Plouffe recalled as Punto heads to DL

Plouffe recalled as Punto heads to DL

Morneau takes swings prior to Friday's game

Morneau takes swings prior to Friday's game

Eat it, clean with it, kill weeds...

With the current harvest of cucumbers and fresh salad greens, vinegar is used by local cooks, to bring out the best in these vegetables. Its also time to make pickles and pickled beets, which could not be accomplished without this pungent liquid.

Minnesota Twins send Nick Blackburn to Class AAA for more work

The Twins needed a place for Matt Capps on the 25-man roster, and Nick Blackburn needed more innings than his brief time in the bullpen had provided. The two circumstances prompted Minnesota to send Blackburn to Class AAA Rochester before Friday night's game against Seattle.

Blackburn optioned to Triple-A

Blackburn optioned to Triple-A