Heading into their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field, the Twins and their fans can rest a little easier after taking two of three games from the Los Angeles Dodgers despite giving up fifteen runs in the first game and scoring only seven runs in all the games combined. This last fact simply shows that the club is resourceful and is getting quality … [Read more...] about How the Twins can Fix Tsuyoshi Nishioka
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Minnesota Twins Falter in San Francisco
The Minnesota Twins dropped two of three games during their midweek interleague series against the San Francisco Giants. It was very puzzling to not see Joe Mauer in the starting line-up. I understand that it was a day game after a night contest and that there is no designated hitter position in National League stadiums, but there must be a suitable void that he could fill … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Falter in San Francisco
Baby Steps Forward with the Minnesota Twins
It is imperative that individuals refine and rewrite their goals on a consistent basis. For example, I don’t think that my modeling career is going to take off the way that I had hoped fifteen years ago. One month out from the All Star break, the Minnesota Twins also need to do this. At the beginning of this season, manager Ron Gardenhire and GM Bill Smith undoubtedly had … [Read more...] about Baby Steps Forward with the Minnesota Twins
Jim Thome Burns Sox, Twins Lead Central By Four
The Minnesota Twins have seen what this before. But this time, Minnesota welcomed it with open arms. Rewind to Game 163 for the Twins and White Sox in the 2008 season after they finished the regular season tied at the top of the AL Central. Nick Blackburn and Tuesday’s starter, John Danks, battled to a 0-0 tie through six, proving how evenly matched the two teams … [Read more...] about Jim Thome Burns Sox, Twins Lead Central By Four
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
Delmon Young’s Emergence Drawing National Recognition
When Delmon Young was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Minnesota Twins in 2007 as the centerpiece that sent Jason Bartlett and Matt Garza from Minnesota to Tampa, the reaction around Minnesota was mixed. … [Read more...] about Delmon Young’s Emergence Drawing National Recognition
Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender
The Minnesota Twins are off to their best start in five years. On this date in the season, they haven’t been more than one game above .500 since 2005. … [Read more...] about Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender
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