The Twins’ front office wasn’t vocal during the off-season about obtaining a third baseman but the recent acquisition of free agent Joe Crede probably means we won’t see much of left handed hitting Brian Buscher who impressed batting .316 against right handers last season but .205 versus left handed pitching.
Linebacker Cameron Wake, who played in the CFL last season, reportedly drew interest from the Vikings before signing with Miami. Cameron could have potentially improved the team’s pass rush.
Cretin-Derham Hall offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson, who will be a senior next fall, could be the most sought after prep player in the country, according to Rivals.com.
A friend suggests members of Congress should be compelled to wear uniforms like NASCAR drivers so we could identify their corporate and special interest sponsors.
The Wild’s Derek Boogaard responding on Sports Illustrated’s just for fun Pop Culture Grid suggests teammates Josh Harding and Cal Clutterbuck spend “too much time looking in the mirror.”
Hamline sports information director Stephanie Harris will be inducted into the Saint Leo University Athletics Hall of Fame next month. She is being recognized by the Florida school for her academic, volunteer and tennis achievements. In 2000 she graduated with a 3.78 GPA, earning a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration. She played No. 1 singles, with the most wins on the team during a four year period. Her extracurricular activities included membership on the school’s board of trustees.