For those following jesse crain’s career…he has houston ties, he was demoted to triple-A Rochester.

The righty went 10 straight outings giving up a run. It’s confidence he’s lacking.

I haven’t  been on here since a trip to Mexico.

Yes, I’m alive. No we didn’t catch fish. Yes, I got some sun.

No, my golf game is terrible.

Yes, I’m going to the Astros/Twins game this Saturday.

It might be my last time at the Metrodome. Oh wait, the Vikings still play there.

Speaking of the purple…thoughts on Brett Favre to the metrodome?

Memorial Day weekend is here…supposed to be the start of summer, but every time we get a glimpse of summer…well, it goes away.

Funny story around here.

A Southern Minnesota stole a cop car, drove about 30 miles…and then surrendered at a Fire Department. It’s pretty funny to listen to the Fire Department who was just chillin outside.

Anyways…I’m walking in a parade tomorrow. First time I’ve had to do it since working here at KIMT.

I’m excited about a fishing trip that ol’ Turbo Z booked down in Cozumel. Can’t wait to get in the real sun.

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See TO, its tougher than it looks.

Regardless, he’s good for at least one year in every city. After that…its re-evaluate and likely, move on.

Brad Nelson (algona native) chooses Free Agency and signs with the Mariners. I think it has to be tough to choose to cut ties with a team that you have called home for 8 years…but he didn’t seem to have a problem with it.

Wherever the grass is greener, right?

It hit 91 today in Mason City.

About freakin’ time.

He did it again.

Favre is having fun with the media…through random conversations with sources close to the situation.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports one thing.

ESPN denies it.

I report both!

The media, myself included, loves to bang ourselves against the proverbial Brett Favre concrete wall. For one day, someone has an anonymous source close to the situation…and for that ONE DAY, that is the most popular story in the entire nation.

Give it up, until he talks on camera.

I think ESPN was going to do that…until “Shooter” steps in.

The funniest person to follow on twitter is Shaquille O’ Neal. Dude is hilarious about everything.

I can’t figure out how to correct my golf swing.

The Outlaws hire a new coach. Not to toot my own horn (toot, toot)…but, I broke the story. Ok, there’s only two media outlets that really care about the Outlaws, and I won. When it comes to this Jr. A team - I OWN THEM!

Yes, I’m being sarcastic.

I will probably laugh about this post in about 5 years….ok maybe 3.

I will say, I did get my hands on a North Iowa Outlaws jersey…even though its Jr. A, it’s a sweet mascot. I have to get my owner buddy from Albert Lea to send me one.

State Track & Field is this week. I do miss reporting on that kind of stuff…going down to the big events, face-to-face with athletes in their happiest (sometimes saddest) athletic days of their life.

Viking Mini-Camp is open to the media on Thursday…its just for FA’s and Rookies. Some veterans might show up, I might show up too. With small market station, it always depends on if a vehicle and/or camera is available for the shoot.

That’s all for now.

Geez, its’ pullin’ teeth for me to post, but once I get going…yes’sir.

Twins Catcher Joe Mauer has hit 4 Home Runs in his first 36 official at bats of the season.

To pu that in perspective…he hit 16 combined over the past two seasons…and it took him 329 at bats last year to reach the 4 home run mark.

Funny thing about it…all 4 home runs have been oppo-jobs.

Since the last time I’ve come to you, Manny Ramirez has been suspended, Yao hurt his foot and I have been fishing for stories, literally.

It’s no secret…this is the slow time of the year. So I’m open to any and all stories.

Man-Ram suspended…how bout the LA Times guy, Plaschke…going after Ramirez.

I like that someone goes at this guy. Think about it, fans should feel like they’re being cheated. How about the big Manny Ramirez fan who had tickets to say…tomorrow’s game. He paid top dollar expecting the 2-year 45 million dollar acquisition (superstar) to be playing.

Nope…suspended.

No Mannywood in Left Field (which was probably a fun time.)

That’s all for now…off to a Fair Board meeting…to talk youth hockey vs. fair board

As you can imagine, Brett Favre is taking over my sportscast every night. It’s something new, something fun each and every show.

My personal opinion: he will be in purple. However, I think it’s insane that Favre’s agent really doesn’t know about “meetings” or that Brett wants to come out of retirement. It’s also crazy that one report can vary from another report by 180 degrees.

Anyways…boy it feels good to write more than 140 characters.

Why, you ask?

I joined Twitter…and you get cut off after 140 characters.

My handle is: SportsZell

I know, its stay connected to me via the social network of your choice. When it comes to tweeting…i’m keeping that one very professional and work savvy. Aka, i’ll be teasing whats coming up on the news and any important information.

When it comes to here, I plan on posting more….but just need to have the time.

I bought a fishing license yesterday….I plan to use it this weekend.

Cinco de mayo was a lot more fun when I was in college.

The rain won’t go away.

I’m still coughing up a storm.

I hope swine flu doesn’t stop my trip to mexico.

My fantasy team is sucking.

We trade for Terrell Owens, we deal Jason Peters for actual value…and now we’re looking to dump Roscoe Parrish.

I’m a hands on GM type of guy. Just look at my fantasy baseball teams…I rank among the highest in adds/drops.

At the same time…this has an underlying effect on a team’s roster. The team is not as close, the guys don’t feel like they know each other…and the chemistry is off wack.

But as a Buffalo Bills fan, I say…who cares about chemistry.

We haven’t made the playoffs in over a decade….let’s make moves, ruffle feathers and play in the month of January.

Thoughts on who the Bills should draft?

UNC wins in a run away on Monday night 89-72.

After the score was 21-to-7, I switched over and watched the Twins. For some reason…I wasn’t into the tournament as much as past years. Whether it was a lack of upsets…or maybe Texas wasn’t in it until the elite 8 (like I predicted).

Tyler Hansborough made the right decision. There needs to be more athletes that stay in school for all four years.

Opening day is here…

Very surprised that Emilio Bonifacio (who is that) went 4-4 with an inside the park HR.

The best thing about baseball…there’s always a handful of new guys that have a breakout year. It makes it fun as a baseball fan…and it makes it fun as a fantasy baseball player.

The AP reports Jay Cutler is going to the Chicago Bears.  Apparently, Iowa native Kyle Orton and a couple first rounders.

My initial thoughts is this is a GREAT DEAL for the Bears. The missing piece the last couple of seasons for the Bears has been their signal caller (like the Vikings). While its a great move for Chicago, Jay Cutler inherits a weak, weak offense. He doesn’t have Eddie Royal/Brandon Marshall to throw to…

It would’ve been cool to have him as a Buffalo Bill….

Happy or sad to see UNC, UConn, MSU and Nova in the final four?

There’s usually never any cinderella teams in the last four…and rarely any seed over a 3. Which is exactly the case this year.

We seem destined for a UConn / UNC championship game…and no one can really complain about that. The teams have the best players…and two of the best coaches in the game.

I think UNC is too deep for the Huskies. I don’t think anyone can argue that UConn is not athletic enough for UNC. Thabeet, Price and the rest of UConn can hang.

Vote in our KIMT.Com Poll about which team you think will win the title. While you’re there…take a gander at our Sports Pulse Poll Question of the Week. If you like the twins or want to see your name on TV…email in. Go to this website for more info.

Billy Gillespie is gone from Kentucky.

Rumored to be taking the gig is John Calipari from Mempis. One website argues he’s just another Gillespie.

I personally disagree.

Calipari has the knack to get the one-and-done, bigtime players. The guys like Derrick Rose. The guys who can get you to a championship game.

Calipari also has the name for the job. He demands respect before he’s even accepted the job.

Not really a busy week, we had some fun today in the office. Our other sports anchor played goalie and took on the JR Hockey players from Mason City. It’s good stuff, enjoy!