Happy 63rd birthday 1980 New Ulm High School graduate, Golden Gophers all-time great, and three-time American League All-Star ...

Varland could become the latest in a long line of "failed" starters throughout Twins history to turn into impact relievers.

Justin Morneau will retain his role as the primary analyst, with fellow former Twins players LaTroy Hawkins, Glen Perkins, Trevor Plouffe and Denard Span returning to fill in on a regular basis.