Delmon Young settling in with Twins (AP)

 
One month into his first season with the Minnesota Twins, Delmon Young is still looking for that first home run. That hasn't stopped him from contributing as he gets comfortable playing in a new ballpark for a new manager in front of new fans. The power has been slow to come for the 6-foot-3, 200-pound 22-year-old who was acquired from Tampa Bay in the offseason for top pitching prospect Matt Garza... [link]

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