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Thursday, February 13
Updated: March 5, 9:06 PM ET
 
Spring capsule: Minnesota Twins

ESPN.com wire sources

Manager
Ron Gardenhire
(2nd season)
2002 record
94-67
(AL Central champion)
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Spring schedule
Hot Stove Heater
Offseason moves
Training Site:
Fort Myers, Fla. (Hammond Stadium)

Reporting Dates:
Feb. 16: Pitchers and catchers
Feb. 21: Full squad

First Exhibition Game:
Feb. 27 at Boston

Key Additions:
INF Chris Gomez, RHP Mike Fetters

Key Losses:
RHP Mike Jackson, DH David Ortiz

Spring Chicken: 1B Justin Morneau
Big left-handed power hitter hit 16 HRs in pitcher-friendly Eastern League despite being slowed by a virus. Has 30-homer potential and could contribute this season. Not as slick defensively as incumbent Doug Mientkiewicz, but his bat could get him to the majors quickly.





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