Dozier not resting after meteoric rise with Twins

At this time last year, Brian Dozier was a 24-year-old shortstop repeating Class-A Advanced Fort Myers despite a solid 2010 campaign split between Class A Beloit and Fort Myers.
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Walters looks to limit homers against White Sox

Since joining Minnesota's rotation a week and a half ago, P.J. Walters has been solid for the Twins and will try to keep it up when they open up a three-game series against Gavin Floyd and the White Sox on Tuesday.
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Butera pitches in for Twins in blowout loss

It's hard to find many positives in a 16-4 loss, but Twins catcher Drew Butera proved he might have a second calling as a pitcher.
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Marquis struggles as winning streak ends

Right-hander Jason Marquis continued his season-long struggles, and the Twins' offense was shut down by right-hander Zack Greinke in a 16-4 blowout loss to the Brewers on Sunday at Miller Park.
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Plouffe's go-ahead homer wins it in 11 innings

Trevor Plouffe hit a go-ahead solo home run in the 11th inning to give the Twins a 5-4 win over the Brewers on Saturday at Miller Park.
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Gardenhire wants consistency from Plouffe

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire likes the recent power surge from Trevor Plouffe, but wants the utility player to have more consistent at-bats.
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Doumit progressing from calf injury

Ryan Doumit is continuing to make progress with his strained right calf, but is still only available for pinch-hit duty.
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Pavano's Thursday start uncertain

The Twins will decide by Tuesday whether right-hander Carl Pavano will start against the White Sox on Thursday, or if they'll use a spot starter with right-hander Nick Blackburn on the disabled list with a left quad strain.
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Plouffe's pinch-hit homer wins it in 11 innings

Trevor Plouffe hit a pinch-hit solo home run in the 11th inning to give the Twins a 5-4 win over the Brewers on Saturday at Miller Park.
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Revere starts as Gardy looks to play bench

With six outfielders on his roster, including utility player Trevor Plouffe, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he's doing his best to find playing time for backups such as Ben Revere, Darin Mastroianni and Erik Komatsu.
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