Minnesota Timberwolves’ center/power forward Ryan Hollins has been impressive in the two games since replacing power forward Kevin Love in the starting lineup. On Sunday night, Hollins scored 16 points on 6 for 8 shooting from the field and 4 for 6 from the free-throw line. He also blocked three shots and pulled down three [...]
Minnesota Twins’ GM Bill Smith told the Pioneer Press that he is comfortable with the in-house options for third base. Joe Christensen (Star Tribune) said via Twitter that he got hints that free-agent third baseman Joe Crede won’t be back, even with another incentive-laden deal. The Twins signed infielder Brendan Harris this offseason to a [...]
Mark Craig (Star Tribune) first reported that Minnesota Vikings’ left tackle Bryant McKinnie was kicked off the NFC Pro Bowl roster for missing practices on Friday and Saturday. McKinnie has since defended himself by saying that he has been battling ongoing injuries late in the season and was pushing himself to play. McKinnie did acknowledge [...]
Bob Nightengale (USA Today) via Twitter reports “Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says talks with Joe Mauer couldn’t be going better,” and that “It would be massive upset if Mauer contract extension isn’t resolved by spring.” Nightengale was touring the new Minnesota Twins’ Target Field when he made the post. Nothing else was posted (as of [...]
Minnesota Vikings’ defensive end Jared Allen pleaded on NFL Network (pointed out on PFT) for quarterback Brett Favre (aka Silver Fox) to return for another season for the Vikings. “Silver fox,” Allen said via NFL Network Friday. “Everything but my backside loves you, but if you come back, I will let you slap my rear [...]
Minnesota Twins’ infielder (and possible starting second- or third baseman) Nick Punto is in Arizona Friday to have a minor surgery on his wrist, but the team expects him to be ready when positional players report for Spring Training. The surgery is a simple cleanup procedure, but the timing is still somewhat questionable considering Spring [...]
Seth Kaplan (Fox 9 Sports) via Twitter reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Cedric Griffin had a successful ACL surgery Thursday. “The agent for Vikings CB Cedric Griffin tells FOX 9, Griffin had successful ACL surgery today,” Kaplan said via Twitter. “Griffin is doing well and ready for rehab.” As we posted earlier on our site, a [...]
Judd Zulgad (Star Tribune) reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Antoine Winfield scheduled to see a foot specialist in North Carolina within the next two weeks. According to Zulgad’s report, coach Brad Childress denied the report that Winfield re-injured his foot. “I think he’s just hurting from the end of the season,” Childress said via the Star [...]
The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent designated hitter/first baseman Jim Thome Tuesday, according to multiple Internet reports. Thome, 39, will receive a $1.5 million base salary and $700,000 in incentives. Thome hit .249 with 23 home runs and 77 runs batted in 362 at-bats last season while with the Chicago White [...]
Sean Jensen (Sun-Times) via Twitter reports Minnesota Vikings’ cornerback Cedric Griffin tore his ACL. Jensen’s first report said the team was concerned that Griffin may have torn his MCL as well, but it appears the MCL is fine and in place.
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