Tuesday's Page 2 tipsheet

July 18, 2017 at 12:30AM
This is a 2017 photo of Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. This image reflects the 2017 active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo/David Goldman) ORG XMIT: FLDG101
Buxton (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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The Twins probably would feel a lot better about Bartolo Colon's debut against the Yankees on Tuesday if Byron Buxton was patrolling center field. The veteran Colon relies on command and good defense these days. The former he has lacked this year, and the latter was a lot better for the Twins before Buxton's injury.

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Speaking of Colon's first start with the Twins, it's such a big deal that ESPN and FSN are both showing the game (7 p.m.).

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"This is what champions do. They were sleepwalking through the first half but they knew what they needed to do in the 2nd half to come out with the W and they came out and executed. Love this team!"

"kay353" commenting on the Lynx victory over Phoenix on startribune.com.

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"LeBron is frustrated, concerned about Cavs' ability to put together a roster that can better compete with Warriors."

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Colon (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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