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Twins injury updates on Span, Morneau, Liriano, Casilla, and Baker

Although the season is winding down, some Twins fans are still paying attention to all of the team's injuries. Denard Span could play any day now, Justin Morneau had successful knee and foot surgeries, and Francisco Liriano is going to start on Friday.
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Although the season is winding down, some Twins fans are still paying attention to all of the team's injuries. Denard Span could play any day now, Justin Morneau had successful knee and foot surgeries, and Francisco Liriano is going to start on Friday.

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