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ESPN projects Twins second baseman Brian Dozier could command a five-year, $77 million contract as a free agent next offseason. That would be quite a different market than the one we saw this past offseason and would force a pretty tough (or maybe pretty easy?) decision for the Twins.
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The bad news for the Wild is it still trails 2-1 in its NHL first-round series with Winnipeg. The good news is Game 4 is at Xcel Energy Center, where the Wild could do no wrong in Game 3. (7 p.m., FSN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"Need to sign Diggs next. As much as I want the defense intact as much as possible, we need as many offensive playmakers on this team as possible. Not as worried about the D as much as I am offensive side."
"PLY12" commenting on startribune.com.
TWEETED
"Wolves Game 1 usage:
Rose 30.8%
Dieng 28.6%
Teague 26.4%
Wiggins 25.7%
Crawford 22.2%
Butler 15.6% <---
Towns 14.2% <---
Not ideal."
@jphanned