Jason Pridie When I sat down to my MLB.tv earlier tonight to watch the Twins do battle with the Red Sox, I knew it was baseball season. After watching the first three innings, though, I knew we had a way to go. Pridie in centerfield. Redmond catching. Nathan pitching the fourth inning. Some things (the [...]
Archive for February, 2009
A Redeeming Thought on Joe Nathan
Posted: 26th February 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Joe Nathan
Not everyone deserves a second chance. Just look at Brad Childress. He has been a crucial element in the perpetual choking of the Vikings, and most fans would like to see him replaced as soon as possible. In other cases, such as Michael Vick’s, a chance at redemption is due him. He has served the [...]
Three Bold Predictions For 2009
Posted: 25th February 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Carlos Gomez, Francisco Liriano, Joe Crede
Is Carlos Gomez entering 2009 with a mature swing? Just hours remain before the first pitch of Spring Training, which means that Opening Day is closing in fast. Before all the action begins, I would like to make three bold predictions for this upcoming season. 1. Joe Crede will remain healthy for the entire [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Twins Sign Crede, Offer to Cruz
Posted: 21st February 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Free Agency, Joe Crede, Juan Cruz, Matt Macri
My, my, my… what a busy day. Just a few short hours ago I was complaining about another Twins’ offseason spent sitting on their hands. Now I’m trying to sort everything out. These two things I know for sure: 1. The Twins Have Agreed To Terms With Joe Crede This comes via the Chicago [...]
Closing In On Joe Crede
Posted: 21st February 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Free Agency, Joe Crede, Third base
According to La Velle E. Neal of the Star Tribune, and Jon Heyman of Si.com, the Twins are very close to finalizing a deal with Joe Crede. Crede, who hit .248 with 17 home runs last year, dealt with a back injury for the majority of the season. He made the AL All-Star team, but [...]
Who Needs A Set-Up Man?
Posted: 15th February 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Bullpen, Craig Breslow, Dennys Reyes, Jose Mijares, Luis Ayala
Breslow didn’t pitch up to par in Cleveland, so the Indians released him. A few days later, the Twins were very proud of their new acquisition. In the 42 games Breslow appeared with a Twins jersey, he posted an ERA of just 1.63. He walked 14 and struck out 32; a very impressive ratio. Breslow, [...]
An Altogether Boring Offseason
Posted: 5th February 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: preseason, Spring Training
My absence this offseason cannot be fully explained, but I am sorry. Now that football is over, and the Vikings have toyed with my heart once more, I am ready to turn almost all attention back to baseball. Over the next few months before the regular season starts, you will see many different things here. [...]