Another day, another Gopher thinks the grass is greener on the other side and the Twins are hoping to play on some of that grass.

This time, it is Jr. Colton Iverson. He would have been a senior this coming year, but I kind of think he saw the writing on the wall. He didn’t get much playing time last year (which was a mistake I believe) and he probably would not have gotten very much this coming year. It is still strange that he would leave going into his Sr. year. I think he will probably transfer to a D-II school so he won’t have to sit out a year. I hate to see Colt leave, but we do have enough size to where it won’t hurt the Gophers. The have Trevor, Ralph, Mo and Elliott (who Tubby is ga-ga over). This is a good move by Colt, just comes at a bad time as it seems like Tubby is losing someone every month.

Well, on a brighter note, the Twins get started with real games this Friday. They are playing in Toronto against the Blue-Jays. I think this will be a huge coupld of games for Justin. I for one want to see him break up a double play in the first inning and have nothing happen. That will get whatever scare that is left of getting hurt, out of his mind. I have big expectations for this team this year. I would like to see us run away with the central by winning 100 games and hopefully getting out of the first round. I don’t think I can take another first round exit. But hey, that is a long ways off. For the time being, we can just hope they get off to a fast start and starting thinking of that first game at Target Field on the 8^th. Hopefully by then I won’t be ordering chili to stay warm, but just because it is so good. I just looked at the forecast on accuweather.com and it is showing 68 on the 8^th. That would be amazing. We know the place will be packed either way, but it would be great if the temps were warm and the twins were coming in at no worse than 5-2. That will be tough with the first 7 on the road (3 @Bluejays & 4@the devils…or Yankees.) But, we should be ready to go and our line-up will be in full swing. Now all we need to do is get through this work week and than we will be good to go with sports for the summer. Have a good day and we will see ya later.

Side note: Mr. Duke and I are starting a blog/podcast together. It is http://sportstearsinourbeers.blogspot.com/ it is under construction, but check it out soon, it will be amazing.