Former Twins prospect Rene Tosoni, better known around here as "French Resistance Fighter Rene Tosoni" is intentionally hit by a pitch in today's Mexico vs Canada game of the WBC, which leads to a huge brawl. This happened immediately after a fellow Canadian player bunted for a base hit with Canada up 9-3 in the 9th Inning, which as most baseball fans know goes against one of the biggest unwritten rules in the game, you don't bunt with a big lead. I love the announcer's comment as the fight escalates, "You want nothing to do with the hockey players!" Tosoni is now a part of the Milwaukee Brewers organization, he signed a minor league contract with them prior to this season, and was not invited to spring training.

Its a neat little link to some pics of the Twins game on 3/4/13 at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter Florida. Ill be hitting up 7 more games while Im down here and if people are interested they can check these out. Ill probably tweet some stuff live at the game if you want to check that out @JayRiotmn Ok good talk.

The Twins are offering "awesome" artifacts including a gen-you-wine Dinkelman game worn helmet. Order now and get your free Ronco Turnip Twaddler.

Forget Prince William and Kate Middleton and their Royal Baby. Joe Mauer just announced that he and his wife Maddie are in the family way. And what they're expecting couldn't be more appropriate, given the team he plays on. Congratulations all around, and here's hoping the Baby Mauers are healthy!

Twins make Grant Bisbee's "The 10 worst moves" list by signing Kevin Correia to a 2 year deal. Also Delmon Young. Link above

Free agent and future Hall of Fame slugger Jim Thome, whose 612 homers are seventh on the all-time list, is looking for a job. Could the Twins be an option? The Twins had a conversation with Thome's camp about a month ago, according to a person with knowledge of discussions. While there hasn't been recent contact, the sides could pick up where they left off. Thome, 42, played 179 games with the Twins from the start of the 2010 season through August of 2011, batting .266 with 37 homers and 99 RBI and enjoying his time with the club before he was traded to Cleveland. He's working out in Arizona, hoping to get another chance. He told foxsports.com last week that he was serious about about continuing his career. ``My plan is to kind of stay in shape and see what happens," Thome said. ``If a team calls for me, mentally, I want to know I’m ready to go." Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said last week that he would like some thump off the bench. Thome could provide that as a pinch hitter and occasional starter at designated hitter. ``I know we want a little more something off the bench instead of two utility guys and a backup catcher.'' Gardenhire said. ``I’m going to have a better bench and have a little more weapons. So we’re going to do that. whatever that entails, that’s what we’re going to do." The foxsports article indicated that Thome desired a guaranteed roster spot, which might scare clubs off. If Thome is willing to sign a minor league deal with a camp invite and a good chance to make the team, then the Twins, Indians and other teams could increase their interest. By LaVelle E. Neal III at the Strib

Really puts some stuff in perspective. When healthy, Justin is one of the true elites in baseball.

This is some pretty scary stuff. Pavstache explains how he ruptured his spleen and that he was close to dying as a result. Definitely worth a listen.

Fun article about how Mauer almost never swings on 3-0 counts, and the one time last year when he did.

Nice interview with Buxton. He seems like he is working hard and doing the right things. A highlight: "I throw a football 82 yards" - WOW. thats a long way.