Gardenhire's problem had to do with the postgame meal for the 70-mile trip back to the Twins' training complex in Fort Myers.
"Two pieces of chicken on the bus. These long-term contracts are killing us," he cracked. "Every other team gets three."
Nick Blackburn threw three crisp innings one day after he signed a $14 million, four-year contract that includes an $8 million club option for 2014. Blackburn and...
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