Metrodome Memories

Twins’ manager,Ron Gardenhire, has made up his mind for the season opener. Nishioka will start at second base, and Casilla will start at third base. The announcement was made yesterday morning before the Twins played the Rays. Gardenhire talked with Nishioka and was able to get him to admit he was more comfortable playing at second base. This came after Nishioka always responded to Gardenhire’s questions with something like “whatever you want me to do”. Gardenhire was happy Nishioka and him finally talked. He knew it would take sometime, but he is happy it happened now as opposed to during the season.