By the numbers: A day at spring training: 2002 Star Tribune

The players hit the field by 8:30 a.m. and won't leave until 5 o'clock. When the games begin, the players practice in the morning and play games in the afternoon, seven days a week until camp breaks.

Saturday, March 16, 2002
6:30-8:00: Breakfast
7:15: Van depart (injured players)
7:45 & 8:15: Bus schedule
7:30 - 9:00: Training room open
8:30: Early outs
9:05: Players meeting

Edmonton & New Britain
8:45: Team stretch
9:05: Players meeting
9:15: Batting practice (cage hitting)
9:45: Bus departs for Bradenton
1:00: Edmonton vs. Nashville, New Britain vs. Altoona

Ft. Myers & Quad Cities
9:15: Team exercise
9:45: Position players / defensive skill drills
10:20: Team fundamental
10:45: Batting practice
11:30: Infield
11:45: Lunch
12:20: Pre-game / team stretch & pepper
1:00: Ft. Myers vs. Lynchburg, Quad Cities vs. Hickory

5:30-7 p.m.: Dinner
7:00: All Latin speaking meeting

Minor league players at Twins spring training: 150
Spring training pay: Room and board only.