Spring is here....in Florida

While you attempt to enjoy the 44 degree heat here in Twins Territory, keep in mind it's 73 and sunny in Ft. Myers, and snow is expected again this weekend in our neck of the northwoods.

Just to rub it in some more, I've included a couple photos I dug up from the Twins first few days of playing catch.
That's Sidney Ponson on the right. A candidate for the 5th spot in the rotation, Ponson checked in at about 250 pounds upon arrival, which is actually good news. He has pitched in the 270-range for much of the last couple years.
I still don't understand how Ponson, or Ramon Ortiz, or better options than Matt Garza or Kevin Slowey or JD Durbin or Scott Baker.
But unless Ponson and Ortiz are both terrible, those guys are all headed for Triple-A.

The other guy, I think you know. He had two blown saves last year, both of which he turned into wins, meaning he had essentially a perfect season. He's good.

Some of you know that FSNN has been showing 'classic' Twins games over the winter. Last night they showed the Twins 2-1 win over Detroit Sep.9, in which the Twins scored two unearned runs on an embarrassing error by Omar Infante in the second inning and saw Boof go 7 strong, in what was probably the best outing of his rookie year.
On March 4, the Twins will take on Boston in the 'Battle for Ft. Myers', and the game will be on TV on FSNN.
That's right, a real live baseball game. First pitch is at noon.