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The Vikings face an interesting quarterback situation given Sam Bradford's contract status and Teddy Bridgewater's injury. Coach Mike Zimmer's comments last week about being more optimistic about an eventual Bridgewater return only added to the intrigue. We discussed that and more on the latest Access Vikings podcast at startribune.com and iTunes.

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The Twins are in the midst of an important six-game road trip to Chicago and Cleveland. It continues Wednesday night against the White Sox with Phil Hughes on the mound. 7 p.m., FSN.

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"Forever reading about Twins pitchers in the minors with good stats. Forever waiting for them to produce in the majors. And Molitor's comment about 'sorting through talented guys?' Forever reading about ... Forever waiting ...

"themarvmeyer" commenting on startribune.com.

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"Guys: this is not difficult. Teams are avoiding Kaepernick because they don't like the fact he took a knee for anthem.

Kaepernick

No other reason.

That's it.''

@mikefreemanNFL