Doug Bernier and his web-savvy ways join Twins

As Doug Bernier worked his way through the minors, he began learning to play multiple positions.

To remember what his responsibilities were at each position, he would write them down. Eventually, he had quite a study aid.

"I started to have notes and notes, and my wife [Sarah] said, 'Why don't you just make a website?' " Bernier said. "I said I didn't know how to make a website. And she said, 'I'll learn.' "

The result was probaseballinsider.com, a website that offers free tips and advice to younger players. For example, former major league player Juan Pierre offers tips on stealing third base, while Garrett Richards discusses how to throw a curveball. The website also has links to equipment reviews and links to purchase equipment.

Bernier said the website was launched about four years ago and recently passed 200,000 page views.

"I wanted to pass along tips and knowledge that I have picked up and other professional players have picked up to younger players and coaches and parents to, hopefully, not go through some of the struggles I did when I was younger," Bernier said.

"What we're doing is teaching the game the way that we have been taught to play the game."

A popular player at Rochester, Bernier was pulled by manager Mike Quade in the second inning of the Red Wings game against Indianapolis.

"It's a special feeling every time you hear that," Bernier said. "I'm just excited to be up here and to help out any way I can."

Twins manager Paul Molitor was so impressed with how Bernier carried himself during spring training he was kept on to the very end of camp.

"Dougie is one of those guys who is a joy to have on your team," Molitor said. "He's one of the most professional people you would want to have around in terms of preparation, attitude, energy he brings, all those intangibles.

"But the guy can play. He's a journeyman, obviously. He doesn't have a lot of big-league time. We've been fortunate to have him around for protection here."

"When it happened, we all saw it," Molitor said. "He tried to take a couple more swings, [but] he got out of the cage. We thought a couple days would give him the opportunity to get back on track without being disabled."

And Nunez was headed in the right direction before Tuesday, when he had a setback.

"We had to get another player and give him time to get back on track," Molitor said.

Nunez is batting .409 in eight games.

Righthander Casey Fien, on the disabled list because of a mild shoulder strain, hopes to be cleared so he can begin a throwing program Thursday.

"I haven't had any pain the last two days," he said, "so that's a good sign."

Without Fien, the Twins' primary setup men for closer Glen Perkins will be righthander Blaine Boyer and lefthander Aaron Thompson.