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Twins sign Rich Harden to minor league deal
The Twins announced that they have signed right-hander Rich Harden to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. The 31-year old Canadian native missed all of 2012 with a right shoulder strain and had rotor cuff surgery … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Meyer, Anthony Slama, Brandon Boggs, Bryan Augenstein, Clete Thomas, Dan Rohlfing, Danny Lehmann, Deolis Guerra, Francisco Liriano, Jeff Clement, Kyle Knudson, Lester Oliveros, Mark Sobolewski, NIck Blackburn, Oakland A's, Rich Harden, Scott Diamond
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Twins to sign another starter – Mike Pelfrey
CBSSports.com is reporting that the Twins have agreed to sign 29-year-old RHP Mike Pelfrey to a one year deal for $4 million and another $1.5 million in possible incentives. The former Mets first round pick (ninth overall) in 2005 has pitched for … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Boggs, Bryan Augenstein, Clete Thomas, Eric Fryer, James Beresford, Jason Christian, Jason Lane, Jeff Clement, Josh Roenicke, Kevin Correia, Lester Oliveros, Michael O'Connor, Mike Pelfrey, New York Mets, PJ Walters, Ray Olmedo, Reynaldo Rodriguez, Samuel Deduno, Scott Elarton, Terry Ryan, Tim Wood, Tom Boleska, Tommy Field, Virgil Vasquez
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2012 Little League World Series underway
The 2012 Little League World Series began play in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania on August 16 and will culminate with the championship game on August 26. This year is the 66th playing of the Little League World Series. The sixteen-team tournament has eight International teams … Continue reading
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Tagged Clete Thomas, Ed Vosberg, Jason Marquis, Jason Varitek, Sean Burroughs
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So why do Twins pick up Erik Komatsu
Put me down under the confused column. Why would the Twins pick up Erik Komatsu? I have no problem sending Clete Thomas packing as he had 28 at bats in a Twins uniform and he hit .143 and he struck … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Revere, Brewers, Cardinals, Chris Parmelee, Clete Thomas, Delmon Young, Erik Komatsu, Nationals, Rene Tosoni, Terry Ryan
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Let’s look at the numbers so far
The Twins have crawled out of the starting gate at a 2-7 clip and now are headed for New York and Tampa. I know that they have played just nine games but let’s look at some of the numbers that … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Parmelee, Clete Thomas, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Ryan Doumit
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Twins claim Clete Thomas on waivers from Tigers
The Twins announced today that they have claimed 28-year-old outfielder Clete Thomas (bats left and throws right) on waivers from the Detroit Tigers who had designated Thomas for assignment on April 12th. The Twins expect Thomas to be at Target … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Revere, Clete Thomas, Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox, Rochester, Scott Baker, Tigers
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