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			<title>Are They Still Around?</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:53:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>One of my favorite spring training activities is looking to see how former Twins are faring with their new team.  Box scores of spring games,...</description>
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<blockquote class="blogcontent restore">One of my favorite spring training activities is looking to see how former Twins are faring with their new team.  Box scores of spring games, especially those of teams you would not normally follow, tend to be pretty boringlots zeros and ones.  So, for me, I like to keep tabs on some old friends.  In most cases, I really enjoy seeing former Twins players doing well, so I silently cheer them on as I watch for their name in the box scores.  I suppose you could go the other way and say to yourself: Ah, now that he doesnt play for the Twins, I sure hope he tanks. But I think the latter approach lends itself to more frustration than enjoyment.<br />
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So, while looking at spring box scoresand laterwhile reading the cuts and minor league assignments, look for the names below.  I have listed all players that have been in the Minnesota Twins organization who are now in camp with other teams.  For extra fun, I have listed former Twins who are now coaches on other teams. And, look, while I tried to be thorough, Im sure I missed someone! Feel free to leave a comment if you find a Twin that I missed or if you just want to reminisce about one of these players.  For example, How can Livan Hernandez and Ramon Ortiz still be around?!?<br />
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I was surprised to see Cristian Guzman out of baseball last year; apparently he had some <a href="http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/05/cristian-guzman-to-miss-at-least-first-half-of-season-due-to-family-issues/" target="_blank">family issues</a> to deal with early on and never caught on with a team later in the season.  He will turn 34 this year, but when healthy, is still a really nice player.  Currently, he is in camp with Cleveland.<br />
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And you've got to be happy for LaTroy Hawkins who will be pitching for the Angels in his 18th year in the league.  For all his early struggles with the Twins, he has put together a nice career.  Hes really done it allstarter, closer, middle reliever, and set-up man.  He pitched in the World Series for the Rockies in 2007.<br />
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Here are the ones who are still around, by team:<br />
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<u>Baltimore Orioles</u><br />
Roster: Luis Ayala  P, J.J. Hardy  IF<br />
Non-Roster: Willie Eyre  P, Pat Neshek  P, Dennys Reyes  P, Steve Tolleson  OF<br />
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<u>Boston Red Sox</u><br />
Roster: Nick Punto  IF, Darnell McDonald  OF, David Ortiz  DH<br />
Non-Roster: Carlos Silva  P, Jason Repko  OF<br />
Coaches: Alex Ochoa<br />
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<u>New York Yankees :</u> NONE<br />
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<u>Tampa Bay Rays :</u> NONE<br />
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Toronto Blue Jays</u><br />
Non-Roster: Jim Hoey  P<br />
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<u>Chicago White Sox</u><br />
Roster: Jesse Crain  P, Philip Humber  P, A.J. Pierzynski  C<br />
Coaches: Mark Salas<br />
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<u>Cleveland Indians</u><br />
Roster: Kevin Slowey  P<br />
Non-Roster: Cristian Guzman  IF<br />
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<u>Detroit Tigers</u><br />
Roster: Delmon Young  OF<br />
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<u>Kansas City Royals</u><br />
Roster: Jose Mijares  P<br />
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<u>Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim</u><br />
Roster: LaTroy Hawkins  P, Torii Hunter  OF<br />
Non-Roster: Loek van Mil  P<br />
Coaches: Mickey Hatcher<br />
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<u>Oakland Athletics</u><br />
Roster: Grant Balfour  P, Brian Fuentes  P<br />
Non-Roster: Jason Pridie  OF<br />
Coaches: Chili Davis, Chip Hale<br />
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<u>Seattle Mariners</u><br />
Non-Roster: Sean Henn  P, Luis Rodriguez  IF<br />
Coaches: Carl Willis<br />
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<u>Texas Rangers</u><br />
Roster: Mark Hamburger  P, Joe Nathan  P<br />
Non-Roster: Joe Beimel  P<br />
Coaches: Ron Washington<br />
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<u>Atlanta Braves</u><br />
Non-Roster: Dusty Hughes  P<br />
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<u>Miami Marlins</u><br />
Non-Roster: Rob Delaney  P, Terry Tiffee  IF<br />
Coaches: Randy St. Claire<br />
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<u>New York Mets</u><br />
Roster: R.A. Dickey  P, Jon Rauch  P, Johan Santana  P<br />
Non-Roster: Chuck James  P<br />
Coaches: Tim Teufel<br />
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<u>Philadelphia Phillies</u><br />
Roster: Jim Thome  IF<br />
Coaches: Pete Mackanin<br />
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<u>Washington Nationals</u><br />
Roster: Wilson Ramos  C<br />
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<u>Chicago Cubs</u><br />
Roster: Matt Garza  P<br />
Non-Roster: Matt Tolbert  IF<br />
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<u>Cincinnati Reds</u><br />
Non-Roster: Ron Mahay  P, Corky Miller  C<br />
<br />
<u>Houston Astros</u><br />
Non-Roster: Livan Hernandez  P<br />
<br />
<u>Milwaukee Brewers</u><br />
Roster: Carlos Gomez  OF<br />
<br />
<u>Pittsburgh Pirates</u><br />
Roster: Garrett Jones  OF<br />
Non-Roster: Jose Morales  C<br />
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<u>St. Louis Cardinals</u><br />
Roster: Kyle Lohse  P, J.C. Romero  P<br />
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<u>Arizona Diamondbacks</u><br />
Roster: Craig Breslow  P, Henry Blanco  C, Jason Kubel  OF<br />
Coaches: Don Baylor<br />
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<u>Colorado Rockies</u><br />
Roster: Casey Blake  IF, Michael Cuddyer  OF<br />
Non-Roster: Brendan Harris  IF<br />
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<u>Los Angeles Dodgers</u><br />
Roster: Matt Guerrier  P, Trent Oeltjen  OF<br />
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<u>San Diego Padres</u><br />
Roster: Jason Bartlett  IF, Orlando Hudson  IF<br />
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<u>San Francisco Giants</u><br />
Non-Roster: Ramon Ortiz  P<br />
Coaches: Roberto Kelly</blockquote>


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