Originally posted at BleacherReport.com Everybody loves a hard worker. Just ask Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire. He is known around Twins’ Territory as one who adores players who bust their tails, even though the results may not be there. Perhaps this is the reason Matt Tolbert still finds himself in the batting lineup every day? Being brutally honest, [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Love Of Inept Utility Infielders Needs To End
Posted: 30th June 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: Alexi Casilla, Matt Tolbert, Nick Punto, Steve Tolleson
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One Piece Away?
Posted: 29th June 2009 by vacant in rumorsTags: Alexi Casilla, Bobby Keppel, Brad Penny, Brendan Harris, Carlos Gomez, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Freddy Sanchez, Glen Perkins, Jason Kubel, Joe Crede, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Matt Guerrier, Matt Tolbert, Michael Cuddyer, Nick Blackburn, RA Dickey, Scott Baker
Most fans prefer to lose via the blowout. They argue, and I agree, that it is less painful to lose when you know the outcome of the game in the fourth inning. In the past twenty-five Twins’ losses only three have been by more than five runs. At least lately, when the Twins lose they [...]
A Game They Had to Win
Posted: 27th June 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Glen Perkins, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Kevin Slowey, Matt Guerrier, St. Louis Cardinals
Talk about exciting finishes. The ever-faithful Joe Nathan completed his 18th save of the season in a 3-1 Twins’ victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He could have done it easier, without allowing the double to Colby Rasmus, but he did what he needed to by striking out both Albert Pujols and Rick Ankiel. Glen [...]
Live Blog: Twins Vs. Cardinals, June 26
Posted: 27th June 2009 by vacant in Live BlogTags: Live Blog, St. Louis Cardinals
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the background check I wrote on the St. Louis Cardinals earlier today. Minnesota Twins Vs. St. Louis Cardinals
A Few Notes on Joe Mauer
Posted: 25th June 2009 by vacant in Joe MauerTags: All-Star Game, GCL Twins, Jake Mauer, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Linkage
According to Jake Mauer, manager of the GCL Twins, Joe Mauer is still fighting off the lingering effects of a cold. As the elder Mauer told Sports Headliners on Tuesday, Joe has been suffering from this festering illness for “two weeks” and has been noticeably “slowed down.” We’ve certainly noticed that “slowing down,” haven’t we? [...]
On Liriano, Mauer, and Lateral Movement
Posted: 25th June 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Bobby Keppel, Craig Breslow, Francisco Liriano, Joe Crede, Joe Mauer, Luis Ayala, Milwaukee Brewers, Pat Neshek, Rob Delaney, Sean Henn
- Tuesday’s 7-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers has been labeled by Twins’ fans as the ugliest game of the year. The offense was decent; against a below-average National League pitcher and bullpen seven runs is expected. Joe Crede committed his second error of the season, but the Twins’ defense was not what made this [...]
BREAKING NEWS: Ayala to Rochester
Posted: 23rd June 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Bobby Keppel, Luis Ayala, Milwaukee Brewers, Rochester Red Wings, Roster Moves
H/T to CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/11882283 In what some would say is a long time coming, Luis Ayala has been designated for assignment to the Rochester Red Wings. Ayala had appeared in 28 games this season, and had a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 4.18. The Twins claim they will call up Bobby Keppel before [...]
I know what you’re thinking: “When Andrew goes off-topic, he really goes off-topic!” That may be the case, but analyzing cheap hotels has been one of the things keeping me sane over these past three or four days. In case you weren’t aware, I have been traveling from my home in Arizona to eastern Minnesota [...]
Should Morneau Bat Second?
Posted: 19th June 2009 by vacant in StatisticsTags: Denard Span, Huston Street, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, lineup
Ed. Note: First off, my apologies for the lack of updates lately. I’m spending the week at my grandparent’s house filling up the “cousin time” that is allotted annually. Maybe I should consider bringing on another writer? If you’re interested shoot me an email and I’ll let you know. The Twins once again sit with [...]