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Can Diamond lead Twins past Royals?

After going 1-5 with a 5.08 ERA in seven starts last year, Scott Diamond opened 2012 with Triple-A Rochester, where he went 4-1 with a 2.60 ERA before he was called up May 7. He has transformed himself into one of the Twins' most consistent starter.
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After going 1-5 with a 5.08 ERA in seven starts last year, Scott Diamond opened 2012 with Triple-A Rochester, where he went 4-1 with a 2.60 ERA before he was called up May 7. He has transformed himself into one of the Twins' most consistent starter.

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