Danny Valencia has long been hailed as the third baseman of the future for the Minnesota Twins. Not since Corey Koskie have fans been able to watch a consistent jersey take grounders from the hot corner. After the 2004 season, the Twins were forced to plug the hole at third base. In 2005, it was Michael [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Joe Crede’
How Soon Can The Future Be Ready?
Posted: 24th July 2009 by vacant in Opinionated MusingsTags: Danny Valencia, Joe Crede, Michael Cuddyer, Nick Punto
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Eight Steps to a World Series
Posted: 22nd July 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: Brian Duensing, Danny Valencia, Freddy Sanchez, Jesse Crain, Joe Crede, Kevin Mulvey, Matt Capps, Nick Punto, RA Dickey
First published by me at Bleacher Report. Like federal agents in a shoot-em-up thriller, the “likeability” of general managers typically doesn’t last long in the baseball universe. Fans want things their way, and the front office of their favorite team never seems to get it right. It’s funny, considering how both parties are aiming for [...]
Just How Good Is Joe Crede?
Posted: 18th July 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Brian Buscher, Danny Valencia, Glen Perkins, Joe Crede
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
To borrow a line from BrianS at the WGOM, “Joe Crede just ceased being an ex-White Sox. He’s now a Twin.” Ain’t that the truth.
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 [...]