Glen Perkins is historically at his worst in the first inning, the same as many other pitchers. After he surrendered that two-run blast to Josh Hamilton, though, there is no doubt his confidence fell a few notches. Then just when he needed it most, Joe Crede saved a potential triple with an amazing defensive stop. That seems [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Glen Perkins’
Just How Good Is Joe Crede?
Posted: 18th July 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Brian Buscher, Danny Valencia, Glen Perkins, Joe Crede
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Minor League Month In Review, June Edition
Posted: 2nd July 2009 by vacant in Minor League ReviewTags: Aaron Hicks, Alex Burnett, Alexi Casilla, Anthony Slama, Anthony Swarzak, Ben Revere, Bobby Keppel, Bradley Tippett, Carlos Gutierrez, Danny Valencia, David Bromberg, Denard Span, Glen Perkins, Jason Pridie, Jeff Manship, Jesse Crain, Joe Benson, Joe Testa, Jose Mijares, Justin Huber, Kyle Waldrop, Ludovicus VanMil, Michael McCardell, Michael Tarsi, Ramon Santana, Rene Tosoni, Rob Delaney, Ron Gardenhire, Santos Arias, Spencer Steedley, Steven Hirschfeld, Steven Tolleson, Tyler Robertson
The month of June was full of promotions and demotions throughout the Minnesota Twins’ minor league organization. A handful of top-10 prospects were promoted this past month, as well as other key minor leaguers. As a whole, the Minnesota affiliates went 50-56 in the month of June; not poor enough to statistically boot any team from its respective [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Glen Perkins the Marvelous
Posted: 20th April 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Glen Perkins, starting rotation
Ask any Twins’ fan and they will certainly tell you that they are glad that Glen Perkins is on their team. Through Perkin’s first three starts this season, he has pitched a total of 24 innings – 8 innings per trip to the rubber – and has allowed just four opposing runners to cross the [...]