Twins can put a wrap on ‘09

Any thoughts the Twins (or fans) had of the team making the post-season can definitely be forgotten. Though it’s still ‘in fashion’ to read both local & national sports writers stating the team is only out of first place by four (no five, no – six!) games and can rebound that’s a really hard sell. [...]

Tigers get Pavanowned!

I was dubious about Minnesota’s acquisition of Cleveland Indians pitcher Carl Pavano when the trade was announced. I was still upset – no fuming – that the Twins GM Bill Smith hadn’t made a deal for for a veteran starting pitcher or middle relief pitcher that the team desperately needs to stay competitive in the [...]

Paging Johan Santana!

I’ve never missed Johan Santana more than I do right now following the Twins weekend thumping by the Angels. Los Angeles pounded out 52 hits & 35 runs in three games – one of those contests went 11 innings. The Twins starting rotation is in a shambles right now. This is the same young group [...]

Twins Trivia Question – 8/2/09

Q: Which Twins player recorded the first official hit in the Metrodome during regular season play?
As usual leave your answer in the comments section and I’ll email you to let you know whether you’re correct or not.

Twins Trivia Question – 3/1/2009

Q: Who was the first Twins player ever to hit four extra-base hits in a single game?
As usual leave your answer in the comments section and I’ll email you to let you know whether you’re correct or not.

Twins & Crede agree on 1 yr. deal

Well, it happened anyway. The Minnesota Twins and free agent third baseman Joe Crede struck an agreement for one year that will net Crede $2.5 million and possibly as much as $7 million in incentives. I realize I’m in a very small majority of Twins fans when I say I really don’t like this deal [...]

Twins Trivia Question – 2/22/09

Q: What Twins pitcher holds the team record for most consecutive complete games pitched?
As usual leave your answer in the comments section and I’ll email you to let you know whether you’re correct or not.

Twins off-season moves not dazzling but assured

It’s unbelievable to realize how many Twins fans are whining about the front office lack of activity during the off-season. No…check that. It’s actually not the lack of activity that has fans worked up but more of a demand to sign a marquee free agent to supplement the club. Why? I’m not sure at all.  [...]

Minnesota: Woulda’, Shoulda’, Coulda’!

When the 2008 season began Minnesota was projected by most analysts to finish dead last in the AL Central and be one of the least competitive teams in the majors. As we all know the Twins missed the playoffs by one game last season and, most impressively, they did it with a lineup where most [...]

AL Central mostly slow to take shape this winter

Unlike 2008 where the Tigers and White Sox pulled off some spectacular trades the 2009 Hot Stove season has proven to be a generally quiet time for most of the teams in the AL Central…but there have been a few noteworthy additions – and subtractions as well. Let’s recap 2008 as quickly as we can [...]