big day today. received my first-ever "free stuff" as a pro, which is a gigantic step forward.

today's "free stuff" came courtesy of the Victory Sports Network, which is the network that will be televising twins baseball in 2004...it's their own network, not unlike the 'bullsnet' or 'cubsnet' tag that sometimes gets used on wgn or wciu.

anyway, with apparently more time to fill, they're looking to do some minor league reports. the guy said he'd like to meet me during my yearly visit to spring training - - little does he know, i don't get to go there, ever.

but anyway, the free shirt is nice. i was so excited, i put it on after work. it's got this space-age metallic sheen to it, which is cool or not-cool, i'm not sure.

didja see the trade last friday? the one that involved all-star catcher a.j. pierzynski leaving the twins and going to the national league? that opens the door for joe mauer to start the 2004 season as minnesota's catcher. wild.