Chart: Three pitchers who could interest the Twins

December 7, 2014 at 6:26AM
This is a 2014 photo of Carlos Villanueva of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. This image reflects the Cubs active roster as of Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ORG XMIT: AZRF174
This is a 2014 photo of Carlos Villanueva of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. This image reflects the Cubs active roster as of Monday, Feb. 24, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) ORG XMIT: AZRF174 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Arms wanted Three pitchers who could interest the Twins:

ø Brett Anderson, lefthander: There is definite interest by the Twins in Anderson, whose promise as a pitcher has been disrupted by injuries. He threw 175⅓ innings as a 21-year-old with Oakland in 2009 and has not gotten close to that total since. A good mid-rotation starter when healthy.

Ryan Vogelsong, righthander: Vogelsong is 37 years old but was functional for the Giants last season. He walks a few batters but can miss a few bats, too. The latter could help with a transition to the American League, but the Twins have swung and missed with bringing NL starters over.

Carlos Villanueva, righthander: He could be a fit because he could start or work in long relief, which the Twins need after deciding not to keep Anthony Swarzak. Hopefully, Villanueva would bring his handlebar mustache and throw his eephus pitch a few times.

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This is a 2014 photo of Ryan Vogelsong of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. This image reflects the Giants active roster as of Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/ Gregory Bull) ORG XMIT: AZGB10
This is a 2014 photo of Ryan Vogelsong of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. This image reflects the Giants active roster as of Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/ Gregory Bull) ORG XMIT: AZGB10 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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