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Twins striking out at a record pace in 2013
The Twins played their 50th game of the season last night when they beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 at Target Field and their record now stands at 22-28. Last night they struck out 7 times, the night before they struck … Continue reading
April not kind to the Twins
It is too early to tell what kind of team the Twins have for 2013 but from what I have seen in the nine games they have played so far, it is a team that is playing better than what it … Continue reading
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
Josh Willingham’s tie breaking home run in the fifth inning yesterday was hit his 35th of the year, his first season with the Twins. That’s the most home runs any player has hit in his first season with the Twins … Continue reading
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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According to Elias
Trevor Plouffe (twice), Josh Willingham and Drew Butera all homered in the Twins’ 10-8 victory over the Royals at Minnesota. It was the first time that the Twins have hit more than three home runs in a game at Target … Continue reading
Posted in According to Elias
Tagged Drew Butera, Josh Willingham, Royals, 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
Twins Trivia 2012 All-Star starters
The All-Star game is a not too far away and here is how I would like to see the American League All-Star starting positions filled. I tend to look at the All-Star game as a reward for the current season and … Continue reading
According to Elias
Josh Willingham hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Twins a 3-2 win over the A’s last night. It was the first time since 1995 that a Minnesota player erased a deficit of two or … 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
According to Elias
Josh Willingham’s three-run double in the seventh inning yesterday highlighted the Twins’ come-from-behind 5-4 win over the Rays. Willingham, who had only a .246 batting average for the Athletics last season, has at least one hit in all 14 Twins … Continue reading
Let’s look at the numbers so far
The Twins have crawled out of the starting gate at a 2-7 clip and now are headed for New York and Tampa. I know that they have played just nine games but let’s look at some of the numbers that … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Chris Parmelee, Clete Thomas, Josh Willingham, Justin Morneau, Ryan Doumit
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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
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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
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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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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
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
What is the Twins plan?
What exactly is the Twins plan going forward? In the past, the Twins have always stressed pitching and fielding. The Twins went into 2011 saying that they wanted to improve their defense and their speed. This past off-season the Twins … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Aaron Thompson, Brendan Wise, Brian Duensing, Casey Fien, Daryl Thompson, Hammond Field, Jamey Carroll, Jared Burton, Jason Bulger, Jason Marquis, Joe Mauer, Joel Zumaya, Josh Willingham, JR Towles, Justin Morneau, Matt Capps, Matt Maloney, PJ Walters, Ron Gardenhire, Ryan Doumit, Samuel Deduno, Sean Burroughs, Steve Pearce, Terry Ryan, Wilkin Ramirez
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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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Michael Cuddyer agrees to become a Rockie
Well, it is pretty much official, Micheal Cuddyer has agreed to join the Colorado Rockies. I know that $31.5 million over three years for Cuddyer is more than the Twins could afford and if I was in the Twins shoes … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, It's about the money honey
Tagged Josh Willingham, Michael Cuddyer
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Twins reportedly ready to sign Josh Willingham
ESPN has reported that the Twins are about to sign 32-year-old free agent outfielder Josh Willingham. Joe Christensen of the Star Tribune is reporting the deal is for 3 years and $21 million. Willingham pocketed $6 million this past season in Oakland. The … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, It's about the money honey
Tagged A's, Jason Kubel, Josh Willingham, Marlins, Michael Cuddyer, Nationals, Rockies
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