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Twins Get Capps From Nationals

The Twins acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Nationals late Thursday night for prized catching prospect Wilson Ramos and minor league left-hander Joe Testa.

The Twins also received cash considerations in the deal.

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Twins, Dodgers Active On Acquiring Lilly

The Twins and Dodgers remain active on acquiring Ted Lilly, the Mets and Tigers are on the periphery and other teams could enter the mix.

The Twins are on Lilly?s no-trade list; he would need to be compensated in some form to approve a deal, sources say.

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Twins Move Blackburn To Bullpen Temporarily

The Twins are moving struggling right-hander Nick Blackburn to the bullpen temporarily.

Left-hander Brian Duensing will take his place in the rotation.

Acting manager Scott Ullger insisted the move is temporary and made to give Blackburn a mental break. Duensing will start Friday at Baltimore.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was not at the ballpark, tending to a family matter.

"It's not a permanent thing. It's just to give Blackie a chance to take a step back, take a deep breath and regroup a little bit," Ullger said.

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