Jim Thome

Mauer Headed To Fort Myers To Continue Rehab
Mauer Headed To Fort Myers To Continue Rehab
Mauer Headed To Fort Myers To Continue Rehab
Twins' catcher Joe Mauer is heading to Fort Myers, Florida today to continue his rehab from bilateral leg weakness. Mauer has been working out in the pool in Minnesota and has taken batting practice. There is still no timetable for his return.
Twins Lose 5-3 To Oakland
Twins Lose 5-3 To Oakland
Twins Lose 5-3 To Oakland
The Twins lost 5-3 at home to Oakland Sunday afternoon to drop to 3-6 this season. Brandon McCarthy threw 7 1/3 innings with 9 hits and 2 earned runs allowed to get the win. Scott Baker threw 5 innings with 7 hits and 4 earned runs allowed to take the loss. Justin Morneau went 3-4 with 1 RBI, Jim Thome hit a 2-run homerun and Danny Valencia added 2 hits for Minnesota.