This past week Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dismissed general manager Bill Smith from his role despite giving him the dreaded vote of confidence after the team’s ninety-nine loss season. It was mentioned that the change was due to philosophical differences and that Smith was offered another role within the organization in baseball operations. I can understand that there … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Shakeup at GM Makes No Sense
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Minnesota Twins are in Total Free Fall
The Minnesota Twins have been plummeting in the American League Central standings. There win percentage may be lower than Adam Dunn’s batting average by the end of September. The Scott Baker injury recently put the icing on the cake of a disastrous season. Fans looking for a bargain in the Twin Cities should look to purchase tickets secondhand during an NFL Sunday. They could … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins are in Total Free Fall
Twins Should Trade Michael Cuddyer
The trade deadline is fast approaching in Major League Baseball. It is a unique season, so the date is largely ignored due to the NFL free agent comings and goings. Twins General Manager Bill Smith has some tough decisions to make. The team is on the borderline of heading into contention for the stretch run or on the cusp of faltering into the depths of the cellar in the … [Read more...] about Twins Should Trade Michael Cuddyer
Twins Vs. Tigers: AL Central Race Heating Up Now?
Outside of Justin Morneau, Jason Kubel is the most prolific bat in the Twins lineup on a consistent basis. He has more potential than Joe Mauer to put up big time numbers in the RBI and home run departments. The argument could also be made for Delmon Young or Michael Cuddyer, but I would wonder if those that would bring up those names have ever been to a batting practice … [Read more...] about Twins Vs. Tigers: AL Central Race Heating Up Now?
Minnesota Twins Contractual Obligations
Commentators frequently refer to this time of year as a dead period. I couldn’t disagree more because it really gives me the time to pore over the numbers and action of the current WNBA season. Seriously, it does offer a pause to analyze the state of organizations and to ponder what should transpire in the future to maximize success. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Contractual Obligations
How the Twins can Fix Tsuyoshi Nishioka
Heading into their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field, the Twins and their fans can rest a little easier after taking two of three games from the Los Angeles Dodgers despite giving up fifteen runs in the first game and scoring only seven runs in all the games combined. This last fact simply shows that the club is resourceful and is getting quality … [Read more...] about How the Twins can Fix Tsuyoshi Nishioka
Joe Mauer’s Triumphant Return to the Minnesota Twins
It was fitting that Joe Mauer knocked in a runner with a single during his first plate appearance on Friday after coming back from bilateral leg weakness. It was a story book beginning for the Minnesota Twin who is head and shoulders above the rest. Okay, I’ll stop. The club jumped out to a six to one lead against the Padres on Friday before having to hang on, only … [Read more...] about Joe Mauer’s Triumphant Return to the Minnesota Twins
Baby Steps Forward with the Minnesota Twins
It is imperative that individuals refine and rewrite their goals on a consistent basis. For example, I don’t think that my modeling career is going to take off the way that I had hoped fifteen years ago. One month out from the All Star break, the Minnesota Twins also need to do this. At the beginning of this season, manager Ron Gardenhire and GM Bill Smith undoubtedly had … [Read more...] about Baby Steps Forward with the Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins are a Complete Disaster
Twins fans have recently heard some very sad news concerning the deteriorating health of the prodigious slugger Harmon Killebrew. He has checked into a hospice to start the final phase of his life. This obviously is more important than what is currently taking place on the field, but that action is not going to put a smile on anyone’s face either. “Whatever can go wrong will,” … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins are a Complete Disaster
Minnesota Twins Offense is Nonexistent
Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer have been on the shelf during the early part of the season. The batting order hasn’t even come close to picking up the slack in their absence. Michael Cuddyer looks lethargic in his body language and Delmon Young’s production is nowhere to be found. The team had two national television appearances in the past week and both games contained striking … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Offense is Nonexistent