Radke

Minnesota: LHP Francisco Liriano (elbow surgery) will miss 2007 and injured RHP Brad Radke is leaning toward retirement, so the AL Central-winning Twins need a pitcher behind ace LHP Johan Santana.

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The Twins have scored a total of seven runs in Radke's losing streak.

USATODAY.com 2005

Milton might have the better long-term upside, but Radke is also a quality No. 1 or 2 starter.

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Radke is still working out some of the soreness in the groin muscle and has been unable to do any on-field activity.

USATODAY.com - American League Central 2002

Ace Brad Radke, is on the disabled list for the second time this season with a strained groin.

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Radke is eligible to come off the disabled list May 29, but will likely be pushed back until the weekend series against the Angels.

USATODAY.com - American League Central 2002

Brad Radke is the anchor, and Mark Redman is old enough (27) to be a consistent starter.

USATODAY.com - If you believe in these Twins, act now 2001

Drafting and signing the best pitcher available probably will allow them to sell to their very small public the trade of Brad Radke, which is almost inevitable later on this summer.

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Just one other team has had three starters accomplish that, the 2005 Minnesota Twins, with Carlos Silva, Brad Radke and Johan Santana.

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Mr. Radke and Kirkland & Ellis declined to comment, as did Avista Capital.

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