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Guardado and Mee to join Twins Hall of Fame
The Twins announced that pitcher Eddie Guardado and former executive Tom Mee have been selected to be inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame at Target Field on June 16 prior to the Twins vs Detroit Tigers … Continue reading
Twins Trivia post season award winners
The 2012 baseball season was not a great season for the Minnesota Twins or their fans but there are teams, players and managers that had a great year and one that they will remember for a long time. Now that … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, BBA
Tagged Adrian Beltre, Andrew McCutchen, Anthony Rizzo, Arizona Diamondbacks, Aroldis Chapman, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, BBA, Bob Mevin, Bryce Harper, Buck Showalter, Buster Posey, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chris Sale, Cincinnati Reds, Clayton Kershaw, Colorado Rockies, Craig Kimbrel, Davey Johnson, Davis Price, Derek Jeter, Detroit Tigers, Dusty Baker, Felix Hernandez, Fernando Rodney, Gio Gonzalez, Houston Astros, Jeff Weaver, Jim Johnson, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Joel Hanrahan, Johnny Cueto, Jonathan Papelbon, Justin Verlander, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Lucas Harrell, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Matheny, Mike Trout, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, R.A. Dickey, Rafael Soriano, Robin Ventura, Ryan Braun, San Francisco Giants, Scott Diamond, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tommy Milone, Tommy Wilhelmsen, Wade Miley, Washington Nationals, Wilin Rosario, Yoenis Cespedes, Yu Darvish
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This Day in Twins History – October 2
10/2/1974 – Harmon Killebrew wears the Twins uniform for the last time as a Twins player and appears as a pinch-hitter with two out in the bottom of the ninth but takes a called third strike from Steve Foucault for … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – May 20
1962 - The Twins split a double header at Yankee Stadium losing the first game 4-3 and winning the second game 4-2. Twins reliever Ray Moore becomes the first Twins pitcher to lose and win a game in the same day. … Continue reading
Posted in This Day in Twins History
Tagged Bert Blyleven, Carlos Silva, Dan Gladden, Eric Broersma, Frank Quilici, Harmon Killebrew, Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau, Keith Atherton, Marty Cordova, Michael Cuddyer, Paul Molitor, Randy Bush, Rangers, Ray Moore, Red Sox, Rod Carew, Roger Clemens, Ron Gardenhire, Tony Oliva
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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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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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Joe Nathan signs with Texas Rangers
Former Twins closer Joe Nathan has signed a two-year deal $14.5 million with a team option for a third year ($500K buyout) with the Texas Rangers. The 37-year-old Houston born Nathan gets what he seemed to want the most, to pitch for a … Continue reading
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Tagged AJ Pierzynski, Boof Bonser, Francisco Liriano, Giants, Joe Nathan, Rangers
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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
Posted in Injuries
Tagged Alejandro Machado, Alexi Casilla, Boof Bonser, Clay Condrey, Corey Koskie, Dave Pruemer, Francisco Liriano, Glen 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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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
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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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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
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, Glen 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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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 bring in another closer
August 27, 2010 - The Twins announced today that they have acquired 35 year old left-handed closer Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named later (to be named by October 15). Fuentes had 23 saves … Continue reading
Posted in Trades
Tagged Angels, Brian Fuentes, Joe Nathan, Jon Rauch, Matt Capps, Ron Gardenhire
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Joe and Joe
March 23, 2010 - First of all, congratulations to the Minnesota Twins and Joe Mauer for getting a deal done, and in the nick of time too, because both the fans and the writers were all confident that a deal would … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Anthony Slama, Francisco Liriano, Jesse Crain, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Jon Rauch, Jose Mijares, Matt Guerrier, Pat Neshek
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Joe Nathan and the Twins
March 10, 2010 - It is all over the news, bad news for Joe Nathan, the Twins, and Twins fans everywhere. Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow and right now the decision has been made to rest … Continue reading
A look at the top closers in franchise history
December 16, 2009 - A successful team needs to have a top notch closer, a pitcher that can come in and slam the door on the opposition game after game. In the past, closers were expected to pitch more than one … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging, Washington Senators 1901-1960
Tagged Al Worthington, Allan Russell, Bill Campbell, Dick Hyde, Eddie Guardado, Firpo Marberry, Garland Braxton, Jack Russell, Jeff Reardon, Jim Shaw, Joe Nathan, Latroy Hawkins, Mickey Harris, Mike Marshall, Pete Appleton, Rick Aguilera, Ron Davis, Ron Perranoski, Tex Clevenger, Tom Ferrick, Walter Johnson
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So what Twins should go to All-Star game?
July 3, 2008 - Catcher Joe Mauer should be the starting catcher if there is no last minute push by Jason Varitek voters. Varitek does not even deserve to be in contention but with the heavy Red Sox nation vote he … Continue reading
