A year ago during spring training, then-coach Paul Molitor challenged Brian Dozier, telling him he can be someone who players 155 games a year and impact the team in many ways. Dozier, indeed, came into his own as a player last season.
But he's going to get his days off. And today is one of them as the Twins take on the Tigers at Target Field.
Danny Santana is back at the top of the lineup, as the shortstop showed some life at the plate last night, going 2-for-3.
Brian Duensing is on track to be activated from the disabled this weekend after recovering from his mild intercostal muscle strain. Duensing will throw live batting practice on Friday - 15 pitches, rest like it's between innings, then throw 15 more. If that goes well then he will be activated on Saturday.
Trevor May threw in the bullpen today and is fine. So he's going to start on Friday. We'll see about Saturday, as the Twins don't know yet what they are going to do with Ricky Nolasco, who is about ready to come off the DL.
Tigers
Anthony Gose, CF
Ian Kinsler, 2B
Miggy, 1B
V-Mart, DH
J.D., RF
Yoenis Cespedes, LF
Alex Avila, C
Nick Castellanos, 3B
Jose Iglesias, SS
Anibal Sanchez, RHP
