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2013 Fantasy Baseball Projections| W | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | K | ERA | WHIP | | 3 | 7 | 57 | 52 | 18 | 18 | 46 | 2.84 | 1.23 |
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Fri, 10 May 2013 16:41:05 -0700 Minnesota Twins RP Glen Perkins (side) is dealing with tightness in his left side, and he's unlikely to be available to pitch Friday, May 10. Fantasy Tip: Jared Burton is likely next in line for save opportunities tonight or if Perkins were to miss more time with this injury. If you're desperate for saves in a cavernous league and you have the roster flexibility, jump on Burton now.
Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:12:40 -0700 Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he doubts RP Jared Burton will be available in Game 2 of a doubleheader Tuesday, April 23, but RP Glen Perkins will likely pitch in another save situation.
Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:26:11 -0800 Minnesota Twins RP Jared Burton (shoulder) said he won't have any limitations placed on him during spring training like he did last year when he was coming off shoulder surgery.
Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:11:23 -0800 The Minnesota Twins extended RP Jared Burton for two more years worth $5.5 million Thursday, Dec. 6. The deal also includes a team option for the 2015 season. He will make $2.05 million next year and $3.25 million in 2014 and the option is worth $3.6 million with a $200,000 buyout. Burton is expected to be the top setup man behind RP Glen Perkins.
Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:55:57 -0800 The Minnesota Twins have begun contract extension talks with RP Jared Burton. Burton's current contract is scheduled to expire after the 2013 season.
Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:08:46 -0700 The Texas Rangers are pursuing Minnesota Twins RP Jared Burton.
Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:27:31 -0700 Minnesota Twins CL Matt Capps will be eased back into the closer role. RPs Glen Perkins and Jared Burton will continue to receive save opportunities for now.
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:59:49 -0700 The Minnesota Twins will split save chances between RPs Glen Perkins and Jared Burton based on matchups. RPs Alex Burnett, Jeff Gray and Jeff Manship will serve as setup men. Manager Ron Gardenhire said he will be careful using Burton in back-to-back games, though, given his injury history. Perkins could see a few more save chances because of that.
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:02:32 -0700 The Minnesota Twins will likely use RPs Glen Perkins and Jared Burton in save situations while CL Matt Capps (shoulder) is out. Burton may have the advantage because he's right-handed.
Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:15:05 -0700 Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire turned to RP Jared Burton Sunday, June 24, for a save chance against the Cincinnati Reds, his former team. Burton worked around two walks allowed in a scoreless ninth inning. He was working in place of the injured RP Matt Capps (shoulder). | 
