The Twins have four players on the list of the 50 greatest Rawlings Gold Glovers of the past 50 years. Those players are center fielders Torii Hunter and Kirby Puckett, first baseman Vic Power and pitcher Jim Kaat. Kaat won 16 Gold Glove awards, the most of any major league pitcher ever and is tied with Brooks Robinson for most by any player. From the 50 players fans can vote for the nine who they think are the best, www.rawlingsgoldglove.com
The Twins can back up talk they had baseball’s best bullpen last season. Minnesota’s bullpen had a major league best 2.91 ERA. The group’s .722 winning percentage was tops in the majors.
The much maligned Metrodome opened 25 years ago this week. It’s been the site of major league baseball’s All-Star game, two World Series, a Super Bowl, two Final Fours and numerous special events.
Jason LaFrenz, director of marketing and ticket sales, reports via e-mail that the Gophers’ new season ticket sales for football and basketball are 1,500 and 900.
FSN North will televise the Gopher football spring game starting at noon tomorrow. The broadcast team features Anthony LaPlanta and Dean Dalton.
Former Gopher football player and University benefactor Pinky McNamara was featured on WCCO TV news last Saturday. The story focused on his life with Alzheimer’s disease.
Kevin Garnett told Marc Stein of ESPN.com that despite his frustrations with the Timberwolves he hasn’t requested to be traded.
Saturday is Minnesota Wild Fan Celebration Night at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild play the St. Louis Blues and all fans receive a set of four Wild collector cups. Fans also will receive a scratch-and-win card providing a chance to win prizes, including Wild player autographed sticks and jerseys. Players will also give their jerseys to 24 lucky fans.