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With Contract Extension Complete, Mauer Enters All-Time Twins Lore

Posted: 22nd March 2010 by Brandon Bohning in MLB
Did anyone in the surrounding areas of the upper midwest feel a strong breeze come upon them on Sunday afternoon? That was the collective sigh of an entire fan base.  The Minnesota Twins signed their catcher, and 2009 League MVP Joe Mauer to an 8 year $184 million contract extension.  The significance of this deal cannot be summed up in few words.  There are actually so many different angles you can take on ...

Joe Mauer Extension Remains in Limbo as Pitchers and Catchers Report

Posted: 16th February 2010 by Brandon Bohning in MLB
The Minnesota Twins have spent the offseason making some roster moves that have fans anxiously awaiting the 2010 baseball season.á As if a new stadium weren't enough to peak the interest of the Twins-faithful, the Minnesota franchise has brought in talent in all areas of the field.á The first acquisition was JJ Hardy, an everyday infielder that gives the Twins some options at shortstop. Gone is Carlos Gomez in the deal to ...

How Will the Minnesota Vikings Cope with Adversity?

Posted: 8th December 2009 by Brandon Bohning in NFL
The look on Brett Favre's face said it all on Sunday night. It said it after he threw his two interceptions, it said it while E.J. Henderson was lying in agony in the middle of the field, and it said it as he was walking to the center of the field to shake hands at the end of the game. His posture steady, but his lips pursed, his brow slightly furrowed, ...