Twins challenge NL champs today on Fox Sports North
CLEARWATER -- The Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract with a $9 million club option for 2015.
Here's a breakdown of the contract:
2010: $750,000
2011: $1 million
2012: $3 million
2013: $4.75 million
2014: $6.5 million
2015: Club option for $9 million ($500,000 buyout)
"It's a great feeling," Span said. "I'm definitely not angry today."
Blue skies and sunshine here at Bright House Field, one of the nicest spring training stadiums in Florida. Today, the Twins will challenge the two-time defending NL champion Phillies, who are trotting out their A-lineup.
Fox Sports North has its first Twins telecast of the spring.
TWINS
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Orlando Hudson, 2B
3. Justin Morneau, 1B
4. Jim Thome, DH
5. Michael Cuddyer, RF
6. Wilson Ramos, C
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. J.J. Hardy, SS
9. Nick Punto, 3B
Pitching: Carl Pavano, Nick Blackburn, Jose Mijares, Clay Condrey, Pat Neshek, Anthony Slama.
PHILLIES
1. Jimmy Rollins, SS
2. Placido Polanco, 3B
3. Chase Utley, 2B
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Jayson Werth, RF
6. Raul Ibanez, LF
7. Shane Victorino, CF
8. Ben Francisco, DH
9. Carlos Ruiz, C
Pitching: J.A. Happ, Jose Contreras, David Herndon, Antonio Bastardo.
Bright House Field. First pitch: 12:05 p.m. (Central). TV: FSN. Twins Radio Network
It hasn’t been a minute since a Minnesota men’s team won a championship in one of the four major pro sports leagues — it’s been more than 34 years.
