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Minnesota Twins Spring Training 2006 Report

The Minnesota Twins' commitment to excellence is rooted in the knowledge that small-market teams live and die with their prospects.  While some clubs can’t walk that walk, the Twins have delivered to the tune of three American League Central titles since 2002 largely from the crop of players growing on the farm.

Minnesota's top two prospects broke camp with the big-league club and the next two are Double-A veterans at the ripe young ages of 21 and 23.

The 2003 trade sending A.J. Pierzynski to San Francisco continues to pay dividends for the Twins, who acquired closer Joe Nathan, Liriano and Boof Bonser. Bonser was the 49th pick in the MLN FAB50 Baseball 2005 , and the International League strikeout king last season.

The Twins’ brightest prospect is Francisco Liriano, MLN’s No. 29 player in the FAB50 Baseball 2005 rankings, the 2005 International League Rookie of the Year, minor-league strikeout king and USA Today Minor League Player of the Year.

Once the Twin’s brightest light Jason Kubel, the MLN FAB50 Baseball 2004 No. 2 player and the 2004 MLN Minor League Player of the Year sat out 2005 after an Arizona Fall League mishap. He rejoins a Twins organization that has actually been holding a big league roster spot in expectation of his return. Signs of the injury are still apparent, but the organization still sees Jason ready to roll on his major league career.

| Francisco Liriano | Jason Kubel | Matt Moses |
| Glen Perkins | Anthony Swarzak |