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Myers, I'm going to run a series of columns this week detailing some of the less high-profile story lines worth following in the 2012 season. We've heard plenty about the redemption quests of Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Denard Span and Francisco...
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Since the end of last season I have been hoping the Twins would make at least one move of significance—and so far this has not happened. The hope of a Twins turnaround is hinging on the healthy return of catcher Joe Mauer, first baseman Justin Morneau,...
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span signs an autograph during TwinsFest baseball event at the Metrodome in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. View Photo »
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The Sports Xchange reports Twins OF Denard Span, recovering from a concussion and migraines that limited him last season, has been doing eye exercises this offseason. He works on a computer program. "I do it three or four times a week for about a half...
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Span suffered a concussion while trying to stretch a triple into an inside-the-park home run last June 3. Thanks to what seems like a never-ending battle with a foggy brain, outfielder Denard Span breaks away from his routine winter workouts one day a...
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The Kids are all right. The Twins aren’t tearing down everything and starting from scratch like the White Sox are, but there is a rebuild in progress. In order to make that rebuild successful, a group of young players needs to start contributing. In...
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span heads for home with the game-winning run on a single by Trevor Plouffe off Kansas City Royals' Blake Wood, background right, in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Twins won... View Photo »
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Baseball ProGUESTus: Lose-Lose Situation: Revisiting the Johan Santana Trade by Aaron Gleeman
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Meanwhile, the Twins tired of Gomez’s hacktastic ways and total lack of progress, benching him for Denard Span and then trading him to the Brewers for J.J. Hardy that winter. Guerra again struggled in the minors, posting a 4.89 ERA with just 106...
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The starting lineup supporting Pavano could obviously change with any injuries or surprises during Spring Training, but I'll give it my best guess. Here's what I expect for the Twins' Opening Day lineup: No. 1 Denard Span, center field; No. 2 Jamey...
About Denard Span
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Keiunta Denard Span (born February 27, 1984 in Tampa, Florida) is an American Minor League Baseball outfielder in the Minnesota Twins organization. He was selected by the Twins with the 20th overall pick in the 2002 Major League Baseball Draft. Span turned down just over $2 million from Colorado in an offer for a predraft deal; he fell all the... Full Article
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span heads for home with the game-winning run on a single by Trevor Plouffe off Kansas City Royals' Blake Wood, background right, in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 1-0.
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CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 25: Denard Span #2 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated as he walks to the dugout after scoring against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of their game on September 25, 2011 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 21: Denard Span #2 and Danny Valencia #19 of the Minnesota Twins look on from the dugout in the ninth inning Seattle Mariners on September 21, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mariners defeated the Twins 5-4.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 3: Michael Cuddyer #5 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates wtih Joe Mauer #7, Denard Span #2, and Ben Revere #11 after they all score on Cuddyer's grand slam home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on August 3, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim,...
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Maicer Izturis #13 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim makes a catch from a knee for an out of Denard Span #2 of the Minnesota Twins during the third inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Howie Kendrick #47 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is slow to tag Denard Span #2 of the Minnesota Twins as he steals second base during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 3: Denard Span #2 of the Minnesota Twins watches a 2-RBI double against the Kansas City Royals in the second inning at Kauffman Stadium on June 3, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span (2) looks for the call from home plate umpire Mike Everitt, top right, after being forced out at home by Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Penawhile trying to stretch a triple during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 3, 2011, in Kansas City,...
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span (2) is forced out at home by Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena while trying to stretch a triple during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, June 3, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo.
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KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 2: Denard Span (center) of the Minnesota Twins is greeted by teammates after scoring a run in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on June 2, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 29: Denard Span #2 and Michael Cuddyer #5 of the Minnesota Twins celebrate Span scoring on an RBI single from Justin Morneau #33 of the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on May 29, 2011 at Target Field...
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 29: Denard Span #2 of the Minnesota Twins hits a double against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during the first inning of their game on May 29, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span hits a double against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren (not pictured) the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 29, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, left, and teammates mob Jason Repko (18) as he scores the winning run on a hit by teammate Danny Valencia in the 10th inning against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game, Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 1-0 in 10 innings.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, right, heads to second as Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Chatwood, left, walks Twins' Alexi Casilla to load the bases in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 27, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span dives back on a pickoff attempt but Los Angeles Angels first baseman Mark Trumbo can't handle the throw for an error in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 27, 2011 in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span slides safely into third on a triple as Seattle Mariners third baseman Chone Figgins waits for the throw in the first inning Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Minneapolis.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 23: Third base coach Scott Ullger #45 and Denard Span #2 of the Minnesota Twins celebrate a solo home run by Span as he rounds the bases against the Seattle Mariners during in the first inning of their game on May 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Minnesota Twins Denard Span connects on a RBI single off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Jason Vargas in the fourth inning of their baseball game Monday, May 23, 2011 in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins Denard Span rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Jason Vargas in the first inning of their baseball game Monday, May 23, 2011 in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, bottom, dives back to first base as Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Xavier Nady, top, leaps to avoid Span and give chase to the errant throw in the first inning of an MLB interleague baseball game, Friday, May 20, 2011, in Phoenix. Span and the rest of...
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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Kelly Johnson, left, throws to first after forcing out Minnesota Twins' Denard Span, right, to complete a doubleplay in the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Friday, May 20, 2011, in Phoenix.
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Minnesota Twins center fielder Denard Span catches a fly ball hit by the Oakland Athletics' Ryan Sweeney during the first inning of their baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Thursday, May 19, 2011. Minnesota won the game 11-1.
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 18: Jason Kubel #16 congratulates Denard Span #2 and Alexi Casilla #12 of the Minnesota Twins after they both scored in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 18, 2011 in Oakland, California.
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Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla, center, and Denard Span, right, are congratulated by teammate Jason Kubel after both scored on a single by Trevor Plouffe against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. , Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
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Minnesota Twins' Denard Span heads for home with the game-winning run on a single by Trevor Plouffe off Kansas City Royals' Blake Wood, background right, in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 1-0.
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