Agent Scott Boras has told the Twins that free-agent third baseman Joe Crede's back is healthy and that he's ready to contribute this season. Crede hit 30 home runs for the White Sox in 2006 and 16 more in the first half last season, but back issues have limited him to fewer than 150 games over the last two years. "Joe Crede has been cleared to play and is ready to compete every day, as any other player would be going to camp," Boras said. "And he'll be doing so in about 10-14 days."