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Joe Mauer the Pitcher
Catcher Drew Butera pitched recently and Tom Schreier thinks the former high school quarterback should give it a shot.
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9 days ago
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Butera latest Twins position player to pitch
Last year it was outfielder Michael Cuddyer. This year, catcher Drew Butera became the next position player to pitch in relief for the Minnesota Twins.
Butera was called upon to pitch in the eighth inning of Sunday's blowout loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. After starter Jason Marquis lasted just 1 23 innings, Minnesota's bullpen had a full day of work in store. Enter Butera...
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10 days ago
Twins recall Butera from Triple-A Rochester
With multiple players nursing injuries, the Minnesota Twins recalled catcher Drew Butera from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Butera will head to Anaheim in time for Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
A corresponding 25-man roster move has not yet been made but will be made Tuesday afternoon, the Twins announced. It's likely Minnesota will wait on the result...
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May 01, 2012
Twins to recall Butera for catching depth
The Minnesota Twins are recalling catcher Drew Butera from the minors to add some depth behind banged-up Joe Mauer.
The Twins announced plans to recall Butera on Tuesday, a few hours before they were set to play the Los Angeles Angels. The Twins did not immediately announce a corresponding move.
Mauer was injured while catching on Sunday when he took a foul ball off his left knee...
Via AP on Fox
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May 01, 2012
Twins option Butera to Triple-A
The Minnesota Twins have optioned backup catcher Drew Butera to Triple-A Rochester, ensuring that they will carry two catchers on the roster to start the season.
The Twins announced the move on Saturday. There was some talk in spring training about the Twins carrying three catchers to try reducing the workload on Joe Mauer as he comes back from an injury-plagued season.
But Mauer...
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March 31, 2012
Twins send light-hitting Butera to Rochester
It appears the Twins won't carry three catchers after all.Minnesota optioned catcher Drew Butera to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday as the Twins' roster continues to be trimmed leading up to Opening Day on Friday. Minnesota also reassigned infielder Michael Hollimon to the minor league camp and placed right-handed pitcherKyle Waldrop (elbow strain) on the 15-day disabled list...
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March 31, 2012
Baseballs to golf balls: Twins tee up
After practicing on the diamonds, the Twins hit the links to participate in the 14th annual Lee Regional Cancer Tournament. Joe Mauer shows us his sweet swing and Drew Butera shows off his daring fashion sense.
Via Star Tribune
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February 24, 2012
Twins ponder if three catchers is indeed a crowd
Drew Butera lacks punch at the plate, but the team might need him as a backup if Ryan Doumit opens as the DH. Still, "that next guy has got to earn his spot."
Via Star Tribune
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February 21, 2012
Baseball. Former Knight Butera Plays in Taiwan All-Star Series
Although the Major League Baseball season officially ended Oct. 28 with the St. Louis Cardinals topping the Texas Rangers in an ultra-competitive seven-game World Series, many major leaguers continued their season into November as they took part in the 2011 Taiwan All-Star series on Nov. 1-6. Of the 19 big leaguers that made the trek, former Knight Drew Butera was one of two catchers...
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November 07, 2011
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