Projected Twins rotation and key relievers

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projected ROTATION

Phil Hughes, RH

2014: 16-10, 3.52 ERA.

Set MLB record for highest strikeout-to-walk ratio (11.63).

Ricky Nolasco, RH

2014: 6-12, 5.38 ERA.

Twins need him to be closer to his 2013: 13-11, 3.70 ERA.

Kyle Gibson, RH

2014: 13-12, 4.47 ERA.

Had 1.31 ERA in his 13 victories, 8.10 ERA in his 12 defeats.

Tommy Milone, LH

2014: 6-4, 4.18 ERA with Oakland, Twins.

Had 25-19 record for A’s in 2012-13.

Mike Pelfrey, RH

2014: 0-3, 7.99 ERA.

Gets another chance to start because of Ervin Santana’s suspension.

BULLPEN

Casey Fien, RH

2014: 5-6, 3.98 ERA.

Appeared in 146 games past two years, taking over as top setup man last year.

Glen Perkins, LH

2014: 4-3, 3.65 ERA, 34 saves.

Closer has 70 saves past two seasons, and had save in 2014 All-Star Game at Target Field.