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October 09, 2009
PITCHING J Mijares pitched to 1 batter in the 11th IBB: D Jeter (By J Nathan) First-pitch strikes/Batters faced: N Blackburn 13/22; R Mahay 1/1; J Rauch 0/3; M Guerrier 2/3; J Nathan 3/8; J Mijares 0/2 Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In Play strikes: N Blackburn 17-3-19-17; R Mahay ...
Off-Season Outlook: Bullpen
Off-Season Outlook: Bullpen
voicefromtwinsterritory.mlblogs.com — Last off-season one of the biggest questions regarding the roster was the bullpen. The Twins would have no Pat Neshek or Boof Bonser, and Matt Guerrier was coming off a poor season by his standards.  A year later the only question that remains is who will win the three current ... (more) Off-Season Outlook: Bullpen
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