Jefferson & Love Updates
Minnesota Timberwolves’ forward Kevin Love underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday evening to repair a fracture (fourth metacarpal) in his left hand. Love is expected to miss 6 to 8 weeks. Forward/center Al Jefferson will stay home for the remaining two preseason games, to recover from flu/cold type symptoms (not to mention stop the risk [...]
Timberwolves Waive Reiner
The Minnesota Timberwolves waived center Jared Reiner, one day after acquiring power forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks. After signing with the team as a free agent at the end of September, Reiner was considered a long-shot at making the team. He averaged 3.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in three preseason games.
Twins Announce New AA Manager
The Minnesota Twins announced they have 35-year-old Jeff Smith as their manager for the AA New Britain Rock Cats. Smith will be the first former New Britain player in franchise history to come back to lead the team. He replaces Tom Nieto, who was promoted to be the manager for AAA Rochester.
Childress Extension Coming?
Clark Judge (CBSSports.com) reports Minnesota Vikings’ coach Brad Childress has an extension in the works and a new deal would be possible within the next two to three weeks. According to Judge, Childress’s agent, Bob LaMonte, was at the Vikings’ game against the Baltimore Ravens in part to see Childress as well as to negotiate [...]
Vikings Sign Wright To Practice Squad
Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins (Star Tribune) reports the Minnesota Vikings signed cornerback DeAndre Wright to their practice squad Tuesday. No information was released on which player was released from the practice squad to make room for Wright. Wright, 23, was a sixth-round pick of the New York Giants this year, and spent time on [...]
Vikings Work Out Cornerbacks; Expected To Sign Wright
Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) reports the Minnesota Vikings worked out cornerback’s Mark Parson, Trae Williams, and DeAndre Wright. The Minnesota Vikings are uncertain about cornerback Antoine Winfield and how long he could be out with his ankle sprain. “People heal so differently, it’s hard to know,” coach Brad Childress said. Sean Jenson (Pioneer Press) expects the [...]
Wolves Acquire Jawai
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired power forward Nathan Jawai and cash considerations from the Dallas Mavericks for a 2012 conditional second-round and cash considerations. With injuries to forward’s Kevin Love (hand) and Al Jefferson (achilles’ tendon), Timberwolves’ president David Kahn was working on a deal to bring in a big man. Kahn did not want to [...]
Twins Name New AAA Manager
The Minnesota Twins named Tom Nieto as the manager of the AAA Rochester Red Wings. Nieto was the manager for AA New Britain in 2009. Nieto is entering his 10th year as a minor league manager, and his second in the Twins organization.
Winfield Has Sprained Foot; Might Play Next Week
Mike Wobschall (Vikings.com Blog) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield’s injury is a sprained foot, and not the rumored turf toe which could have potentially ended his season. Winfield will spend the first part of the week getting treatment for his foot, and could begin practice depending on how his treatment and foot progresses. Coach [...]
Vikings Win; Leave With Injured Players
The Minnesota Vikings won against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, but the team left the field with injuries to four key players. Cornerback Antoine Winfield was hurt on Baltimore’s first series of the second quarter with an injury to his right foot. Winfield wanted to get back into the game after getting his foot examined on [...]
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