David Braunger joined the Minnesota StarTribune.com in 1997 after a brief stint as an intern in the newsgraphics department. He has a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
The eight Twins headed for arbitration are Royce Lewis, Joe Ryan, Jhoan Duran, Bailey Ober, Ryan Jeffers, Willi Castro, Griffin Jax and Trevor Larnach.