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Willingham and Burroughs arrive in Fort Myers, Morneau still hasn't reported

Newcomers Josh Willingham and Sean Burroughs arrived at Twins' Spring Training on Wednesday. The only players left to report are Justin Morneau and Oswaldo Arcia. Thursday is the official check in date for position players. As for Burroughs, he'll be playing some first, second and third base during camp.
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Newcomers Josh Willingham and Sean Burroughs arrived at Twins' Spring Training on Wednesday. The only players left to report are Justin Morneau and Oswaldo Arcia. Thursday is the official check in date for position players. As for Burroughs, he'll be playing some first, second and third base during camp.

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