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Twins sign Rich Harden to minor-league contract

CNNSI.com

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have signed injury-hampered right-hander Rich Harden to a minor-league contract with an invitation to compete for a spot on the staff in spring training.

Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com

Left-hander Scott Diamond underwent surgery to remove a bone chip from his left elbow on Tuesday, but will be ready for Spring Training, the Twins announced Friday.

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Veteran left-hander Francisco Liriano, after five-and-a-half seasons with the Minnesota Twins, will join his third team in five months after agreeing to a two-year, $14 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.

Rhett Bollinger, MLB.com

The Twins are set to take a chance with oft-injured right-hander Rich Harden, as they signed him to a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training on Friday.