Twins, Mets begin series aiming to boost wild-card positions

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For a pair of teams that meet only infrequently, the host New York Mets and Minnesota Twins have a lot in common going into Monday's opener of their three-game series.

As playoff contenders -- both enter in wild-card position -- they are positioned to make roster additions before Tuesday's tradedeadline.

Left-hander Jose Quintana (5-6, 4.02 ERA) is slated to start for the Met