VIDEO: March 3, 1989: Twins spring training begins

[Otto von Ballpark]

Hope springs eternal in this report from KARE 11, as Twins spring training gets underway at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida. Kent Hrbek hits a 3-run home run and adds a great defensive play as the Twins beat Boston. Chip Hale and Paul Sorrento each hit home runs in their quest to be named the Sire of Fort Myers Overlord of Orlando, but catcher Orlando Mercado's 3 hits (and first name) might prevail in that contest.

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[Michael (ClassicMNTwins)]

Paul Sorrento sure could polka those home runs over the fence! 
Heckuva throwback to simpler times, especially seeing cr@ppy, old Tinker Field again, that ancient minor league facility!

The Twins finished 5th in the 7 team AL West that season.

Herbie, ha, you’d never know he’s from Minnesota!

[ashbury]

3 hours ago, Michael (ClassicMNTwins) said:

Herbie, ha, you’d never know he’s from Minnesota!

"Only two things will keep that kid from the Hall of Fame.  A knife, and a fork."