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Beginning Baseball: A Season of Lessons From the Tumbling Twins
Welcome back to another season of Beginning Baseball!
Yes, I am aware the season started in April, and this ‘welcome back to baseball’ is overdue. I will explain my late start shortly.
For those of you reading the Beginning Baseball column for the first time, thanks for reading!
Take a peak at last year’s posts, my first season as a baseball fan, and join me as...
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Swarzak on Sasquatch: 'I believe they're real'
MINNEAPOLIS What began as a simple curiosity about Sasquatch after watching a few television shows has turned into a bit of an obsession for Twins reliever Anthony Swarzak or so say his teammates. Swarzak downplays his passion and interest in Sasquatch, otherwise known as Bigfoot. But ask those in Minnesota's clubhouse and they'll tell you it's more than just a passing...
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Twins' Mauer searching for answers at plate
MINNEAPOLIS Joe Mauer is a former MVP and a three-time batting champion, but the Twins catcher is currently slumping.
After going 0-for-3 on Tuesday in Minnesota's loss to Cleveland, Mauer is now batting .270 this season. He has just eight hits in 46 at-bats (.174) this month three doubles and two RBI although he has drawn 12 walks during that stretch.
All of that has come...
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Twins' Morneau activated after stint on DL
MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins activated first basemandesignated hitter Justin Morneau from the 15-day disabled list after Tuesday's game against Cleveland. To make room for Morneau, the club optioned first baseman Chris Parmelee to Triple-A Rochester.Morneau has not played since April 30 as he's been sidelined with a sore left wrist. He's eligible to come off the disabled...
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Preview - Indians at Minnesota Twins
While some believed Derek Lowe's better years may be behind him following a disappointing 2011, it's safe to say he still has plenty left in the tank.
The right-hander, however, hasn't experienced much success against the Minnesota Twins over the course of his career.
Seeking a fourth consecutive win, Lowe looks to help the visiting Cleveland Indians continue their...
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Joe Mauer should move to third
For years, fans and media alike have argued whether the Twins would benefit more by moving "injury-prone" Joe Mauer to a less taxing position than catcher. For years, I've been arguing that Mauer is most valuable as a catcher, by a wide-margin, and for...
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Series Preview: Indians at Twins 5/14-15
Let's ignore that ever happened. And on to the Twins.
Mon 5/14, 8:10 EST: Jeanmar Gomez, RHP, 2-2, 4.66 ERA vs Carl Pavano, RHP, 2-3, 5.02 ERA
This short two game series against the worst team in the AL Central should be just what the Indians need. The best part is that the team as little time in the terrible state that is Minnesota as possible as they will be playing the...
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Twins' closer Capps not getting excited by great start
Matt Capps converted his seventh save in as many opportunities in Minnesota's 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, but he's not beating his chest. At one point during a 99-loss 2011, he was booed off Target Field in four consecutive games, so he knows things can change. "Go look at my numbers at this point last year; they were pretty good," Capps...
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Twins 4, Blue Jays 3
Scott Diamond pitched seven shutout innings, Brian Dozier hit his first career homer and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 Sunday.
Ryan Doumit and Jamey Carroll added two hits apiece for the Twins, who became the last team in the majors to reach double-digit wins by splitting the four-game series. Matt Capps pitched a scoreless ninth for his seventh save...
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Twins' Morneau hopes to return this week
MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Twins designated hitter Justin Morneau, who has been on the disabled list with a sore right wrist since May 6, took about 25 swings off a tee on Saturday as part of his rehabilitation process. Morneau said he did not feel discomfort during the swings. Although he and manager Ron Gardenhire have not set a specific return date, the 2006 AL MVP said he plans to...
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