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Twins decline Capps option for next season

Found October 25, 2012 on The Capital Sports Report: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Capps
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins
By Anthony Caruso III The Capital Sports Report Owner/Managing Editor/Sr. Writer The Minnesota Twins have made relief pitcher Matt Capps a free agent. The Twins elected not to accept his $6 million club option for the 2013 season. He has received a $250,000 buyout from his contract. Now, he will be a free agent eligible to sign with any team. He was limited to 30 appearances this season due to a rotator cuff injury. In 29 1/3 innings, he had a 3.68 ERA with 14 saves and 18 strikeouts. © 2007-2012 The Capital Sports Report. All rights reserved. All the articles and photos contained on the website are protected by the US Copyright law and may not be re-produced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcasted without the prior written permission. The Capital Sports Report and its logo are official trademarks of Anthony Caruso III and Anthony Caruso Enterprises.
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