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 ‘Joe Nathan’
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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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 [...]
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 [...]
Well, that was unpleasant. Knowing, though, that Nathan will have around two outings a year where he looks like a mere mortal eases my pain somewhat. But it sure would have been nice to capitalize on that quality start from Liriano… and it always feels good to beat the Yankees. If he could have gotten [...]
A Redeeming Thought on Joe Nathan
Posted: 26th February 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Joe Nathan
Not everyone deserves a second chance. Just look at Brad Childress. He has been a crucial element in the perpetual choking of the Vikings, and most fans would like to see him replaced as soon as possible. In other cases, such as Michael Vick’s, a chance at redemption is due him. He has served the [...]