(Via publicradio.org) When diagnosing the many problems of the 2009 Minnesota Twins, a combined team ERA of 4.76 is especially tough to swallow. It’s actually quite hard to wrap your head around how bad the majority of the Twins’ pitching staff must be, considering they boast three relievers with ERAs under 3.00. But then there’s [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Scott Baker’
Back on Top: A Tale of Two Bakers
Posted: 27th August 2009 by vacant in Speculation, StatisticsTags: Scott Baker
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Breaking Down Scott Baker
Posted: 1st July 2009 by vacant in Game ThoughtsTags: pitch fx, Scott Baker
Scott Baker isn’t necessarily known as a control pitcher, but his performance on June 30 against the Kansas City Royals left much to be desired. While expecting him to be on top of his game may have been too much to expect considering his recent string of four consecutive quality starts, an outing this wild [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Baker Set to Rejoin Twins
Posted: 11th April 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: injuries, Scott Baker
Tonight the Fort Myers Miracle hosted the Charlotte Stone Crabs. On the mound for the Miracle: Scott Baker. According to Gardy, should everything go good in this start Baker will return to the rotation. Baker threw 70 pitches for seven innings of five-hit ball. He gave up one run, and struck out three. Just 19 [...]
Twins Ink Scott Baker for Four Years
Posted: 8th March 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Contracts, Scott Baker
According to Joe C. of the Star Tribune, the Twins have agreed with pitcher Scott Baker on a four-year deal worth $15.25 million. My reaction: perfect. In terms of year-by-year, Baker will make $750K this year, $3 million in ’10, $5 million in ’11, $6.5 million in ’12, and an option for $9.25 million in [...]