Chris Herrmann didn't know what to think when hitting coach Tom Brunansky told him the manager wanted to see him. But he soon found out.
Herrmann has been called up and sent down before but he had never made an Opening Day roster until Thursday when the Twins picked him over Josmil Pinto and Eric Fryer.
``I'm so used to getting called in and being sent back down," Herrmann said. ``So it's great to hear them say I'm going to be a part of this team. My heart is still pounding. I'm still nervous."
Herrmann, 27, batted .300 with a homer and 4 RBI in 23 games. He can play first base and also the corner outfield spots, versatility that Molitor liked.
``He can do a couple other things for us if need be," Molitor said.
Eric Fryer, a non-roster invite to camp, was reassigned to the minor league camp. He hit .281 with a homer.
``Eric Fryer had a really nice spring," Molitor said. ``We have a lot of faith in him and what he does with our pitching staff and how he has field awareness as a catcher, which is very important. He's worked hard on his offensive game and did a nice job."
Fryer played in 28 games last season and seemed on the verge of sticking on a major league roster.