It was fitting that Joe Mauer knocked in a runner with a single during his first plate appearance on Friday after coming back from bilateral leg weakness. It was a story book beginning for the Minnesota Twin who is head and shoulders above the rest. Okay, I’ll stop. The club jumped out to a six to one lead against the Padres on Friday before having to hang on, only … [Read more...] about Joe Mauer’s Triumphant Return to the Minnesota Twins
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The Minnesota Twins Actually Do Have a Pulse
Minnesota sports fans only had the Twins on the horizon this spring. The Vikings had a horrible NFL draft again; the Timberwolves are on the verge of contraction, and the Wild missed the playoffs. The Twins rewarded this total attention with a start that had them buried twenty games under .500. Fans were shocked when they opened the Star Tribune or the Pioneer Press in the … [Read more...] about The Minnesota Twins Actually Do Have a Pulse
Now or Never for the Minnesota Twins
At the time of this blog the Twins have only won nine of twenty-five games this season. There is also a surprise in the American League East cellar with the Boston Red Sox currently as its occupant. The recent absence of Jim Thome from the line-up has taken out some of its pop. The wildness of the pitchers is a major concern. One of the aspects of Twins baseball has been to … [Read more...] about Now or Never for the Minnesota Twins
Well Played, Mauer! Already Best Minnesota Twin Ever?
Joe Mauer recently picked up Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards for his production during the 2010 regular season. This already solidifies him as the top player to ever suit up in a Minnesota Twins uniform. Longevity plays more of a factor in Major League Baseball than in other sports. Mauer had to play half the season without his fellow M&M boy Justin Morneau and he … [Read more...] about Well Played, Mauer! Already Best Minnesota Twin Ever?