Whistle Stops

Former Buckeye and Twins first round pick Alex Wimmers tossed 5 no-hit innings tonight for the Fort Myers Miracle.  The #21 overall selection walked 1 and struck out 6 in his 3rd pro start, before being pulled for hitting his pitch count.  He has yet to allow a run and has yielded just 2 hits over 10 2/3 innings against FSL batters.

Jared Goedert hits his 27th, but I now hear that he will be playing the role of Jordan Brown this September.  For those of you who have blocked out last season, that means Goedert will not be getting a late season call-up.

Anyone who hasn't seen the highlights of Aroldis Chapman breezing through his 1st three MLB hitters while reaching 103 on the gun needs to do so right now.  He's even more impressive live.

Screw AJ Pierzynski.  Screw the White Sox.  Screw Manny waiting on deck.  I'll be rooting for the Twins this month.  Heck, I'll just be rooting for the Reds.

The Rangers acquire Jeff Francoeur for Joaquin Arias.  Francouer will slide into a lefty/righty platoon with David Murphy.

The NCAA denied Jeremiah Masoli's attempt to circumvent the rule system and play this fall.  Screw Masoli too.  I'm so sick of these idiots.  You know what, take your talent and stuff it.  Try not being dumb enough to get caught next time.  Twice.  Jackass.

Shaun Rogers will not be suspended by the NFL for carrying a loaded semi-automatic weapon into Hopkins.  He will be fined a full game check, about $400k.  Shaun's reasoning for the snafu?  Guns aren't edible so he wasn't really paying attention to it.  Cheers.