The Minnesota Twins added some depth at starting pitcher with the addition of veteran Matt Shoemaker. Shoemaker, 34, is an eight-year MLB veteran who has fought injuries throughout his career.
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The last time the Twins were in Fort Myers, Fla., the world turned upside down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a loaded Minnesota roster still emerged from a year of tumult and uncertainty with a second straight division title.
With a three-peat in their sights, a reinforced Twins team will once again take to camp with the hope that these additions will finally be the group that pushes them over the top or, at the very least, earns them a playoff victory for the first time since 2004.
Those new faces include Andrelton Simmons, who should provide the club s best shortstop defense in quite some time, along with pitching additions J.A. Happ, Matt Shoemaker, Hansel Robles and Alex Colomé. They ll fortify a group that includes several exciting prospects ready to impact the Majors and the return of veteran designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who was thrilled to make it back to the Twins after a protracted wait during the offseason.
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The Minnesota Twins are just one day away from beginning Spring Training in Florida. Seth Stohs from Twins Daily joined WJON's Hang Up and Listen to talk baseball Wednesday afternoon.