Notes: Span eyeing center field spot

 
Denard Span will have a shot at the Twins' starting center field spot and is taking inspiration from Chris Young of the Diamondbacks, a former rival who won a starting spot. Span will be battling Jason Pridie and Carlos Gomez for the starting spot. [link]

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