Spring Training Diary: Polanco's Knee, Pagan's Pitches, Maki's Thoughts

We're trying something new for Twins Daily's Caretakers: an audio report from John Bonnes on what he's seeing and hearing from players, coaches, and management inside Hammond Stadium. Today's report includes:

• News on Jorge Polanco's slow ramp up in spring training, and whether is knee is already a concern
• Emilio Pagan's offseason, and why his first bullpen session was so encouraging
• Thoughts from pitching coach Pater Maki on camp and how the Twins are adjusting to the new pitching clock.

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