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"Boy, he's been some kind of player for us. . . . I wish I was his agent right now."
Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire on OF Denard Span, who is batting .315 in 44 games and yesterday led Minnesota with four RBI and a leaping catch to rob the Mariners' Adrian Beltre of a go-ahead homer
PERSONNEL DEPT.
Athletics: Purchased the contract of LHP Gio Gonzalez from Class AAA Sacramento, promoting him in time to make his major league debut last night against the Blue Jays.
Indians: C Victor Martínez threw to the bases for the first time since being sidelined by an injured right elbow in mid-June. He could start a minor league rehabilitation assignment next week.
Twins: Michael Cuddyer will remain on rehabilitation assignment at Class AAA Rochester through the weekend.
Yankees: C Iván Rodríguez left last night's game against the Rangers after bruising his right knee on a collision at home plate to end the second inning.
BY THE NUMBERS
1-11, 6.70
Record and ERA for Athletics starters since the all-star break, during which time Oakland has gone 2-16
22 for 42
Tigers relievers in save situations this season
TODAY IN BASEBALL
1907: Walter Johnson pitched the first of his 416 victories as he led the Senators over the Indians, 7-2.
1985: Commissioner Peter Ueberroth announced a tentative agreement ending a two-day strike. The season resumed Aug. 8.
