Jamey Carroll

The Twins downed Pittsburgh 10-0 Sunday afternoon in exhibition play in Florida. Francisco Liriano threw 5 no-hit shutout innings with 6 strikeouts and 1 walk to get the win. Jamey Carroll went 2-3 with 2 RBIs and a run scored and both Joe Benson and Trevor Plouffe each had 2 hits, a run and 1 RBI for the Twins. Prospect Brian Dozier hit a solo homerun for Minnesota.

The Twins signed lefthanded relief pitcher Phil Dumatrait to a contract yesterday. Dumatrait had a 3.92 ERA in 45 games in 2011. Dumatrait was 1-3 in 2011. He is 30 years old.

The Twins officially signed 37-year old free agent middle infielder Jamey Carroll to a 2-year $6.7 Million contract with an option for a 3rd year. Carroll can play shortstop, 2nd base, 3rd base and outfield. Carroll hit .290 with no homeruns and 17 RBIs in 146 games in 2011 for the L.A. Dodgers. Carroll passed his physical Tuesday to make the deal official.