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You may have noticed that the Twins have used unconventional pitching strategies in recent days and, actually, going back even farther than that. The Tigers called their plans “pitching chaos” last fall, and that might not be the exact correct term here, but it’s not too far off, either.

Even before the Trade Deadline, Minnesota tried a few different things to cover innings, as one starter after another made trips to the injured list. One method that has stood out was the club’s use of Travis Adams and, more recently, Pierson Ohl .

Adams, in particular, has often been the bulk pitcher -- three or four innings, give or tak

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