Tuesday Twins: Twins Jump Up In Power Rankings

Good day, Twins fans! How about that Wild? Here are today's Twins links:

• The Twins moved up to 14th in Sports Illustrated's MLB power rankings, and this is apparently real life.

• Fox Sports' power rankings have the Twins at 23rd, which is still mind-blowing.

• Peter Gammons wrote about everyone's current favorite underdog, Chris Colabello.

• Mike Berardino wrote a piece on Josmil Pinto. "Pinto is one of the hardest-working kids you're going to see," says reliever Jared Burton .

• Speaking of backup catchers, remember Rene Rivera? He hit a dinger for the Padres last night--his first MLB home run since he was a Twin three years ago.

• Carl Pavano is going to represent the Minnesota Twins at this year's 6th annual Hall of Fame Classic.

• Some rich guy bought the Fort Myers Miracle from some other rich guys.

• Trevor Plouffe's grandpa is in town and he thinks Trevor is slow (or at least slower than him).

• Tickets to the Paul McCartney concert at Target Field on August 2nd sold out in 20 minutes.