FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins manager Paul Molitor held extensive talks with his staff and the front office about the roster on Wednesday and said he hopes to announce his Opening Day starter and rotation on Thursday.
Molitor said he plans to open with 12 pitchers but hasn't determined whether he'll go with four starters to open the year because of off-days or stick with five. Right-hander Phil Hughes starts on Thursday against the Yankees, and how he looks could play a factor in whether he starts the year as the fifth starter or in long relief.