The Twins signed former major leaguers Mike Morin and Dean Anna to minor league contracts.
Twins sign former major leaguers Mike Morin and Dean Anna
Morin, born in Andover, has pitched in 186 games for the Mariners and Angels. Anna had cups of coffee with the Yankees and Cardinals.
Morin, a native of Andover, grew up in suburban Kansas City and played at North Carolina, where he set an ACC single season saves record. The 27-year-old was drafted by the Angels in the 13th round in 2012, and has pitched in 186 major league games, all in relief, for the Angels and Mariners.
The 6-4 righthander, who pitched in 60 games for the Angels in 2014, spent most of last season at Class AAA Tacoma.
Anna, 32, was an infielder for Class AAA Lehigh Valley (Phillies) last season, hitting .271 with one home run in 122 games. A lefthanded hitter, has been in 13 major league games for the Yankees and Cardinals after being taken in the 26th round by San Diego out of Ball State in 2008.
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