ROUNDUPTwins' Pucket has a stroke
From Miami Herald Wire Services
Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett had a stroke at his Arizona home Sunday and was taken to a hospital for surgery, the Minnesota Twins announced from their spring-training camp.
The 44-year-old Puckett, who led the Twins to World Series titles in 1987 and 1991, was taken to a Scottsdale hospital.
''The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball ask fans to keep Kirby and his family in their thoughts and prayers,'' the team said in a statement.
Ron Shapiro, who was Puckett's agent, said he had been in contact with Puckett's family Sunday but would not confirm his whereabouts.
''We're all praying for his recovery,'' Shapiro said.
Twins center fielder Torii Hunter sat out Minnesota's exhibition game against the Red Sox after learning of Puckett's stroke.
After the game, team officials said they didn't immediately have any further information on Puckett's condition.
From Miami Herald Wire Services
Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett had a stroke at his Arizona home Sunday and was taken to a hospital for surgery, the Minnesota Twins announced from their spring-training camp.
The 44-year-old Puckett, who led the Twins to World Series titles in 1987 and 1991, was taken to a Scottsdale hospital.
''The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball ask fans to keep Kirby and his family in their thoughts and prayers,'' the team said in a statement.
Ron Shapiro, who was Puckett's agent, said he had been in contact with Puckett's family Sunday but would not confirm his whereabouts.
''We're all praying for his recovery,'' Shapiro said.
Twins center fielder Torii Hunter sat out Minnesota's exhibition game against the Red Sox after learning of Puckett's stroke.
After the game, team officials said they didn't immediately have any further information on Puckett's condition.
