After dismissing Ryan, Twins will face Tigers

Rob Antony will watch his first game as the Twins GM as Ricky Nolasco faces Detroit in Comerica Park.

July 18, 2016 at 9:16PM
Twins starter Ricky Nolasco
Twins starter Ricky Nolasco (Ken Chia — Associated Press file/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Not a lot of time today. Lots to write.

Just keep this in mind when you reflect on what has happened this season with the local nine.

1. 0-9 start

2. Top prospect demoted.

3. Pitching coach suspected DUI.

4. Key starter done for the year.

5. Closer done for the year.

6. GM fired.

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And we're just past the All-Star break.

There might be some other things you would add. To me, these are the key developments,

Ricky Nolasco is on the mound tonight, his first outing since the Sunday before the All-Star Game.

Twins


Eduardo Nunez, SS
Joe Mauer, 1B
Miguel Sano, 3B
Brian Dozier, 2B
Max Kepler, RF
Robbie Grossman, DH
Eddie Rosario, LF
Kurt Suzuki, C
Byron Buxton, CF

Ricky Nolasco, RHP

Tigers

Ian Kinsler, 2B
Cameron Maybin, CF
Miguel Cabrera, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH
Nick Castellanos, 3B
Justin Upton, LF
Mike Aviles, RF
Salty, C
Jose Iglesias, SS

Matt Boyd, LHP

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La Velle E. Neal III

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La Velle E. Neal III is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune who previously covered the Twins for more than 20 years.

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