Found February 21, 2009 on Twins Fix:
My, my, my? what a busy day. Just a few short hours ago I was complaining about another Twins? offseason spent sitting on their hands. Now I?m trying to sort everything out. These two things I know for 1. The Twins Have Agreed To Terms With Joe This comes via the Chicago ...
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