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Did Glen Perkins prank Phil Hughes? You be the judge

Twins pitcher Phil Hughes suspects Glen Perkins played a series of jokes on him. Perkins denies it. Twitter hilarity ensues.

By Michael Rand

April 20, 2016 — 4:00pm

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

mrand@startribune.com 612-673-7564

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