tellis205

Seth are they letting people walk around the minor league complex like always?

We're lucky any of the admin's go down there to begin with. They've got to take time off their jobs and I doubt their making much if anything off this site.

I would go hang out at the minor league complex starting about 9:45 am. Then I'd walk over and watch big league guys who aren't playing tomorrow take batting practice on the field next to the stadium. Then I'd go into the stadium early and walk around the entire stadium soaking up all the sight lines so you'll know whether you want to sit there next time. Maybe a visit to the gift shop before getting some food and beverage before settling into your seat.

Best way to get tickets is by going on twinsbaseball.com on January 9th when they start selling spring training tickets. As far as minor league games, I'm not sure they'll be playing any games during that time. Last year minor league camp officially opened on March 11th and they were playing games 3 days later. I'm not sure when the official date of minor league camp opens this year. Maybe someone else can chime in there. As far as visiting the minor league complex, just drive in and park. You'll have to pay $10 parking on major league game days. Their usually out stretching and throwing around 9:30 am. There is 4 different fields that are only feet apart and there are small bleacher's to sit on if you wish. When they do have minor league games, they practice in the morning, go in and eat, and then come out and play a game in the afternoon. Before the major league games you can show up real early and watch batting practice on the field next to the stadium. The players that don't play that day are usually out there hitting. If you've never been to Hammond Stadium before I would plan on getting there early to walk around and soak up all the sights. It's alot better now that they've expanded the stadium. I would plan on driving over to Sanibel Island while there. They have some public swimming beaches over there along with some sight seeing. I'd drive down to Ft. Myers Beach and soak up all the sights down there also. I would even consider driving over to Jet Blue to see that stadium and take a game in with the Red Sox. Preferably with the Twins that is. You can check the Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce sight for more places to visit.

I told you this was happening. Can I get some credit now?

Their looking for a good young blocked catcher. The cost will likely be alot. But we have alot of young players to give up.

The Twins are looking for a good young blocked catcher. And be prepared to part with some talent to get him.

He's not going anywhere until after the AA all-star game. After that, the super 2 cutoff date will probably come into play. My personal feeling is he'll open up in center field on the day that play resumes after the mlb all-star game.

He's not going anywhere until after the AA all-star game. After that, the super 2 cutoff date will probably come into play. My personal feeling is he'll open up in center field on the day that play resumes after the mlb all-star game.

I could see this coming when they kept Eddie Rosario very late into Spring Training. In fact, there was a short period of time when I thought they were actually thinking of keeping Eddie until I was told differently. I believe they were trying to send a message to Oswaldo. Bottom line is that he's gotta stay healthy and be more consistent. And does anyone feel good about seeing him in the outfield? He's got a good arm but that's it!

Alot of interesting comments. I'll settle for him staying healthy for an extended period of time. If he does, everything else will fall in line.

Everything depends on whether TR is still around. If he is, Molitor is the next manager. Two years ago, the Twins wanted Molitor on the staff but Gardy didn't want him heading into the last year of his contract. He didn't want to be fired and have Molitor take over mid year. After the season ended, the Twins wanted Gardy to come back for a year. But Gardy didn't want to be a lame duck and instead wanted 2 years. He got it, with the understanding that he'd take Molitor on staff. My guess is that Gardy will get to finish the year out and start out next year. If things continue like they have, Molitor will take over sometime during the season. As with any manager that takes over, he eventually get's to bring in the people that he wants.

It would be nice if Eddie Rosario was even in camp! Seems to me that he'll need significant time to get ready now that he's missed so much. Anybody willing to step up and let us know what's going on?

I've been watching the 1967 final game of the season between the Twins and the Red Sox on Youtube. You know the game that decided the American League Pennant for that year. It was interesting to see Zoilo Versalles was hitting .201 for the year in which he had over 600 at bats. You might remember that Zoilo was the 1965 American League MVP. Strong defensive shortstop and fondly remembered by many of the old timers in Minnesota. Career .242 hitter. Now that team had a few more great hitters and pitchers however there was no DH yet. I've been hearing we've got a few great hitters about to enter the scene here shortly. Maybe you see where I'm going with this. Mr. Florimon is a strong defensive shortstop who who will be adequate at the plate. Teams need to be strong up the middle to succeed. He gives us that chance.

I'm all for him coming back. Nothing would make me happier. I'm assuming that they think he'll be able to get the velo up significantly. Because unless he hikes it up to a regular 87-88 mph, he's not gonna be effective out there. Signing and being willing to go down and proving himself regularly before being called up would help. But he's a thoroughbred and I don't think he's gonna want to do that.