The Minnesota Twins dropped two of three games during their midweek interleague series against the San Francisco Giants. It was very puzzling to not see Joe Mauer in the starting line-up. I understand that it was a day game after a night contest and that there is no designated hitter position in National League stadiums, but there must be a suitable void that he could fill … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Falter in San Francisco
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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
The Minnesota Twins Actually Do Have a Pulse
Minnesota sports fans only had the Twins on the horizon this spring. The Vikings had a horrible NFL draft again; the Timberwolves are on the verge of contraction, and the Wild missed the playoffs. The Twins rewarded this total attention with a start that had them buried twenty games under .500. Fans were shocked when they opened the Star Tribune or the Pioneer Press in the … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Twins Actually Do Have a Pulse
White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?
During the infamous "White Flag trade" in early August of 1997, Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf was infamously quoted "any one who thinks this team can catch the Cleveland Indians is crazy." Given that the Sox were just 3.5 back of the division leaders from Ohio, with 7 weeks left in the season, it INFURIATED White Sox fans. And it should; they conceded their … [Read more...] about White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?
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 Shut Out by Seattle Mariners
Franklin Gutierrez took a giant leap in his comeback from stomach issues today knocking a 385-foot leadoff home run in the fourth to help the Mariners win the final game of the series with the Twins 3-0. Gutierrez had two of the Mariners five hits today and also scored after walking on a screaming double down the right field line by Adam Kennedy to put the M’s up 1-0 in the … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Shut Out by Seattle Mariners
Break Out the Brooms: Minnesota Twins Get Swept
Just when fans think things couldn’t get much worse, the Minnesota Twins sink to new unheard of depths. The team that is perennially slated to contend for the AL Central division crown is in a tailspin that it cannot seem to kick. The offensive output continues to be a concern. Even when they do score runs, they seem to find a way to blow it in the late innings. The club seemed … [Read more...] about Break Out the Brooms: Minnesota Twins Get Swept
Detroit Tigers: Undefeated for the Week
After a lackluster start to the season, it seems that Jim Leyland has the Tigers on track racking up victory after victory this week. Playing the Twins lately can right the ship for a lot of teams. The golf ball sized hale that they encountered while in Minneapolis couldn’t deter the streak that they have accumulated. The Tigers put nineteen runs up on the board in those two … [Read more...] about Detroit Tigers: Undefeated for the Week
Now or Never for the Minnesota Twins
At the time of this blog the Twins have only won nine of twenty-five games this season. There is also a surprise in the American League East cellar with the Boston Red Sox currently as its occupant. The recent absence of Jim Thome from the line-up has taken out some of its pop. The wildness of the pitchers is a major concern. One of the aspects of Twins baseball has been to … [Read more...] about Now or Never for the Minnesota Twins
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