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Finals Week
Sorry for the extreme lack of updates over the weekend... finals week is this week, which means I've been studying a ton. But one more week until it's officially summer for me!
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March 15, 2008
Discuss
Goodbye Johan Santana
Bill Smith, this doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
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March 02, 2008
The end for Ramon Ortiz? (PLEASE)
The Ramon Ortiz Story was great for a few starts... however, the time has come to pull the plug. Most of us knew this would happen sooner or later, and it's become increasingly apparent that the real Ramon Ortiz is back.He was good for 5 starts or so, but that was probably more of an abberation than ...
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February 11, 2008
4-2 ain't bad
It's never good to lose 2 of 3 to Kansas City, but overall, a 4-2 roadtrip isn't too shabby. After sweeping the Mariners, the Twins were hoping for more of the same in Kansas City, but it didn't quite work out.Now a 4-game homestand begins, with 2 against the Indians and 2 against the Royals. The Ind...
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February 05, 2008
Ortiz to the Pen
The Twins offense is starting to hit their stride (even with Joe Mauer still out of the lineup for a little while longer), so no complaints there. Likewise, Carlos Silva was very good, so nothing but praise for him on this Memorial Day Weekend.But the best news, long-term, for the Twins was that Ramo...
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January 28, 2008
I like when good pitchers start
After another Sabean Special today, one thing has become clear to me... when we have good pitchers start, that usually goes better than having bad pitchers start.Groundbreaking, I know. But then again, we are still starting Carlos Silva and Ramon Ortiz for 40% of the games, so this message isn't quit...
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January 25, 2008
Officially a losing streak
After the Twins 4th straight loss, I think this is officially the first real losing streak of the year. This one hurts too, just because of who it has been against and where it's been played. 2 of the 4 losses have come against the Royals, and 3 of the 4 have come have the friendly Metrodome. The ear...
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January 25, 2008
Interview with a Tigers Blogger
With the Twins and Tigers series coming up this weekend, Ian from Bless You Boys and Sweaty Men Endeavors and I had a little cross-blog interview. I asked him questions about the Tigers, and he asked me questions about the Twins. We did this year, and due to popular demand (at least that's what we te...
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January 25, 2008
2 out of 3 ain't bad
Coming into the series, the Twins were really struggling, and that was with those games coming at home. So to go to Detroit and take 2 of 3 (and be in the 3rd game), well, gotta like that.Torii Hunter continued his great hitting, showing no ill effects from the ball in the face via Zack Greinke. Afte...
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January 25, 2008
Splitsville
I was out of town over the weekend, which is why I didn't write anything at all, but here are some of my thoughts from the weekend split with the Rays:- I don't have the numbers to back me up right now, but doesn't it just seem like Joe Nathan is a lot less effective when he pitches in non-save situa...
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January 25, 2008
Sidney Ponson Gets Shelled
Yes, shocking.2/3 of the Trio of Horror pitched well in their debuts (Ramon Ortiz and Carlos Silva), but Sidney Ponson could not do the same, as the Yankees beat the Twins 8-2. Here was Ponson's line:5.2 IP, 10 HR, 8 ER, 3 BB, 2 KYikes. Sadly, even if he had been excellent, it probably wouldn't have ...
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January 25, 2008
Paging Matt Garza
After another poor outing from Sidney Ponson, it's not hard to believe that his days as a Twins starter might be numbered. After the Twins bumped the lead to 4-2 in the 5th, things started going south, and by the end Sidney Ponson was only able to pitch 4.2 innings, giving up 6 runs. He only had 2 st...
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January 12, 2008
An old-fashioned beatdown
The hitting was good, Sidney Ponson was very good (really), and that was a pretty good combination for the Twins en route to a 9-1 beatdown of the DRays.Ponson turned in easily his best performance of the year in a start in which he probably had to do well to keep his spot in the rotation. He threw 7...
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January 11, 2008
Is there anything better than a Walk-Off Homer?
If you ask me, no. Especially when its the Twins hitting it. That's what happened on Thursday, as Justin Morneau stepped up to start the 9th inning and jacked one the opposite way. He didn't even look like he hit it that solidly, he's just really good. Like really good.But the big story of the night,...
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January 11, 2008
Ramon Ortiz has been the Twins best starter
Through 2 games, Ramon Ortiz has been everything the Twins hoped he would be and more. If you had bet in an Online Sportsbook before the season that after 2 starts Ramon Ortiz would lead the Twins in IP, ERA, WHIP, and have 2 wins, well, you're braver than I am.Ortiz pitched 8 innings, giving up only...
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January 09, 2008
A Win AND Sidney Ponson gets DFA!
With 4 straight losses coming into the game, it had been a long weekend for the Twins.But on Sunday, good things happened on and off the field. On the field, the bats finally exploded. Hampered greatly ever since Mauer went to the DL, the Twins erupted for 16 runs and 4 HR, something sorely lacking f...
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January 06, 2008
Twins deliver a shellacking
Ramon Ortiz is 3-0. Terry Ryan, you are a freaking genius. Seriously, is there anyone alive that would have thought Ramon Ortiz would be 3-0 with a 2.05 ERA after 3 starts? I'm just kind of shocked thinking about it. But in a good way.Elsewhere, everything was working for the Twins. 10 XBH and 11 run...
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December 17, 2007
Stick a fork in the Twins
They're done, I'm afraid.After being swept by the Indians, the Twins are 8.5 GB with 29 games remaining. My guess is that they'd pretty much need to go undefeated to have a chance. Obviously that's not happening.Maybe next year.
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August 30, 2007
Johan Santana is pretty good
Johan Santana's line: 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 17 KPLEASE Terry Ryan, resign him ASAP!
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August 19, 2007
One Step Forward, One Step Back
With the Indians and [especially] the Tigers struggling lately, the past couple of weeks would have been a perfect time for the Twins to make a big run towards the front of the division. Instead, they've just sort of been staying place, which is frustrating, especially losing 2 of 3 to the Royals.Once again, Matt Garza had an outstanding performance, only to get no run support...
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August 09, 2007
1-run losses are the worst
Not a great way to start this hugely important series with the Tigers... going in, the Twins has to be thinking that winning 2 of 3 at home would be enough to get them within 5 games of the Tigers. Now, they just need to focus on salvaging 1 game of the series.Thanks to the lack of timely hitting, the Twins have managed to score 2 runs in 2 games... still had their chances to win...
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July 18, 2007
Vote for Pat Neshek!
Just a reminder to go vote for Pat Neshek to make it onto the All-Star game!With a 1.37 ERA, a fantastic K/BB ratio, and being very stingy about giving up hits, Neshek is the best middle reliever in the MLB!VOTE FOR NESHEK
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July 02, 2007
This bullpen is fantastic
I don't really know that this needs to be said, but I love the Twins bullpen. Sure, sometimes they'll screw up and Juan Rincon will have a stretch like he had recently, but then they do something like they did tonight, and I'm right back in.5 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 6 K, 1 WThat's beautiful. And excellent managing of the bullpen as well. They used Reyes for one out, then went...
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June 27, 2007
Comeback Wins are the Best
After getting shut down for 8 innings, the Twins came through in the 9th on Thursday, getting Johan Santana off the hook for another home loss.Johan pitched very well, allowing 2 runs and striking out 9 in 7 innings, but the Twins just could not get to Tim Hudson or Rafael Soriano, who combined for shutout innings. But against old nemesis Bob Wickman in the 9th, the floodgates opened...
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June 14, 2007
Pat Neshek, The Best Middle Reliever in the Game - .077 Whip
The Twins always have a good bullpen and this year is no different. Neshek has 34 K's in 28.2 innings and has only walked 10. Remember when Byung-Hyun Kim was a dominant reliever? That's what Neshek looks like, only bettet.
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June 08, 2007
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