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The road to Minnesota is long and hard
The 2013 MLB draft is coming up on June 6-8 and baseball fans everywhere are excited about the draft and can’t wait to see what great players their teams will draft. Some fans will agree with the home towns team … Continue reading
Posted in MLB Draft
Tagged Aaron Hicks, Adam Johnson, Alex Burnett, Alex Meyer, Anthony Slama, Anthony Swarzak, Ben Revere, Brian Dinkelman, Brian Dozier, Brian Duensing, Byron Buxton, Chris Herrmann, Chris Parmelee, Daniel Santana, Danny Valencia, Denard Span, Eddie Rosario, Evan Meek, Glen Perkins, J.D. Durbin, Jason Kubel, Jason Miller, Jeff Manship, Jesse Crain, Jesse Orosco, Joe Benson, Joe Mauer, Jose Berrios, Jose Guillermo Morales, Josh Rabe, Kevin Cameron, Kevin Slowey, Kyle Gibson, Kyle Phillips, Kyle Waldrop, Levale Speigner, Matt Fox, Matt Garza, Matt Tolbert, maue, Max Kepler, Miguel Sano, NIck Blackburn, Pat Neshek, Rene Tosoni, Scott Baker, Steve Tolleson, Terry Ryan, Trevor May, Trevor Plouffe, Tyler Robertson
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Twins active but lots of work remains to be done
It has been awhile since my last post but web site hosting issues have caused me a lot of extra work and taken me away from more fun activities like keeping up with the MLB Winter meetings and the changing … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging, It's about the money honey
Tagged Alex Meyer, Angels, Ben Revere, Dave St. Peter, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Jason Lane, Jeff Clement, Jim Pohlad, Joe Blanton, Josh Hamilton, Josh Willingham, Jurickson Profar, Philadelphia Phillies, Red Sox, Ron Gardenhire, Rule 5, Ryan Pressly, Terry Ryan, Texas Rangers, Trevor May, Vance Worley, Washington Nationals, Zack Greinke
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According to Elias
Jamey Carroll homered for the Twins in their 4-2 loss at Chicago. Carroll, who has only 13 home runs in 3,388 career at-bats in the majors, snapped his streak of 1,348 consecutive at-bats without a home run (since August 9, … Continue reading
Posted in According to Elias
Tagged Al Newman, Ben Revere, Chicago White Sox, Chris Getz, Jamey Carroll, Rafael Belliard, Royals
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Dumb move by Diamond
With the score tied 2-2 in the top of the third at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington with Ben Revere on second base, Twins catcher Joe Mauer worked the count to 3-0 when out of the clear blue, Texas Ranger pitcher Roy … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Ben Revere, Joe Mauer, Josh Hamilton, Justin Morneau, Rangers, Ron Gardenhire, Scott Diamond, Wally Bell
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Twins that have not jogged around the bases
The home run hitters of baseball have been idolized by baseball fans for years, but what about those “Punch-and-Judy” hitters that just have not been able to put one out over the fence and haven’t even been lucky enough to get … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Al Newman, Ben Revere, Bert Blyleven, Bruce Look, Dan Monzon, Dodgers, Houston Jiminez, Jamey Carroll, Jose Guillermo Morales, Junior Ortiz, Luis Gomez, Mudcat Grant, Nelson Liriano, San Francisco Giants, Sergio Ferrer, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, Walter Alston, Willie McCovey
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Did you know?
That going into Sunday’s finale against the Boston Red Sox that the Minnesota Twins are 24-28 on the road this season? That in their last 9 games the Twins starters have posted a 2.20 ERA while allowing just three home runs and … Continue reading
Posted in Did You Know?
Tagged Ben Revere, Brewers, Carlos Silva, Drew Butera, Joe Mauer, Joe Mays, Josh Willingham, Montreal Expos, NIck Blackburn, Reds, Sal Butera, Torii Hunter, Trevor Plouffe
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Some miscellaneous Twins thoughts
Yesterday the Twins announced that they had signed a $7 million two-year extension with 31-year old switch-hitting catcher/DH/OF/1B Ryan Doumit. In 60 games Doumit is hitting .272 (.290 as a LHB and .230 as a RHB) with 7 home runs and … Continue reading
Heads starting to roll
After last nights 6-2 loss to the Angels at Target Field the Twins record stands at 8-22 (.267) and the team is 9 games out of first place after having played just 30 games. After the game the Twins announced that 3B … Continue reading
So why do Twins pick up Erik Komatsu
Put me down under the confused column. Why would the Twins pick up Erik Komatsu? I have no problem sending Clete Thomas packing as he had 28 at bats in a Twins uniform and he hit .143 and he struck … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Ben Revere, Brewers, Cardinals, Chris Parmelee, Clete Thomas, Delmon Young, Erik Komatsu, Nationals, Rene Tosoni, Terry Ryan
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Twins claim Clete Thomas on waivers from Tigers
The Twins announced today that they have claimed 28-year-old outfielder Clete Thomas (bats left and throws right) on waivers from the Detroit Tigers who had designated Thomas for assignment on April 12th. The Twins expect Thomas to be at Target … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Ben Revere, Clete Thomas, Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox, Rochester, Scott Baker, Tigers
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Good, Bad, and Ugly
Yesterday was an interesting day for the Minnesota Twins and their fans with the news being good, bad and ugly. GOOD - On a cool crisp spring evening at Target Field the Twins finally got off the snide and posted their first victory of 2012. After a … Continue reading
Swept out of Baltimore
As I was preparing to write this post just before the Twins/Orioles game today, I had a sudden bloody nose. I seldom get a bloody nose but for some reason today was that day and I just could not get … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Alex Burnett, Angels, Anthony Swarzak, Ben Revere, Braves, Chris Parmelee, CJ Wilson, Dan Haren, Giants, Jamey Carroll, Jared Burton, Jared Weaver, Jeff Gray, Josh Willingham, Liam Hendriks, Luke Hughes, Matt Maloney, Orioles, Red Sox, Ron Gardenhire, Ryan Doumit, Sean Burrounghs, Tigers, Trevor Plouffe, Yankees
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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
Posted in General Blogging
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
Posted in General Blogging
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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Twins cut 12 including Nishioka and Tosoni
The Twins announced today that they had reassigned 12 players to their minor league teams. The biggest names were 2B/SS Tsuyoshi Nishioka and outfielder Rene Tosoni. Nishioka is guaranteed $3 million this season and next and he just has not … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Aaron Bates, Ben Revere, Bill Smith, Carlos Gutierrez, Chris Herrmann, Dan Rohlfing, Daryl Thompson, Denard Span, Esmerling Vasquez, Jason Bulger, Joe Benson, Josh Willingham, Luis Perdomo, Michael Hollimon, P.J. Walters, Pedro Florimon, Rene Tosoni, Ron Gardenhire, Ryan Doumit, Sean Burroughs, Terry Ryan, Trevor Plouffe, Tsuyoshi Nishioka, Wilkin Ramirez
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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
Another beautiful day at the ballpark
A new day, a new month and another trip to the ballpark and another great day in Southwest Florida. I parked my car on Kelly avenue today and walked over to the nearest field and I saw Gardy conducting a drill … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Aaron Bates, Ben Revere, Bobby Valentine, Brian Dinkelman, Brian Dozier, Jeff Manship, Jesse Carlson, Joe Benson, Joel Zumaya, Jose Iglesias, JR Towles, Liam Hendriks, Max Kepler-Rozycki, NIck Blackburn, Rene Tosoni, Ron Gardenhire, Ryan Lavarnway, Scott Baker, Steve Liddle, Terry Ryan, Tom Kelly, Toru Suzuki, Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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What are these guys up to?
Another beautiful day in Fort Myers, Florida, it was 73 when I got up this morning and it was a sunny albeit muggy 81 degrees when I left the ballpark to go home to hit the swimming pool. No day … 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
Posted in General Blogging, Washington Senators 1901-1960
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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Nathan‘s option declined
October 25, 2011 – The Twins announced this afternoon that they have declined closer Joe Nathan’s $12.5 million club option for 2012 and instead will instead exercise a $2 million buyout which makes Nathan a free agent. GM Smith has … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency
Tagged Ben Revere, Bill Smith, Denard Span, Drew Storen, Ian Desmond, Joe Nathan, Kevin Slowey, Nationals, Rick Aguilera
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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
Posted in General Blogging
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
