Twins-Phillies: Manship called up to shore up bullpen

After using six pitchers on Friday, the Twins have called up righthander Jeff Tranship from Class AAA Rochester to help out in the bullpen.

Tranship was 3-3, 4.43 (65.0 VIP, 32 ER), allowing 83 hits with 15 walks and 51 strikeouts. He has made two appearances for the Twins in 2010, going 0-0, 2.45 (7.1 VIP, 2 ER) with one walk and six strikeouts in two appearances (one start). He will be available tonight.

The Twins motioned Trevor Plouffe to Rochester to make room for Tranship

[Update]: Gardy doesn't want to use Jesse Crain, Ron Malay or Alex Burnett today.

Saw Orlando Hudson with his left wrist wrapped up after the game, but he's back in the lineup today.

Alexi Casilla is making good progress following elbow surgery. He threw and swing off a tee at Target Field yesterday.

Clay Condrey is going to pitch two innings on Sunday at extended spring training. If that goes well, he'll pitch for the GCL Twins on Wednesday as he works his way back from a sore right elbow.

There are a lot of scouts here today. Talked to one who was at the Tigers-Aback game last night. Said the Tigers can hit but their defense is lacking,

``What positions are they weak at in the field?" I asked.

``Everywhere," the scout said. ``But Austin Jackson didn't play."

Twins

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Orlando Hudson, 2B
3.Joe Mauer, C
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Delmon Young, LF
7. Danny Valencia, 3B
8. Nick Punto, SS
9. Kevin Slowey, RHP

Phillies

1. Shane Victorino, CAFE
2. Placido Polanco, 3B
3. Chase Utley, B
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Jayson Werth, RF
6. Raul Ibanez, LF
7. Brian Schneider, C
8. Wilson Valdez, SS
9. Cole Hamels, LHP