JARED BURTON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Jared Burton’s Splangeup

When the Twins signed 30-year-old right-hander Jared Burton to a minor league contract this winter, it was little more than a blip on the offseason radar. He managed to rack up 1.3 WAR in 161 relief innings for a Reds from 2007-2009 after being taken from the Athletics in the Rule 5 Draft, but hyperthyroidism and shoulder surgery limited him to just eight big league innings in 2010...
Via Fangraphs  |  April 20, 2012
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April Twins Reflection

Who is ready for some baseball, or at least regular season ball? Tell you what, I am. The Twins seem to be ready for it too. They are down to 27 on the roster with Baker going to the 15-day DL and Marquis hitting the bereavement list. The entire roster as listed on MLB right now is as follows: SP: Pavano, Liriano, Hendricks, Blackburn (Baker and Marquis will be here shortly) RP...
Via Baseball Reflections  |  April 06, 2012
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In tune with bullpen hopes

Nonroster invitee Jared Burton, a music fan, hopes his guitar will find a place in the Twins clubhouse.
Via Star Tribune  |  February 23, 2012
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