Haley happy to accept any role with Twins
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Rule 5 Draft pick Justin Haley knows he's in one of the more interesting situations in Twins camp.The right-hander is getting the opportunity to get stretched out this spring, but his best chance to make the club is likely in relief, even after fifth-starter favorite Trevor
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Rule 5 Draft pick
The right-hander is getting the opportunity to get stretched out this spring, but his best chance to make the club is likely in relief, even after fifth-starter favorite
Haley, pitching on two days' rest, was hurt by a two-run homer from
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"I think it's still to be determined," Haley said. "And that's fine with me. I can form into any role they need me to. Aside from maybe the numbers today, I feel like I've been doing pretty well. I hope they appreciate that. I'm really putting a lot into it and trying to win a spot."
Haley, who must be sent back to the Red Sox unless kept on the 25-man roster all season or reacquired in a trade, has allowed six runs (five earned) in 8 2/3 innings this spring over a team-high six appearances.
"The way I look at it is, the more innings I throw, the longer I'm here," Haley said. "And the longer I'm here, the better the chance for me."
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