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Minnesota Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson said the team asked a lot of RP Matt Capps (forearm) last season, even when he was dealing with an injured forearm. "Here's Cappy taking the ball and going out there every day and not saying a word," Anderson...
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How will the bullpen fare? Last year, the Twins were faced with overhauling their bullpen after losing several key players to free agency, and it didn't work out too well; the relief corps' 4.51 ERA was the worst mark in the Majors. Joe Nathan and Matt...
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Cleveland Indians' Shelley Duncan hits a two-run double off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Matt Capps in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Cleveland. View Photo »
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Capps. Anderson then mentioned about 10 other guys who could earn a job. We'll see. The bullpen still hasn't recovered from the loss of Matt Guerrier and Jesse Crain two years ago. who were on the shelf with lesser injuries than Capps' bad forearm. Yet...
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In order to make room for newly signed reliever Francisco Cordero (whose one-year, $4.5 million contract is one of many that makes the Twins' Matt Capps signing look like an overpay), the Blue Jays designated 26-year-old outfielder Darin Mastroianni...
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“But I have to show I’m healthy and produce.” Johnson, who hit 18 home runs with Oakland in 2007, took over for Carlos Pena as the Rays’ starting first baseman in 2011 but his season took a severe turn for the worse when he was drilled on the left...
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Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana hits a solo home run off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Matt Capps in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Cleveland. Santana, pinch-hitting, hit the first pitch from Capps to win the game 6-5. View Photo »
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The image shows Jablonski with the major league ball players, and says "maybe that inspired him." "Jack put a smile on all our faces as we watched him move his left arm back and forth in a retractive sling," the update reads. "His left arm wasn't...
About Matt Capps
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Matthew Dicus Capps (born September 3, 1983 in Douglasville, Georgia), nicknamed "The Mad Capper," is a Major League Baseball closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship at LSU. He possesses... Full Article
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 5: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning of game one of a doubleheader on September 5, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. White Sox defeated the Twins 2-1.
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CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 29: Catcher Rene Rivera #32, relief pitcher Matt Capps #55 and first baseman Michael Cuddyer #5 of the Minnesota Twins stand on the mound during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on August 29, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The...
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 25: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the seventh inning on August 25, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Orioles defeated the Twins 6-1.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 9: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins reacts to walking the bases full in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox on August 9, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Red Sox defeated the Twins 4-3.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 5: Carlos Quentin #20 of the Chicago White Sox reacts to being hit by a pitch thrown by Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning on August 5, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The White Sox defeated the Twins 5-3.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 20: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning on July 20, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Capps throws against the Cleveland Indians in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. Capps had the win and the Twins defeated the Indians 7-5.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 18: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins reacts to giving up a solo home run to Austin Kearns #26 of the Cleveland Indians in the ninth inning of game one in a double header on July 18, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Indians defeated the...
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 15: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning on July 15, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 2-1.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Capps heads to the dugout after the ninth inning in which he gave up a two-run, go-ahead home run to Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer in a baseball game, Friday, July 15, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Royals won 2-1.
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Minnesota Twins closer Matt Capps, left, celebrates with catcher Drew Butera after the Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-3 in a baseball game, Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Chicago.
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Minnesota Twins closer Matt Capps, right, celebrates with catcher Joe Mauer after the Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-5 during a baseball game Friday, July 8, 2011, in Chicago.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 5: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins leaves the game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ninth inning on July 5, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rays 3-2.
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Minnesota Twins reliever Matt Capps heads to the dugout after he was pulled in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in Minneapolis. Capps gave up a single, a home run and a walk. The Twins won 3-2.
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Minnesota Twins reliever Matt Capps, center, gets a visit at the mound from catcher Joe Mauer, right, and shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 3-2.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 2: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins reacts to giving up two straight singles to start the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 2, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Brewers defeated the Twins 8-7.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 2: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning on July 2, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Brewers defeated the Twins 8-7.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Capps reacts after giving up a hit to the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Minneapolis. The Brewers won 8-7.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Capps throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game, Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Minneapolis. Capps had the save and the Twins defeated the Dodgers 1-0.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 28: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning on June 28, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Dodgers 6-4.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 18: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins prepares to deliver a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres in on June 18, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Padres 1-0.
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Matt Capps, left, and catcher Joe Mauer celebrate their 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres in a baseball game on Saturday, June 18, 2011, in Minneapolis.
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Minnesota Twins' Matt Capps celebrates after San Diego Padres' Chase Headley grounded out to end the baseball game Friday, June 17, 2011 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 6-5, with Capps picking up the save.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 16: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning on June 16, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 1-0.
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Minnesota Twins shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka (R) smiles as he congratulates Twins closer Matt Capps (L) after they defeated the Chicago White Sox in their American League MLB baseball game at Target Field in Minneapolis, June 16, 2011.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 5: Matt Capps #55 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning of game one of a doubleheader on September 5, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. White Sox defeated the Twins 2-1.
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