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board.
Thome update: Gardy wants. Told there's mutual interest, although not all MN officials...
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Juan Carlos Linares went deep for Boston off starter...
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#1 Byron Buxton (OF)
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''A good way to go,'' Morneau said.
The 2006 AL MVP led off the fourth inning with a drive that landed...
Morneau homers for Twins in loss to Red Sox
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Lynn struggles with slider in loss to Twins
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Working on his slider instead of throwing fastballs and trying to induce fly balls into the wind, Lynn gave up three runs -- two earned -- and five hits in 2 1-3 innings...
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