Just peeked at the Twins lineup. No Nick Punto. The clubhouse hasn’t opened yet, so I don’t know if his left ring finger is still sore, or he’s out because of matchups or what.

It’s hot here. The temperature is 91 but it feels worse than that. I’ve been sweating ever since I landed here yesterday. The highlight of yesterday’s walk around the Upper East Side was a dog that tried to lick me as I walked  by. It’s owner yelled and tugged on the leash as I jumped away. Then I realized what the owner said to the dog.

“Did you just call your dog Jeter?” I asked.

“Yes, her name is Jeter,” the woman replied.

Her name is Jeter. Okaaaaay…..

Here’s the Twins lineup. Haven’t seen the Yanks. I know A-Rod’s here because we walked in the stadium at the same time. What is he putting in his hair these days?

4:05 Update: Punto is fine but he hasn’t swung a bat or gone through a normal pre-game yet, so the Twins want to see him do that first. I’m guessing he’s available as a late-inning defensive replacement.

Michael Cuddyer’s CT Scan will be read tomorrow by Twins hand specialist Dr. Tom Varecka. Varecka is in surgery all day today and get read the results.

Adam Everett has played in four minor league games since taking his rehab to Fort Myers, Fla., but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire revealed that Everett has had another cortisone shot in his troublesome shoulder.

Matt Tolbert, also in Fort Myers as he rehabs after thumb surgery, has experienced some swelling in his hand. It looks like he won’t be back until mid-August.

Finally, Class AAA Rochester lefthander Brian Duensing has been named to the U.S. Olympic baseball team. He’ll join the team on Monday for a few exhibition games in Durham, NC before flying to China.

Duesing is no stranger to Team USA, having pitched for the squad last November in the IBAF World Cup in Taiwan.

Twins (55-43): 1. Carlos Gomez, CF. 2. Alexi Casilla, 2B. 3. Joe Mauer, C. 4. Justin Morneau, 1B. 5. Jason Kubel, DH. 6. Delmon Young, LF. 7. Brian Buscher, 3B. 8. Brendan Harris, SS. 9. Denard Span, RF. Pitching: Nick Blackburn.

Yankees (53-45): 1. Johnny Damon, DH. 2. The Captain, SS. 3. Bob Abreu, RF. 4. A-Rod, 3B. 5. The Moustache, 1B. 6. Robinson Cano, 2B. 7. The Melkman, CF. 8. Jose Molina, C. 9. Brett Gardner, LF. Pitching: Sir Sid.

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