Humber takes pressure in stride
Published 2/18/2008 by Kelly Thesier at Major League Baseball News
The key piece acquired in the Johan Santana deal arrived at Twins camp on Sunday, and was given the former ace's old locker. But Philip Humber isn't trying to replace the two-time Cy Young Award winner, and he's not feeling the pressure to do so.
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