Joe Mauer, Sex Symbol. That girl in the photo is almost as excited as Batgirl on the day of a Johan Santana start.

In more Chairman news, Cities97 talked to him yesterday, and BG thinks his voice has finally stopped cracking. It's so sweet when they grow up. Here's the link.

Here's a pretty hanky-inducing article about the Caravan.

KW, erstwhile BatBack-up blogger and proprietor of Mid Majority, a legendary college basketball blog, will be on 'CCO Friday night at 11:10 pm to talk hoops.

And there's another new Twins blog: Case in the Face.

And, finally, Goober sends another game to pass the time 'til pitchers and catchers report. It helps you practice your swing too (Tony Batista, if you're reading this, take note.) Whack the Penguin.