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MINNEAPOLIS – When R.A. Dickey takes the mound on Thursday afternoon at Target Field, the forecast temperature of one Celsius will test a man who throws a unique pitch, the knuckleball, which is better suited to climate-controlled, humid conditions. Dickey insists hell be ready. “It would be the same challenge that I would have if I was pitching conventionally and just trying to get my body warm and going,” said Dickey. “As far as the conditions, cold isnt necessarily an enemy to the pitch. If Im throwing a good one it shouldnt matter.” The Blue Jays are armed with an eight-man bullpen, which include long options J.A. Happ, Todd Redmond and Esmil Rogers. Thanks to an off-day Monday and Wednesdays postponement, its all hands on deck should Dickey struggle. “Well know early on, I can guarantee you that,” said manager John Gibbons of whether Dickeys on his game. “Were fine down in the ‘pen so if we have to yank him, if hes not effective at all, weve got plenty of guys down there.” Dickey has gone bad start, good start, bad start over his first three outings. Hes gotten the decision in each, posting a 1-2 record and a 5.30 ERA in the early going. His walk total, which plummeted in the second half of last season compared to the first, has crept back up to 4.8 per nine innings pitched. Hell do his best to keep his body warm, specifically his fingertips because theyre crucial to the knuckleballs grip, as the game goes on. “Whatever thats going to be,” said Dickey. “Ride the bike a little bit in-between innings, come in (the clubhouse,) heating pack, whatever. We have plenty of stuff to keep us warm in-between innings. Well see.” The Blue Jays need a split of the doubleheader to secure a third-consecutive series victory. They took two of three from the Astros last week and two of three from the Orioles in Baltimore over the weekend. LINDS BACK TROUBLE IS BACK Adam Lind wouldnt, or couldnt, predict whether the lower back stiffness he suffered on Tuesday night will land him on the disabled list. “Were just going to try to do what we can to get me on the field as soon as we can,” said Lind. “We cant let it drag on,” said Gibbons. “Hopefully we can get through a couple of days without him. Were playing pretty good right now. We need him. Hes been a big contributor but its day to day.” Linds back seized in the fourth inning of Tuesday nights win as he was running to second base following a walk. He stayed in the game, singling and scoring in the sixth, before being lifted for pinch-hitter Josh Thole in the seventh. He was limping in the clubhouse after the game. It was a struggle to put on his shoes. Since then, Lind has made progress. “A lot,” he said. “Im functionable so hopefully have a good day of treatment all day today, just continue to try to get healthy and hopefully by the weekend Ill be ready to play.” The worst time of day is when Lind wakes up. His back spasms; he begins to move around and it loosens up somewhat. “Thats probably something thats going to linger with him for the rest of his career, I would think,” said Gibbons. “Those backs can be … so there can be times you need to give him a break if he flares up so you can calm it down. Hopefully it doesnt get any worse.” JANSSEN SUFFERS SETBACK Casey Janssen wont throw for the next two or three days with his minor league rehabilitation assignment halted as he tries to work his way back from an abdominal strain. “Its just not right,” said Gibbons. “Its not like its a lot worse but he doesnt feel quite comfortable enough yet to start cutting it loose.” Janssen pitched a scoreless inning for Single-A Dunedin on Tuesday night, allowing a hit and striking out a batter. GOSE RECALLED The Blue Jays recalled Anthony Gose for the second game of the doubleheader, when both clubs are allowed to carry a 26th player on the active roster. NIGHTCAP PITCHING MATC-HUP The Blue Jays will send right-hander Dustin McGowan (1-1, 4.00) to the mound tonight against Twins right-hander Mike Pelfrey (0-2, 7.84). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 EDT. Jamie Benn Jersey . This game was inside. Adrian Peterson was missing. The stage was set for another step toward the playoffs. 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John Bateman and Dan Sarginson look ahead to Fridays fixture against the Giants The challenge of Super League and the regular rounds is that this week we have something different and it is a whole different kettle of fish in regards to playing Wigan away.Every game is an opportunity to win and Wigan have been very good at home in the last few years so we have got a fair challenge on our hands.The stage we are at now is that we have to play every game like it is our last and enjoy it that way. Huddersfield upset leaders Warrington last weekend Huddersfields long-awaited win came as no surprise to Wigan coach Shaun Wane, who has identified former Man of Steel Danny Brough as the main threat to his side.Not many teams can keep Warrington to nil, said Wane. Theyll be a real threat to us.I like the way they play. Theyre getting back to how Huddersfield play now. We wont underestimate them.Danny Brough has been outstanding this last few weeks. Hes the man and the one who is pushing all of the buttons. Wales international Ben Flower could return for Wigan Wigans injury worries continue to ease, with prop Ben Flower and centre Anthony Gellling set to return against the Giants after being out for a month.ddddddddddddGelling is back earlier than expected, much to Wanes relief.It looked like a 12-week lay-off at one point so were glad hes back, he said. Super League top 10 Our top 10 moments from the Super League over the last 25 years on Sky Sports Gells has been the best centre in the competition bar none, hes training the house down and hes ready to go.Even the week before the Wakefield game when we were struggling, he was putting his hand up to play, even though he wasnt ready.But I like people like that. He just wants to play and weve missed him. Highlights of Wigans 18-13 victory at Huddersfield on February 12 Anderson recalls on-loan winger Gene Ormsby after he was unable to play against his parent club but resists the temptation to bring back forwards Eorl Crabtree and Larne Patrick, who missed that game through injury and illness.Larne has overcome his illness and Eorl has done some running but we have to reward performance so there might not be too many changes from Friday, Anderson said.Wigan, who bounced back from their 62-0 mauling at Wakefield to beat Castleford last Friday, are aiming to complete the double over the Giants following their 18-13 win at the John Smiths Stadium in February. 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