2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p. 

2009 Minnesota Twins ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 6 Seattle, 8:10 p. 

Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions. 

Matt Garza was focused on preparing for the season. 

Kevin Slowey struck out Albert Pujols with the bases loaded, and the Minnesota Twins beat the St. 

Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. 

--C Joe Mauer reported progress in his efforts to rid his lower back of persistent pain but gave no hint of when he might be able to work out again, much less play. 

The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. 

Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. 

--C Joe Mauer reported progress in his efforts to rid his lower back of persistent pain but gave no hint of when he might be able to work out again, much less play. 

The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. 

Joe Mauer's sore back might turn out to be the best development of the Twins' training camp because it has provided them with the element they were missing most: doubt. 

--C Joe Mauer reported progress in his efforts to rid his lower back of persistent pain but gave no hint of when he might be able to work out again, much less play. 

The Twins are no closer to figuring out how to wedge four outfielders into three positions, but training camp convinced them it's a great problem to have, especially since the offense is a question mark until Joe Mauer is ready to play. 

Brad Penny, still in contention for the fifth spot in the Red Sox rotation, gave up two runs in four innings Saturday and Boston beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4.