Twins release minor league catcher for tipping pitches

(Minneapolis, MN) — A recent Minnesota Twins draft pick is throwing away his shot at the M-L-B. The organization released minor league catcher Derek Bender yesterday because he let opposing hitters know what pitches were coming during a game with playoff implications last week. Bender reportedly told his Fort Myers teammates that he wanted the season to be over. Bender was selected in the sixth round of the M-L-B Draft two months ago, and he played in just 19 minor league games.