Molitor close to finalizing roster, rotation
(MLB.com Minnesota Twins)

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.