American League fans in Chicago and Minneapolis have experienced tremendous disappointment so far this season. The lackluster play of their clubs has had many sitting on their hands at US Cellular and Target Fields. There are actually tremendous parallels between the two situations. It starts with a list of three disappointing players on each roster. … [Read more...] about Twins and White Sox Have a Lot in Common
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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
Minnesota Twins Showing Some Signs of Life
There is nothing that a Twins fan dreads more than seeing the New York Yankees on their upcoming schedule. The same can be said of the faithful of the Chicago White Sox regarding the Twins. Some match-ups provide distinct advantages to a certain side even when there doesn’t seem to be a drastic disparity in talent between the two. It demonstrates the importance of the mental … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Showing Some Signs of Life
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
Minnesota Twins Already Facing a Breaking Point
Around opening day I predicted that the Twins would win the American League Central Division because they were healthy and ready to continue their fundamentally solid play backed by quality pitching. It appears that I have some egg on my face at this juncture. However, they have proven over the last decade to be viable foes for all comers in the Midwest region. There are some … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Already Facing a Breaking Point
Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central
Justin Morneau is back from his post-concussion symptoms. Joe Nathan is fully recovered from his ailments that he suffered last season. In the UFC, Joe Rogan and other commentators often speak of “ring rust” when describing fighters who are returning to competition after long layoffs. The Twins brass hope this ring rust was remedied with spring training. The American League … [Read more...] about Health Reasons: Why the Twins Will Win the AL Central
Minnesota Twins Season Preview
Last season, I know first hand what Target Field did for Minnesota Twins fans. Sure, it gave us one of, if not the league’s best stadium. But it gave us false hope. It made us Twins fans think that without an ace and a lineup filled with major holes, we still had a chance to compete with the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays. Well, if the AL Divisional Series was any indication, the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Season Preview
Ron Gardenhire not at Fault for Minnesota Twins Collapse
Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected by Hunter Wendelstedt in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game against the Yankees at Target Field. This put the club down 2-0 and in a bind because Phil Hughes is now on the horizon for Saturday night’s game in the Big Apple. It was obvious that Carl Pavano was getting squeezed when he appeared to have struck out Lance … [Read more...] about Ron Gardenhire not at Fault for Minnesota Twins Collapse