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Tue, 01 May 2012 09:52:41 -0700

The Minnesota Twins recalled C Drew Butera from Triple-A Rochester Tuesday, May 1.

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| Source: The Sports Network

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:22:10 -0700

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is debating calling up a third catcher from Triple-A Rochester, and his options include Cs Drew Butera, Rene Rivera and J.R. Towles. Butera is hitting .250 with one homer and three RBIs, Rivera is hitting .192 with two solo homers and Towles is batting .136 with no RBIs. A move is unlikely to come before Sunday, April 22.

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| Source: Pioneer Press - John Shipley

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:53:54 -0700

The Minnesota Twins have optioned C Drew Butera to Triple-A Rochester and reassigned INF Michael Hollimon to minor league camp.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - La Velle E. Neal III

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:53:12 -0800

The Minnesota Twins are expected to take three catchers with them to start the regular season. Cs Joe Mauer and Ryan Doumit are locks, while Cs Drew Butera is the favorite to be the third man. C J.R. Towles will challenge Butera for a job.

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| Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:05:31 -0800

Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker (elbow), P Hudson Boyd, SP David Bromberg, RP Jason Bulger, RP Alex Burnett, RP Jared Burton (shoulder), C Drew Butera, P Scott Diamond, P Liam Hendriks, C Chris Herrmann, C Danny Lehmann, RP Jeff Manship (shoulder), SP Anthony Swarzak and C J.R. Towles are participating in bullpen sessions on the side fields at the team's spring training facility Friday, Feb. 17.

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| Source: 1500ESPN.com - Phil Mackey

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:56:07 -0800

Minnesota Twins C J.R. Towles, in camp as a non-roster invitee, might give C Drew Butera a run in the spring for a roster spot.

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| Source: 1500ESPN.com - Phil Mackey

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:11:59 -0700

Minnesota Twins C Drew Butera went 2-for-3 with a triple, three RBIs and two runs scored in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians Saturday, Sept. 24.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:12:17 -0700

Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (soreness) is being given the day off against the Cleveland Indians Sunday, Aug. 14, because of general soreness. C Drew Butera is starting behind the plate in his place.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:55:39 -0700

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has a two-man bench for the game Saturday, Aug. 13, against the Cleveland Indians with OF Michael Cuddyer (neck) out, and 2B Alexi Casilla (hamstring) back in Minneapolis. C Drew Butera was taking grounders at second base in pre-game just in case he is needed. OF Ben Revere is the only other position player available off the bench.

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| Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - La Velle E. Neal III

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:56:32 -0700

Minnesota Twins SP Carl Pavano allowed seven earned runs, nine hits and two walks in just four innings in a loss Sunday, July 31, against the Oakland Athletics. It's the third consecutive start in which Pavano has allowed 10 baserunners or more in six innings or fewer. Pavano and C Drew Butera also allowed three more stolen bases. Opposing base stealers are converting 90 percent (18-of-20) attempts this season with Pavano on the mound. The A's entered the game as the only team in the majors without a win against Pavano in his career.

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| Source: 1500ESPN.com - Phil Mackey

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