Two things can cure a good team from the doldrums. One is returning to its home field after a 3-7 road trip (which featured six one-run losses) and winning a one-run game, 1-0, last night over the Twins. Another is a good, swift kick in pants, a shakeup if you will. (Full article: 1346 words)

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