Minnesota Twins Media Luncheon Notes
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The Minnesota Twins had a media luncheon on Friday afternoon and a lot of nuggets were dispersed throughout the luncheon. I wasn’t allowed in, I think because I’m just too good looking, but the beat writers were tweeting up a storm, so here are the big notes from the day.
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I wrote about this on Friday when it broke, but the big news of the day was that Chuck Knoblauch has been elected to the Twins Hall of Fame.
BREAKING: @chuckknoblauch to be inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame in 2014! pic.twitter.com/D6JBpvX5Kt
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) January 24, 2014
Dave St Peter says "Chuck looks forward to coming to Minnesota on Aug. 23."
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) January 24, 2014
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It looks like we might know who the starting catcher is going to be now…
TR basically anoints Suzuki the starting catcher. "Not sure who's going to back him up."
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) January 24, 2014
Terry Ryan said he's not sure yet who will back up Kurt Suzuki at catcher. Pinto, Herrmann, Fryer all options. #MNTwins
— Tyler Mason (@tylermason21) January 24, 2014
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On the injury front, not a whole lot is going on.
Chris Parmelee had a cyst removed from his wrist but is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) January 24, 2014
Other than Parmelee, Terry Ryan says #mntwins have no health issues. Physicals done here this weekend.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) January 24, 2014
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We have a little more confirmation on the Andrew Albers-Korea deal.
Deal to send Andrew Albers is essentially complete, GM Terry Ryan says.
— Phil Miller (@MillerStrib) January 24, 2014
— We have a victor in the Josh Willingham/Jason Kubel number duel.
Jason Kubel, who wore No. 16 during his first stint with the #MNTwins, is wearing No. 13 tonight. Josh Willingham now wears No. 16.
— Tyler Mason (@tylermason21) January 25, 2014
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Here’s some loose end notes about promotions, concerts and the ‘Ron Gardenhire Show’.
All-Star bobbleheads planned as giveaways in 2014, Twins say, plus Ron Gardenhire gnomes. Also, throwback game wearing '84 blues.
— Phil Miller (@MillerStrib) January 24, 2014
Major concerts planned for Target Field around All-Star Game and second half. Pearl Jam is on the radar due to Vedder connection. #mntwins
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) January 24, 2014
Ron Gardenhire's radio show will remain on Sunday mornings, but Kris Atteberry and Jack Morris will host the show. Now in-house on KTWIN.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) January 24, 2014