Luggage is clogging the concourse outside the Twins clubhouse today. They are packed and ready to dash home after their exhibition season finale against the Rockies.
The Twins finalized their roster on Monday when they announced that Ryne Harper made the team as a reliever. The only issue now is Jorge Polanco's arm, which has been fatigued lately. Ronald Torreyes will make the trip as a precaution. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli expressed optimism that Polanco would be ready to go for Thursday's opener.
But he does have Willians Astudillo batting second today. You wonder if he would start at third and Marwin Gonzalez starts at short on Thursday if Polanco isn't ready?
We should find out more after the game - which will be a mess because the team will make a beeline for the airport for the flight home.
A few tickets still remain available for the home opener - including those $15 access tickets they have been selling the last couple of years.
Charlie Blackmon, RF
Daniel Murphy, 1B
Nolan Arenado, 3B
Trevor Story, SS
David Dahl, LF
Ian Desmond, CF
Ryan McMahon, 2B
Mark Reynolds, DH
Chris Ianetta, C
Jon Gray, RHP
