Monthly Archives: December 2011

Picking from the scrap heap

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Beggars can’t be choosers, and the Twins are really in need of some pitching. There’s not much left to pick from even if the Twins had money to spend. The Star Tribune puts the Twins’ payroll at roughly $96 million … Continue reading →

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Selanne returns to Winnipeg, and NFL picks

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

There’s a big NHL game tonight just three hours from Fargo. And for once, I’m not talking about the first-place Minnesota Wild. Teemu Selanne returns to Winnipeg tonight to take on the Jets in the same city that he made … Continue reading →

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Alaska Nanooks’ new intro video is out!

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Some of you might remember one of my favorite YouTube video’s from a year ago. Alaska-Fairbanks has become popular in hockey circles in part due to their impressive and also over-the-top intro videos introducing their hockey team before each home … Continue reading →

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Would two quarterbacks be better than one?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Nothing keeps a 2-11 team the talk of a town like a good ol’ quarterback controversy. And at the same time, it seems Christian Ponder‘s struggles have ignited a whole new debate. I’ve heard quite a few people since Sunday’s … Continue reading →

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Twins reportedly add Willingham, who reportedly can’t pitch

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

“The Hammer” appears to be on his way to Target Field. The Minnesota Twins reportedly have agreed to terms with Josh Willingham, likely spelling the end of Michael Cuddyer‘s tenure with the organization. Willingham and Cuddyer are pretty similar players. … Continue reading →

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Fantasy football review, and NFL Week 14 picks

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

While Minnesota Vikings fans might be looking ahead to 2012, those that play fantasy football may not be ready to close the door on the NFL season just yet. Week 14 means in most leagues that the fantasy football playoffs … Continue reading →

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So far, I’m loving the new NBA

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

Drunk-dialing CEOs and angry owners and Ricky Rubio … oh my! I don’t know about the rest of you, but I’m loving the new NBA. 66 games? That’s great. Season was too long anyway. And there was so much juicy … Continue reading →

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Pujols deal with LA will be good for Cards in the end

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

I’m watching MLB Network right now, and it’s so obvious how hard of a time Los Angeles Angels general manager Jerry DiPoto is having fighting off an ear-to-ear smile. And who can blame him? His team just got the best … Continue reading →

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I’m back!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Hayden Goethe

My vacation “stay-cation” from work is over. And, other than mentioning the Joe Kapp fight, it was a vacation from the blog too. So, what was I up to? Not too much. Just had to burn through some PTO. Gave … Continue reading →

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