The three anchors of the Minnesota Twin's starting rotation are all in their mid-20's. Nick Blackburn, Glen Perkins and Kevin Slowey are a combined 8-8, but have an ERA of 3.26 in a total of 21 starts in 2008. The rest of the pitchers who have made starts this year for the Twins are Livan Hernandez, Francisco Liriano, Scott Baker, and Boof Bonser. They have a 10-11 combined record to go along with a bloated 5.41 ERA in 32 starts.

The puerile trio; Blackburn, Perkins, and Slowey, had a rough start to the season, but have since rebounded fantastically. In their last nine starts they are 5-2 with an outstanding 2.03 ERA. This stretch includes......

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