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Twins leaning on veteran backstop Wilson

MINNEAPOLIS -- It didn't take long for Bobby Wilson to create a tangible impact with the Minnesota Twins. The 35-year-old catcher was called up by the Twins on May 6 to fill in for injured starter Jason Castro, and five days later he lifted a go-ahead sacrifice fly to help the Twins top the Angels on May 11.

But it is what Wilson is doing behind the scenes that might prove even more important for Minnesota. Following Monday's announcement that Castro will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, Wilson will now be counted on to take a larger role.