Minnesota Twins

[EatSleepJeep]

I'm afraid we're not very much fun today. I see a WAKE UP! speech in Gardy's future with a little WE DIDN'T WORK THIS HARD IN THE SEASON TO BE SWEPT BY THE OAKLAND FUCKIN' A-HOLES

[justinandimcool]

I will certainly buy a Twins comeback this series. I'd really hate to see them go out like this.

[justinandimcool]

Who would be on the mound on game 4 if Minnesota pulls it out?

[Nick@Night]

Who would be on the mound on game 4 if Minnesota pulls it out?
I would think it might have to be Santana, especially if we win game 3 and its by the skin of our teeth. Sure, we wouldnt have him for game 5 but at least we'd be playing a game 5 and it would be at home.

[justinandimcool]

I would think it might have to be Santana, especially if we win game 3 and its by the skin of our teeth. Sure, we wouldnt have him for game 5 but at least we'd be playing a game 5 and it would be at home.

Ah, not a decision I'd argue with. But damn. One bad break and the series is near out of their hands.

[UNC41]

I would think it might have to be Santana, especially if we win game 3 and its by the skin of our teeth. Sure, we wouldnt have him for game 5 but at least we'd be playing a game 5 and it would be at home.

If Radke can get a win on Friday I'd feel uberconfident with Santana on the hill in game 4. If the series goes back to the Dome anything can happen.

[Nick@Night]

If Radke can get a win on Friday I'd feel uberconfident with Santana on the hill in game 4. If the series goes back to the Dome anything can happen.
I still believe this is a season of destiny

[EatSleepJeep]

The breaks have to start going our way soon. The dice can't always come up craps.

[ProudestAnt]

Radke on Friday
Santana in game 4
You gotta give the ball to the youngster Bonser in game 5. He's young and wants to redeem himself. Plus, he'll have the energy of the dome behind him...

[UNC41]

Radke on Friday
Santana in game 4
You gotta give the ball to the youngster Bonser in game 5. He's young and wants to redeem himself. Plus, he'll have the energy of the dome behind him...

Redeem himself from what? Throwing a good ballgame today?

[EatSleepJeep]

Redeem himself from what? Throwing a good ballgame today?


Despite all that, they did not win. Runs were given up. I agree, he pitched well but it can always be better in the mind of a starter.

[UNC41]

Despite all that, they did not win. Runs were given up. I agree, he pitched well but it can always be better in the mind of a starter.

When a rookie starter gives up 2 runs in 6 innings during his first postseason start, he should not walk away feeling he needs to redeem himself. Sure he can want to pitch better, but Boof has no reason to hang his head the slighest bit. The Twins offense does for the first two games and Hunter does especially tonight. I agree that Boof should come out hungry and wanting to pitch better, but he has nothing to redeem at this point.

[EddieW33]

OK Twins, let's do this...

...one game at a time...

...Gardy decided IF they win today, he will go with Silva tomorrow and Santana on Sunday if there is a game 5 - good decision.

WIN TWINS!!!

[xBigNastyx]

God damnit, I can't believe they couldn't push a run across. Their hitting with RISP sucks right now.

Come on Twins.

[EddieW33]

Fucking Radke...enough with the home runs...

[EddieW33]

Torii...nice pop...ok, 4-1, here we go boys...

[Pannagpamp]

That game was almost as difficult to watch the end of as Game 5 of the 2002 Anaheim series. Did anyone see Morneau when he hit the home run? He shook his head like, "if i'd only of made that play we'd be down by one." It was tough.

We've always got next year with Santana, Liriano, Bonser, Garza, and Silva in any order you want.

[UNC41]

We've always got next year with Santana, Liriano, Bonser and Garza with Silva hopefully pitching somewhere, anywhere, else.

Fixed Your Post

[Pannagpamp]

LOL.

Silva had such promise at the beginning of the season, only to be mediocre most of the season. He'd have a few good starts in a row, just to get your hopes up, only to follow it up with a month or two of bad pitching.

[jeffrey13]

If the Twins bring back Silva I will be very disappointed. I would rather see the Twins pitch Baker then Silva. The Twins should use his $4M and Radke's $9 million salary to get a good starter, somwhere between $5-$7M and use the rest to re-sign and/or arbitration for Morneau, Mauer, and Cuddyer. Also, Stewart wont be back and that will give the Twins another $6.5M to play around with. Does anyone here want the Twins to pick up Torii's $12M option or buy him out for $2M?

[UNLTrpt]

bring him back. he's been the face of the Twins for so long.

[Nick@Night]

bring him back. he's been the face of the Twins for so long.
Gotta bring him back, it would be foolish not to given the heights this team can reach

[UNC41]

Gotta bring him back, it would be foolish not to given the heights this team can reach

:thumbsup

[handsareme]

I can't wait for next April when the Twins visit KC for the usual stumble to the cellar for the Royals.

[Nick@Night]

We picked up Torii's option!

http://www.startribune.com/509/story/733653.html

[UNLTrpt]

damn beat be to it by seconds...

[EatSleepJeep]

Love it. He wants to stay, the Twins don't want to pay that much, so they should just nip the inflation in the bud and give him 12.7 for the next 5 years.

[EddieW33]

Couldn't be happier, pick up the year option...

...Terry Ryan is on KFAN right now talking about the situation...

...I heard they may increase total team payroll to $70 million next year - lets get another bat and one more pitcher...

[Nick@Night]

It’s a staple of the Twins to have the face of the team playing in CF. It’s where Kirby played; fitting Hunter should be there as well.

[Nick@Night]

...I heard they may increase total team payroll to $70 million next year - lets get another bat and one more pitcher...
Any names thrown out there by chance?

[EddieW33]

Any names thrown out there by chance?

He never gives names...he will talk in the most general terms as possible...

Right now he is talking about Liriano's elbow...theropy & rehab and he should be ok...

[EddieW33]

Biggest concern: starting pitching. Liriano may help, but we are young. We are thin at starting pitching, but many of them got some experience this year...sounds like they want to pick up Silva's option b/c they hate giving away starting pitching...

[d+ter]

It’s a staple of the Twins to have the face of the team playing in CF. It’s where Kirby played; fitting Hunter should be there as well.
fuck ya. now work it out so he gets his year at the new stadium.

and lock down 3-4-5 for about 7 years each. just do it, terry.

[Nick@Night]

fuck ya. now work it out so he gets his year at the new stadium.

and lock down 3-4-5 for about 7 years each. just do it, terry.
He’s not one of the best GM’s in the game for nothing, he’ll mastermind some plan to make it all work out. And Torii should definitely be the first Twin to play CF in the new stadium.

[UNLTrpt]

That was one of the big reasons why I thought they'd bring back Torii this year and years to come. You FINALLY got a stadium built and then you let one of the guys who's been here the longest go? I doubt it. You need name guys to be out in the field to put butts in the seats.

[EddieW33]

That was one of the big reasons why I thought they'd bring back Torii this year and years to come. You FINALLY got a stadium built and then you let one of the guys who's been here the longest go? I doubt it. You need name guys to be out in the field to put butts in the seats.

I'm not too worried about haing names in the field at that point...Mauer, Mourneu, Santana, Liriano, Garza, Cuddy - and who knows what other players will emerge in the next 2 -3 years...HOWEVER, I have always felt it would be right to start the new era in the new ballpark with Torii in CF to start things out,and at that point, we should have the next great CF to replace Torii (I know there is a guy in the minors right now, but he is not ready and I can't remember his name for the life of me)...

As far as locking up 3-4-5 for the next few years - look for the team to go through arbitration with those 3 to see what happens...if they can seal those guys up for 3 - 5 years after the arbitration decision, the Twins will do it. These will NOT be the biggest contracts Mauer and Mourneau will see in their career. These guys aren't going anywhere in the near future.

While Terry Ryan has admitted we may need to pick up another vet starter, he said that the Twins scored enough runs this year and they are not going to look for another big bat :shrug IT would be nice to get another bat in this line up, but we will have to wait and see...

Let's hope the farm system continues to produce winners and good ball players - Yankees are you listening - and we can keep this thing going. The AL Central should be the best division in baseball next year, again.

[UNC41]

I really hope they bring back Rondell next year. You'll get him a a fairly cheap price and he was big down the stretch this season.

[UNLTrpt]

But Eddie. The state of Minnesota has been fighting a ballpark for a long long time. How would the orginization look in terms of building for the future, if after finally getting a ballpark let one of the veteran leaders get away? Yes I realize that our future is with morneau, mauer, liriano, etc but Torii has been here through it all and it would only make sense for him to be here for the new ballpark.

I think we still need a big bat. Just someone who is there to hit the shit out of the ball. I know those guys are few and far between. But having Phil Nevin as our DH isn't going to cut it. Another arm in the pitching rotation wouldn't hurt but not the most pressing need.

[EatSleepJeep]

I'd like to see Ford do more. I don't White as our DH. Pitching needs to be shore up big time. A healthy Liriano and Santana are great foundations, but we need another arm, preferrrably an southpaw heat artist.

[EddieW33]

I'd like to see Ford do more. I don't White as our DH. Pitching needs to be shore up big time. A healthy Liriano and Santana are great foundations, but we need another arm, preferrrably an southpaw heat artist.

Going for the all south paw starting rotation? That would be great...

We need one more starter and on emore bat....but don't look for them to go after the bat - at least not a free agent that will raise some eyebrows...

[UNLTrpt]

Going for the all south paw starting rotation? That would be great...

We need one more starter and on emore bat....but don't look for them to go after the bat - at least not a free agent that will raise some eyebrows...

you can't go with an all southpaw starting rotation...you need to mix it up just a little bit. But that would be cool to have it though.

[EddieW33]

But Eddie. The state of Minnesota has been fighting a ballpark for a long long time. How would the orginization look in terms of building for the future, if after finally getting a ballpark let one of the veteran leaders get away? Yes I realize that our future is with morneau, mauer, liriano, etc but Torii has been here through it all and it would only make sense for him to be here for the new ballpark.

Don't get me wrong, I want Torii there too...but in 3 more years it will be time for someone else to take over, or at least figure out who will take over. By picking up his option, the Twins prolonged their negotiating timetable.

As I said, they will work on the contracts for the young guys, and should have something figured out with Torii which will be a 3 - 4 yr extension - under market value.

I just hope that we do have another superstar CF in the wings down in the minors - this has always been a bright spot for the Twins, and I think Torii would be a great "teacher" to this young player.

[EddieW33]

you can't go with an all southpaw starting rotation...you need to mix it up just a little bit. But that would be cool to have it though.

I wasn't the one looking for another south paw...but it would be cool...all lefty starters, with a bullopen full of righties? That would be funny.

We will have to see how Baker and Bonser do in spring training. If they pick up Silva's option, and Liriano has a healthy off season, than all we are worrying about is a 4 & 5 - which we have plenty of pitchers, just young guns now.

You have to assume that Radke is done - Ryan said yesterday that if Radke wanted to pitch next year, he would need the surgery to repair the torn labrum. Radke has said he would rather not have surgery, and just retire...so we will wait and see...

[EddieW33]

Oh yeah...and in case people haven't heard...the Wild signed Coach Jacque to a contract extension...go WILD!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

Wild look tough this year. I'm trying to get tix to Stars @ Wild this spring from my buddie's sister who works for the Wild. Think Megan's Dallas Modano and my North Stars Ciccarelli jerseys will go over well in the X? :D

[Pannagpamp]

I just hope that we do have another superstar CF in the wings down in the minors - this has always been a bright spot for the Twins, and I think Torii would be a great "teacher" to this young player.

I've heard some talk about Denard Span being the next great CF. He was in AA for most of the season. From what i've heard on the radio and the Strib, they say he's going to be up in the next year or two. Hopefully that can be Torii's training project for his last few years, right after we move to the new stadium.

[d+ter]

I've heard some talk about Denard Span being the next great CF. He was in AA for most of the season. From what i've heard on the radio and the Strib, they say he's going to be up in the next year or two. Hopefully that can be Torii's training project for his last few years, right after we move to the new stadium.
:thumbsup

[Nick@Night]

So what do we need to talk about for off-season chatter now that the Twins are out? I can’t wait for next spring, it will definitely be the most anticipated I’ve been for an upcoming season and I get excited for them all.

[EddieW33]

I've heard some talk about Denard Span being the next great CF. He was in AA for most of the season. From what i've heard on the radio and the Strib, they say he's going to be up in the next year or two. Hopefully that can be Torii's training project for his last few years, right after we move to the new stadium.

Thank you, I knew I had heard his name a few times, but I could not remember it...

It would be nice to see Torii start the first game at the new field in center, and then hand off to the "next big thing"

[EddieW33]

Wild look tough this year. I'm trying to get tix to Stars @ Wild this spring from my buddie's sister who works for the Wild. Think Megan's Dallas Modano and my North Stars Ciccarelli jerseys will go over well in the X? :D

The Dino jersey will protect Megan's Modano jersey :twak

Let's go Wild!!!

...loks like I will be in Denver at the end of March - when the Wild will be playing AT Colorado...looks like I am going to a Wild game in Colorado :bounce :multi

[UNLTrpt]

so the Twins no longer have the distinction of being the worst team in the regular season to win the World Series. Cards beat us by two games.

[Nick@Night]

so the Twins no longer have the distinction of being the worst team in the regular season to win the World Series. Cards beat us by two games.
Must be justice for losing to the worst team in ’87

[Nick@Night]

Carlos Silva got his option picked up by the Twins…….I wish I could get money for sucking shit at my job. He and Kyle Lohse should start a sports bar together called “Mediocre Millionaires”. The beer will be flat, the chips soggy and the waitresses will have gunts and give you back incorrect change.

[EddieW33]

So, Fransisco is out...Tommy John surgery...just announced...well, looks like we will be one man short next year in that starting rotation...:BANG

[EatSleepJeep]

Just read this. Yuck.

[Nick@Night]

What a year to have a thin line of FA pitching, most of which will demand 10 figure deals.......shit.

[Rodey]

Yeah, Twins are pretty much screwed this upcoming season. Their pitching isn't anything special with Liriano out.

Not like it would have mattered anyway, Brewers are winning the World Series! :)

[Nick@Night]

Gardy was second in the manager of the year voting in the AL.....fucking Tigers and their resurgence.

[tosssweep]

Congrats to Santana and his second Cy Young Award!!! :thumbsup :thumbsup

[Nick@Night]

It should really be his third in a row, Bartolo was a big a fluke as I've ever seen

[UNLTrpt]

http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061219&content_id=1764047&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min

Brad Radke announces his retirement.

[Nick@Night]

Some guys make it to their mid-30's and other guys can pitch in to their 40's

[Nick@Night]

Sydney Ponson? I’m sure he and Carlos Silva will be a dynamo duo when they are both giving up 6 runs a game

[Nick@Night]

I’m surprised the Twins are only offering Mauer 3.3 million in counter-offer to what he was requesting. Joe fuckin’ Crede from the Bitch Sox was even given 5 million.

[watchtower41]

I’m surprised the Twins are only offering Mauer 3.3 million in counter-offer to what he was requesting. Joe fuckin’ Crede from the Bitch Sox was even given 5 million.



5 million is actually quite low for Crede in a one year deal. He's the hottest commidity in the league at 3B not named ARod.

[Xmasjjm]

The Twins must find a way to pay both Mauer and Morneau what they deserve. They are on the cusp of solidifying a solid core of players that teams dream of: Mauer, Morneau, Cuddyer, Santana, Bonser, Garza, Bartlett and don't forget Liriano. If they can keep these guys together untill 2010 then hopefully the new stadium will take care of the rest.

[Nick@Night]

The Twins must find a way to pay both Mauer and Morneau what they deserve. They are on the cusp of solidifying a solid core of players that teams dream of: Mauer, Morneau, Cuddyer, Santana, Bonser, Garza, Bartlett and don't forget Liriano. If they can keep these guys together untill 2010 then hopefully the new stadium will take care of the rest.
I'm sure Mauer will get something like 3.75 mil or so if they go to arbitration, unless they can sign him to a long term deal that pays him more each year like the one they gave Santana.

[Nick@Night]

Signed Ramon Martinez today....think he'll pan out at 3.1 mil/per?

[Xmasjjm]

I think his best year was 2002. About 15 wins, ERA under 4.00. Intersting sign. Hopefully the Twins can get him to turn the corner and return to that form. I still wish that they would trade a solid starter to put behind Johan but oh well. We have the best pitching prospects in baseball, from low minors on up, so hopefully they develop.

Ortiz will be penciled into the starting rotation. We have locks of Johan, Boof, Silva, and now Ortiz. Ponson will simply be brought in to be put up next to Garza, Baker, and Perkins so they can see a real life version of what not to be. I see Garza being the last starter.

[Nick@Night]

From what I read Martinez has the potential but he lets emotions get in the way of his pitching performance. But, if we're going to let Silva and his monstrous ERA in the starting rotation, may as well give this guy a shot.

[Xmasjjm]

Yeah just another one of TR's low risk high potential reward deals.

[Nick@Night]

Yeah just another one of TR's low risk high potential reward deals.
If it wins us a championship I'll never question it again

[Nick@Night]

We signed Mauer to a 4 year deal worth 33 million, nice work Terry :thumbsup

[Xmasjjm]

Now it's time to sign Morneau to a 3 year extension and figure out something for Cuddyer. Then TR needs to work on Johan's deal. Good luck.

[Nick@Night]

Now it's time to sign Morneau to a 3 year extension and figure out something for Cuddyer. Then TR needs to work on Johan's deal. Good luck.
They might have to throw in the Mississippi River and the Iron Range in order to keep him around

Edit: Johan, that is

[d+ter]

all right, i just figured out our first games of the year. wife, and a couple friend will be hitting up the weekend devil rays series in april.

this weather is making me hungry for ball. (that doesn't sound quite right.)

[Nick@Night]

Does it look like Mauer bulked up a little bit over the winter? I'm watching the spring training game tonight against the Yankees and he looks ready to mash.

[tosssweep]

Mauer out for a few days with stress reaction in his left shin. Good thing he caught it before it became a stress fracture. Gardy still expects him to start opening day!

[Nick@Night]

Anyone catch the showing of game 5 of the 1987 ALCS on FSN last night? Bert on the mound, Kirby in CF.....I was 5 years old again.

[Nick@Night]

So Silva somehow still has a job and is going to be the 5th starter.....how long before he pitches himself out of that spot? I give him 5 starts max, he may not even get out of April.

[Xmasjjm]

So Silva somehow still has a job and is going to be the 5th starter.....how long before he pitches himself out of that spot? I give him 5 starts max, he may not even get out of April.

What a loser. I'm so sick of him already. Hopefully TR and Grady have the balls to throw him under the bus and bring up Garza.

[Nick@Night]

What a loser. I'm so sick of him already. Hopefully TR and Grady have the balls to throw him under the bus and bring up Garza.
We've been through this same scenario before with Kyle Lohse, look how that turned out. Cut the dead weight, we can't spend the first two months of the season losing ground on the Tigers and Sox again

[gmmmotors]

hey does anyone know the terms on what liriano signed for? and this might be a bit early, but santana will win another cy young this year

[gmmmotors]

silva will for sure be released, even though he is our 2nd pitcher right now... the season is going to look like this

1. santana
2. bonser
3. silva
4. perkins/garza

but then we have that amazing bull pen to fall back on when silva is on the mound, and i believe that garza will have a great year 10+ wins and an ERA of 4.15 that is my guess... look at santana and liriano they didn't have great rookie starts

[tosssweep]

silva will for sure be released, even though he is our 2nd pitcher right now... the season is going to look like this

1. santana
2. bonser
3. silva
4. perkins/garza

but then we have that amazing bull pen to fall back on when silva is on the mound, and i believe that garza will have a great year 10+ wins and an ERA of 4.15 that is my guess... look at santana and liriano they didn't have great rookie starts

Liriano was 12-3 last season as a rookie with a 2.16 ERA. How is that not great? Unless you are referring to his 6 appearances in 2005...?

[Nick@Night]

Liriano was 12-3 last season as a rookie with a 2.16 ERA. How is that not great? Unless you are referring to his 6 appearances in 2005...?
You can't even call Liriano's 2005 as anything being he made such a small appearance, so he must be thinking of someone else when he calls Liriano's true rookie campaign statistically sub par

[UNLTrpt]

Sad news Twins fans.

Twins Hall of Fame broadcaster dies of heart failure

MINNEAPOLIS -- Hall of Fame broadcaster Herb Carneal, whose smooth baritone narrated Minnesota Twins games for the past 45 seasons, died Sunday morning of congestive heart failure. He was 83.

Carneal was part of the club's radio play-by-play crew for all but the first year of the team's existence in Minnesota.

"To hear that voice was magic," said former first baseman Kent Hrbek, who listened to Twins games growing up in the suburb of Bloomington and later played 13 seasons for the team before retiring in 1994. "When I was a kid, it meant school was almost out and spring was coming."

A native of Richmond, Va., whose first radio job was right out of high school, Carneal called Athletics and Phillies games in Philadelphia and Orioles games in Baltimore before coming to Minnesota in 1962 -- a year after the Washington Senators moved west to become the Twins.

Carneal was given the Ford C. Frick Award for major contributions to baseball broadcasting by the Hall of Fame in 1996. With his fluid, understated style and southern drawl, Carneal's warm voice became synonymous with broadcasts on WCCO-AM and affiliates on the network throughout the Upper Midwest.

Opening each game with his signature greeting,"Hi, everybody," Carneal was a master of minutiae who could easily recall old facts and statistics well into his 80s.

His on-air partner for the past 20 years, John Gordon, spoke with Carneal each week this spring. Even though his health was failing, Carneal consistently impressed his colleague by the way he stayed on top of the news from Minnesota's camp -- and around the majors.

That professionalism and attention to detail was one of his strengths. Even when his time on the air was limited recently, Carneal's preparation remained meticulous.

"I used to just be amazed," Gordon said Sunday."'Come on, Herb, you're only doing three innings. You don't have to put all of this together like you're auditioning for a job.' But that was him."

On recent visits to the Metrodome, Hrbek was struck by how frail Carneal had become.

"But stick him in front of that microphone, and it was smooth as glass. You'd think you were 10 years old again, listening to him," Hrbek said Sunday.

Survived by his daughter, Terri, and grandson, Matthew, Carneal was preceded in death by his wife Kathy. Funeral arrangements were pending Sunday.

Carneal stopped traveling in 1998, scaled back further in 2003 and last year was limited to the first three innings of weekend and weekday afternoon home games. He was scheduled for similar spot duty on the air this season, but his deteriorating health had put that duty in doubt.

Needing a walker to get around and his vocal chords clearly weakened, Carneal sat in the media dining room and smiled before last year's home opener -- still eager to call the game.

"As long as I can do the job the way it should be done," he said then.

In a 2003 interview with The Associated Press, Carneal spoke warmly about the way he was able to connect listeners throughout the region to the team -- whether they were sitting on their porches, driving in their cars or cooking dinner in the kitchen.

"Sometimes I say, 'What's an old man like me doing here announcing a kid's game?"' he said then."But I'll get a letter from someone saying how much they look forward to hearing the games on the air. That's one of the things that makes me keep going."

His favorite call came in 1987, when the Twins won their first World Series. Sixteen years later, in that interview, he mimicked his original narration -- without hesitation -- of the final play of a Game 7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

"Willie McGee hits a little bouncer down to Gaetti, there's the throw to Hrbek ... and the Twins are world champions! The Twins are world champions!"

Carneal dabbled in football, but after announcing some Triple-A games in Springfield, Mass., and then several seasons of major league broadcasts he knew his sport was baseball, a youth-instilled passion.

"Most of the kids that I hung around with, we all liked baseball," Carneal said."We just liked to play. It was something we all seemed to enjoy."

Garrison Keillor, another radio man whose voice made him a Minnesota icon, once wrote a tune for one of his Prairie Home Companion shows that was titled"Porch Song." In that whimsy, folksy tribute to summer's simple pleasures, Keillor included this stanza:

"Just give me two pillows and a bottle of beer. And the Twins game on radio next to my ear. Some hark to the sound of the loon or the teal. But I love the voice of Herb Carneal."

[gmmmotors]

Liriano was 12-3 last season as a rookie with a 2.16 ERA. How is that not great? Unless you are referring to his 6 appearances in 2005...?

i was referring to the 2005 appearances

[gmmmotors]

yeah i couldn't believe it when i read that earlier. R.I.P Herb

[UNLTrpt]

Its Twins season!

[Nick@Night]

The season officially starts tonight, MLB is back in swing.

[gmmmotors]

anyone going to the home opener tomorrow night? I sure am!

[UNC41]

RIP Herb. Go Twins tonight. Get the season started on the right foot.

[Nick@Night]

This could be Santana's finest year, the only guy who's able to challenge him for the Cy will be Halladay

[EddieW33]

Very sad news on the eve of our opener again, but alas, the Twins will make it.

It will not be the same to listen to Twins games, and NOT hear Herb, but hey, they aren't on WCCO anymore...

As far as the season looks - it should be another exciting run in the Central (baseball's best division again?)...

Win Twins!!!

oh, and Cubs fans, there's always next year...

[UNLTrpt]

Eddie you and me are going to have to carry the banner this year with Matthew not being with us anymore.

[tosssweep]

Eddie you and me are going to have to carry the banner this year with Matthew not being with us anymore.

Where did the Matthew go anyways?

Edit - And can I get a higher fan club number or is 9 the best?

[UNLTrpt]

Where did the Matthew go anyways?

Edit - And can I get a higher fan club number or is 9 the best?

no longer with us. :lorraine

[tosssweep]

no longer with us. :lorraine

...as in he died?? Or just doesn't post here anymore?

[UNLTrpt]

He's gone to that big message board in the sky :lorraine

[UNLTrpt]

1 down 161 to go.

Twins WIN!

[tosssweep]

He's gone to that big message board in the sky :lorraine

Ok, I feel like an idiot... but are you being literal or metaphorical? This is really driving me nuts, and I didn't even know the dude except for his crazy posts all about his jeep and the Twins. Dead or alive?

Unrelated, I love how the Twins bats really carried them tonight. I think that's a delightful sign for the season ahead. Twins WIN! :thumbsup

[handsareme]

Huzzah Twins! Anybody going to the games in KC? I'm planning on a Sunday afternoon game.

[UNLTrpt]

Oh god...I don't know if I can take it...:lorraine

I wish Matthew could have been here to see this. :lorraine

[EddieW33]

Eddie you and me are going to have to carry the banner this year with Matthew not being with us anymore.

Don't worry...I'm always here...or at least around...

This is the 1 thread I will always check in on during the season...

So, I had a conflict last night, so I had to wait until the end of the baseketball game to watch the opener on DVR...what a fun game...

While Yo-yo wasn't in mid-season form, he pitched well enough to win, and is off to a good start...

As I said yesterday, this should be an exciting season :multi

[Nick@Night]

Morneau blasting the O's catcher was awesome, the MVP is out for blood this year. It was Ironic that Jim Rich was talking to Kent Hrbek during Morneau's homerun, the fat ass may have to be around more often when Morneau is up.

[EddieW33]

Morneau blasting the O's catcher was awesome, the MVP is out for blood this year. It was Ironic that Jim Rich was talking to Kent Hrbek during Morneau's homerun, the fat ass may have to be around more often when Morneau is up.

Classic moment when Rich was talking to Hrbek...Herbie got excited :multi

It was as if he had a big fish on his line...:lol

[SteelerMan]

www.myspace.com/theholdsteady

Check out their version of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". They're pretty big Twins fans.

[Nick@Night]

Classic moment when Rich was talking to Hrbek...Herbie got excited :multi

It was as if he had a big fish on his line...:lol
Or he just helped sell another Carrier air conditioner. :p

[bdb23]

Oh god...I don't know if I can take it...:lorraine

I wish Matthew could have been here to see this. :lorraine

What did they end up doing with his Jeep? :lorraine

[UNLTrpt]

What did they end up doing with his Jeep? :lorraine

I think his fiancee is taking care of it until thier first son is able to drive. :lorraine

So sad for that little guy. Losing his dad like that. :lorraine

I feel so sorry for Megan too.

[barefoot]

prick deserved it

[gmmmotors]

alright alright boof on the mound tonight. Hope he can take a W. Cabrera is a good pitch as well though. Hopefully some more hot bats tonight from the 3-4-5-6 batters

[System]

hey, he owed me money for tickets from red rocks.

[364041Scott]

hey, he owed me money for tickets from red rocks.


And you expect payment? :(

[UNLTrpt]

prick deserved it

hey, he owed me money for tickets from red rocks.

assholes :mad:mad

[gmmmotors]

twins sitting well now

[gmmmotors]

well with 1.24% of the season complete we are 1.000

lets keep it up

[UNLTrpt]

2 down. 160 to go.

[UCFish]

hey, he owed me money for tickets from red rocks.

dirtbag :lol

[EddieW33]

2 down. 160 to go.

Good math...right on...

Dan, I will be going to the Husker baseball game this weekend...ever been to a game there? I have been to Omaha Royals & CWS at Rosenblatt, but I hear they have a pretty nice set up in Lincoln....

[Nick@Night]

Think Joe Nathan will deliver a baby and then deliver another save tonight?

[UNLTrpt]

Good math...right on...

Dan, I will be going to the Husker baseball game this weekend...ever been to a game there? I have been to Omaha Royals & CWS at Rosenblatt, but I hear they have a pretty nice set up in Lincoln....

its a KICK ass stadium.

I love Haymarket. There isn't a bad seat in the joint. Its to bad that the weather is going to be colder this weekend. Won't give you the best experience but its still a great stadium. Have fun.

[UNLTrpt]

3 down, 159 to go.

It might be the Orioles, but a sweep is a sweep

[Nick@Night]

3 down, 159 to go.

It might be the Orioles, but a sweep is a sweep
I think Silva makes or breaks his job with this upcoming start against the Chi-Sox, he's damn lucky Gardy likes him so much to even be given this opportunity.

[EddieW33]

its a KICK ass stadium.

I love Haymarket. There isn't a bad seat in the joint. Its to bad that the weather is going to be colder this weekend. Won't give you the best experience but its still a great stadium. Have fun.

I have heard good things...and hey, when it is almost ALWAYS warmer down there then it is up here...I won't mind 50's down there vs. 30's up here this weekend...

3 down, 159 to go.

It might be the Orioles, but a sweep is a sweep

Yep, 3 wins are 3 wins...I will always take 2/3 or 3/4 in every series...that was what I said last year when they started to turn it on - just win 2/3 and you will be just fine...

With an offense as we saw in the first few games, and the pitching holding its own on the first trip through the rotation...not a bad start, but yeah, it was the O's...:D

[UNLTrpt]

I have heard good things...and hey, when it is almost ALWAYS warmer down there then it is up here...I won't mind 50's down there vs. 30's up here this weekend...

Yeah. its a great stadium. What day are you going? You did know they moved the series from a Thur-Sat to a Fri-Sun right? I'm guessing you're in town cause your wife has family in Lincoln/Omaha right?

There's no real signature food, except maybe a fairbury hotdog. They're pink in color, taste pretty much the same as regular hotdogs but unique to Nebraska. If you haven't had one of those before, I'd suggest one of those. Runza too. If you've never had a runza, I'd suggest one of those.

[UNC41]

Great outing by Ortiz last night. I read Johan helped him worked on his changeup this Spring. Hopefully that results in a better year than last year.

[Nick@Night]

Great outing by Ortiz last night. I read Johan helped him worked on his changeup this Spring. Hopefully that results in a better year than last year.
Maybe Johan needs to talk a little bit more with Silva while he's at it too

[EddieW33]

Yeah. its a great stadium. What day are you going? You did know they moved the series from a Thur-Sat to a Fri-Sun right? I'm guessing you're in town cause your wife has family in Lincoln/Omaha right?

There's no real signature food, except maybe a fairbury hotdog. They're pink in color, taste pretty much the same as regular hotdogs but unique to Nebraska. If you haven't had one of those before, I'd suggest one of those. Runza too. If you've never had a runza, I'd suggest one of those.

Not the wife - girlfriend - but that is OK...yeah, she is from Omaha, and we go down a few times every year...in fact we are plannig to go to the first weekend of the CWS again...

I have had a Runza (I think, I have eaten A LOT of food in Omaha)...my favorite spot is either Pepperjax or the whole in the wall hamburger joint by Offet AFB - I can't remember the name...damn there is a LOT of food in Omaha...

Going to the game on Saturday...making the drive down from Omaha...

[UNC41]

Maybe Johan needs to talk a little bit more with Silva while he's at it too

He should just hire Silva to drive on of those firetrucks he bought for his hometown.

[Nick@Night]

He should just hire Silva to drive on of those firetrucks he bought for his hometown.
At least then we'd be able to say he delivered something other than a homerun ball

[UNLTrpt]

Not the wife - girlfriend - but that is OK...yeah, she is from Omaha, and we go down a few times every year...in fact we are plannig to go to the first weekend of the CWS again...

I have had a Runza (I think, I have eaten A LOT of food in Omaha)...my favorite spot is either Pepperjax or the whole in the wall hamburger joint by Offet AFB - I can't remember the name...damn there is a LOT of food in Omaha...

Going to the game on Saturday...making the drive down from Omaha...

Ah, GF that's right. I've never eaten at pepperjax or that hamburger joint. Goldbergs is a good hamburger joint in Omaha. I'm not to familiar with a lot of the out of the way places in Omaha, Lincoln I know a lot better.

You have seats or did you buy GA?

Yeah. CWS is always a good time. Just a great event. Last year I got free tickets to one of the first games. Hit up the beer tent scene for the first time after the game. Hell of a lot of fun. :lol

[EddieW33]

At least then we'd be able to say he delivered something other than a homerun ball

Someone has to compete with Blyleven for his record, c'mon, give the man some credit...:lol ...actually, I think he will have an ok year...and if not, we will see Garza, not a bad option :cool

Ah, GF that's right. I've never eaten at pepperjax or that hamburger joint. Goldbergs is a good hamburger joint in Omaha. I'm not to familiar with a lot of the out of the way places in Omaha, Lincoln I know a lot better.

You have seats or did you buy GA?

Yeah. CWS is always a good time. Just a great event. Last year I got free tickets to one of the first games. Hit up the beer tent scene for the first time after the game. Hell of a lot of fun. :lol

Hmmm, I'll have to check out this Goldberg's you speak of...I have been to many good food establishments :D

No idea, I think we have reserved seats...goin' with her family...her cousin covers the Huskers for the Omaha paper, so it is good times when I get to see him, hear some funny stories...

CWS rules...that is all I have to say...I was there for the GA afternoon & Miami night game (quick rainout, then down pour)...can't wait for this year!!!!

[Nick@Night]

Someone has to compete with Blyleven for his record, c'mon, give the man some credit...:lol ...actually, I think he will have an ok year...and if not, we will see Garza, not a bad option :cool

I think Bert takes joy in watching those few pitchers in the league who give up massive amounts of long balls because:
A) It gives him company in that category in the record books
B) Its another reason for him to be the subject of something on air that isn't related to his birthday.
C) Chicks dig the long ball

Garza will be in the rotation by mid-May at the latest

[EddieW33]

I think Bert takes joy in watching those few pitchers in the league who give up massive amounts of long balls because:
A) It gives him company in that category in the record books
B) Its another reason for him to be the subject of something on air that isn't related to his birthday.
C) Chicks dig the long ball

Garza will be in the rotation by mid-May at the latest

Bert just likes the sound of his own voice...its ok, I don't mind...

[UNLTrpt]

Hmmm, I'll have to check out this Goldberg's you speak of...I have been to many good food establishments :D

No idea, I think we have reserved seats...goin' with her family...her cousin covers the Huskers for the Omaha paper, so it is good times when I get to see him, hear some funny stories...

CWS rules...that is all I have to say...I was there for the GA afternoon & Miami night game (quick rainout, then down pour)...can't wait for this year!!!!

who is her cousin?

I've only been to goldberg's once, but it was pretty damn good.

[Nick@Night]

Cancelled game? Come on!

[Nick@Night]

Well, we put up our first goose egg of the season, I say we blame it on the weather.

[Nick@Night]

If Johan can dominate when its below freezing I feel sorry for the rest of the opponents this year.

[tosssweep]

If Johan can dominate when its below freezing I feel sorry for the rest of the opponents this year.

:thumbsup Agreed.

[Nick@Night]

Well, Ponson didn't make a good impression tonight

[EddieW33]

Not a fun game last night - and I had to listen to all of it on my drive home...however I'll be at the game tonight...Win Twins!!!

[EddieW33]

who is her cousin?

I've only been to goldberg's once, but it was pretty damn good.

So we ended up not going down to the game...way too cold...

The name of the buger joint I was thinking of is Stella's in Bellvue...apparently it is REALLY popular with the air force people...next time I go down I will give Goldberg's a try...

Her cousin's name is Mitch Sherman...

[UNC41]

Headed to the game on Friday. Santana and Kazmir should be awesome.

[Nick@Night]

Headed to the game on Friday. Santana and Kazmir should be awesome.
The last Twins game I attended pitted Kazmir and Liriano against one another. The Twins pounded Kaz, I hope it happens again (Not that Santana needs the help)

[UNLTrpt]

So we ended up not going down to the game...way too cold...

The name of the buger joint I was thinking of is Stella's in Bellvue...apparently it is REALLY popular with the air force people...next time I go down I will give Goldberg's a try...

Her cousin's name is Mitch Sherman...

:lol

missed a good game apperantly. to bad you couldn't go.

Never heard of Stella's. I rarely ever made it into the bellevue area.

Sherman is one of the few LJS writers that I haven't met.

[UNLTrpt]

I don't want to play the yankees. anymore.

[Nick@Night]

I think A-Rod would like to stay and face Twins pitching some more

[Nick@Night]

I picked up Ortiz for my fantasy team's pitching staff, lets hope he can keep this up

[bigeyefish22]

did casilla make an impression last night?

[EddieW33]

Looks like I chose the wrong game to attend (Tuesday) but hey, it is always nice to kick the Yankees out of town with at least 1 loss...

Oh well, at least Tampa is in for the weekend, should be nice...

[Nick@Night]

Anyone checked out the new renditions of the ballpark? Looks pretty sweet, pine trees in the outfield :) There's a little slideshow on the Star Trib website

[UNLTrpt]

walkoff bitches. Too bad we let a 2-0 lead get away from us in the 8th and it had to come to that.

[Nick@Night]

walkoff bitches. Too bad we let a 2-0 lead get away from us in the 8th and it had to come to that.
Considering that Silva was the starting pitcher we should count our blessings that we had the lead up until the 8th inning

[UNC41]

Considering that Silva was the starting pitcher we should count our blessings that he didn't give up 35 runs.

Fixed it for ya.

I'll be attending my first game of the season tonight and can't wait.

[Nick@Night]

Fixed it for ya.

I'll be attending my first game of the season tonight and can't wait.
I think you were a little low on the number, you gave him a little credit. Should be a good game, let's hope the bats can wake up a little bit more

[UNC41]

I think you were a little low on the number, you gave him a little credit. Should be a good game, let's hope the bats can wake up a little bit more

I'm selfishly hoping for a pitches duel tonight with the Twins coming out on top. After that I hope the bats catch fire.

[Nick@Night]

I'm selfishly hoping for a pitches duel tonight with the Twins coming out on top. After that I hope the bats catch fire.
I never thought that after two starts Silva would have given up less runs than Johan

[EddieW33]

Let's Johan...

did anyone see the shot where they had all the players' awards lined up behind home plate? It was sweet to see all of them checking them out...

Tonight should be a nice game, as should the next two with Tampa Bay...

Win Twins!!!

[Nick@Night]

The world must be off its axis, Johan took the loss tonight in giving up 4 runs. Rabe needs to be sent back down, he's a poor excuse for a left fielder. Why charge on a ball you know you can't get and off the bat of a guy who one of the fastest in the league. Inside the park homers at the dome only happen when hit to CF, not lazy flyballs to left.

[EddieW33]

Well, that was not a fun weekend...I mean the D Rays...oh well, I do have to admit I have been a little more focused on the Wild, but those days look numbered - DAMN those Ducks!!!

Win Twins!!!

[Nick@Night]

Well, that was not a fun weekend...I mean the D Rays...oh well, I do have to admit I have been a little more focused on the Wild, but those days look numbered - DAMN those Ducks!!!

Win Twins!!!
Its tough when you can be disappointed with a split of a 4 game series, especially when the two losses came from our most rock solid pitchers (Johan and Nathan)

[gmmmotors]

this is just getting ridiculous, that was a fluke though what nathan pulled

[Nick@Night]

this is just getting ridiculous, that was a fluke though what nathan pulled
That's why you don't bring in a closer in a non-save situation

[gmmmotors]

Twins looked great tonight. Very nice hitting night. Hunter's grand slam was sick, and Mauer with 3 doubles was awesome. My prediction for the year is that Jason Tyner (longest active MLB at bat appearances without a home run) will hit a home run this year. He almost got one over the weekend and now he almost got one tonight. It is going to happen.

[EddieW33]

Last night was much better...very smooth, easy game...

Still a little distracted by the Wild (THAT was an AWESOME game)...however, that doesn't mean I wasn't watching both...

In fact, Torii's Grand Salami was hit right after the Wild scored their 3rd goal (I think, that 3rd period was crazy)...I raised my hands to celebrate, and looked to my left and saw Torii's ball go over the fence...

It would be nice to get back on track with 2/3 or even a sweep in Seattle...

Go Wild, but as usual....Win Twins!!!!

[UNC41]

If Tyner is going to keep almost going yard we're gonna have to test him for roids pretty soon.

[Nick@Night]

I don't see Silva overtaking Felix tonight, I just don't

[EddieW33]

I don't see Silva overtaking Felix tonight, I just don't

Well, that is why 2/3 is always the way to look at any series...if we can keep some of the offense going, and if SIlva curve is dropping, we should be ok tonight...if not, there is always tomorrow...

Win Twins!!!

[EddieW33]

Well, that was fun last night...Silva looked good - he only made one bad pitch, and Mr Sexon made him pay for it...

I really hope Joe Nathan can buckle down soon....I know he is 4/4 with a 1-1 record also, but man this is getting old...I thought once we got rid of Eddie G we didn't have to suffer through these crazy 9th innings...oh well...WONDERFUL play to close the game...

Johan going tonight...5:30 start, alright, I kind of like that idea, especially with the Wild playing too...

Let's Go Wild!!!!!

Win Twins!!!

[gmmmotors]

Here's to the Ace on the mound tonight!

[handsareme]

Anybody going to the game Sunday afternoon in KC?

[EddieW33]

Again, turning an easy victory to a crazy finish...however, I do like the idea of Joe Nathan getting the opportunity to get saves in the book right now...

Again, it would be nice to get 2/3 from KC - whio gave us fits last year...

Loved the 5:30 start, gave me time to run a couple of errands in between games, but was up way too late watching that Wild game...

Win Twins!!!

[UNLTrpt]

i'm a tad scared about our bullpen right now. two of our wins in Seattle were ones that shouldn't have been that close. Our starting pitching though has really been a surprise so far. Hope it holds up and we stay healthy.

[Nick@Night]

i'm a tad scared about our bullpen right now. two of our wins in Seattle were ones that shouldn't have been that close. Our starting pitching though has really been a surprise so far. Hope it holds up and we stay healthy.
I guess the suprising consistency of Silva and the shakyness of the bullpen is kind of washing each other out.

[EddieW33]

i'm a tad scared about our bullpen right now. two of our wins in Seattle were ones that shouldn't have been that close. Our starting pitching though has really been a surprise so far. Hope it holds up and we stay healthy.

They will settle down...and let's be honest, they were AMAZING last year - especially #'s wise...if you only looked at the #'s it would look like they DOMINATED everyone...

This is also one of the quicker starts we have had as a team in a while, so if we can continue the pace - 2/3 - we will do just fine.

Win Twins!!!

[UNLTrpt]

They will settle down...and let's be honest, they were AMAZING last year - especially #'s wise...if you only looked at the #'s it would look like they DOMINATED everyone...

This is also one of the quicker starts we have had as a team in a while, so if we can continue the pace - 2/3 - we will do just fine.

Win Twins!!!

yeah. I guess I can't complain to much since we're 10-5 soon to be 13-5 and on top of the division.

Those Tampa Bay games should have been wins though. Not to concerned about the bitch sox or the yankees losses.

[EddieW33]

Well, that was not pleasent...man, we better take these 2 from KC...

...damn bastards, there are starting to be one of those annoying teams who beats us no matter how bad they are? Baltimore, Toronto are 2 teams that used to own us no matter how they were playing...

We owned them for like 3 years in a row, now for the last 2 seasons they have not been woried about facing the Twins...oh well, back to the Dome for a couple of wins, I hope...

Win Twins!!!

PS way to go Ortiz, 4 quality starts - he should be 4 - 0...

[EddieW33]

Well, that was not pleasent...man, we better take these 2 from KC...

OK, so for some reason I thought KC was comin' in for 2 games, but it is the Indians...

Last night was kind of painful...and Silva made 1 bad pitch...whatever, we need to win tonight :cool

Win Twins...:cool

[UNLTrpt]

It was good to see us comeback like that after being down 3-0 to push it to extras. But you're right eddie, we really do need a win tonight.

[EddieW33]

Well, that was not fun at all...can't even win with Johan right now...seemed as though whenever we put anything together, Cleveland would counter...I am sick of this...right now our starters and bullpen aren't doing what we need them to do - that needs to change.

Now KC comes in for a coulpe of games...we NEED to win these games, and get things going in the right direction.

Then, we go out to Detroit and get 2/3 and everything will be back to normal.

Win Twins!!! (please)

[UNLTrpt]

Win Twins!!! (please)

:lol

:thumbsup

[Nick@Night]

Look at the bright side, we could be the Yankees and be worse than the Devil Rays

[EddieW33]

Look at the bright side, we could be the Yankees and be worse than the Devil Rays

Yeah, we could be, it's not like they came here and split a series with us..right, they did...

As usual, teams start off slow, and then will get better, but baseball in April can be pretty rough...you rarely hear of a team going 17-3 in April, yet so many teams are 10-10, give or take a game or two...teams start to make their push...

...on a side note, it is nice to see that TB may have finally turned the corner - I think they may have DEVELOPED a team that may be able to win soon...

[UNLTrpt]

After 20 games last year we were 8-12 and in 4th place in the division. No need to start panicing....yet.

[EddieW33]

After 20 games last year we were 8-12 and in 4th place in the division. No need to start panicing....yet.

Not panicing, just frustrated with early season baeball in general...it is usually so sloppy...I just am not comfortable with the way we are playing...

They should be able to turn things around...:multi

[dowling25]

so i am going to the twins red sox game on may 5th.

can anyone who has been to the park tell me how the seats are in section 104, i just bought them today online. and they are behind center field i believe. I was just wondering if anyone knew how those were?

[UNLTrpt]

jesus mary and joseph we need a win...

[EddieW33]

can anyone who has been to the park tell me how the seats are in section 104

GA outfield seats...always fun out there. If there are more than 2 people in your group, get there a little early if you want ok seats, especially when they are expecting 25 - 30,000 people. And because it is GA, if you get up to get food, you may lose your spot...

jesus mary and joseph we need a win...

Seriously, I am sick of this...last night was disgusting...again, even though it is April, I WISH WE HAD PLAYERS WHO COULD HIT THE BALL!!! :BANG

I am not mad at Ponson - he had 2 bad pitches. Although he has a problem when he is ahead of batters :freak Granted both bad pitches HR's, he only gave up 4 runs...and I can't get too upset at Casilla yet, he is still a young player who has already proven he is ready to play in the big leagues, but he needs to learn that in the 8th inning, when you are down by 1 run and the reigning MVP at the plate, don't lead too far off of 2nd base :shrug BUT, we should not have been fighting to get back into the game at that point...

The Kansas City Royals pitching staff is dominating our hitters. Sad, VERY SAD :mad

FUCKING WIN YOU FUCKING TWINS!!!


...on a side note, since today game isn't being televised, FSN is doing a condensed version of the game from 7 - 8 PM...if I weren't listening to the game on the radio, I would watch it - they will show hits & important plays.

[Nick@Night]

I wonder how long it will take before they decide to give Ponson a one way ticket to visit Tony Batista and Ruben Sierra.

[UNLTrpt]

whew.

1-0 in 11 innings against the Royals but a win is a win.

[dowling25]

[quote=EddieW33;5971853]GA outfield seats...always fun out there. If there are more than 2 people in your group, get there a little early if you want ok seats, especially when they are expecting 25 - 30,000 people. And because it is GA, if you get up to get food, you may lose your spot...


Well the tickets I got said that it had a section and seats. So I don't think they are GA.

[EddieW33]

Well the tickets I got said that it had a section and seats. So I don't think they are GA.

Wow, I did not realize they ever sold the seats as reserved in the outfield...I can't think of the last time they did that...although, with the "premium weekends" (games against better teams) this is a new concept for the last few years...

Enjoy...you'll have a good view of the action...

[EddieW33]

I wonder how long it will take before they decide to give Ponson a one way ticket to visit Tony Batista and Ruben Sierra.

While it would be nice, there is no reason to get rid of him right now if we can't produce any offense. He is fun to watch though, I'm not sure I can remember the last time a Twins pitcher was so animated on the mound - he is talking to himself, umpire, maybe even a little green man on his shoulder....

whew.

1-0 in 11 innings against the Royals but a win is a win.

Sad, but true...a win is a win...but that high tight pitch to Torii was scary. The local Fox morning show was showing the Torii incident and then the Kirby beaning which was his last at bat :( I couldn't watch it...I will never forget that sound, or his reaction...

Big weekend in Detroit...maybe facing a quality team will make us wake up and start playing like we should...

Win Twins!!!

[UNLTrpt]

huge huge huge win tonight.

[UNLTrpt]

2 for 2 against the Tigers. Way to show up this weekend guys! :thumbsup

[bigeyefish22]

what was the final score? howd morneau end up (i left off after the 6th)? silva? bullpen?

i miss my twins...

[UNLTrpt]

what was the final score? howd morneau end up (i left off after the 6th)? silva? bullpen?

i miss my twins...

11-3. Silva went 6. Neshek, Reyes, Perkins each went one inning a piece and only gave up one hit between them.

[bigeyefish22]

11-3. Silva went 6. Neshek, Reyes, Perkins each went one inning a piece and only gave up one hit between them.

thank you thank you.

[UNLTrpt]

thank you thank you.

The bats have showed up this weekend. Thank the bats.

[dowling25]

so i just got the tickets for the red sox vs. twins game next saturday. i looked at boston's rotation and it looks like tavarez. i am going to be pissed if that is so because out of all the pitchers in that rotation he is the one guy i don't want to see everyone else i would love to see.

[EddieW33]

Very nice weekend, although the sweek would have been awesome...

Nice to see those bats come alive...let's keep it up...another nice weekend of pitching, and again, of all pitchers to NOT win his start its Johan. Not a bad April for Johan, 3-2...

Win Twins!!!

[EddieW33]

Was that Sidney Ponson or Johan's fat, ugly brother? :lol Either way, Sidney was on last night, and really turned up the heat as the game went on...

Again, great to see the bats come to life...the Twins are playing vey well right now, c'mon everyone, join me...

We're gonna win Twins, we're gonna score...:D

Win Twins, keep it up :cool :multi

[UNLTrpt]

Was that Sidney Ponson or Johan's fat, ugly brother? :lol Either way, Sidney was on last night, and really turned up the heat as the game went on...

Again, great to see the bats come to life...the Twins are playing vey well right now, c'mon everyone, join me...

We're gonna win Twins, we're gonna score...:D

Win Twins, keep it up :cool :multi

"We're gonna win Twins, watch that baseball soar..."

I was reading last night that Sidney knew he was on the edge of being sent down again so he knew he had to perform. It was against the Devil Rays but it was a great performance. He probably bought himself a couple of more starts.

Right now the only thing seperating us and Cleveland is those 3 games they missed at the beginning of the year due to the snow. And oh...look at that the bitch sox are in 4th. Awww...isn't that precious.

[EddieW33]

OK, the D-Rays are now more annoying than your 4 year old brother...just let us be, stop hitting your damn balls off the cat-walks...

Let's win tonight, get 2/3 and get home for the series against the Sox...

Win Twins...

[UNLTrpt]

THE BLOODY DEVIL RAYS?!?!?!?! ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS!?!?!?!

:mad

[Nick@Night]

Maybe they feel the need to come from behind again this year to make things interesting.

[EddieW33]

Ugh, well at least that was the last time we see the D-rays this year...

...whodathunk the D-rays could do this to us, again...

Could be a fun weekend...could be scarey, lets hope for the fun weekend...

Win Twins!!!

[EddieW33]

At least the large crowds got to see some good games.

Tough weekend, and could get worse with the injury to Joe

http://www.startribune.com/509/story/1166837.html

"Twins catcher Joe Mauer landed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday because of a strained left quadriceps muscle, but the injury could take a little longer to heal.

Mauer, who has been bothered by the injury in recent games, felt it tighten up running the bases over the weekend. A magnetic resonance imaging exam taken Sunday morning revealed the strain. The area is swollen and the MRI also detected some bleeding.

Mauer might need three weeks to recover. "It could be more [than 15 days]," Mauer said. "Hopefully not."...


Not to mention injuries to the others...Cuddy, White (surprise, surprise), Castillo, etc...

As long as the key players are around come July/August, that is what will count the most.

Let's go Twins, you can do it...

[UNLTrpt]

hopefully its just percautionary. But from what I've been seeing, Redmond doesn't look to be playing all that bad in his place. Of course its hard to replace a .360 hitting catcher. Oh wait...you can't. Cause he's the best.

[Nick@Night]

This will be a good opportunity for the catcher they are calling up to make a name for himself if he can get some big league at-bats

[UNLTrpt]

walk.off.

against the Bitch Sox. gotta love it.

[Nick@Night]

That was awesome, I love Dick's reaction

"There it goes, my goodness!!"

[EddieW33]

Not bad. Fun game. Way to go guys...Boof screwed up on the throw which led to the 4-1 lead, but still pitched well...and those bats came alive at the right time.

Keep it up...loved those bombs by Morneau, and Dick's reaction was great!!!

Win Twins!!!

[UNLTrpt]

:lol

just saw the highlight to Morneau's HR and Dick's call and you're right, great call.

But what else are you going to say in that situation, he really did launch that one.

[Nick@Night]

Hell of a catch by Torii

[EddieW33]

:lol

just saw the highlight to Morneau's HR and Dick's call and you're right, great call.

But what else are you going to say in that situation, he really did launch that one.

I enjoy the look on Morneau's face...why did you make me do that to you!

Hell of a catch by Torii

Heard the catch, and saw the replay....:eek Man, I wish we could lock him up right now to a 4 or 5 year deal so he can retire a Twin...:cool

Day game...and in HD for the 45 people who will be able to watch...:twak

Let's win today, take 2/3 and get the White Sux out of here...

Win Twins!!!

[mgundy32]

Stupid California doesn't get Twins games. How have they been doing this year?

[Nick@Night]

Up and down, they show moments of brilliance and then you get donuts like today where they get shut-out and only manage 5 hits. The injury bug has been rampant so far this season

[UNLTrpt]

ok not cool that we lost today but...Gardy's face :lol

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5153/8rfzxbqmek6.jpg

[mgundy32]

Up and down, they show moments of brilliance and then you get donuts like today where they get shut-out and only manage 5 hits. The injury bug has been rampant so far this season


What season isnt the injury bug rampant for them? :BANG

[UNC41]

I'm headed to tonight's game. The bats really need to pickup.

[EddieW33]

I'm headed to tonight's game. The bats really need to pickup.

Don't look now, but you will be LEEEEWWWWWWWing tonight Lew Ford has been called up, and sounds like he may play tonight...:multi ...

They better tunr things around...especially 2 games on national TV - Fon sat and ESPN on Sunday...

We need some nice wins this weekend...

Win Twins!!!

[UNLTrpt]

this is what happened last year this is what happened last year this is what happened last year

[Nick@Night]

Now Morneau goes down......fuck.

[UNLTrpt]

"Just tops it all out," said Morneau, who had his nose reset and planned to play on Sunday.

he's gonna play tomorrow.

[Nick@Night]

"Just tops it all out," said Morneau, who had his nose reset and planned to play on Sunday.

he's gonna play tomorrow.
That's good, wasn't sure how much an injury would set him back

[gmmmotors]

Another rough outing for the twins, but Morneau is showing the league that he deserved his MVP from last season. He is hot right now. And rumor has it that Garza will be pitching Saturday against the Brewers. This is where the season will make the turn around. Mauer will be back soon, Silva isn't fucking up that much, and Johan will get into his groove. Things will look up soon, I promise.

[EddieW33]

We may have 2 or 3 new pitchers by the time June rolls around...last night was painful...

Let's hope things turn around soon...

[Nick@Night]

*shakes head

[gmmmotors]

Another good night for the twins. Torii stays hot and Baker had a great outing. What the hell were we fucking around with Ponson for? I must admit though I was hesitant when I found out we called up Baker and not Garza but looks like a good call. Garza will be soon to follow

[Nick@Night]

Another good night for the twins. Torii stays hot and Baker had a great outing. What the hell were we fucking around with Ponson for? I must admit though I was hesitant when I found out we called up Baker and not Garza but looks like a good call. Garza will be soon to follow
They need to litter the rotation with youngsters behind Johan and see where it takes them. Boof and Baker have pitched solid, that might give the other guys down in Triple-A some confidence to do the same if given the chance.

[gmmmotors]

They need to litter the rotation with youngsters behind Johan and see where it takes them. Boof and Baker have pitched solid, that might give the other guys down in Triple-A some confidence to do the same if given the chance.

I think you could be right. We have some very good young talent that will eventually be solid starters within our team. Hopefully Baker's outing tonight really kick starts his career and inspires Garza and this Kevin Slowly, he is like one of the best pitchers in all of triple A has the best ERA amoung the starters and 2nd in wins and like 7th in strikeouts. That is what I really like about Minnesota we develop our players instead of going the easy expensive route and just buying people like the East coast fags.

[Nick@Night]

Ortiz might be trying to pitch himself out of the rotation, which would be ok because our bullpen is starting to get depleted. We should demote him to the 'pen, get rid of Reyes and his no-telling-anyone-about-his-sore-shoulder ass, bring up the two kids from Triple-A and put one in the rotation and one in the pen.

[EddieW33]

Well, that was not a fun weekend or a fun way to start the series in Texas...

I think everyone can agree the pitching is the weak area...

Oh well, lets get things going, and I am getting sick of this crappy baseball - if it is not the bad baserunning, it is the un-timely hitting, poor fielding, or even worse pitching. Clean it up for bleeps sake...

Let's go Yo-yo, we need a complete game shutout - or at least 8 solid innings and give Nathan to get another save...

Win Twins!!!

[UNC41]

I'm going on Friday and fully expect a loss ... to the Blue Jays. That's how bad it is right now. Although I'm excited to see Baker pitch for the first time in person. Silva should never start a game in a Twins uniform again. He sucked yesterday. He sucks today. He'll suck tomorrow.

[gmmmotors]

Ortiz might be trying to pitch himself out of the rotation, which would be ok because our bullpen is starting to get depleted. We should demote him to the 'pen, get rid of Reyes and his no-telling-anyone-about-his-sore-shoulder ass, bring up the two kids from Triple-A and put one in the rotation and one in the pen.

Agree. Ortiz should go to the pen. Reyes season last year I am starting to think might have been a fluke. He had, I think, the best ERA of all our bullpen last year. But he hasn't been producing much this year. I looking forward to see how Baker will do again. Garza needs his ass here and so does the other young gun.

[gmmmotors]

I have faith, we'll start pickign it up again. Once Mauer gets back in the line-up and our batting order is back to normal the runs will start piling on. Just remember we are missing our best hitter at the moment and filling his spot is an old veteran, who is doing a great job by the way, but once Mauer is back our line-up will look solid liek this....

Castillo
Punto
Mauer
Cuddyer
Morneau
Hunter
Kubel (DH)
Tyner
Bartlett

This is my personal favorite batting order

[UNLTrpt]

Wow. 2 of 3 from the Rangers. Morneau is on a tear right now. We need Joe back soon.

[superfan]

the twins are nothing special, they aren't going anywhere this season. Their pitching is too inconsistent, and they only have a few decent bats right now, good luck!

[EddieW33]

Wow. 2 of 3 from the Rangers. Morneau is on a tear right now. We need Joe back soon.

not bad...taking 2 series in a row...keep things up...

sounds like Joe will be back soon...maybe some of these young arms can carry the staff along with Johan...

Win Twins!!!

[Nick@Night]

I hope Slowey is able to knock em dead now that he's being called up.

[UNLTrpt]

We haven't been playing that bad at all. We were 12 some games back at this point last year. We're back to .500. Joe's coming back soon. Torii looks to be just plain scalding the ball.

Things are looking better.

[gmmmotors]

Nathan picking up the win the series sweep against the Sox I like. Now here is to Slowey making his debut Friday.

[Nick@Night]

Nathan picking up the win the series sweep against the Sox I like. Now here is to Slowey making his debut Friday.
It's too bad Baker was shaky yesterday, I was hoping he'd be able to nail down a spot. Slowey could be the last piece of that rotation if he can burst out of the gates, but we may see a Garza for Baker swap at some point.

[tosssweep]

It's too bad Baker was shaky yesterday, I was hoping he'd be able to nail down a spot. Slowey could be the last piece of that rotation if he can burst out of the gates, but we may see a Garza for Baker swap at some point.

I've always liked Garza more than Baker anyways, but Baker was impressive in his debut this season so maybe he can get back to that form.

Good luck Slowey!

[bigeyefish22]

I've always liked Garza more than Baker anyways, but Baker was impressive in his debut this season so maybe he can get back to that form.

Good luck Slowey!

I agree with every word you wrote. Furthermore, I like Garza better on the mound, but it seems like he's got attitude problems. Hopefully not as bad as old Loshizie, who I get to enjoy weekly out here in Cincinnati now, but it worries me.

speaking of twins pitchers, BOOF needs a fan club. how is he not the most popular player in baseball right now!? hes got sal fasano's looks, but better, and a ton of skill, attitude, a little swagger and a beer belly! there should be t-shitrts by now!! id buy numerous. just boofs big body with the mustache and baby face.

I LOVE BOOF

[UNLTrpt]

We're playing well boys. playing well. even though a 1-0 set back last night we've won 8 of our last 10, and things are starting to come together. Joe hopefully will return in the next week or so too.

win twins!

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[Nick@Night]

Silva has got to be mad, he gives up a lone run and still has to take the loss.