DENARD SPAN RUMORS & GOSSIP

As spring nears, Twins eager for healthy camp

Terry Ryan made a number of moves in his second stint as Twins general manager, but as always, the key to the season will be the health and production of star players such as Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Denard Span.
Via mlb.com  |  11 hours ago
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Inbox: DH rotation offers some flexibility

Twins beat reporter Rhett Bollinger tackles fans' questions about the lineup's DH spot, the team's declining payroll and Denard Span's future with the club.
Via mlb.com  |  13 days ago
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Should Ben Revere play center?

Before the spikes have even hit the turf at Hammonds Stadium, manager Ron Gardenhire has gone on the record as saying Denard Span is his 2012 center fielder. "[Span's] going to lead off and be my center fielder. That’s my expectations. If somebody were to tell me that he’s not able to do that, then we’d have to ad lib. But if Denard comes in healthy, then heâ€...
Via Over The Baggy  |  14 days ago
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Concussion had Span asking 'Why now?'

MINNEAPOLIS -- The 2011 season was one to forget for the 99-loss Minnesota Twins -- especially for center fielder Denard Span. Span suffered a concussion in early June when he collided at the plate with Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena. Span tried to play again a few days later but was ultimately shut down for two months. During that time, it was clear the injury weighed on...
Via Fox Sports North  |  16 days ago
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Span says he has "no complaints" nowadays

Minnesota Twins center fielder Denard Span missed much of the 2011 season with a concussion, playing in just 70 games. The symptoms he experienced as a result were frustrating to deal with both physically and mentally during the season.But now that Span has had a few months away from the game, he said he's not feeling any symptoms from the concussion he suffered in early June...
Via Fox Sports North  |  November 22, 2011
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Twins not willing to part with OFs Span, Revere

The Minnesota Twins aren't willing to part with outfielders Denard Span or Ben Revere.Twins general manager Terry Ryan told the Washington Post that neither player was available via trade. There had been rumors linking Span to a possible deal with the Washington Nationals, but Ryan said he's simply to valuable to his current team."We’re a little lean in the outfield...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  November 19, 2011
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Hits keep on coming with Twin-on-Twin car accident

Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span and third baseman Danny Valencia were out of the lineup Friday, one day after Span rear-ended Valencia's car on their way to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to MLB.com.The way the 2011 season has gone for the 60-95 and injury-devastated Twins, only a Twin-on-Twin car accident could make things worse.Span was driving...
Via Fox Sports North  |  September 23, 2011
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Span unsure if he will return to Twins

Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span says the dizziness still ''comes and goes'' and he has a lower energy level from a concussion suffered June 3 and is unsure if he will return this season. Span, who is taking batting practice and doing on-the-field drills, said Wednesday he would like to play in a few games before the season ends to ''build some confidence'' going into the...
Via Fox Sports  |  September 14, 2011
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Mechanical flaw responsible for Span's 2010 offensive woes?

There have been a lot of theories thrown around this off-season attempting to identify the reasons behind Denard Span’s 2010 regression: He’s been hitting with two-strikes more frequently. The transition to natural grass from turf has shaved points off his batting average. He played too much and needed more rest. While all of those were factors to some extent, more...
Via Over The Baggy  |  March 28, 2011
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Span complains about Target Field

Twins center fielder Denard Span is the latest Minnesota player to say that the move to Target Field hurt his numbers. Find out what he said.

Via Over The Baggy  |  January 31, 2011
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