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Article: TEAM NOTES; Cuddyer's back, will do what he can.(SPORTS)

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September 14, 2008
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Byline: JOE CHRISTENSEN; STAFF WRITER

BALTIMORE - The Twins activated Michael Cuddyer from the disabled list Saturday, knowing he would be limited to pinch-hitting duty.

Cuddyer didn't mind. On the DL since June 30, he was thrilled just to be back.

The Twins opened a 10-run lead in Game 1 of their doubleheader with the Orioles, and Cuddyer got his first at-bat since June 27.

Pinch-hitting for Alexi Casilla, Cuddyer grounded back to the pitcher for an easy out, but a throng of Twins fans cheered him back to the dugout.

Cuddyer originally went on the DL because of a strained tendon in his left finger. On Aug. 8, he was on a ...

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