The State of Minnesota Sports

A quick check in on the state of Minnesota sports (this may be a recurring theme, either with just MN, or switching it up)

Minnesota Twins: The bad news is they start this year without Cy Young award winner Johan Santana after he was traded to the Mets. The good news is that they start this year without having to pay Carlos Silva over $10 million a year for 14 strike-outs per year, which equals the number of fried bacon sandwiches he eats before each game.

Minnesota Vikings: The bad news is they have been pretty quiet this offseason in terms of trades or free agent signings even though they are in desparate need of someone to actually throw the ball, catch the ball and defend against catching the ball, some things that i kinda key to winning football games. The good news is that they have been pretty quiet this offseason off the field as it has been rumored that some Minneapolis policemen and women were able to take a day of vacation.

Minnesota T-Wolves: The bad news is that they are the 2nd worst team in the league right now. The good news is that they are 1-0 since the All-Star break after their win last night, which, if they played in the East would only put them 4 games out of a playoff spot.

Minnesota Wild: The bad news is they lost last night to the hated Canucks. The good news is that they somehow still got a point for the loss. I really like this NHL metric system scoring. I am guessing Selig will pick this up soon so he can confuse people as to how wins & losses are scored and have Boston, New York, Anaheim, Chicago, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles & St Louis in the playoffs every year. Wait, he isn't smart enough to figure that out.

Minnesota Gophers FB: The bad news is they had the worst defense in Division I football last year. The good news is they are thinking of hiring a new defensive coordinator from that football powerhouse Duke.

Ok, there is the update on the MN scene...