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Finals Week
March 15, 2008 by
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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!
Goodbye Johan Santana
March 02, 2008 by
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Bill Smith, this doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
The end for Ramon Ortiz? (PLEASE)
February 11, 2008 by
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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...
4-2 ain't bad
February 05, 2008 by
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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...
Ortiz to the Pen
January 28, 2008 by
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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...
I like when good pitchers start
January 25, 2008 by
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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...
Officially a losing streak
January 25, 2008 by
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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...
Interview with a Tigers Blogger
January 25, 2008 by
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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...
2 out of 3 ain't bad
January 25, 2008 by
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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...
Splitsville
January 25, 2008 by
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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...
Sidney Ponson Gets Shelled
January 25, 2008 by
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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...
Paging Matt Garza
January 12, 2008 by
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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...
An old-fashioned beatdown
January 11, 2008 by
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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...
Is there anything better than a Walk-Off Homer?
January 11, 2008 by
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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...
Ramon Ortiz has been the Twins best starter
January 09, 2008 by
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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...
A Win AND Sidney Ponson gets DFA!
January 06, 2008 by
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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...
Twins deliver a shellacking
December 17, 2007 by
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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...
Stick a fork in the Twins
August 30, 2007 by
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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.
Johan Santana is pretty good
August 19, 2007 by
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Johan Santana's line: 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 17 KPLEASE Terry Ryan, resign him ASAP!
One Step Forward, One Step Back
August 09, 2007 by
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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...
1-run losses are the worst
July 18, 2007 by
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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...
Vote for Pat Neshek!
July 02, 2007 by
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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
This bullpen is fantastic
June 27, 2007 by
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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...
Comeback Wins are the Best
June 14, 2007 by
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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...
Pat Neshek, The Best Middle Reliever in the Game - .077 Whip
June 08, 2007 by
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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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