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Found January 19, 2012 on Lions Blog:
PLAYERS: Joel Zumaya
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins

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As he officially joined the Minnesota Twins, reliever Joel Zumaya said several fond things about the Tigers and their fans. "I had great moments there (in Detroit)," Zumaya said Thursday. I appreciate all the time they waited around for me and gave me. I appreciate the fans -- the fan base I still have there. I had some great moments there, especially my first year (2006) going to the World Series."
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