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Trevor Plouffe

Pressure is on Twins' Plouffe to produce

According to fangraphs.com, Plouffe's Ultimate Zone Rating (the measure of a fielder's worth compared to an average defensive player at his position) of minus-6.4 is well off the leader board.

Recap: Minnesota vs. Detroit

Trevor Plouffe went 3-for-3 with a homer and three RBI to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers, 6-3, in the middle contest of a three-game set at Target Field.

Tigers fall to Twins

Trevor Plouffe, who hit the two-run homer off Sanchez, doubled off lefty Darin Downs to open the Twins' sixth.

Sanchez back in action, but Tigers fall to Twins

"Plouffe doubled and scored on Brian Dozier's single in the sixth inning, and Joe Mauer singled home two more runs three batters later.

Twins' Plouffe comes off DL

Plouffe, who has not played since May 21 due to a concussion and a strained left calf, is in the starting lineup for Saturday's tilt and will bat sixth.

Jim Souhan: Twins' Justin Morneau in search of the sweet spot

Morneau trails Brian Dozier, Pedro Florimon, Mauer, Chris Parmelee and the injured Trevor Plouffe in the category that defines his position and role.

Grimm shuts down Twins as Rangers rookies continue to shine

Nathan struck out Trevor Plouffe but then gave up a three-run shot to Oswaldo Arcia as the Twins pulled to within 4-3.

Twins' Plouffe back on DL

Infielder Chris Colabello, who was optioned to Triple-A Rochester when Plouffe was reinstated, will be recalled to take his place on the 25-man roster.

Twins take Plouffe off concussion DL

Plouffe exited a game against the Atlanta Braves on May 21 in the 10th inning after being kicked in the head by second baseman Dan Uggla while trying to break up a double play.

Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL

During an examination for concussion-related symptoms, Plouffe showed sensitivity to light.

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Mylène continues to train in Montreal with Gilles Plouffe and John Strasberg.

AL East division update: June edition

A league-average 3B would be Trevor Plouffe, slashing .264/.344/.457/.801 with 1.0 WAR.

Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL

Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL

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Plouffe returns to lineup, leads Twins over Tigers

''One thing I didn't come back with is more speed, so I realized that pretty quick,'' Plouffe said.

Dan Pfeiffer, the man guarding Obama's legacy

Pfeiffer may not inhabit Plouffe's airy space, but he is expected to fill his expansive role.

Plouffe calls Issa 'Mr. Grand Theft Auto'

Plouffe calls Issa 'Mr. Grand Theft Auto'