Righthander Pat Neshek has begun a throwing program in Fort Myers, Fla. The Twins officially don’t expect him back this year, but if he works his way up to getting on a mound late this month and says, `I feel g-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-eat,” then the Twins will consider using him down the stretch. The big hurdle will be to find him work, since minor league seasons will completed by then.

If he’s not ready, he will continue workouts and pitch to batters in instructional league in October, then get ready for spring training 2009. I tend to believe that this is what will happen.

I spoke with Michael Cuddyer today. He’s bummed out about his broken foot but isn’t giving up on the season. He’s been told that, in most cases, it takes 4-6 weeks for the bone to heal. Even if its for the last two weeks of the season, Cuddy wants to try to contribute.

Lineup

Twins (64-51): 1. Denard Span, RF. 2. Nick Punto, 2B. 3. Joe Mauer, C. 4. Justin Morneau, 1B. 5. Jason Kubel, DH. 6. Delmon Young, LF. 7. Brian Buscher, 3B. 8. Adam Everett, SS. 9.  Carlos Gomez, CF. Pitching: Francisco Liriano.

Royals (53-63): 1. Mike Aviles, SS. 2. David DeJesus, CF. 3. Billy Butler, SS. 4. Jose Guillen, LF. 5. Miguel Olivo, DH. 6. Alex Gordon, 3B. 7. Mark Teahen, RF. 8. John Buck, C. 9. Esteban German, 2B. Pitching: Zack Greinke.

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