TMZ: Minnesota Twins Media Zone: Spring Training Day 2
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Tuesday was Day 2 of the pitchers and catchers and a whole lot of other people down at spring training for the Minnesota Twins. As usual, the beat reporters were tweeting there little fingers off and that’s where TMZ, the Twins Media Zone, comes in. We will supply you with the nuggets that are on the Twitter feed of the best Twins writers.
Most important note first, Scott Diamond has a beard. Plus I really like these uniforms.
Bearded Scott Diamond in the pen #mntwins pic.twitter.com/11vHolIDBq
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) February 18, 2014
All the rage on Twitter on Tuesday was that Joe Mauer is going to the DMV on Wednesday. I don’t know why we care either, but it’s happening.
Joe Mauer has big plans Wednesday: Shoot a #mntwins commercial with Kent Hrbek and renew his drivers license at the DMV.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) February 18, 2014
Mauer broke his silence on his silence.
Interesting quote from Joe Mauer today: "I think that leadership thing kind of gets all blown out of proportion." #mntwins
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) February 18, 2014
Band back together report: Matt Guerrier is just throwing speedballs at the moment.
Matt Guerrier is throwing fastballs only as he works back from flexor tendon surgery.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) February 18, 2014
Pedro Florimon is out of the hospital now.
Pedro Florimon was released from hospital today. Had laparoscopic surgery to remove appendix . Won't resume BB activities for 2 plus weeks
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) February 18, 2014
Catcher of the future Josmil Pinto is 100%.
Pinto said his throwing shoulder, which bothered him this offseason, is almost 100 percent. Has been throwing with no issues for 2-3 weeks.
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) February 18, 2014
Wilkin Ramirez is still on the Twins. Admit it, you forgot too. He’s ready to go, too.
#mntwins OF Wilkin Ramirez said his left leg is fully recovered after suffering a fractured tibia last Aug. 29.
— Mike BerardinoNDI (@MikeBerardino) February 18, 2014
Everyday Eddie Guardado is helping the Twins staff out, primarily as comedic relief.
Gardenhire said the highlight of Day 2 was watching Eddie Guardado faceplant while playing first base during PFP drills.
— Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) February 18, 2014
Glen Perkins and more of the pitching staff are shooting an ad. They’ll be dressed like this.
Sneak preview of our Twins commercial shoot... pic.twitter.com/RGQjzrhIaK
— Glen Perkins (@glenperkins) February 18, 2014
Welcome back, baseball!