Looking ahead: Gardenhire said the Twins are looking to probably bring up at least six players from the minors when rosters can be expanded to as many as 40 next month.

The breakdown: at least three pitchers, a catcher, an infielder and an outfielder. The only player Gardenhire mentioned by name is Class AAA Rochester middle infielder Luis Rivas. Barring injury, the pitchers almost certainly will be right-hander Scott Baker, left-hander Francisco Liriano and reliever Travis Bowyer, and the catcher will be Rob Bowen.

Luis Rivas? What the hell? You mean the same Luis Rivas who is hitting .250 and is 26 for 104 in AAA? What exactly was in the contract with Satan that Luis signed?

The only good thing in that little blurb is that Liriano, Baker and Bowyer will probably be coming up soon. I can’t wait to see Liriano against big league batters.

Vikings lose to Jets

This game was absolutely sloppy. A lack of concentration led to nine penalties in the first half. That’s just terrible. Hopefully the next preseason game will be better. If not, the season may not start out very well.