Game 138: Royals @ Twins

Know Thine Enemy: Royals Review

I'd like to thank the Rangers for letting us know there are ways other than "Scott Ullger" for a third-base coach to impact a game.

Slowey makes his first start in two weeks. Please stay healthy. Please.

Generic McIrishname came over to the Royals in the Alberto Callaspo trade.

Lineups, courtesy Joe C.:

Royals:

1. Gregor Blanco, CF
2. Mitch Maier, RF
3. Billy Butler, DH
4. Kila Ka’aihue, 1B
5. Wilson Betemit, 3B
6. Alex Gordon, LF
7. Brayan Pena, C
8. Chris Getz, 2B
9. Yuniesky Betancourt, SS

Twins:

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Orlando Hudson, 2B
3. Joe Mauer, C
4. Jason Kubel, RF
5. Michael Cuddyer, 1B
6. Jim Thome, DH
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. J.J. Hardy, SS
9. Matt Tolbert, 3B

Notes:

• ESPN1500's Phil Mackey Tweets that Brian Fuentes might be available today or tomorrow.
• He also notes that Valencia wants to play but is being held out again as a precautionary measure.
• Multiple sources are reporting that Glen Perkins and Pat Neshek will be promoted after the game today, and that Jacque Jones will not.
• The streaking White Sox play the Tigers at noon. Good matchup: Jackson v. Scherzer. Does not appear to be on WGN or MLB for those playing at home.

Enjoy the game, everybody.