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Where They Stand

Minnesota is 52-65, fourth in the AL Central, 10 games behind Detroit.  The Twins won their last game and are 2-8 in their last ten games.

Rochester is 48-72, sixth in the IL North, 21 games behind Pawtucket.  The Red Wings lost their last game and are 3-7 in their last ten games.

New Britain is 57-60, fourth in the EL East, 8 games behind New Hampshire.  The Rock Cats are two games out of the last playoff spot.  They won their last game and are 2-8 in their last ten games.

Ft. Myers is 19-27 in the second half, fifth in the FSL South, 9 games behind Bradenton.  The Miracle has won its last two games and is 4-6 in its last ten games.

Beloit is 21-25 in the second half, fourth in the ML West, 7 games behind Quad Cities.  The Snappers are three games out of the last playoff spot.  They won their last game and are 4-6 in their last ten games.

Elizabethton is 28-26, second in the AL West, 6 games behind Johnson City.  The Twins have a two game lead for the last playoff spot.  They have won their last three games and are 7-3 in their last ten games.

The GCL Twins are 20-25, fourth in the GCL South, 7.5 games behind the Orioles.  The Twins won their last game and are 3-7 in their last ten games.

The DSL Twins are 38-22, tied for first in the B. C. B. C.  The Twins have won their last seven games and are 8-2 in their last ten games.  The DSL season ends August 20.

This Week in Twins Transactions

Scott Baker was placed on the fifteen day disabled list by Minnesota.
Justin Morneau was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.
Trevor Plouffe was optioned from Minnesota to Rochester.
Kevin Slowey was recalled from Rochester to Minnesota.
Danny Lehmann was sent from Rochester to New Britain.
Deinys Suarez was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Logan Darnell was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain.
Matthew Tomshaw was promoted from the GCL Twins to Ft. Myers.
Brad Stillings was placed on the seven day disabled list by Ft. Myers.
B. J. Hermsen was promoted from Beloit to Ft. Myers.
Estarlin de los Santos was placed on the seven day disabled list by Ft. Myers.
Reggie Williams was promoted from Beloit to Ft. Myers.
Shooter Hunt was activated from the disabled list by Ft. Myers.
Pedro Guerra was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.
Madison Boer was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.
Kyle Knudson was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.
Nate Roberts was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.
Michael Gonzales was placed on the seven day disabled list by Beloit.
Tim Atherton was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.
Marcus Limon was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.
Matthew Koch signed and was assigned to Elizabethton.
Garrett Jewel was placed on the seven day disabled list by Elizabethton.
Kennys Vargas was placed on the restricted list by Elizabethton.
Ray Chang was assigned to the GCL Twins.

One assumes Justin Morneau will be activated to take Trevor Plouffe's spot, but that move has not yet appeared on the transaction lists.

Where They Stand

Minnesota is 51-60, fourth in the AL Central, 8 games behind Detroit.  The Twins have lost one game in a row and are 4-6 in their last ten games.
Rochester is 44-67, sixth in the IL North, 19 games behind Lehigh Valley.  The Red Wings have lost one game in a row and are 6-4 in their last ten games.
New Britain is 55-56, fourth in the EL East, 7 games behind New Hampshire.  The Rock Cats have lost five games in a row and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
Ft. Myers is 15-25 in the second half, sixth in the FSL South, 9 games behind Bradenton.  The Miracle has lost four games in a row and is 1-9 in its last ten games.
Beloit is 17-22 in the second half, tied for fourth in the ML West, 7 games behind Kane County and Quad Cities.  The Snappers have lost five games in a row and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
Elizabethton is 23-20, second in the AL West, 5 games behind Johnson City.  The Twins have lost one game in a row and are 4-6 in their last ten games.
The GCL Twins are 19-21, tied for second in the GCL South, 5 games behind the GCL Orioles.  The Twins have won one game in a row and are 3-7 in their last ten games.
The DSL Twins are 31-22, third in the B. C. B. C., 4.5 games behind the DSL Orioles.  The Twins have lost two games in a row and are 4-6 in their last ten games.

This Week in Twins Transactions

Luke Hughes was optioned from Minnesota to Rochester.
Denard Span was activated from the disabled list by Minnesota.
Mike Hollimon was promoted from New Britain to Rochester.
Jeff Manship was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester with a back strain.
Kyle Gibson was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester.
Carlos Gutierrez was activated by the disabled list by Rochester.
Justin Morneau was sent to Rochester on a rehab assignment.
Bruce Pugh was sent from New Britain to Ft. Myers.
Andrew Albers was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain.
Steven Liddle was activated from the disabled list by Ft. Myers.
Matthew Tomshaw was sent from Ft. Myers to the GCL Twins.
Tyler Grimes was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.
Pedro Guerra was promoted from Elizabethton to Beloit.
Ben Tootle was placed on the seven day disabled list by Beloit.
Tim Atherton was promoted from the GCL Twins to Elizabethton.
John Krogstad was released by the GCL Twins.

2011 Game 109: Minnesota Twins at Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (MUST WIN GAME!!!!!!11)

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the twins come back from a rare day off and face off against the LAAAAAAAAAA angels. on the mound is ervin santana, whom i'm told has been pitching alright as of late. since we’re obviously not having a fire sale, might as well start winning, i guess. now's as good a time the start as any...

Where They Stand

Minnesota is 50-56, fourth in the AL Central, 6 games behind Detroit.  The Twins are on a one game winning streak and are 5-5 in their last ten games.

Rochester is 41-65, sixth in the IL North, 20.5 games behind Lehigh Valley.  The Red Wings are on a one game losing streak and are 4-6 in their last ten games.

New Britain is 55-51, fourth in the EL East, 2.5 games behind New Hampshire.  The Rock Cats are on a two game winning streak and are 6-4 in their last ten games.

Ft. Myers is 14-21 in the second half, sixth in the FSL South, 5.5 games behind St. Lucie and Bradenton.  The Miracle is on a nine game losing streak and, of course, is 1-9 in its last ten games.

Beloit is 16-17 in the second half, fourth in the ML West, 4 games behind Kane County and Quad Cities.  The Snappers are on a one game losing streak and are 3-7 in their last ten games.

Elizabethton is 20-17, second in the AL West, 4 games behind Johnson City.  The Twins are on a two game losing streak and are 2-8 in their last ten games.

GCL Twins are 17-17, second in the GCL South, 4 games behind the GCL Orioles.  The Twins are on a one game losing streak and are 5-5 in their last ten games.

DSL Twins are 31-21, tied for second in the B. C. B. C., 3 games behind the DSL Orioles.  The Twins are on a one game losing streak and are 4-6 in their last ten games.

This Week in Twins Transactions

Jason Kubel was activated from the disabled list by Minnesota.
Scott Diamond was optioned from Minnesota to Rochester.
Luke Hughes was optioned from Minnesota to Rochester, then was recalled from Rochester to Minnesota.
Scott Baker was activated from the disabled list by Minnesota.
Matt Tolbert was recalled from Rochester to Minnesota.
Chuck James was optioned from Minnesota to Rochester.
Alexi Casilla was placed on the fifteen day disabled list.
Kevin Slowey was activated from the disabled list and optioned to Rochester.
Thomas Diamond was released by Rochester.
Danny Lehmann was placed on the seven day disabled list by Rochester with an ankle injury.
Andrew Albers was sent from New Britain to Ft. Myers.
David Bromberg was activated from the disabled list by New Britain.
Bruce Pugh was promoted from Ft. Myers to New Britain.
Ramon Santana was released by Ft. Myers.
Angel Morales was activated from the disabled list by Ft. Myers.
Kane Holbrooks was placed on the restricted list by Ft. Myers.
Miguel Munoz was activated from the disabled list by Ft. Myers, then was placed back on the seven day disabled list.
Jonathan Goncalves was activated from the disabled list by Ft. Myers.
Steven Liddle was placed on the seven day disabled list by Ft. Myers.
Matthew Tomshaw was promoted from the GCL Twins to Ft. Myers.
Andy Leer was activated from the disabled list by Beloit.
Corey Williams was assigned to Elizabethton.
Jose Montanez was assigned to the GCL Twins.