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As trade winds swirl, Nolasco dominates
- Updated: July 30, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — With a combined $25 million remaining on his contract over the next two years, it’s certainly no sure thing that Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco will be moved before Monday’s non-waiver Trade Deadline.
But with several scouts in attendance at Friday’s game against the White Sox, Nolasco boosted his potential value, tossing eight strong innings in the Twins’ 2-1 walk-off win over the White Sox in 12 innings. It marked the first time Nolasco went at least eight innings since Sept. 16, 2014.
He gave up a leadoff homer to Adam Eaton — the fifth time in nine games the Twins have allowed a leadoff blast — but he settled down from there, scattering two hits and a walk the rest of the way with six strikeouts. He was able to shake off a rough outing against the Red Sox in his previous start, when he lasted a season-low two innings, allowing six runs on six hits. Twins manager Paul …
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