Confusion: At least one radio station stumbled earlier this week when rumors of the Garnett trade surfaced and on-air talent speculated about KG having to rejoin Wally Szczerbiak in Boston. Szczerbiak was traded to Seattle in June.
Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson was asked whether divisiveness develops in the clubhouse when a team’s pitching is good but hitting poor, or vice versa. “You know, you never point fingers in here. If someone were to point a finger, they probably wouldn’t be here long because that’s not the way we work. …”
Senior Gopher receiver Ernie Wheelright has teased fans with his big play ability but has too often made mistakes including dropped passes. “He’s had a great summer and worked extremely hard,” Gopher football coach Tim Brewster said.
New Twins third baseman Brian Buscher got his first major league hit last week. He told listeners on WCCO Radio’s sports huddle on Sunday he has the ball and will give it to his parents for a Christmas present.
Twins reliever Joe Nathan has made good on all 10 of his most recent save opportunities. For the season he is 24-26.
Fast start? A successful Vikings season probably means winning both (or at least one) of the team’s first two regular season games. Playing Atlanta at home without Michael Vick is appealing and at Detroit is another solid opportunity, although the Lions probably figure they can beat the Vikings with extraordinary rookie wide receiver Calvin Johnson and the optimism of playing in their home opener.
Former Gopher Marion Barber III could emerge as a Dallas Cowboys starter this season for the first time in his three year pro career. That storyline could be decided about the time the Cowboys play in Minneapolis on August 30 in the Vikings last regular pre-season game. Barber is known for his physical running and blocking.