The Minnesota Twins starting rotation has had a very successful season. They're the primary reason the team has qualified for the playoffs and hope to solidify home field advantage during this final week of the season. Francisco Liriano, Scott Baker, Brian Duensing, Kevin Slowey, Carl Pavano, and Nick Blackburn have all achieved at least ten wins this season. This demonstrates … [Read more...] about Who is the Minnesota Twins Postseason Closer?
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Five Things That Would Streamline Minnesota Twins Games
The Minnesota Twins play an exciting brand of baseball that emphasizes hustle and fundamentals. There are, however, some changes to the game that could make fans even more excited to see a Joe Mauer plate appearance or Orlando Hudson turning a double play with an efficiency that is rarely matched. By Patrick Herbert … [Read more...] about Five Things That Would Streamline Minnesota Twins Games
Ozzie Guillen steps up to handle Pennant Race Pressure
Ozzie Guillen is not afraid to put the worst case scenario out there. The manager of the Chicago White Sox is well aware of the high quality baseball his team was playing heading into the All Star Break, but also remains astutely aware of how quickly things can turn from good to bad (or in the case of the White Sox, bad to good to bad again). “We’ve got 70 or so games to … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen steps up to handle Pennant Race Pressure
Jim Thome Wins AL Player of the Week
The man that has hit more home runs against the Minnesota Twins than any player in the history of baseball is making Twins fans forget all 57 jacks he clubbed against his current team. … [Read more...] about Jim Thome Wins AL Player of the Week
Twins Draft Pick, Ohio St. Hurler named National Pitcher of the Year
Alex Wimmers has been chosen as the best pitcher in college baseball for the 2010 season. Ohio State’s junior All-American, who fashioned a 9-0 record and a 1.61 earned run average this season, was named by the College Baseball Foundation (CBF) as its National Pitcher of the Year Friday in Lubbock, Texas. Career-wise Wimmers, who was drafted in the first round of the … [Read more...] about Twins Draft Pick, Ohio St. Hurler named National Pitcher of the Year
True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs
As the second of the Chicago intra-city series commences this weekend, you'll hear a lot of vitriol for the Cubs from White Sox fans. And that is very misguided. A $146 million team that is hopelessly under .500 and nowhere near the NL Central race is not to be feared, or hated. They're to be laughed at and pitied. Just be thankful your team doesn't insult your intelligence by … [Read more...] about True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs
Minnesota Twins Lack Killer Instinct
Win two, lose one. On paper, that method of baseball seems pretty successful. A winning percentage of .667, winning every series and a very solid way to earn a post-season berth. The Minnesota Twins have done nearly exactly that through 69 games, yet the Twins don't exactly feel like a team that can make any noise come October. By Peter Christian … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Lack Killer Instinct
2010 Minnesota Twins Season Preview
By Mike Gallagher What an offseason. Orlando Hudson, Jim Thome, and the best field in Major League Baseball have all arrived in the Twin Cities. … [Read more...] about 2010 Minnesota Twins Season Preview
Joe Nathan Injury Hurts, Doesn’t Cripple Twins
By Mike Gallagher 246 saves, a 22-12 record, and an ERA under 2.00. An impressive resume over the last six years for Twins closer Joe Nathan, who is widely considered the second best closer over that span in Major League Baseball. Obviously, with such gaudy stats and being such an unquestionable rock at the end of the bullpen, it would be ridiculous to say the Twins … [Read more...] about Joe Nathan Injury Hurts, Doesn’t Cripple Twins