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By Sooze
Location: Fort Myers, FLA
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 16th
First Game:  Feb. 29th
Schedule

Projected Lineup
  1. Carlos Gomez CF
  2. Joe Mauer C
  3. Delmon Young LF
  4. Justin Morneau 1B
  5. Michael Cuddyer RF
  6. Jason Kubel DH
  7. Brendan Harris 2B
  8. Mike Lamb 3B
  9. Adam Everett SS
Projected Rotation
  1. Livan Hernandez, RHP
  2. Scott Baker, RHP
  3. Francisco Liriano, LHP
  4. Kevin Slowey, RHP
  5. Boof Bonser, RHP
Projected Bullpen

Long Relief: Nick Blackburn RHP, Carmen Cali LHP
Situational: Juan Rincon RHP, Dennys Reyes LHP, and Jesse Crain RHP
Set-Up Men: Matt Guerrier RHP, Pat Neshek RHP
Closer: Joe Nathan RHP

Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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The Twins Extend Nathan
The Twins and Joe Nathan have agreed to a contract extension through 2011 that includes an option for 2012.

Twins Insider, hat tip MLB Trade Rumors

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So Much for Invincibility
After building a 2-0 lead in the annual series of Red Sox-Twins matchups that comprise the Mayor's Cup, Boston was thoroughly trounced Sunday in a game that highlighted a number of potential issues.
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[ March 2, 2008 at 6:24 PM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ]  [ Filed under: Features | Red Sox | Twins ]
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Dice-K Looks Hittable, Still Good
Let's not beat around the bush here, eh?  Japanese pitchers are incredibly frustrating to gauge in Spring Training. For the second straight year, Daisuke Matsuzaka - that beautiful photo of the Gun from the Rising Sun below comes courtesy Reuters - started off a Red Sox campaign with a hit. For the second straight time,...
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[ March 1, 2008 at 1:25 AM ] [ Leave a Comment ] [ Full Story ]  [ Filed under: Features | Red Sox | Twins ]
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Mitchell Report Probably Won't Lead To Suspensions
Sports Illustrated is reporting that Bud Selig will most likely follow the suggestion of the report's author and not suspend most of the players named in the report.

Sports Illustrated

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Non-roster Guys With A Shot - Part 2
Ian Collier from The Fair Pole takes a look at every roster and picks the NRI (non-roster invitee) most likely to stick with the team after Spring Training. This is part two of the series.
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