Joe C. knocked it out of the park the past two weeks as he tracked Twins news while I decompressed and got ready for spring training. I’m sure you’ll hear from both of us this week as camp opens in Fort Myers, Fla.

Word of warning to those who ever need to forward mail for several weeks at a time: Make sure you get the right address. I set up a temporary forwarding address in Fort Myers but got an e-mail on Saturday from my Florida contact telling me the address I received was wrong.

So I was at the airport post office this morning trying to get everything straightened out. The post office worker and I agreed that things are going to be screwed up for about a week down there. I just wonder what the residents at the first address I was given are going to say when a bunch of letters and magazines appear in their mailbox. If you owe me money, hold off on mailing those checks!

I still like my chances of opening my mail down there before the Twins come up with a new third baseman…..

Anyway, here’s a quick peek at the week ahead.

Today: I’m sitting in with KFAN’s Paul Allen in about 5 minutes for the remainder of his show. I think we’re going to open up with the Grammys then move into baseball talk.

Tonight: At 7 p.m., you can click on FSN and watch the replay of the Diamond Awards baseball banquet that raised $268,000 for various research efforts at the U. Keep an eye out for Justin Morneau, who took a playful MVP-related shot at me when he received an award late in the show.

Tuesday: I fly to Fort Myers to get set up for spring training. I’m currently working on juicy profile for Sunday but will swing by the Lee County Sports Complex a few times to see who’s working out early. I spoke with Michael Cuddyer over the weekend, and he’s already there. If fact, a handful of Twins players usually are down there by now.

Thursday: Twins manager Ron Gardenhire arrives. Other Twins officials should be down by then, too.

Sunday: Pitchers and catchers report.

Next Monday: First workout for pitchers and catchers.

That’s all for now. Check back here or on Joe C.’s blog if there’s news….

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