounced back well. I'm ready to go."
Impact: Pavano hadn't thrown between starts after his last few outings, so this is a good sign. He'll start Saturday against Detroit. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Doumit did not play in Thursday's loss to the White Sox after he aggravated a calf injury in Wednesday's game, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: It sounds like he got a day off more than a major setback, but watch his status the next few days. It's not clear when his calf will be healthy enough for him to be used at catcher, but it sounds like he'll be able to DH. Joe Mauer - #7 - Catcher - 6'5" - 233lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Mauer went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and walk in Thursday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact: Mauer has gone deep just twice this year, but he continues to get on base via the hit or walk, posting an OBP over .400. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Morneau doubled and homered twice with three RBI in Thursday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact: Morneau has been productive in eight games since returning from the disabled list, totaling four homers and 12 RBI. Ben Revere - #11 - Right Field - 5'9" - 170lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Revere is in Thursday's starting lineup in right field against the White Sox.
Impact: Revere was out of the lineup Wednesday against a lefty starter, but it looks like he'll get chance to establish himself as the right fielder against right-handed pitchers. However, his playing time and the right field position seems to change daily. Trevor Plouffe - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Plouffe started at third base and went 1-for-3 in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact: Plouffe continues to be in the lineup most days between third base and right field. Both positions remain in flux, so Plouffe has a chance to establish himself as a regular if he can get a few more hits. He's drawing walks and hitting for power, but at some point his batting average also needs to clear the Mendoza Line. Despite hitting three home runs in May, he's also hitting just .184 for the month. Scott Diamond - #58 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Diamond endured has first defeat of the season Wednesday, giving up five runs (two earned) in six innings as the Twins lost to the White Sox.
Impact: Diamond scattered nine hits, a home run and a walk around four strikeouts in a 94-pitch outing. Through four starts this year, his 6.04 K/9IP has held relatively steady, while his superb control has led to just three walks allowed. Consider Diamond a solid bet to keep up this early-season success in his next start against Oakland. P.J. Walters - #39 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Walters allowed two runs and five hits in his first career complete games Tuesday.
Impact: Walters improved to 2-1 with a 2.95 ERA. He's gone at least six innings in each outing while giving up three or fewer runs in all of them. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Morneau homered in a win over the White Sox on Tuesday.
Impact: It was his second homer in five games and sixth of the season. In 26 games, Morneau is batting .240. He is 5 for 17 the last five games with nine RBIs. Ben Revere - #11 - Right Field - 5'9" - 170lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Revere is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against Chicago with lefty Chris Sale set to start.
Impact: It's not a surprise that Revere is sitting against a lefty, but it is notable that Darin Mastroianni is getting the start in right field over Trevor Plouffe. It looks like Revere will get a shot to remain in the starting lineup despite this day off, but the right-field job seems to change every few days for the Twins. Anthony Swarzak - #51 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 208lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Swarzak will make a spot start Friday against Detroit, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact: It's possible he could remain in the rotation with a strong outing, but this looks to be a spot start for now with Nick Blackburn on the DL. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Pavano (shoulder) will have his next outing pushed back two days and start on Saturday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact: The Twins wanted to give him extra rest to help him overcome a sore shoulder he's been pitching through. Pavano had a good outing Saturday with improved velocity and said before the start his shoulder felt better. P.J. Walters - #39 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Walters threw a complete game victory Tuesday against the White Sox, allowing five hits and two runs in the process.
Impact: Walters is looking like a solid find for the Twins organization amid the disaster that has been the 2012 season. He owns a 15:5 K:BB ratio in 21.1 innings and a solid 2.95 ERA. Five home runs allowed (including one to Gordon Beckham on Tuesday) is a bit concerning, but if he can keep the ball in the yard he could be an average (or even slightly better) MLB pitcher. That's by no means a certainty, but he definitely deserves a look in deeper or AL-only leagues at this point. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Morneau went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's victory over the White Sox.
Impact: It was Morneau's second home run since his DL stint. Morneau owns an .811 OPS despite just a .246 BABIP -- if he can get some singles to fall in he could have a big season in his return from concussion symptoms. Alexi Casilla - #12 - Second Base - 5'9" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Casilla is back in Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox, the Twins' official site reports.
Impact: Casilla yielded a start to Jamey Carroll on Sunday, though he did enter that game as a pinch hitter, going 1-for-2. Ben Revere - #11 - Right Field - 5'9" - 170lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Revere is batting second in Tuesday's starting lineup at the White Sox while playing right field, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: It looks like Revere will be Minnesota's starter in right field over Trevor Plouffe in the short term, but the position and his playing time remain in flux. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Doumit (calf) is in Tuesday's starting lineup at the White Sox at DH, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: He's only pinch hit one time since hurting his calf Wednesday, but it looks like he'll be able to run the bases well enough to serve as DH. Jason Marquis - #21 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Marquis will be designated for assignment by the Twins, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reports.
Impact: He'll almost certainly draw interest from other teams, so the Twins may be able to get something in return as they will have 10 days to deal him if desired. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pavano's next scheduled start, which would come Thursday, may be moved back a few days to give him rest to help his sore shoulder, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: It doesn't sound like Pavano had a setback as the Twins may just be playing it safe. Pavano had a good outing Saturday with improved velocity and said before the start his shoulder felt better. The Twins haven't decided who would start in Pavano's place on Thursday if he's pushed back. Jason Marquis - #21 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Marquis was crushed by the Brewers on Sunday, allowing eight runs on as many hits in 1.2 innings.
Impact: Marquis has been generally awful this year, with an 8.47 ERA and nine home runs allowed in just 34 innings. He likely is not long for the Twins roster. Alexi Casilla - #12 - Second Base - 5'9" - 185lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Casilla is not in Sunday's starting lineup, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Casilla, who started at second base in the team's last five contests, will yield a start to Jamey Carroll. The 27-year-old Casilla is having a forgettable month of May, going just 5-for-40 so far. Joe Mauer - #7 - Catcher - 6'5" - 233lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Mauer is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Mauer was held out of Saturday's starting lineup for the first time since Apr. 30, but got an at-bat in the game. He's back behind the plate Sunday to catch Jason Marquis, and while Mauer still isn't hitting for power (just one home run), he is batting .275 with 19 RBI thus far. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Doumit (calf) was able to pinch hit in Saturday's win over Milwaukee. He drew a walk and then was run for by Erik Komatsu.
Impact: This follows the plan laid out earlier for Doumit, and probably solidifies no DL stint for him unless he suffers a setback. While he didn't do anything except improve his on-base percentage, this is a good sign that he might be able to get back to regular playing time next week. Ben Revere - #11 - Right Field - 5'9" - 170lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Revere went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a steal in the Twins' win over the Brewers on Saturday.
Impact: He now has three extra-base hits and two steals in three games since returning to the Twins. Only two of those games have been starts, though he is likely the club's fourth outfielder for the immediate future. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Pavano (shoulder) held the Brewers to two runs on five hits over six innings Saturday, but he did not factor into the decision.
Impact: Pavano reported earlier in the week that his strained shoulder felt "fantastic," and it showed Saturday. He struck out six, to just one walk, which extended his cumulative K:BB ratio to 29:7 this season. Even with the superb command, wins will be tough to come by in Minnesota. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Span had four hits and three RBIs on Friday in an 11-3 victory over the Brewers.
Impact: Span tied a season high in hits and posted his most RBIs since he had four Sept. 14, 2010. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Morneau went 2 for 4 with three RBIs in Friday's 11-3 win over Milwaukee.
Impact: Morneau is 4 for 8 with a homer and six RBIs in the series. Josh Willingham - #16 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Willingham hit a two-run homer, his eighth of the season, in Friday's 11-3 win over Milwaukee.
Impact: Willingham is batting .298 and leads the Twins with eight homers. Joe Mauer - #7 - Catcher - 6'5" - 233lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Mauer had three hits and three RBIs Friday in an 11-3 win over Milwaukee.
Impact: Mauer is 5 for 15 with three doubles and four RBIs in the last three games. Josh Willingham - #16 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Willingham went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI against the Brewers on Friday.
Impact: Willingham has two multihit games in his last three and continues to play well despite an inconsistent surrounding lineup. With a .298 average, eight home runs and 24 RBI, he remains a solid choice for your outfield in leagues that require you to start five or six. Joe Mauer - #7 - Catcher - 6'5" - 233lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Mauer went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBI against the Brewers on Friday.
Impact: Mauer han't been consistent this year - a .277 average with one home run is sub-standard in Mauer-esque terms - but he still has the potential to break out at any moment. Continue to roll with him, but just keep the arrowheads here. Scott Diamond - #58 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Diamond improved to 3-0 on the season after pitching 5.1 innings with three earned runs off eight hits and a walk with three strikeouts against the Brewers on Friday.
Impact: Certainly, it wasn't his best outing, but good enough for the win, as he received a ton of run support thanks to the middle of the lineup. Diamond's ERA rose to 1.40 for the year, but he should still be considered a decent option against the White Sox his next time out. Jamey Carroll - #8 - Short Stop - 5'9" - 168lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Carroll started his fourth consecutive game at third base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's win over Milwaukee.
Impact: It looks like Carroll will be the starter at third base with Alexi Casilla appearing to win back the second base job. The Twins infield is still in flux, but it looks like Carroll will be a regular at third base or second base in the near term. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Span went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Friday's win over Milwaukee.
Impact: Span missed two games with a sore left hamstring, but he was back to full speed on Friday. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Span (right hamstring) was initially in the starting lineup Wednesday but was scratched about an hour before the game.
Impact: It's uncertain how much time he will miss. P.J. Walters - #39 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 200lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Walters (1-1) allowed four hits - including three solo homers - in 6 1-3 innings for the Twins in Thursday's 4-3 win over Detroit.
Impact: Walters is 1-1 with a 3.65 ERA in two starts. Drew Butera - #41 - Catcher - 6'1" - 195lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Butera had three hits Thursday in a 4-3 win over Detroit.
Impact: Butera's batting average jumped from .250 to .350. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Morneau hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs in his second game back from a wrist injury, and the Twins held on for a 4-3 victory over the Tigers on Thursday in the finale of a two-game series.
Impact: Morneau is 3 for 9 since returning from the DL. Alexi Casilla - #12 - Second Base - 5'9" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Casilla will start at second on Friday, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Impact: Casilla will make his fourth straight start despite manager Ron Gardenhire indicating that Casilla would be headed for a utility role earlier in the week. It appears the injury to Ryan Doumit and the struggles of Erik Komatsu have forced Trevor Plouffe into action in right field, with the man believed to be ahead of Casilla on the depth chart, Jamey Carroll, filling in at third for Plouffe. Wait to see how Casilla's situation shakes out once Doumit returns to the lineup. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Span (hamstring) is in the lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Impact: Soreness in his left hamstring sidelined Span for the Twins' previous three games, but he returns to the top of the order on Friday. He is batting .292 with four stolen bases on the season. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Pavano is "feeling fantastic" and he might not get a cortisone shot in his shoulder after all, Phil Mackey of ESPN 1500 AM in Minneapolis reports.
Impact: That's good news as Pavano heads into Saturday's scheduled start against the Brewers. Pavano's 23:6 K:BB ratio is a plus, but he's been pretty hittable thus far, allowing 56 hits in 49 innings over his eight starts. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Though Doumit (calf) is considered day-to-day, it seems like the most he will do in the Twins' three-game series with Milwaukee (that starts Friday) is pinch hit, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
Impact: "Best-case scenario is ... I'll be ready to DH or do something like that [Tuesday], the first game in Chicago, so that's what I'm hoping for," Doumit said. Note that Doumit referred to a Tuesday lineup slot as a best-case scenario, so unless his tone becomes more optimistic in the next couple days it's probably best not to consider him a lock for Tuesday. Trevor Plouffe - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Plouffe went 1-for-4 and hit a home run for a second consecutive game in Thursday's win over Detroit.
Impact: Plouffe showed good power in the minors last season and may finally be getting hot at the plate after a slow start. Despite the rough .145 average, he has a strong 13:16 BB:K. Plouffe should be a regular in the lineup at third base or right field in the short term. Matt Capps - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 245lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Capps (arm) threw a scoreless ninth inning to record his eighth save in Thursday's win over Detroit.
Impact: Capps has surprisingly converted all eight of his save chances this season. Entering the year, he seemed like one of the weaker closers in baseball on the heels of his struggles last season. Capps was unavailable to pitch Wednesday due to a sore arm, but it sounds like his ailment was just normal soreness due to pitching frequently in the last week than an injury to get worried about. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Morneau went 2-for-4 with a home run in Thursday's win over Detroit.
Impact: It was his first home run since returning from the DL on Wednesday. He's 3-for-9 in his first two games with a homer and his wrist looks back to full strength. However, it remains to be seen how long he can stay in the lineup, given his many injuries the past two years. P.J. Walters - #39 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Walters gave up three runs and four hits over 6.1 innings to earn his first win of the season Wednesday against Detroit. He had two strikeouts and three walks.
Impact: Walters was sharp and allowed just three solo home runs. He doesn't have impressive strikeout totals and has been prone to the long ball during his career, but he's worked quickly and limited the damage in his two starts. Compared to the struggles Minnesota has had in the starting rotation, he looks almost like an ace for the Twins at this point and should stay in the rotation. Brian Dozier - #20 - Short Stop - 5'11" - 190lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Dozier hit a three-run jack in Wednesday's 11-7 win at Detroit.
Impact: Dozier has two dingers in four games. Joe Mauer - #7 - Catcher - 6'5" - 233lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Mauer had two hits in Wednesday's 11-7 win at Detroit.
Impact: Mauer was 1 for 21 over his previous six road games. Josh Willingham - #16 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Willingham had three hits in Wednesday's 11-7 win at Detroit.
Impact: Willingham ended a 1-for-13 slide as well as a 0-for-14 rut on the road. Trevor Plouffe - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Plouffe started in right field and went 1-for-5 with a home run in Wednesday's win over Detroit.
Impact: Plouffe had started five of the last six games at third base before moving to the outfield Wednesday as manager Ron Gardenhire had said he't try him out as the team's third baseman. The Twins like his approach at the plate and he'll get playing time if he finally gets hot, but it's not clear what position he'll play. Alexi Casilla - #12 - Second Base - 5'9" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Casilla will start at second and bat seventh on Thursday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Casilla recently moved behind Jamey Carroll on the depth chart at second, but slides into the starting lineup as Minnesota shuffles around its position players to accommodate for the injuries to Ryan Doumit and Denard Span. Casilla should resume a utility role once those players are fully healthy. Drew Butera - #41 - Catcher - 6'1" - 195lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Butera is in the starting lineup Thursday and will bat eighth, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Joe Mauer will handle designated hitter duties against the Tigers, opening up the catcher's spot for Butera. Offensively, Butera was arguably the worst-performing regular last season, and should be avoided in almost every fantasy format. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Span (hamstring) is not in the lineup on Thursday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Span will miss his third straight game as he continues to experience soreness in his left hamstring. The Twins called up Ben Revere in case Span's injury lingers, but the team hopes to keep Span off the DL for now. Ben Revere - #11 - Right Field - 5'9" - 170lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Revere will start in center field and bat leadoff on Thursday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Revere gets the starting nod with Denard Span continuing to deal with a sore groin. Nick Blackburn - #53 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Blackburn (thigh) was placed on the 15-day DL on Thursday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Blackburn suffered the thigh injury during his start Wednesday against Detroit. He may have been removed from the rotation even without the injury, as his ghastly 8.37 ERA and 1.77 WHIP have done little to help a horrendous Twins offense. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: The Twins reversed an earlier decision and will not place Doumit on the DL after tests on his injured calf were favorable.
Impact: Details from his MRI were not announced, but it must have showed more of a minor strain. We'd still expect him to miss several days and he still may land on the DL eventually. Matt Capps - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 245lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Capps did not warm up for a possible save situation Wednesday due to a sore arm. "He had thrown like four days in a row and had a little soreness in his arm a couple of days ago. He was fine tonight but we were not going to use him, and we worked our way through it as best we could," manager Ron Gardenhire told ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities.
Impact: Glen Perkins was used in the ninth inning in what became a non-save situation after the Twins scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning. It sounds like Capps needed just a day of rest rather than this being an injury, but watch his status. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Doumit was placed on the 15-day DL with a right calf injury.
Impact: Doumit left Wednesday's game with the injury and was set for an MRI on Wednesday night. It's not a good sign he was put on the DL so quickly after Wednesday's game. Ben Revere - #11 - Right Field - 5'9" - 170lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Revere was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.
Impact: With Denard Span missing two games with a sore groin, Ryan Doumit going on the DL with a calf injury and an unsettled right field situation, Revere may be given a chance at regular playing time. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Doumit left Wednesday's win over Detroit due to a calf injury and is likely headed to the DL, manager Ron Gardenhire said. Doumit will have an MRI Wednesday night.
Impact: It comes at a bad time as Doumit had been hot at the plate. Even if the MRI doesn't show significant damage, Doumit is likely to miss several games at a minimum. Nick Blackburn - #53 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Blackburn gave up six runs over two innings, but got no decision in Wednesday's win over Detroit. After the game manager Ron Gardenhire said Blackburn sufferd a thigh injury during the start.
Impact: It sounds like Blackburn may be headed to the DL. If not, he may be in danger of losing his spot in the rotation given his struggles. He has an 8.37 ERA and just a 19:13 K:BB ratio in 33.1 innings. Jeff Manship - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 211lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manship threw five scoreless innings for Triple-A Rochester to earn his first win as a starter since last June 3. He's 2-1 with a 4.15 ERA and 17:11 K:BB ratio in 26 innings.
Impact: Manship began the season in the bullpen, but has moved to the rotation. He has a mediocre strikeout rate (5.6 K/9 IP), but may be working his way back into shape after coming back from arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow last August. If he improves his strikeout rate and gets hot, he may get a chance in the Minnesota rotation. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Morneau is coming off the 15-day disabled list and is hitting fifth for the Twins on Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers.
Impact: Morneau is set to play first base after telling Twins manager Ron Gardenhire he wanted to play there, rather than be the designated hitter. Morneau has been on the DL since May 1 with a sore left wrist. In 20 games this season, he is batting .230 with five doubles, four home runs and nine RBIs. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Span is a late scratch from Wednesday's lineup with tightness in his right hamstring, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Span didn't play Tuesday, but it was more thought to be a day of rest than an injury issue. However, this setback may mean the problem is more significant than initially thought. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Morneau (wrist) is in Wednesday's lineup at first base against Detroit, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Morneau was activated from the DL and was put right into the lineup. It's a good sign he's playing first base as the Twins must feel he's at full strength. However, we'll have to see if his surgically-repaired wrist can hold up to everyday duty. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Span (hamstring) is in Wednesday's lineup against Detroit, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Span got Tuesday off to rest a sore hamstring, but it's not considered serious. Jason Marquis - #21 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Marquis lost his third straight start as the Minnesota Twins fell 5-0 to Cleveland on Tuesday.
Impact: Marquis now has a 6.68 ERA as he yielded five runs over five innings. Brian Dozier - #20 - Short Stop - 5'11" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
STATS
News: Dozier had three hits as the Minnesota Twins fell 5-0 to Cleveland on Tuesday.
Impact: Dozier has multihit efforts in three of his last four games. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: The Minnesota Twins will place designated hitter Justin Morneau on the 15-day disabled list because of a sore right wrist. Morneau has received a variety of treatments to help reduce the pain, but they haven't worked. He is expected to meet with Twins specialist Dr. Tom Varecka when the team returns to Minnesota. The Twins will not add a player to the roster until Monday.
Impact: Morneau complained of pain Monday in the wrist he had surgically repaired last October. He returned to Minneapolis on Tuesday to have a MRI exam, which showed no structural damage. He rejoined the team Wednesday, but has not played since. Morneau's stint on the disabled list will be retroactive to May 1. The 2006 MVP is hitting .230 with four home runs and nine RBIs. Joe Mauer - #7 - Catcher - 6'5" - 233lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Mauer was moved to No. 2 in the batting order, but went went 0-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. He's hitting just .212 (7-for-33) in his last 10 games, but says he's healthy. "Nothing's injured," he told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "It's just the day-in and day-out of playing ball. I'm just in a little funk right now and trying to get out."
Impact: While Mauer is hitting just .270, he's still getting on base with walks (.391 OBP) - so we wouldn't be too worried about his recent slump. There is some worry he's being overworked as he's sat out just one game and may want to prove he's durable after last season's injury woes. However, he's played less than half his games at catcher, which should reduce his workload. Jamey Carroll - #8 - Short Stop - 5'9" - 168lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Carroll stated at third base and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. He started at third base because manager Ron Gardenhire doesn't like using Alexi Casilla at third base, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact: Carroll is considered the starter at second base, but will shift to third base if Casilla gets a start (Casilla has been moved to a utility role). Carroll is still seen as an everyday player by Gardenhire, but it's possible he may play a different position each day. Chris Parmelee - #27 - First Base - 6'1" - 232lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Parmelee has been optioned to Triple-A Rochester, the Twins' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: With the move made after Tuesday's loss to Cleveland, Parmelee's demotion opens up a roster spot for the expected return of Justin Morneau from the DL on Wednesday night. Jason Marquis - #21 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Marquis gave up five runs on nine hits over five innings in a loss to the Indians on Tuesday.
Impact: The long ball was Marquis' downfall in Tuesday's start, as he surrendered three homers before departing. As it stands now, rolling Marquis is risky as the Twins' offense is struggling to provide run support even when their starters fare well. To make matters worse, Marquis has a brutal 12:13 K:BB over 32.1 innings since returning to the Twins' rotation in mid-April. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Doumit hit a two-run bomb in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Tribe.
Impact: Doumit is up to five dingers for the Twins. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pavano did not get a decision in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Tribe.
Impact: Pavano gave up four runs and six hits in six innings while pitching through some soreness in his shoulder. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Morneau (wrist) was activated from the 15-day DL after Tuesday's game.
Impact: He'll likely be in Wednesday's lineup and manager Ron Gardenhire said he planned to play him at first base when in the lineup. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pavano will stay back in Minnesota to rehab his sore shoulder before rejoining the team in Milwaukee for his next start this weekend, FSN's Tyler Mason reports.
Impact: Pavano was able to get through six innings Monday night and plans to continue pitching through the pain, but owners will want to keep a close eye on his status leading up to Saturday's start in Milwaukee. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Morneau (wrist) hopes to be activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Tigers, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.
Impact: The Twins have yet to make an official decision on whether or not Morneau will be activated, but the veteran first baseman continues to round into shape and took part in batting practice again Tuesday. Chris Parmelee is a candidate to be demoted once Morneau returns to the lineup. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Span has Tuesday off to rest with a sore hamstring, FSN's Tyler Mason reports.
Impact: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Span's injury is minor and his center fielder is available to come off the bench if needed. Look for Span to make a quick return to the lineup. Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Span isn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against Cleveland. Darin Mastroianni is leading off and starting in center field in his place.
Impact: This looks like just a day off for Span. Trevor Plouffe - #24 - Right Field - 6'2" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Plouffe is not in Tuesday's starting lineup as Jamey Carroll is starting at third base. However, manager Ron Gardenhire says he's going to give Plouffe a trial to win the third base job, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Plouffe had started five consecutive games at third base, so this looks like just a day off. Plouffe has been drawing walks at a good rate (13 walks in 73 plate appearances), but he's going to need to hit at some point to keep a regular role (he has just a .133 batting average and .504 OPS). Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Morneau (wrist) took bating practice again Tuesday and could be activated Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Wednesday is the first day he's eligible to return from the DL. We'll have to see how his wrist feels Wednesday, but it sounds like he'll return from the DL in the next few days barring a setback. Chris Parmelee - #27 - First Base - 6'1" - 232lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Parmelee is in Tuesday's starting lineup at first base. It's just his third start in the last eight games. He struck out as a pinch hitter in Monday's loss to Cleveland.
Impact: Parmelee has been stuck on the bench amid a slow start at the plate (he's hitting just .185). If Justin Morneau is able to return from the DL this week, Parmelee may be sent to Triple-A. Parmelee skipped Triple-A after being promoted last September and he may need some time at that level to get back on track. Alexi Casilla - #12 - Second Base - 5'9" - 185lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Casilla is in Thursday's starting lineup at second base. However, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire announced Casilla has officially moved to a utility role, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Jamey Carroll has moved to second base after Brian Dozier was called up. This is just Casilla's second start in the last nine games. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Doumit with 1-for-3 with a walk and his fifth home run of the season in Monday's loss to Cleveland.
Impact: Doumit remains hot with 23 RBI in his last 25 games and four home runs in his last nine games. Francisco Liriano - #47 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Liriano threw two scoreless innings in relief in Monday's loss to Cleveland. He had three strikeouts and three walks.
Impact: The Twins will try to ease Liriano back into action in relief to try to build back his confidence. The Twins say they want him to return to the rotation, but there's no timetable. While two scoreless innings are a good sign, he still walked three batters and free passes have been his major issue (he has a 24:22 K:BB ratio). Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pavano (shoulder) gave up four runs over six innings with three strikeouts and no walks, but got a no-decision in Monday's loss to Cleveland.
Impact: Pavano is pitching with a sore right shoulder (an MRI revealed a strained interior shoulder capsule), but was able to go six innings and throw 72 pitches. It looks like he'll be able to pitch through the soreness, but watch his status closely. Matt Capps - #55 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 245lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Capps entered a tied game Monday in the ninth inning, but gave up a run on two hits to take the loss.
Impact: Capps had been pitching well with five strikeouts and one walk in his previous six innings, so we wouldn't worry too much about this outing. Manager Ron Gardenhire reiterated Capps was his closer after the game, so he remains a closer with strong job security. Scott Diamond - #58 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
STATS
News: Diamond allowed five hits over seven scoreless innings in Sunday's win over Toronto.
Impact: Diamond also pitched seven scoreless innings in his only other start May 8, a win over the Angels. Justin Morneau - #33 - First Base - 6'4" - 233lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Morneau (wrist) took live batting practice Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact: It's an encouraging step for Morneau, but how his wrist responds to the increased activity will ultimately determine how far away he might be from returning to the lineup. Ryan Doumit - #18 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Doumit went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Monday's win over Toronto.
Impact: Doumit has hit just .219 this month, but with a .928 OPS, a .190 BABIP and a building repertoire of positional eligibility, there's reason to keep a watchful eye on him in coming weeks. Jamey Carroll - #8 - Short Stop - 5'9" - 168lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Carroll started at second base and went 2-for-4 in Sunday's win over Toronto.
Impact: It looks like Carroll is the starting second baseman at this point with Alexi Casilla moving to a utility role. Carroll has started six of the last seven games at second base since Brian Dozier took over at shortstop. Scott Diamond - #58 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Diamond threw seven scoreless innings with four strikeouts and no walks to improve to 2-0 in Sunday's win over Toronto.
Impact: Diamond has now thrown 14 scoreless innings in his first two starts this season with a 10:1 K:BB ratio. His minor-league track record doesn't have the strong strikeout rates to suggest he can keep this up, but those in deep leagues may want to gamble on him while he's hot. Kyle Waldrop - #57 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Waldrop (elbow) threw a scoreless inning Sunday for High-A Fort Myers.
Impact: He'll likely need another week or two in the minors before the Twins consider activating him from the DL. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: An MRI on Pavano's shoulder revealed a "strained interior shoulder capsule", but he is expected to get the start Monday, ESPN 1500 in Minneapolis reports.
Impact: Pavano said that he might receive a cortisone shot in his shoulder after Monday's start if he's still feeling discomfort. He'll also seek a second opinion on the MRI results, but it sounds like he plans to pitch through the strain. P.J. Walters - #39 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 200lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Walters took the loss as the Minnesota Twins fell 2-1 to Toronto on Saturday night.
Impact: Walters made his Twins debut starting in place of Francisco Liriano, who was demoted to the bullpen earlier in the week. He pitched well in his first major league start since 2010, when he played for St. Louis, allowing six hits in six innings while striking out five. "Obviously a little nervous getting out there the first inning or so, a few too many pitches, that type of thing,'' Walters said. Brian Dozier - #20 - Short Stop - 5'11" - 190lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Dozier had two hits as the Minnesota Twins fell 2-1 to Toronto on Saturday night.
Impact: Dozier is 6 for 25 on the year. Joe Mauer - #7 - Catcher - 6'5" - 233lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Mauer had two hits as the Minnesota Twins fell 2-1 to Toronto on Saturday night.
Impact: Mauer is 3 for 6 with three walks in the series. Chris Parmelee - #27 - First Base - 6'1" - 232lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Parmelee is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Mike Wilner of 590 Toronto reports.
Impact: Joe Mauer will start at first base and Drew Butera gets the nod at catcher, leaving Parmelee as the odd man out. He's started six of the Twins' past 10 games, and that seems like it'll be the usual rate for Parmelee this year. Alexi Casilla - #12 - Second Base - 5'9" - 185lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Casilla struck out as a pinch hitter in Saturday's loss to Toronto. He's over a recent shoulder injury, but appears to have moved to a utility role, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact: Casilla has started only once in the past six games. He had a sore shoulder, but it looks like the bigger issue is that Jamey Carroll has moved over to second base to become the regular there. Still, the Twins infield remains in flux and Casilla could move back into a regular role before too long. P.J. Walters - #39 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Walters held the Blue Jays to two runs on six hits over six innings Saturday, but he wound up with the loss in his Twins debut.
Impact: Holding the Blue Jay offense to two runs is an impressive feat nowadays, but the tepid Twins bats were unable to do much behind him. This was Walters' first MLB start since 2010, but he should remain in the Twins' rotation with Francisco Liriano in the 'pen. Brian Duensing - #52 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 207lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: The Twins are considering moving Duensing to the starting rotation, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He's really good in the 'pen, and I love him right where he's at. But if we can't get to the bullpen, then what good does it do out there? Do you understand? So we're trying to figure some things out," manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Impact: Duensing pitched three innings in his last outing, which could be a sign the Twins are stretching him out to return to the rotation. Duensing has been much better in his career out of the bullpen where he's tough on lefties. As a starter, he was exposed to too many right-handed batters and struggled with a 5.23 ERA last season. Darin Mastroianni - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 190lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Mastroianni got his first major league hit and drove in three runs in a 7-6 win over Toronto on Friday.
Impact: Mastroianni clapped his hands and yelled to himself after both of his hits against his former team in an emotional moment. ``Just to be in the books that you got a hit in the big leagues, for it to be such an important one is something I can't imagine,'' said Mastroianni, who played one game with Toronto last season. ``The second one was just as big as the first one.'' Denard Span - #2 - Center Field - 6'0" - 208lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Span had two hits and scored twice in a 7-6 win over Toronto on Friday.
Impact: Span entered in a 4 for 27 slump. Nick Blackburn - #53 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 240lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Blackburn earned his first 2012 win, 7-6 over Toronto on Friday.
Impact: Blackburn snapped a 13-start winless streak. He gave up five runs over five innings. Josh Willingham - #16 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Willingham hit his sixth homer of the season and also had a double for the Twins in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Angels.
Impact: It was Willingham's first homer in 16 games. Carl Pavano - #48 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pavano (2-3) was knocked out of the game before there was an out in the fifth inning for the Twins in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Angels. He gave up five runs - four earned - and 10 hits in his shortest outing of the season.
Impact: Pavano is 0-1 with a 6.88 ERA in three home starts. Danny Valencia - #22 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: The struggling Minnesota Twins are shaking things up, moving Francisco Liriano to the bullpen and optioning Valencia to Triple-A Rochester.
Impact: Valencia is hitting .190 with one homer and 11 RBIs. Francisco Liriano - #47 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: The struggling Minnesota Twins are shaking things up, moving Liriano to the bullpen and optioning third baseman Danny Valencia to Triple-A Rochester.
Impact: Liriano is 0-5 with a 9.45 ERA in six starts this season. Manager Ron Gardenhire says they are hoping he regains some confidence in the bullpen and they still view him as a starter for the long term. The Twins selected the contract of right-hander P.J. Walters from Rochester. He will start on Saturday against Toronto. Josh Willingham - #16 - Left Field - 6'2" - 215lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
STATS
News: Willingham was scratched from Monday's lineup because of an illness.
Impact: Manager Ron Gardenhire said Willingham likely would be available later in the game if needed to pinch hit, but he wanted to give his outfielder a chance to recover. Willingham leads the Twins with five home runs. |
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