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. 

Twins right-hander Scott Baker has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder stiffness and will miss at least his first two scheduled starts, including opening day. 

Twins right-hander Scott Baker has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder stiffness and will miss at least his first two scheduled starts, including opening day. 

Brad Penny made his last audition for a spot in Boston' rotation. 

Twins right-hander Scott Baker was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with shoulder stiffness and will miss his scheduled opening day start. 

The World Baseball Classic certainly didn't go to plan for Canada and the frustration of the national team's shocking two-and-out elimination last month still lingers. 

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. 

--LHP Jose Mijares, who was brilliant out of the Twins' bullpen last September, was optioned to Class AAA Rochester. 

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. 

Midway through his final spring training tuneup, Tampa Bay opening day starter James Shields shifted into regular-season mode. 

What do Beyonce, Bobby Valentine and the Royals have in common? Ken Rosenthal can envision them contributing to a Yankees fiasco. 

Their top three starting pitchers are all nursing injuries. 

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

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

--LHP Jose Mijares, who was brilliant out of the Twins' bullpen last September, was optioned to Class AAA Rochester.