The offseason has gotten off to a fast start for the Twins – much faster than I could have expected. On Friday, the Twins sent the centerpiece of the Johan Santana trade, enigmatic speedster Carlos Gomez, to Milwaukee in exchange for J.J. Hardy. On Saturday, the Twins exercised Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 (not 2010) option. In [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Carlos Gomez’
Twins Trade Gomez, Acquire Hardy, Retain Cuddyer
Posted: 10th November 2009 by David in UncategorizedTags: Carlos Gomez, J.J. Hardy, Michael Cuddyer
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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 [...]
An All-Around Good Day
Posted: 10th June 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Aaron Hicks, Carlos Gomez, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Dennys Reyes, Jesse Crain, Joe Crede, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, mlb draft, Scott Baker
The Twins have certainly had worse days in their franchise history. We had a mimimal schedule yesterday at the Journalism Institute, so I was free to enjoy both the game last night and the draft last afternoon. Suffice to say that I’m extremely pleased with how things turned out. Here is a run-down of what [...]
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 [...]