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Twins Decline Perkins $6.5M Option
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have told pitcher Glen Perkins they will not pick up his $6.5-million option for next season.
The Twins also plan to pay him $700,000 for a contract buyout.
The 34-year-old left-handed pitcher only pitched in 10 games the last two season with a shoulder injury which require surgery.
The three-time All-Star and Minnesota native played at Stillwater High school and then at the University of Minnesota before being drafted by the Twins in 2004.
Perkins will now become a free agent and can sign with any team, however the belief is Perkins plans to retire from the game.
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