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Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, right, holds his bat as first baseman Justin Morneau, left, stands nearby while working out on the field before a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Joe Mauer
Mark Robinson, of Maple Grove, Minn., and his son, Caleb, 8, are photographed as they sit on an oversized, bronze baseball glove that is on display near a plaque that honors the Minnesota Twins baseball players who have won the Gold Glove award during the grand opening celebration of Target Plaza at Target Field on Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Minneapolis, Minn. The family photo was being taken by Roxanne Robinson, who made sure that she got some photos of the pair without her son playfully making "rabbit ears" behind his dad. ** ST. PAUL OUT, MAGS OUT, MINNEAPOLIS-AREA TV OUT. Target Field
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jose Mijares, right, watches as New York Yankees Mark Teixeira celebrates after hitting the game winning home run in the 11th inning of Game 2 of the American League division baseball series at Yankee Stadium in New York Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Jose Mijares
BRADENTON, FL - MARCH 14: Pitcher C.C. Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a Grapefruit League Spring Training Game at McKechnie Field on March 14, 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. New York Yankees
Recently Minneapolis firms Foley & Mansfield and Igbanugo Partners formed a strategic alliance aimed at growing Igbanugo's corporate client base and Foley & Mansfield's diversity. The two firms are in the same building making the partnership a natural fit. From left Herbert Igbanugo, Kyle Mansfield, Stephen Foley. Minneapolis
WASHINGTON - MARCH 16: The Rushmores - mascots for the Washington Nationals MLB baseball team in the guise of former U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - get in on the act as elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnem & Bailey Circus stop near the U.S. Capitol for a photo op as they parade through town to announce the circus's arrival for performances on March 16, 2010 in Washington, DC. The circus' Zing Zang Zoom Red Tour will be at the Verizon Center from March 18 to March 21. Major League Baseball
MINNEAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Jack Morris and other former Minnesota Twins players attend the public memorial service for Kirby Puckett at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on March 12, 2006 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Puckett died March 6, 2006 from a stroke at the age of 45. Kirby Puckett
FT. MYERS, FL - MARCH 01: J.J. Hardy #27 of the Minnesota Twins poses during photo day at Hammond Stadium on March 1, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida. J.J. Hardy
The Director of the Fine Arts Museum of Boston Malcom Rogers gives a press conference during the presentation of the painting 'The Daughters of Edward Darley Bolt' (L) by US painter John Singer Sargent at El Prado museum in Madrid on March 15, 2010. The Prado Museum presents the painting 'The Daughters of Edward Darley Bolt' by US painter John Singer Sargent next to the famous painting 'Las Meninas' by Spaniard Diego Velazquez, in which the American artist was inspired. Boston
Nicholas Betancourt, 14, of Fort Myers, Fla., reacts to incorrectly spelling his word during round two of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, in Washington, on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Fort Myers
JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Mike Stanton #80 of the Florida Marlins hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4. Florida Marlins
FORT MYERS, FL - MARCH 07: Brock Petterson #72 and Orlando Hudson #1 (L) of the Minnisota Twins celebrate Patterson's solo home run in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Lee County Sports Complex on March 7, 2010 in Fort Myers, Florida. Orlando Hudson
Minnesota Twins pitchers Jose Lugo, center, and Francisco Liriano, right, stretch at baseball spring training, on the first pitchers and catchers workout in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. Francisco Liriano
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, right, holds his bat as first baseman Justin Morneau, left, stands nearby while working out on the field before a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Justin Morneau
The Minnesota Twins celebrate their 12th-inning win in the tiebreaker game for the American League Central Division title in Minneapolis, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 after Alexi Cassilla hits a single to send home Carlos Gomez, right, for the winning run. Carlos Gomez
Cincinnati Reds' Miguel Cairo, right, is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Cactus League spring training baseball game in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Cincinnati Reds
New York Mets Angel Pagan, left, is congratulated by teammates Anderson Hernandez, center, and Fernando Tatis after hitting a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals in the spring training baseball game in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Monday, March 15, 2010. New York Mets
WASHINGTON - MARCH 16: The Rushmores - mascots for the Washington Nationals MLB baseball team in the guise of former U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - get in on the act as elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnem & Bailey Circus stop near the U.S. Capitol for a photo op as they parade through town to announce the circus's arrival for performances on March 16, 2010 in Washington, DC. The circus' Zing Zang Zoom Red Tour will be at the Verizon Center from March 18 to March 21. Washington Nationals

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Mike Stanton #80 of the Florida Marlins hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Mike Stanton #80 of the Florida Marlins hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammate Brock Peterson #72 after his three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammate Brock Peterson #72 after his three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins hits a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins hits a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Chris Volstad #41 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Chris Volstad #41 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Burke Badenhop #31 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Burke Badenhop #31 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Mike Stanton #80 of the Florida Marlins hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Mike Stanton #80 of the Florida Marlins hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Delmon Young #21 of the Minnesota Twins tries to break up a double play completed by second baseman Dan Uggla #6 of the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Delmon Young #21 of the Minnesota Twins tries to break up a double play completed by second baseman Dan Uggla #6 of the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak #51 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak #51 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Shortstop Trevor Plouffe #24 of the Minnesota Twins walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Shortstop Trevor Plouffe #24 of the Minnesota Twins walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Shortstop Donnie Murphy #22 of the Florida Marlins can't complete a double play after a hard slide by Nick Punto #8 of the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Shortstop Donnie Murphy #22 of the Florida Marlins can't complete a double play after a hard slide by Nick Punto #8 of the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammates Nick Punto #8 and Denard Span #2 after his three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammates Nick Punto #8 and Denard Span #2 after his three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Catcher Wilson Ramos #44 of the Minnesota Twins hits a double against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Catcher Wilson Ramos #44 of the Minnesota Twins hits a double against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Brian Duensing #52 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Brian Duensing #52 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Jose Veras #43 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Jose Veras #43 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: First baseman Gaby Sanchez #14 of the Florida Marlins hits a single against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: First baseman Gaby Sanchez #14 of the Florida Marlins hits a single against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Scott Strickland #20 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Relief pitcher Scott Strickland #20 of the Florida Marlins pitches against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Shortstop Donnie Murphy #22 of the Florida Marlins throws to first against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Shortstop Donnie Murphy #22 of the Florida Marlins throws to first against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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"I just had a (wrist) cast for a month and a half ... I took some swings for the first time, but my shoulder wasn't ready. It is what it is. It's not the first time I've been hurt. It's not where I want to be right now, but it's..."


Jose Morales Mar 16 2010 11:26 PM from TwinCities.com

"A couple more days to make sure he gets all the soreness out of his rib cage and back from riding stinking buses"


Ron Gardenhire Mar 16 2010 11:26 PM from TwinCities.com

"He should be up to 60 pitches his next outing ... Seventy-five the next one and then be able to go 90-100 the first week (of the season)."


Ron Gardenhire Mar 16 2010 11:26 PM from TwinCities.com

"That's the simple way to put it"


Jesse Crain Mar 16 2010 11:26 PM from TwinCities.com

"I've tried not to think about it too much ... Obviously, it's always been my goal. I did it throughout the minor leagues. Even in high school and Little League, I'd play shortstop and then come in the ninth inning and close. In..."


Jesse Crain Mar 16 2010 11:26 PM from TwinCities.com

"He's playing very well ... He's swinging the bat. He runs the ball down. This is a good opportunity for him. We've heard all the reports about how good the young man is and how gooda hitter he is. We've seen him down the street a..."


Ron Gardenhire Mar 16 2010 10:31 PM from Middletown Journal

"It's special because of the bloodlines ... This has been in my family for ages, since my dad played in Milwaukee and did Braves' games for 30 years. ... To get back onto the play-by-play side is really cool. I'm really honored..."


Ernie Johnson, Jr. Mar 16 2010 9:57 PM from MLB.com

"I think it's the versatility of all of them combined and the amount of, really, let's call it Major League experience, both on the field and in the booth, and the opportunity to mix and match this incredible portfolio of talent..."


David Levy Mar 16 2010 9:57 PM from MLB.com

"There's no better figure of the game than [Ripken] to give perspective on what the All-Star Game means to players, and what it means to be selected and to actually play in it"


David Levy Mar 16 2010 9:57 PM from MLB.com

"Obviously, when you've had a career like [Smoltz] has had, there's going to be no situation that comes up in a baseball game that he hasn't encountered ... And he has a wonderful sense of humor. That's key. It's entertainment."


Ernie Johnson, Jr. Mar 16 2010 9:57 PM from MLB.com
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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Mike Stanton #80 of the Florida Marlins hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Outfielder Mike Stanton #80 of the Florida Marlins hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammate Brock Peterson #72 after his three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammate Brock Peterson #72 after his three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Starting pitcher Francisco Liriano #47 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins hits a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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JUPITER, FL - MARCH 15: Right fielder Jason Kubel #16 of the Minnesota Twins hits a three-run home run against the Florida Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium on March 15, 2010 in Jupiter, Florida. The Marlins defeated the Twins 5-4.

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