Twins vs. Chicago series preview

Last update: September 6, 2007 - 10:15 PM

THREE GAMES AT U.S. CELLULAR FIELD

Tonight, 7:11 p.m., FSN, 1500-AM

RHP Carlos Silva (11-13, 4.34) vs. RHP Javier Vazquez (11-8, 3.91)

Saturday, 2:55 p.m., Ch. 9, 1500-AM

RHP Matt Garza (3-5, 3.49) vs. RHP Jose Contreras (8-16, 5.86)

Sunday, 1:05 p.m., Ch. 29, 1500-AM

LHP Johan Santana, right, (14-11, 3.15) vs. RHP Jon Garland, left, (9-10, 4.75)

TWINS UPDATE

Michael Cuddyer got his 18th outfield assist of the season on Wednesday, tying him for the major league lead ... Pat Neshek has a 6.70 ERA over his past 20 outings ... Justin Morneau is batting .379 with six homers and 11 RBI against Javier Vazquez in his career ... Cuddyer is batting .370 against Vazquez.

WHITE SOX UPDATE

Chicago GM Kenny Williams has 12 players under contract for more than $94 million next season but is determined to make the White Sox contenders. He might have to move someone such as Jon Garland or Joe Crede to create some financial flexibility to go after a key free agent. Twins outfielder Torii Hunter, right, could be a possibility. Hunter has said that Chicago's outfield grass is the best in the league. Chicago could also pursue Andruw Jones.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III

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