Ortiz on deck for Twins rotation?

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At least the Twins are bringing in some arms with some Major League experience....time will tell.


Former Nationals right-hander would add experience
By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins, looking to add experience to their rotation, are considering signing former Nationals right-hander Ramon Ortiz.
The deal, which the Star-Tribune is reporting would be a one-year pact worth $3.1 million, is not complete, however.

Ortiz, 33, was 11-16 with a 5.57 ERA for the Nationals last season. He holds a 79-76 career record and 4.85 career ERA since breaking into the Majors in 1999, with his best year coming in '02, when he was 15-9 with a 3.77 ERA for the Angels.

The addition of Ortiz should add some veteran presence to a Twins rotation that has only two returning starters with more than a year's experience in the big leagues in Johan Santana and Carlos Silva. Boof Bonser is also expected to be a part of the rotation with Matt Garza, Glen Perkins, Scott Baker and Sidney Ponson likely competing for the final spot. The Twins signed Ponson to a Minor League deal earlier this month.

Twins pitchers and catchers will report to Fort Myers, Fla. for the start of Spring Training on Feb. 18.

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01/22/2007 2:40 PM ET
Twins agree to terms with pitcher Ramon Ortiz on one-year contract.