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In the end, Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo told 106.7 the FAN in D.C.’s Sports Junkies on Wednesday, Minnesota Twins’ closer Brandon Kintzler ended up being a perfect fit for the team’s needs. “When we got down to it the best fit for us as far as financially, and more importantly prospect-wise, was to get Brandon in a trade,” Rizzo explained. In return for the 32-year-old sinker-balling right-hander, the Nationals sent 20-year-old lefty Tyler Watson and international bonus slot money to the Twins. Kintzler gave the Nats a third late inning arm to go along with Ryan Madson and Sean Doolittle, both of whom were acquired from the Oakland A’s in a pre-deadline deal. The earlier trade, Rizzo Continue to Article

August 05, 2017 6:43:am EST

All-Star closer Brandon Kintzler joined the Washington Nationals on Wednesday and shared with manager Dusty Baker his backstory, including three seasons pitching - and even selling tickets - in independent leagues. ''This guy is probably the independent leagues' pinup boy. The Nationals barely beat the trade deadline Monday to acquire Kintzler, who made the AL All-Star team this season and saved 28 games for the Minnesota Twins. Continue to Article

August 02, 2017 11:25:pm EST

The slumping Minnesota Twins desperately needed a big game from Ervin Santana, who was more than happy to oblige. Santana threw a four-hitter for his major league-best fifth complete game and hit a two-run single to lead the Twins to a 5-2 victory against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. The Twins won for just the second time in nine games. Continue to Article

August 02, 2017 7:34:pm EST

Sonny Gray had something important to tell his 2+-year-old son. By Tuesday, Gunnar Gray was wearing a fresh New York Yankees cap. Jaime Garcia also reported to the AL East leaders, two days after he was obtained from the Minnesota Twins. Continue to Article

August 01, 2017 8:45:pm EST