Twins' Morneau Ready To Start At 1B On Opening Day
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau will be in the lineup on opening day against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau will be in the lineup on opening day against the Toronto Blue Jays.
If you're tired of looking at dirty snow, feast your eyes on the green grass of Target Field. Thanks to in-ground heating and the work of a dedicated grounds crew, this turf beat the tough winter.
Brandon Beachy pitched four scoreless innings for Atlanta and Scott Baker was just as strong for the Minnesota Twins in their 2-0 win over the Braves on Wednesday.
Nick Blackburn looked ready for the regular season before problems in Minnesota's bullpen kept him from winning his final spring start.
A seven-day disabled list for concussions wouldn't have done Aaron Hill much good when the Toronto Blue Jays second baseman missed the final four months of 2008 with the injury.
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The Minnesota Twins have set a new franchise record for attendance at spring training.
Despite the cool weather and the threat of snow, Target Field will be playable for both the Gophers, who play this weekend, and the Twins, whose home opener is scheduled for April 8.
The Minnesota Twins open their season Friday in Toronto and open their second season at Target Field a week from Friday against Oakland. So, if the weather doesn't warm up much by then, now fans will be a bit better off than last year.
Even though he had an abbreviated spring training while working his way back from a concussion, Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau thinks he will be ready to go on Opening Day in Toronto.
The Minnesota Twins have traded right-handed pitching prospect Billy Bullock to the Atlanta Braves, which allows them to retain Rule 5 draft choice Scott Diamond.
Carl Pavano had his worst start of spring training against his former team, giving up five runs and 11 hits in six innings but the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees 7-6 on Sunday.
Daisuke Matsuzaka turned in his strongest outing of the spring but Red Sox reliever Bobby Jenks gave up six runs in the ninth inning, letting the Minnesota Twins rally past Boston 9-8 Saturday night.
Slowed early in camp by a turf toe injury, Delmon Young has caught up quickly. Young hit a two-run homer and Scott Baker pitched six solid innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Friday.
The two-time defending AL Central champions are preparing for their second season at Target Field.
