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Twins Brainstorming Way To Avoid More Problems For Liriano

The Twins have started pondering whether anything can be done to help Francisco Liriano avoid further arm problems. The all-star pitcher is out for the season after undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery and is expected to start throwing late this summer.

"The big thing is how much can an arm handle with that arm speed he has, and we all saw the violent throwing motion where he spins in a circle," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Will he get back to that? Can he get back to that? Or should he? Those are all questions we have. We're going to talk and see if there are ways to help him, but it comes down to the pitcher wanting to be able to do those things.

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HOF Vets Committee Throws Another Shutout

The Hall of Fame pitched another shutout.

Ron Santo, Jim Kaat and all the other candidates were left out Tuesday when the Veterans Committee admitted no new members for the third straight election.

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Twins Sign Jesse Crain

The Twins agreed to terms Tuesday with right-handed reliever Jesse Crain on a three-year deal that will keep him in Minnesota through the 2009 season.

The 25-year-old Crain went 4-5 with a 3.52 ERA in 68 appearances last season, finishing the year strong to help the Twins rally to their fourth AL Central title in five seasons.

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