AL Central preview: Twins building for the future

 
Nathan signing indicates Twins still expect success Hoping to compete for a playoff spot in 2007, the Minnesota Twins declined to trade Torii Hunter . This steadfast approach failed to produce the desired excitement, both in September and October, and worse yet left the Twins getting only two draft choices when Hunter signed with the Angels. [link]

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Injury threatening career of Angels pitcher | Sports | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

04:04 PM PDT on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 By Matt Hurst The Press-Enterprise TEMPE, ARIZ. - Kelvim Escobar didn't sugarcoat his thoughts or feelings about having his throwing program terminated because of lingering weakness in his right shoulder.  ...
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