Spring Training is underway

From the Seats, February 21, 2005

FORT MYERS - Pitchers and catchers reported on Sunday to get spring training underway. Many other members of the Twins have also arrived in Fort Myers ready to get things started, the 2005 season is underway, even though it is still February.

 

It is odd to think that spring is here when 4-8 inches of snow falls across Minnesota, but the feel of spring is here when you look at the papers and see Twins news and listen to radio stations and hear talks of the upcoming season.

 

Justin Morneau took the advise many did early this he did not go get his flue shot, and paid dearly for it, he struggled with illness all offseason. La Velle with the story.

 

Joe Nathan wants to improve on last season. Not only build on what he did but wants to get further than the first round in the playoffs. He talks about Game 2 of the ALDS and what happened. Joe Nathan is setting the bar high, something this Twins fan likes to hear. La Velle with the full story.

 

Want to freshen up on the offseason moves this past year? All the Twins offseason moves can be found here.

 

Read up on a Q&A session with Gardy.

 

La Velle has a spring training preview.

 

Mauer talks about how he is eager to get back to action.