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KNOW THIS
Don't forget about the waiver trade deadline. If the Twins are going to make a deal with a playoff contender, it will happen by Saturday.
WATCH THIS
Andrew Albers has cooled off since his blazing start, but he's still a man of intrigue. He pitches for the Twins against the Royals (7 p.m., FSN).
RANDOM FANDOM
"WOW, if that wasn't an illegal hit (on Kevin Williams), what is. Directly aiming at someone's knee who isn't even looking and stopped playing is legal?"
— avejoecon commenting on startribune.com.
Weigh in on what you're thinking about to mrand@startribune.com
TWEETED
"Why??? Are so many Big Ten teams reluctant and or having trouble naming a #1 QB?"
— Glen Mason, ex-Gophers coach, now working for Big Ten Network.
@BTNGlenMason