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Sources: Twins cut draft pick for aiding opponent

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Derek Bender told opposing hitters the type of pitch that was coming to the plate during at-bats of the game last week , sources say.

The Minnesota Twins released minor league catcher Derek Bender on Thursday .

Bender was playing for the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels , the Twins ' Low-A affiliate, a Detroit farm team.

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