As the Twins’ roster currently stands, there aren’t many fans who think that the Twins have a serious shot at the World Series. Because of the mediocrity of the AL Central the Twins may be able to reach postseason play, but anything beyond that is probably wishful thinking. Unless, of course, the Twins sign a [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Matt Tolbert’
Freddy Sanchez: A Boost Through the Playoffs?
Posted: 3rd July 2009 by vacant in rumorsTags: Alexi Casilla, Anthony Swarzak, Freddy Sanchez, Kevin Mulvey, Matt Tolbert, Nick Punto
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Love Of Inept Utility Infielders Needs To End
Posted: 30th June 2009 by vacant in OpinionTags: Alexi Casilla, Matt Tolbert, Nick Punto, Steve Tolleson
Originally posted at BleacherReport.com Everybody loves a hard worker. Just ask Twins’ manager Ron Gardenhire. He is known around Twins’ Territory as one who adores players who bust their tails, even though the results may not be there. Perhaps this is the reason Matt Tolbert still finds himself in the batting lineup every day? Being brutally honest, [...]
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 [...]
Matt Tolbert, Alexi Casilla, With a Dash of Irony
Posted: 7th May 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: Alexi Casilla, Matt Tolbert
May 5. Bottom of the second. Runner on second, two outs. The Twins trail the Tigers 3-0 in the midst of a beautiful afternoon. Josh Anderson is on second and Placido Polanco is batting for Detroit. Twins’ pitcher Nick Blackburn is trying to escape this second inning with as little damage as possible before returning [...]