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They need to search for one or two veteran starters, and mostly, they need to be aggressive in addressing their hole-riddled infield.

If the Tigers choose to let Placido Polanco walk, the division rival Twins could be ready to scoop him up.

Movements in the world of baseball Monday: American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Claimed RHP Armando Gabino off waivers from Minnesota.

The agent for Carl Pavano scheduled a meeting with Twins General Manager Bill Smith today, to give the Twins first crack at the righthander's services before Pavano hits the free agent market.

The Twins' 40-man roster continued to get some alterations on Monday, as right-hander Armando Gabino was claimed by the Orioles on outright waivers.

In honor of the recent birthday of one of the greatest men ever to be in any way affiliated with sports, John Wooden, it seems appropriate to use his words to start off a piece about myth and reality.

Note: This is the first in a ten-part series , comprehensively reviewing the Minnesota Twins' 2009 season.

Ron Gardenhire needed eight pitchers in Tuesday night's tiebreaker game, and that changed his playoff roster plans.

From left: Denard Span, Orlando Cabrera, Carlos Gomez and Armando Gabino were among the players who were enjoying some horseplay in the Twins dugout Sunday as a short-lived Chicago comeback in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers was being posted on the Metrodome scoreboard.

Scott Baker will start Game 163 for the Twins on Tuesday, and that means rookie Brian Duensing will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium if the Twins advance, manager Ron Gardenhire said.

During the regular season, teams are limited to 25 players on their roster, but effective Sept.

It's been a rocky road for Jesse Crain this season, as he battled mechanical issues and was forced to even spend five weeks down in the Minor Leagues, getting himself back on track.

Thanks to some nifty waiver-wire maneuvering , the Twins completed the Jon Rauch deal by sending Kevin Mulvey to the Diamondbacks as the player to be named later.

Jack Cust hit one of the Oakland Athletics' five home runs and Clayton Mortensen earned his first major league victory Friday night, 12-5 over the Minnesota Twins.

's lower back kept him from signing a big-league contract until after spring training started this year.

Justin Morneau hopes the Twins play well the rest of the season, first and foremost to make a push into the postseason.

The Minnesota Twins have activated third baseman Joe Crede from the 15-day disabled list and are adding two players from Triple-A Rochester, recalling right-hander Armando Gabino and purchasing the contract of first baseman/outfielder Justin Huber.

Monday 07 Sep 2009 Monday, September 7, 2009 at 11:24PM MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com-Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN The Minnesota Twins announced today that they will recall righthanded pitcher Armando Gabino and select the contract of first baseman Justin Huber from Triple-A Rochester prior to Tuesday night's game in Toronto.

In July of last season, batted .360 with a .708 slugging percentage. He hit six home runs and drove in 23 runs.

Michael Brantley hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the seventh inning to lead David Huff and the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.