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Hits and extra base hits few and far between for Twins
47 hitless at bats for the Twins came to an end when Jamey Carroll hit a single in the first inning against the Mariners yesterday. That was the longest hitless streak by a major-league team since the Padres went 47 … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Chris Parmelee, Felix Hernandez, Jamey Carroll, Mariners, Padres
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How they will finish in 2012
With the 2012 baseball season just around the corner, if you don’t count that stupid two game series that the A’s and Mariners played and split in Japan, it is time for us here in Twins Trivia to look … Continue reading
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Tagged A's, Alex Burnett, Alex Wimmers, Alexi Casilla, Angels, Anthony Swarzak, Ben Revere, Bill Smith, Blue Jays, Brian Dozier, Brian Duensing, Carl Pavano, Carlos Gutierrez, Chris Parmelee, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, Indians, Jamey Carroll, Jared Burton, Jason Kubel, Jason Marquis, Jeff Gray, Joe Benson, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Kyle Gibson, Kyle Waldrop, Liam Hendriks, Mariners, Matt Capps, Matt Maloney, Michael Cuddyer, NIck Blackburn, Orioles, Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Ron Gardenhire, Royals, Ryan Doumit, Scott Baker, Terry Ryan, Tigers, Trevor Plouffe, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, White Sox, Yankees
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Twins Trivia 25 man roster
With the 2012 season less than two weeks away it is still very difficult to predict to will be on the Twins 25 man roster when the Twins take on the Orioles in Baltimore on April 6th. That is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Ben Revere, Brad Radke, Camilo Pascual, Carl Pavano, Chris Parmelee, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Drew Butera, Francisco Liriano, Jamey Carroll, Jason Marquis, Joe Mauer, Josh Willingham, JR Towles, Justin Morneau, Kyle Gibson, Liam Hendriks, Luke Hughes, Michael Cuddyer, NIck Blackburn, Oakland A's, Orioles, Ron Gardenhire, Ryan Doumit, Scott Baker, Sean Burroughs, Terry Ryan, Trevor Plouffe
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When is it time to start to worry?
The Twins spring training record through Friday, March 16th is 8-8. I think they are doing it with smoke, mirrors, and a little good pitching now and then. When you look at the Twins hitting and pitching this spring you … Continue reading
Keep an eye on those “at bats”
Now that the Twins and everyone else have started their exhibition season, we fans once again have box scores to read so we can track how our favorite players are doing. We all know that what a hitter does in … Continue reading
Can Twins bounce back in 2012? What does history tell us?
Our Minnesota Twins are coming off an atrocious 2011 where the team finished 63-99, a full 32 games behind the AL Central Division winning Detroit Tigers and in the process posting the second worst record in all of baseball. But 2011 is … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Ben Revere, Carl Pavano, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Indians, Jamey Carroll, Jason Kubel, Jason Marquis, Joe Benson, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Matt Capps, Michael Cuddyer, NIck Blackburn, Ron Gardenhire, Royals, Ryan Doumit, Scott Baker, Tigers, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, White Sox
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The Twins and the Disabled List (DL)
The Twins had a miserable season in 2011 and many blame the Twins slide into the AL central basement on the number of injuries that the Twins endured. But looking at the numbers, injuries alone do not explain the Twins … Continue reading
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Tagged Alejandro Machado, Alexi Casilla, Boof Bonser, Clay Condrey, Corey Koskie, Dave Pruemer, Francisco Liriano, Glenn Perkins, Grant Balfour, Jason Kubel, Jesse Crain, Jim Kahmann, Joe Mauer, Joe Mays, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Josh Rabe, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Lew Ford, Luis Rivas, Michael Cuddyer, MIke Duvall, Nick Punto, Pat Neshek, Perry Castellano, Randy Popple, Rick Mcwane, Ron Gardenhire, Rondell White, Scott Baker, Shannon Stewart, Tony Leo, Torii Hunter, Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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Twins give two year deal to Jamey Carroll
According to numerous reports, the Twins are about to sign 37 year old free agent infielder Jamey Carroll to a two year $7 million deal pending a physical. The Twins front office states that have no comment. La Velle E. Neal III of … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Bill Smith, Dodgers, Jamey Carroll, Jared Burton, Jeff Gray, Matt Maloney, Terry Ryan
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GM Smith and Gardy need to make some moves
April 30, 2011 - Damn! I am more upset at watching the Twins lose to Kansas City and Tampa the last few days than the Twins are, what is up with that? After watching the Twins lose again last night at … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Alexi Casilla, Ben Revere, Bill Smith, Danny Valencia, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Drew Butera, Francisco Liriano, Jason Kubel, Jason Repko, Jimmie Hall, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Joe Vavra, Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer, Rene Tosoni, Ron Gardenhire, Steve Holm, Steve Liddle, Trevor Plouffe, Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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Another visit to Hammond Stadium
March 16, 2011 - I headed out to the Hammond Stadium today hoping to meet up with JC of Knuckleballs who just got into town the other day. Since we had not met before I had no idea who I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Ben Revere, Hammond Field, Johan Santana, Michael Cuddyer, Scott Diamond, Terry Ryan
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Red Sox 5 and the Twins 0
Scott Baker March 2, 2011 – The Twins were home yesterday to take on the Red Sox and we were lucky enough to have four tickets right next to the Twins dugout. The Twins lost 5-0 and were never really … Continue reading
February 25, 2011 – Another day and another trip to the ballpark today to watch the Twins as they prepare for their spring training opener just two days away. On a beautiful albeit a windy late February day the fans were … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Ryo Shinkawa, Tom Kelly, Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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Questions everywhere
February 23, 2011 - I checked on the Twins on Monday and I stayed for about 1.5 hours but I walked away kind of bored. The position players still had not reported and the pitchers and catchers were going through their … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Alexi Casilla, Danny Valencia, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Glenn Perkins, Jason Kubel, Jim Thome, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau, Pat Neshek, Rick Anderson, Ron Gardenhire, Scott Ullger, Steve Liddle, Target Field, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, Yankees
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The JJ Hardy Dilemma
December 1, 2010 - Let’s talk a little about the JJ Hardy dilemma. I just can’t see any way that the Twins will not tender shortstop JJ Hardy a contract for 2011. Here is my reasoning, first of all there is … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging, Trades
Tagged Alexi Casilla, Carlos Gomez, JJ Hardy, Johan Santana, Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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What to do, What to do?
November 11, 2010 - The Twins have nine players (Jim Thome, Orlando Hudson, Carl Pavano, Jesse Crain, Matt Guerrier, Brian Fuentes, Jon Rauch, Randy Flores, and Ron Mahay) that became free agents and Nick Punto was added to the free agent … Continue reading
Twins walk off with the Central Division title
October 6, 2009 - Alexi Casilla became the unlikely hero for the Twins when he delivered a walk-off RBI single in the 12th inning off Tiger closer Fernando Rodney to lift the Twins to a 6-5 victory that gave the club … Continue reading
