The Minnesota Twins are making a "strong push" for free agent pitcher Ricky Nolasco, reports Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
MLB free agency: Twins making ‘strong push’ for Ricky Nolasco
Minnesota is searching for pitching help after their starters posted the worst ERA in MLB during 2013.
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Nolasco is coming off a solid 2013, going 13-11 with a 3.70 ERA for the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander has thrown at least 190 innings the past three years and has started at least 30 games in five of the past six seasons.
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The starter entered the offseason searching for an $80 million contract. While he seems unlikely to receive that much money, Nolasco’s agent stated that he has multiple four-year offers on the table.
Minnesota desperately needs starting pitching help after finishing 66-96 in 2013. Twins starters had a MLB-high 5.26 ERA in 2013 and struck out a league-low 477 batters, 123 less batters than the second lowest team. The club is looking to sign two starting pitchers this offseason, and are reportedly making progress with Bronson Arroyo.
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