TIPSHEET

KNOW THIS

The rational part of me appreciates a patient approach to roster building, but another part of me really wants to see the Wild make a blockbuster trade even if it's an extremely risky move.

WATCH THIS

The Twins' next seven games are at home against teams on pace to lose 110-plus games. It starts Thursday against Baltimore (7 p.m., FSN).

RANDOM FANDOM

"Thank you for a positive story about student athletes. All too often these young athletes are unfairly labeled or demonized because of the actions of a few. Good luck."

"lolorocks" commenting about a story on Gophers football players at startribune.com.

TWEETED

"A friend staying with us has a co-worker whose first name is Garfield and if I'm being honest I am not doing very well in terms of handling that in a mature way."

@david_j_roth