This weekend was the perfect example of how life is as a Minnesota sports fan. Just when you think the Twins may have a chance to actually grab sole lead of the AL Central, it slips away. Although the Twins won late Saturday, Glen Perkins has really diappointed recently. Nothing against Perkins. He may have [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Build Me Up: The Twins Continue Their Teasing Ways
Posted: 15th September 2008 by vacant in Division, Francisco LirianoFrom Dan Wade, of Bleacher Report. Three factors were in play: it was my last week at work, the Twins would play exactly two more home games before I left the country, and this was my only chance to see Francisco Liriano pitch. Skipping work was not a hard choice. Too bad the Twins had [...]
Which No. 7 Should Be Leading the Minnesota Vikings?
Posted: 13th September 2008 by vacant in Humor, Joe MauerFrom Dan Wade, of Bleacher Report. After Tavaris Jackson’s game-ending interception, many Vikings fans were left wondering if they would once again be forced to watch a team with one critical piece missing: a QB that can lead a team. The question becomes: If not Jackson, who should captain the Vikings? Gus Ferrote? Please, surely [...]
Victory at Last!
Posted: 10th September 2008 by vacant in Denard Span, Game Thoughts, Justin Morneau, Nick BlackburnIt’s never good to lose two games in one day, no matter what sport you’re talking about. Nevertheless, the White Sox went out and lost both ends of a doubleheader on Tuesday to the suddenly hot Toronto Blue Jays. While there is no shame in that, it certainly is good for Twins fans. After going [...]
I will not write about the game today. I will not. I cannot. The new moniker this bullpen will be going by is “fail.” From now on, I will sporadically refer to the bullpen as ‘the failing’. On a lighter note, here are my predictions for tomorrow’s NFL action. I know, there was already a [...]
The Greatest Pitching Rotations of All Time, Part One
Posted: 6th September 2008 by vacant in HistoryCan you tell I’m trying to divert as much attention away from the Twins as possible? I’m finding it hard to actually follow a game these days. Anyone else having this problem? Anyway, there will be a Twins-related post up soon, I promise. Until then, I’m in the research mood, so I am going to [...]
Florida Marlins Baseball Has Reached Critical Condition
Posted: 5th September 2008 by vacant in General BaseballYes, I know, this has nothing to do with the Twins. Frankly, I have to desire at all to write about the latest loss. If you want a good recap, head on over to SethSpeaks.net. I wrote this for Bleacher Report. “If we built it, will they come?” That is the question the city of [...]
Who is the Twins' Best Pitcher?
Posted: 4th September 2008 by vacant in Francisco Liriano, Pitching Rotation, Scott Baker, StatisticsThis question has caught my attention lately. After a lengthy road trip, which isn’t even over yet, the Twins seem to have found every way possible to lose. Including horrible pitching. Despite that, a very strong case could be made for Scott Baker. He has put up some great starts this year, and seems to [...]
Taking a Look at The MLB MVP Race
Posted: 1st September 2008 by vacant in Justin Morneau, StatisticsThe question has been posed forever. The chant has been yelled for decades. The nicknames have stuck for years. “O-ver-rated!” Just what makes a player overrated? Are we just dealing with emotions, or are other statistics and facts applied? Likewise, MVP chants have filled sporting arenas and fields for years on end. In the end, [...]