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2010 – The Twins get some bad news as they learn that star closer Joe Nathan will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a tear in a ligament in his pitching elbow. Joe misses the entire 2010 season.
1989 – The Twins send second baseman Steve Lombardozzi packing to the Houston Astros and the Twins acquire second baseman Mica Lewis and outfielder Ramon Cedeno.
1970 – The Twins acquire outfielder Brant Alyea from Washington and part ways with pitcher Joe Grzenda and pitcher Charlie Walters who will later become a St. Paul Pioneer Press sports writer.
1969 – Charlie Manuel calls his shot just like the Babe.
