FORT MYERS, FLA. -- It has been an entertaining morning so far.
The Twins are on the field preparing for their game against the Red Sox, the first of five meetings between clubs this spring. While the team loosened up in the outfield, Nelson Cruz went to third base and started taking grounders.
(Before you jump to conclusions, keep in mind that he takes grounders every now an then just to do SOMETHING on the field.)

Unfortunately for him, Willians Astudillo was nearby and was letting him have it every time Cruz botched a play, his cackling echoing throughout Hammond Stadium. Lots of laughter.
Former Twin Trevor Plouffe is at camp today. Plouffe is onto something as an analyst and will be working with Jomboy media this year. Look for him to be a lock as a guest whenever I fill in at KFAN...if they ever let me again.
The MLB Player's Association is in town today to meet with the club, so the clubhouse was closed for a bit this morning as a procedural meeting was held. There's a bigger meeting scheduled for tonight at a remote location in Fort Myers. Looks like the union wants to meet with their members in places where they will be more comfortable being candid.
Former Twin Trevor Hildenberger is on the travel roster for the Red Sox today. Also here is Peter Fatse, the Red Sox assistant hitting coach who was a hitting instructor in the Twins minor league system last year.