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Tag Archives: Tigers
History of the MLB Trading Deadline
According to MLB, “The non-waiver Major League trading deadline has been July 31st since the 1986 season. Prior to that season, the non-waiver deadline for trades within each League was June 15th and there were also distinctions between when intraleague and … Continue reading
Most career Twins starts with zero wins
After yet another failed start yesterday the Twins sent Liam Hendriks back to Rochester and called up Cole DeVries to take his place in the starting rotation. The Twins staked Hendriks to a 6-1 lead in Detroit yesterday but he … Continue reading
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Tagged Brad Thomas, Bryan Oelkers, Cole DeVries, Greg W. Harris, Liam Hendriks, Ron Gardenhire, Shane Bowers, Terry Felton, Tigers
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This Day in Twins History – June 24
June 24th has been an interesting day in Minnesota Twins history over the years, here are some of the events that occurred on this day. 1955- Harmon Killebrew hit his first major league homer, off lefty Billy Hoeft at Griffith … Continue reading
Posted in This Day in Twins History
Tagged Billy Hoeft, Bud Selig, County Stadium, Danny Ford, Eddie Bane, Griffith Stadium, Harmon Killebrew, Jim Essian, John Moses, Met Stadium, Metrodome, Milwaukee Braves, Paul Thormodsgard, Ralph Garr, Red Sox, Royals, Tigers, Tim Teufel, Washington Senators, White Sox
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According to Elias
The Minnesota Twins’ 2-1 victory over the Pirates on last night was their first win this season when they scored two or fewer runs. That leaves the Detroit Tigers as the only team in the major leagues that has not won … Continue reading
A chat with former catcher Matt Walbeck
Matthew Lovick Walbeck was born on October 2, 1969 in Sacramento, California and grew up playing a variety of sports but baseball was his passion. Walbeck was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 8th round of the 1987 … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Angels, Braves, Brewers, Brian Stentz, Cubs, Dave Stevens, Matt Walbeck, Oakland A's, Phillies, Pirates, Rangers, Ron Washington, Scott Erickson, Terry Steinbach, Tigers, Willie Banks
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Twins 20 game winner Dave Boswell passes away
Dave Boswell a right-handed pitcher who won 20 games for the Twins in 1969 passed away from a heart attack yesterday at the age of 67. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 20, 1945, Boswell signed with the Minnesota Twins … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Martin, Dave Boswell, Orioles, Tigers, Yankees
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This Day in Twins History – May 27
5/27/1961 – Shortstop Zoilo Versalles becomes the first Twin to get 5 hits in a game when he hits 2 doubles and 3 singles against the Washington Senators on the road but the Twins come up on the short-end … Continue reading
Posted in This Day in Twins History
Tagged Angels, Bo Belinsky, Jason Kubel, Jimmie Hall, Rick Lysander, Scott Baker, Tigers, Yankees, Zoilo Versalles
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How well have AL Central teams drafted in the last 10 years
The 2012 first-year player draft will take place June 4-6 and begins with the first round and compensation round A on Monday, June 4, at 7 p.m. ET. The first night of the event will be broadcast live on MLB … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged Bryce Harper, Byron Buxton, Indians, Royals, Stephen Strasburg, Tigers, Tim Lincecum, White Sox
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According to Elias
Justin Morneau and Trevor Plouffe hit back-to-back home runs off Tigers starter Doug Fister in the third inning and the Twins were never caught, posting a 4-3 win over the Tigers. Fister had allowed only two home runs is his … Continue reading
Posted in According to Elias
Tagged Doug Fister, Jason Kubel, Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer, Tigers, Trevor Plouffe
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Where do starting pitchers come from?
The Twins starting pitching situation this year is in dire straights. Coming into the 2012 season the Twins starting pitchers were expected to be Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Carl Pavano, Nick Blackburn and Jason Marquis. Not a great group of … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged A's, Aaron Heilman, Angels, Anthony Swarzak, Blue Jays, Carl Pavano, Cubs, Dave Stevens, Derek Parks, Dick Ruthven, Francisco Liriano, Indians, Jason Marquis, Mariners, Mark Redman, Matt Garza, Matt Walbeck, NIck Blackburn, Orioles, PJ Walters, Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Royals, Scott Baker, Scott Diamond, Tigers, Tim Belcher, Todd Ritchie, White Sox, Yankees
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Dozier and Liriano
Shortstop James Brian Dozier was called up from Rochester yesterday and made his major league debut against the Angels going 1 for 4 with a run scored. The soon to be 25 year-old (May 15) was drafted by the Twins in the … Continue reading
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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According to Elias
The Twins, who lost their home opener on Monday to the Angels, 5-1, became only the third major-league team in the past 40 years to begin a season with four consecutive losses while scoring two or fewer runs in each … 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 Twins have fared on Opening Day
When the Minnesota Twins open the 2012 season in Baltimore on Friday, April 6 it will mark the 32nd time in 52 season openers that the team has opened their baseball season as road warriors. As a cold weather team, the Twins have … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Jays, Brad Radke, Brewers, California Angels, Indians, Jim Kaat, Justin Morneau, Kansas City A's, Kent Hrbek, Los Angeles Angels, Mariners, Met Stadium, Metrodome, Oakland A's, Orioles, Pedro Ramos, Rangers, Rays, Red Sox, Royals, Target Field, Tigers, Torii Hunter, Washington Senators, White Sox, 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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This Day in Twins History – February 3, 1979
The Twins traded 7-time batting champion 2B Rod Carew to the California Angels for outfielder Ken Landreaux, catcher Dave Engle, and pitchers Paul Hartzell and Brad Havens. A trade was demanded by Carew after team owner Calvin Griffith made his … Continue reading
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Tagged Brad Havens, Brewers, California Angels, Calvin Griffith, Cleveland Indians, Dave Coleman, Dave Engle, Giants, Kelly Snider, Ken Landreaux, Larry Wolfe, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Brown, Matt Reeves, Montreal Expos, Orioles, Paul Hartzell, Red Sox, Rod Carew, Tigers, Tom Brunansky, Waseca, Yankees
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Home run combo’s
A couple of days ago it was reported that the Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement with free agent 1B Prince Fielder on a 9 year $214 million deal. This deal took place just a couple of days after the Tigers … Continue reading
Twins take a chance on Joel Zumaya
According to several reports, the Twins have reached agreement, pending a physical of course, with former Detroit Tigers reliever Joel Zumaya on a deal that will give Zumaya anywhere between $800 and $1.7 million depending on him reaching certain incentives. Zumaya worked out for … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – January 16, 1986
The Twins trade 2B Tim Teufel and outfielder Pat Crosby to the New York Mets for outfielder Billy Beane and pitchers Bill Latham and Joe Klink. They also trade catcher Dave Engle to the Tigers for infielder Chris Pittaro and … Continue reading
Posted in This Day in Twins History
Tagged Alex Sanchez, Bill Latham, Billy Beane, Chris Pittaro, Dave Engle, Joe Klink, Mets, Pat Crosby, Tigers, Tim Teufel
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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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This Day in Twins History – December 25, 1989
Popular former Minnesota Twins player and manager Billy Martin dies in an automobile accident in Binghamton, New York at the age of 61. Billy served as the Twins fourth skipper during the 1969 season and led the Twins to a first … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Martin, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City A's, Milwaukee Braves, Oakland A's, Orioles, Rangers, Reds, Tigers, Yankees
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Money can’t buy us happiness
The Twins opening day payroll in 2011 was about $113 million and the Twins finished last in the AL Central with a 63-99 record. Now the Twins are saying the payroll in 2012 will be around the $100 million mark … Continue reading
Posted in Free Agency, It's about the money honey
Tagged Indians, Jason Kubel, Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer, Royals, Terry Ryan, Tigers, White Sox
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AL Division Series appearances
September 3, 2011 - Since the Division Series format started in 1995, only two AL teams have not participated, the Kansas City Royals and the Toronto Blue Jays. The number of appearances for the rest of the AL teams are listed … Continue reading
Color Delmon Young gone
August 16, 2011 - The Twins payroll reduction began yesterday when the Twins finally gave up on Delmon Young whom they had acquired from Tampa in 2007 for pitcher Matt Garza and shortstop Jason Bartlett and sent him packing to the … Continue reading
Posted in Trades
Tagged Bill Smith, Cole Nelson, Delmon Young, Lester Oliveros, Tigers
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Lots of smoke but no fire
July 31, 2011 - As the July 31 trade deadline approached, the Twins seemed to be in the middle of a number of possible trade discussions with players such as Kevin Slowey, Denard Span, Jason Kubel, Michael Cuddyer, Jose Mijares, Delmon … Continue reading
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Tagged Bill Smith, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Indians, Jason Kubel, Jim Thome, Jose Mijares, Kevin Slowey, Michael Cuddyer, Tigers, White Sox
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Reno Bertoia Passes Away
April 18, 2011 - The Twins opening day third-baseman in the Minnesota Twins first ever game back on April 11, 1961 against the New York Yankees in Yankee Stadium I, Reno Peter Bertoia, passed away on April 15th after a brief … Continue reading
How they will finish in 2011
March 31, 2011 – I know the season started today and I am a bit slow with my predictions for this year but here is how I see things playing out. Sorry to say, but I don’t see the Twins winning … Continue reading
Manager longevity
November 28, 2010 - I thought it would be interesting to see where the Twins managers stood in terms of games managed and to also take a look at the last fifty years in the American League to see how many … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging
Tagged A's, Angels, Blue Jays, Cookie Lavagetto, Indians, Mariners, Mike Hargrove, Orioles, Ozzie Guillen, Rangers, Ray Miller, Rays, Red Sox, Ron Gardenhire, Royals, Sparky Anderson, Tigers, Tom Kelly, White Sox, Yankees
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Lenny Green – One of the original Twins
November 13, 2010 - The Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is a great organization and one of the wonderful projects they have going on is the Baseball Biography Project. One of the many biographies they have completed is about former … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging, Washington Senators 1901-1960
Tagged Angels, Jimmie Hall, Lenny Green, Orioles, Red Sox, SABR, Tigers
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