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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Minnesota Twins Must Remain Aggressive
The Minnesota Twins recently swept the Chicago White Sox in a series that was viewed as imperative for the South Siders. Every sports fan has been caught biting his or her nails at the conclusion of a football game when their coordinator makes the decision to go into a prevent defense. It usually end up in their opponent gaining enormous chunks of yards in short periods of … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Must Remain Aggressive
Efficiency or Lack of Freedom in the Twins Rotation?
Kevin Slowey, Nick Blackburn, and Scott Baker are all products of the Minnesota Twins’ farm system. The trio of mid-to-late 20 year old right-handed hurlers all have an efficiency of motion. This isn’t the first time the team’s fans have seen a similar style. Brad Radke was the organization’s molding of Greg Maddux-a poor man’s version mind you. Rick Anderson has been a … [Read more...] about Efficiency or Lack of Freedom in the Twins Rotation?
Duensing Dominant, Stepping Into Third Starter Spot for Twins
The Minnesota Twins haven’t had a lot of holes to be filled this year. … [Read more...] about Duensing Dominant, Stepping Into Third Starter Spot for Twins
Minnesota Twins Offseason Has to be Considered a Failure
Fresh off a series loss to the Cleveland Indians, the Minnesota Twins have to be staring into the mirror asking themselves some serious questions about the last nine months. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Offseason Has to be Considered a Failure
Nick Blackburn Should Be Out of Twins Rotation
The Minnesota Twins offense has a funny way of covering up the teams other flaws. … [Read more...] about Nick Blackburn Should Be Out of Twins Rotation
Cliff Lee a Must for Minnesota Twins
In the last few weeks the Chicago White Sox have caught fire, the Detroit Tigers have continued their steady play to hang around the top of the AL Central, and one thing has become painfully clear for the team at the top of the division. … [Read more...] about Cliff Lee a Must for Minnesota Twins
Pavano Steadying Twins Shaky Starting Staff
Minnesota Twins pitcher Carl Pavano has had his share of ups and downs. Coming off an 18 win season with Florida in 2004 in which he was an All-Star and ranked eighth in the majors in ERA, disappointment has followed. … [Read more...] about Pavano Steadying Twins Shaky Starting Staff
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
Despite Ten Wins, Kevin Slowey Still Not an Ace
By Shaymus McLaughlin There are only two pitchers with ten wins in the major leagues. Unsurprisingly, one is Roy Halladay, the all-star caliber Blue Jays pitcher whose 2.53 ERA, 88 strikeouts, and 1.04 WHIP are all within close proximity to the league leader in those categories. It makes perfect sense that he has accumulated ten wins already this season. The other one … [Read more...] about Despite Ten Wins, Kevin Slowey Still Not an Ace