now that he has lived through it, Joe Benson has a very cool story to tell. But ..... than I thought I'd be," said Benson , an up-and-coming outfielder ..... after the Twins' season ended, Benson went to play winter ball in Venezuela
Field. Kevin Slowey (0-6) suffered the loss, giving up five runs on seven hits in four innings. Rookie outfielder Joe Benson was a bright spot for the Twins , going 4 for 4, including two doubles and a triple, and scoring three runs. MEANING
depending on how his ankle feels. ... The Twins optioned OF Joe Benson to Triple-A Rochester. He had been competing for the ..... Mastroianni, but Gardenhire said he was impressed by the way Benson bounced back from a knee and hand injury that ruined his
Mike Pelfrey lasted just 1 2-3 innings in their spring training debuts. Romero allowed two runs - both coming on Joe Benson 's second-inning homer - and two hits. The left-hander had an arthroscopic procedure during the offseason to clean
know. A little better job with your pitches. Points that night pitched in for instance stand around after. That that. Now Benson had a heck of the game when it's gonna swing and that's pretty decent just big hits search and just come a point short
Minnesota outfield and leadoff spot open for competition. Joe Benson and Darin Mastroianni are battling with Hicks for the ..... having played a game above Double-A in his career while Benson and Mastroianni have combined for a grand total of six
cleared the fence in left. . The Twins scored the tying runs in the top of the ninth when Joe Benson and Eric Fryer tripled to start the inning. Benson scored but Fryer was stranded at third.
It feels great to be named center fielder,'' said Hicks, a first-round draft choice in 2008. Hicks outplayed Joe Benson and Darin Mastroianni for the job. Hicks said he received advice from players such as former Twins outfielder Denard
Ryan said the center field job likely won't be decided until the end of spring training. The candidates are Hicks, Joe Benson and Darin Mastroianni. ... The Twins optioned OF Oswaldo Arcia to Triple-A Rochester (IL). He hit .188 with
along. I just have to continue to try to get better and build off it as much as I can.'' Twins outfield prospect Joe Benson , who had been slumping at the plate this spring training, upped his spring batting average to .195 by going 3 for