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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Francisco Liriano’
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
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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 [...]
On Liriano, Swarzak, and the Bullpen
Posted: 2nd June 2009 by vacant in Opinionated Musings, Roster MovesTags: Anthony Swarzak, Brian Duensing, Bullpen, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, Jesse Crain, Kevin Mulvey, Luis Ayala, RA Dickey, starting rotation
Meanwhile, Anthony Swarzak has dominated in his two starts so far this year. Swarzak is just 23 years old and his incredible 2.08 ERA needs to be taken with a huge grain of salt considering his virtually non-exsistent major-league experience, but he has navigated through both the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers’ lineups without [...]
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 [...]