Minnesota Twins

[EatSleepJeep]

It's 2004 and the 2003 AL Central Division Champs are at it again. I feel that there will be much to be discussed here in the coming months.



Pre-emptive answer:
The T & C on the hat stands for Twin Cities, as in Minneapolis & St. Paul.

[UNLTrpt]

Avatar Change! Go Twins!.

[Rob]

In an unrelated story... I don't suppose you do Grand Cherokee's, Matt- my buddy has a blown computer in his early 90's era rig (318 motor... Goddamn Chrystler!) and, of course it isn't interchangable with any other freakin' 318. We got one from Autozone- reman, that just happened to be repainted only- the pulse timer on the board was literally cracked when we took it out of the box. AZ is getting a new one, but it'll take 'em close to a month. Everywhere else charges three balls, and I ain't donating one to this cause. Any ideas?

[EatSleepJeep]

If they sweep the fucking Yankees, then have a strong showing against the Tribe, then you'll see alot of people talking about the Twinkies

They dispatch Texas; then we can start talking about the ALCS.

[jrcdmb40]

In an unrelated story... I don't suppose you do Grand Cherokee's, Matt- my buddy has a blown computer in his early 90's era rig (318 motor... Goddamn Chrystler!) and, of course it isn't interchangable with any other freakin' 318. We got one from Autozone- reman, that just happened to be repainted only- the pulse timer on the board was literally cracked when we took it out of the box. AZ is getting a new one, but it'll take 'em close to a month. Everywhere else charges three balls, and I ain't donating one to this cause. Any ideas?What year ZJ is he ridin? I saw a site not too long ago with a shitload of factory replacement parts, but i cant think of it. Ill find it, and get back to you.

also what kind of engine?

[Rob]

'92 w/ a 318.

[jrcdmb40]

Is it an XJ? they didnt start making ZJ's til 93.

[EatSleepJeep]

Please, new thread perhaps?

There were 93 model year ZJ's that were made in 92.

Here we must speak of Ron Gardenhire, Torii Hunter, Jaque Jones, Shannon Stewart, Morneau, Santana, Nathan, and Silvia.

[jrcdmb40]

Please, new thread perhaps?

There were 93 model year ZJ's that were made in 92.

Here we must speak of Ron Gardenhire, Torii Hunter, Jaque Jones, Shannon Stewart, Morneau, Santana, Nathan, and Silvia.
Thats what i was thinking, but they are still labled 93. im confused.

[EatSleepJeep]

Here's a great thread to bring back for this discussion
http://antsmarching.org/forum/showthread.php?t=103177&highlight=wheelin

[jrcdmb40]

Why? the twins suck anyways.

[Max Power]

Why? the twins suck anyways.
lol, actually theyre pretty good:)

[PilotC150]

And now Joe Nathan's ERA is down to a submarine 0.82.

What baffled me was that Santana only got 6 K's tonight. That's just over half of normal. I've got stuff going on this week, though, so I haven't been able to watch any of the series. It sucks.

Everybody better make sure to watch out for Santana when Cy Young time comes around.

From Twins website:Since the All-Star break, Santana is 6-0 with a 1.82 ERA. He's tied for third in the AL in wins, is second in ERA at 3.23 while his 196 strikeouts leads the league.

[jrcdmb40]

lol, actually theyre pretty good:)
true, but saying they suck makes me feel good about myself.

[EatSleepJeep]

And now Joe Nathan's ERA is down to a submarine 0.82.

What baffled me was that Santana only got 6 K's tonight. That's just over half of normal. I've got stuff going on this week, though, so I haven't been able to watch any of the series. It sucks.

Everybody better make sure to watch out for Santana when Cy Young time comes around.

From Twins website:
Watching Nathan close is fun, but he acts too surprised on the mound when things go his way. Maybe he fully understands that there's a luck factor involved in getting wins.

[Ccronks]

Oh yeah...let's hope for a sweep of the Yankees tonight! :thumbsup

[EatSleepJeep]

Oh yeah...let's hope for a sweep of the Yankees tonight! :thumbsup
I can dig it...

[MRGreySt.YNK]

Santana has the best Change-up in baseball next to Gagne. And Nathan was a stop-starter for the Giants.

[JimiThingDMB]

Santana has the best Change-up in baseball next to Gagne. And Nathan was a stop-starter for the Giants.
It looks like Santana will be up against Mulder for the Cy Young, too bad Mulder will probably get it because he has a better record. Harold Reynolds was talking about it on ESPN last night.

[UNC41]

Asides from Jason Schmidt, Santana is the best pitcher in baseball right now. Had Morneau been brought up at the beginning of the year he'd be a shoe in for ROY.

[dobyblue]

I remember the Twins. Have they won a World Series since the Jays won back-to-back!!! :lol

Is Shannon Stewart still there? He's a fantastic player - the Jays worst mistake on losing a player, even worse than not keeping Shawn Green or keeping Clemens.

[EatSleepJeep]

Stewart almost hit for the cycle last night, helluva hitter and fast as hell on the basepaths.

[Crush me Grey]

im not a fan of baseball but im from MN so GO TWINS !!!! WOOOO :)

[UNLTrpt]

How bout these TWINS!?!?!?!

[EatSleepJeep]

this game is crazy. too bad about hunter

[UNLTrpt]

what the heck is going on...Nathan blowing a save?!?!?!

[EatSleepJeep]

what the heck is going on...Nathan blowing a save?!?!?!
I had them written off in the sixth, this is just like the playoffs.

[EatSleepJeep]

son.
of.
a.
yankee. I mean bitch. Sorry if I offended any bitches.

[UNLTrpt]

crazy crazy game...but ya gotta like them coming back against the yanks.

[PilotC150]

Asides from Jason Schmidt, Santana is the best pitcher in baseball right now. Had Morneau been brought up at the beginning of the year he'd be a shoe in for ROY.
Morneau wasn't eligible for ROY. He played too many major league games last year, or something like that. He's was just barely ineligible.

Mauer, on the other hand, if he wouldn't have gotten hurt, he would have almost surely takin the title of ROY.

[DontDrinkMyWatr]

Either way they wont beat the Yanks and if they do they have no chance of getting past the Cards in the WS

[UNLTrpt]

Everybody cheer on the Twins tonight as they try and widen their gap on those upstart punk Indians.

WE'RE GONNA WIN TWINS, WE'RE GONNA SCORE! WE'RE GONNA WIN TWINS, WATCH THAT BASEBALL SCORE! KNOCK OUT A HOMERUN, SHOUT OUT HIP HORRAY, CHEER FOR THE MINNESOTA TWINS TODAY!!!!!

[getAgrip]

i was at the twins yankee game when santana was pitching....highlight of the game when over 41,000 fans are all chanting at once, "YANKEES SUCK, YANKEES SUCK!!!!

too bad we didnt sweep them.

hell of a series though.

[UNLTrpt]

I so wish I could go back up to the dome here in the next couple of weeks...to bad I can't. Unless....nah. It's not gonna happen.

[EatSleepJeep]

This series is really gonna widen the AL Central gap. The win tonight certainly helped.

... and if they do they have no chance of getting past the Cards in the WS
Yeah, that's what they said in '87.

[mihighdavehead]

how long is Tori Hunter out? I saw him try to run through the wall the other night....and he dropped the ball.

[UNLTrpt]

Magic Number is 34 (don't we know that number well) after a 8-1 drubbing of the Indians. OH YEAH!

[EatSleepJeep]

how long is Tori Hunter out? I saw him try to run through the wall the other night....and he dropped the ball.
He's day to day, he wanted to play friday, but gardenhire said no. He had whiplash and was knocked unconscious. No reason to use him when you're so many games up on the tribe.

[mihighdavehead]

He's day to day, he wanted to play friday, but gardenhire said no. He had whiplash and was knocked unconscious. No reason to use him when you're so many games up on the tribe.
:thumbsup
I saw he homered last night :cool:

Indians have lost their last six and are six games back.

[EatSleepJeep]

:thumbsup
I saw he homered last night :cool:

Indians have lost their last six and are six games back.
Sweep of the Indians. I like that.

Hunter:
8/21 - 1 for 4 with 2 runs and a solo HR.
8/22 - 3 for 4 with 3 RBI.
I wish he'd play hurt all the time:)



:monkey

[EatSleepJeep]

Scary ninth, but it appears that the AL can no longer stop the Twins, they can only hope to contain them.

[UNLTrpt]

Magic# - 30

[UNLTrpt]

one of the few times I get to see the Twins is when they are on national TV and I had to work and then drive back to Lincoln.... :BANG :BANG

[JimiThingDMB]

Johan for Cy Young; 8 IP, 1 ER, 11 K's, 4 hits

[EddieW33]

I feel like I wrote this post one month ago in the Alpine thread... KC - we knew you were a blip last year, keep trying... Detroit, good upgrade, keep working - they seem to be headed in the right direction.... Cleveland, good try but they don't have what it takes. That is it for our competition in the AL Central, looks like it will be three division titles in a row :) . Now, we just have to lock up our rotation for next year.

Oh, and yeah, I did not forget about the Chi White Sox - I said competition - the White Sox will never do it!:D

Win Twins!! :multi

[lillerfm]

I gotta say that I thought the Tribe was going to pull it off...

...it's gonna be very interesting next year I think...very intersting.

[UNLTrpt]

I gotta say that I thought the Tribe was going to pull it off...

...it's gonna be very interesting next year I think...very intersting.

nah the Tribe just doesn't have enough seasoned guys to know how to get it done. The White Sox are just like most of the teams in MLB this year. Yeah $$$ helps but...it's about the people you have. The Twins roster doesn't have the best players in the league...but they play the hardest and the best. The Twins develop young talent so well and they pick up vets that fit the system and they never seem to pick up a vet that DOESN'T help in some way. (Kenny Rogers, Henry Blanco, Shannon Stewart are just to name a few that are currently or helped the Twins in the past)

The Twins are just plain the class of the American league...now if they can only get to the big show.

[EatSleepJeep]

And with that, the magic number drops to 28.

They certainly are the class of the AL. Through good recruiting and excellent farm clubs, they have put together a TEAM. Unfortunately, that's a foriegn concept in many modern sports. Granted there are a few stars on this club, but they have a sum greater than its parts.

P.S.= I'm so glad that Tom Kelly is no longer the manager. Gardenhire is a class act.

[GatorMark]

close one tonight....nathan almost (bases loaded bottom of 9th) blew another save...

and speaking of ROY Mauer, Morneau were mentioned above...Lew Ford missed rookie status this year by ONE game (maybe even just a few inninngs if I remember correctly)...he would have been in the running as well

[UNLTrpt]

P.S.= I'm so glad that Tom Kelly is no longer the manager. Gardenhire is a class act.

why would you want TK gone? He won us two WS and had to endure ownership cutting costs. Can't do much when you're delt a 7-2 offsuit (if I can use a Hold 'em reference)

[EatSleepJeep]

why would you want TK gone? He won us two WS and had to endure ownership cutting costs. Can't do much when you're delt a 7-2 offsuit (if I can use a Hold 'em reference)
Professional:
His attitude was always shit. He never showed any emotion, and made several terrible coaching moves during his career. Yes, he gave us two titles. But he stayed on too long, and everything got quite stale.

Personal:
His son attended a grade school, junior high school, and then high school in my conference. When he came to watch his son's games, he treated Twins fans like crap. He would bark at little kids looking for autographs, and would generally be sullen to anyone that even tried to say hello. I'm sorry, but he's an ambassador for the franchise whether he likes it or not. Comes with the job, I'm afraid. Plus his son, who was mediocre in athletics, was a starter in all his sports and clearly better players rode the bench because of it.

I took personal satisfaction in blasting TK Jr. in a football game once. Running backs should keep their heads up, lest the defensive back(me) decide to plaster them. I didn't play basketball(he did), but he was pretty bad in baseball. As a catcher, I gave him a ton of shit whenever he came up to the plate.

[UNLTrpt]

Professional:
His attitude was always shit. He never showed any emotion, and made several terrible coaching moves during his career. Yes, he gave us two titles. But he stayed on too long, and everything got quite stale.

Personal:
His son attended a grade school, junior high school, and then high school in my conference. When he came to watch his son's games, he treated Twins fans like crap. He would bark at little kids looking for autographs, and would generally be sullen to anyone that even tried to say hello. I'm sorry, but he's an ambassador for the franchise whether he likes it or not. Comes with the job, I'm afraid. Plus his son, who was mediocre in athletics, was a starter in all his sports and clearly better players rode the bench because of it.

I took personal satisfaction in blasting TK Jr. in a football game once. Running backs should keep their heads up, lest the defensive back(me) decide to plaster them. I didn't play basketball(he did), but he was pretty bad in baseball. As a catcher, I gave him a ton of shit whenever he came up to the plate.

we I obviously didn't know any of that stuff...and yeah if I had grown up with that I would probably feel the same. But you gotta think that his attitude was always shit because he had shitty players. Why would a guy like that stick around with the SAME team during all those horrible years? I thinik he liked the city and the team. I think...like I said, you probably have your personal feelings about him in your opinion of him I don't. What moves did he make that were bad? I think he's a good manager cause he brought us the two titles. I don't have anything against gardy, but TK wasn't THAT bad.

[EatSleepJeep]

The magic number is now 24. Keeping the tribe in check may be tough after what they did to the Yankees last night.

[bohazo]

Wow, I can't believe I am just discovering this thread. I started liking the Twins when I got High Heat Baseball 2000. I really started to like the team and took an interest in them in real life. The Twins are a perfect example of what baseball should be, a bunch of players going out and playing their butts off. No huge names just guys giving it their all and playing like a team. Huge Radke and Hunter fan. Wish I could see the Twinkies womp on the O's next week at Camden but it doesn't look like it will happen (at least I can see it on TV).

Let's go Twins!!!

[Hudak-Budak]

The Indians are getting ready to make one more run, but next year is what you need to worry about.

Good luck in the playoffs, though. I always like to cheer on a fellow Central Divisioner (except the White Sox).

[EatSleepJeep]

Wow, I can't believe I am just discovering this thread. I started liking the Twins when I got High Heat Baseball 2000. I really started to like the team and took an interest in them in real life. The Twins are a perfect example of what baseball should be, a bunch of players going out and playing their butts off. No huge names just guys giving it their all and playing like a team. Huge Radke and Hunter fan. Wish I could see the Twinkies womp on the O's next week at Camden but it doesn't look like it will happen (at least I can see it on TV).

Let's go Twins!!!
Now you just need a twins avatar:)

[EatSleepJeep]

Magic Number Update:

20

I can taste the banner.

[bohazo]

Just decided I am going to watch the Twins womp on the Orioles on Monday (this is a big deal for me, I go to maybe two games a year-usually at Yankee Stadium or Fenway-and I certainly never see the Twins play). Looks like Mullhullond Mulhullond is going to pitch, would have loved to see Radke or Santana pitch but I am just happy to be seeing them at all.

After buying tickets in the North East these tickets are damn cheap too!

[PilotC150]

and speaking of ROY Mauer, Morneau were mentioned above...Lew Ford missed rookie status this year by ONE game (maybe even just a few inninngs if I remember correctly)...he would have been in the running as well
Speaking of Morneau, there are some people saying he's a possible future Barry Bonds caliber of player. With his talent and strength already, he's got amazing potential.

Although I would guess (and very much hope) that he'll have a better attitude that Bonds.

[EatSleepJeep]

Twins squeaked it out last night in quite a nail-biter. Mr. Cuddyer came through big time.

It stinks that we had to lose Mientkiewicz, being a multiple gold glove winner and all. However, he was hitting only marginally well, and was far more expensive than Morneau, who could very well be a big star in the game. I still think that the Twins should have gotten a major leaguer in that deal, but Justin Jones could be their next Ace in the rotation if he doesn't mess up the arm(ala Scott Erickson)

[bohazo]

Twins squeaked it out last night in quite a nail-biter. Mr. Cuddyer came through big time.

It stinks that we had to lose Mientkiewicz, being a multiple gold glove winner and all. However, he was hitting only marginally well, and was far more expensive than Morneau, who could very well be a big star in the game. I still think that the Twins should have gotten a major leaguer in that deal, but Justin Jones could be their next Ace in the rotation if he doesn't mess up the arm(ala Scott Erickson)

I hated to see Mientkiewicz go, especially to the Sox (Yankees fan as well) and for such little in return but the guy just wasn't hitting. 1B needs to be a productive postition and he just wasn't doing it (although he is the best fielding 1B in the game).

The one thing I don't like about the Twins is that because they are a small market they are constantly moving people around but that is more an isssue with the game than the Twins organization. I think they have a great shot this year with Radke and Santana. If they are both on for a playoff series they are going to give teams a very hard time.

[EatSleepJeep]

I hated to see Mientkiewicz go, especially to the Sox (Yankees fan as well) and for such little in return but the guy just wasn't hitting. 1B needs to be a productive postition and he just wasn't doing it (although he is the best fielding 1B in the game).

The one thing I don't like about the Twins is that because they are a small market they are constantly moving people around but that is more an isssue with the game than the Twins organization. I think they have a great shot this year with Radke and Santana. If they are both on for a playoff series they are going to give teams a very hard time.
The Twins as an organization don't have an inordinate number of transactions. In fact, one of the reasons for their success is bringing players through the farm system together, and keeping them together in the majors. Trades are inevitable, but a lot of these guys have been playing together since AA or earlier. This builds a great chemistry.

Mientkiewicz was a business decision, and the right one. He quit hitting so it did't make sense to keep him around with Morneau producing. Morneau was a goalie in hockey and has a great sacrifice-the-body work ethic on the bag. Plus we hockey players have the "losing is for losers" mentality about competitive sports.

[EatSleepJeep]

9-0 over the O's. Helluva second inning with 7 runs.
Santana had better get the Cy Young after this season; tonight 9 stikeouts in 7.0 innings, zero walks.

[bohazo]

Santana had better get the Cy Young after this season; tonight 9 stikeouts in 7.0 innings, zero walks.

:thumbsup

[Fooltothink55]

Santana is nasty.

[Hudak-Budak]

He's my vote for the Cy Young this year (you know, since my vote counts and all). He's been lights-out all year.

[EddieW33]

Johan has four starts left - and no team has been able to figure him out. CY YOUNG should be a no brainer, it doesn't matter where you live, you should have heard about the best pitcher in baseball right now.

A nice 4 gamer in Detroit. and the Johan comes home to pitch! I am going to try to go to that game, if I can pull myself away from work!

Win Twins!

[UNLTrpt]

If all goes well, the division should be pretty much wrapped up at the end of this homestand, if not...we'll clinch it in CHICAGO!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

Johan has four starts left - and no team has been able to figure him out.
I've got him figured out. He has a great placement on his fastball, which rarely misses. He has a changeup that is slower than a glacier but looks like a freight train coming out of his hand. Even though you know what's coming, you still can't hit the shit.

Fastball on the fringe of the zone + another fastball on the other fringe + a changeup (that the batter has determined to swing at before the pitch has left his hand) = K

= K
= K
= K

etc.

[EddieW33]

After a wondeful weekend, it is weird to think back one year ago, and realize there was still a playoff race - oh well, how times cam change. We have 1 more game in Detroit, and then Johan vs. Chi! I hope he gets 10 - 13 K's this game. It would also be nice of Chi to let up sweep them, so we can clinch the Division at home over the weekend! I mean, they have nothing to play for, and usually that means they just give up. I love the White Sox! They SUCK sooooooooooooo bad! It is so much fun to see what moves they make during the off season, trying to cathc up with us, then we call up a couple of more young studs from the minors, and crush the division once again!

Win Twins!!!

[EatSleepJeep]

Preseason, everyone assumed that the Sox would just mop up the central, but that clearly didn't happen. The Twins will be the first in the AL to clinch, and the second overall.

Cards & Twins

Shades of '87?

AL gets home field advantage this year due to the All Star Game win...

[EatSleepJeep]

The magic number is now TEN.

Swept the Tigers. Luis Rivas comes back today(not that you could really tell he was gone) and a sweep of Chicago will put Minnesota's Magic number at 4.

Mr. Johan Santna will be on the mound tonight, going for his 18th win.

[bohazo]

The magic number is now TEN.

Swept the Tigers. Luis Rivas comes back today(not that you could really tell he was gone) and a sweep of Chicago will put Minnesota's Magic number at 4.

Mr. Johan Santna will be on the mound tonight, going for his 18th win.

:thumbsup

[JimiThingDMB]

I wish I didnt have to work tonight, I always have something going on when Santana pitches. I'm sure I'll get home and see he struck out 12, gave up 3 hits and no earned runs in 8 innings of work.......fuckin solid.

[EddieW33]

The magic number is now TEN.

Swept the Tigers. Luis Rivas comes back today(not that you could really tell he was gone) and a sweep of Chicago will put Minnesota's Magic number at 4.

Mr. Johan Santna will be on the mound tonight, going for his 18th win.
So, will the Sox just roll over, and let us enjoy this streak? It feels great to have a 10 + game lead, amazing how last year we were down by 1 game at this point.

OK, I would say Johan strinkes out at least 10, maybe 13 tonight!

Win Twins!

[Ccronks]

I fucking hate being in Wisconsin right now, and unable to watch many of the games :(

[EddieW33]

I fucking hate being in Wisconsin right now, and unable to watch many of the games :(
I see you are located in LaCrosse? First, sorry, you have to be in Wisc all the time, but remmeber, it is only temporary. Second, have you tried your local tavern? I know there are a few in LaCrosse, so you should become good friends with a bartender / waitress, and then you have no problem watching the Twins. Don't worry - come October, you will be able to see ALL games!

[bohazo]

I fucking hate being in Wisconsin right now, and unable to watch many of the games :(


Try being in CT or VA. I saw three or four games while I lived in CT but since I have moved I have seen a couple on TV and one in person. Sucks when you like out of state teams.

[EatSleepJeep]

I fucking hate being in Wisconsin right now, and unable to watch many of the games :(
I hear you. One would think that being in a border state would count for a little extra televised coverage, but no. I can somewhat understand Wisconin being light on coverage with the Brewers. However, Western Wisconsin has quite a few Twins fans(Vikings & Wild, too). We don't even have a pro team, unless you count the I-Cubs.

I have to count on Fox Sports Chicago. I am ordering the Sports pack from DirecTV to get Fox Sports North.

[EatSleepJeep]

Chicago had a no hitter going into the 6th, looked like a big pitcher's dual and then BAM! 9 run inning. I did appreciate the pre-game interviews on Fox Sports Chicago where the Sox players acknowledged with quite a bit of class the Twins' success this year. It's good to see professional behavior from some teams, despite the chair being thrown at fans in Oakland.

Santana: 7 Innings, 7 Strikeouts, 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs. The AL Cy Young award is his, and probably the World Series MVP, too. He's averaging LESS than a walk OR a hit per inning for the season. I'm impressed: 0.923 to be exact(209 IP, 144 hits, 49 BB)

Let's not overlook his 1.15 strikeouts per inning for the season, either.

[bohazo]

Chicago had a no hitter going into the 6th, looked like a big pitcher's dual and then BAM! 9 run inning. I did appreciate the pre-game interviews on Fox Sports Chicago where the Sox players acknowledged with quite a bit of class the Twins' success this year. It's good to see professional behavior from some teams, despite the chair being thrown at fans in Oakland.

Santana: 7 Innings, 7 Strikeouts, 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs. The AL Cy Young award is his, and probably the World Series MVP, too. He's averaging LESS than a walk OR a hit per inning for the season. I'm impressed: 0.923 to be exact(209 IP, 144 hits, 49 BB)

Let's not overlook his 1.15 strikeouts per inning for the season, either.

If Radke gets hot these guys really have a shot in the playoffs. If only the had one more big bat...

[tosssweep]

Went to the game tonight - absolutely amazing when they busted it WIDE open bottom of 6. Pretty much shot my voice. And oh yeah, I'm one of the 22,145 in attendence that received the "Santana For Cy Young" :thumbsup

[JimiThingDMB]

Santana has it all but wrapped up now, once he hits 20 wins it will be inevitable.

[EddieW33]

Try being in CT or VA. I saw three or four games while I lived in CT but since I have moved I have seen a couple on TV and one in person. Sucks when you like out of state teams.That is why there is the MLB package on cable or satellite. I know it may seem pricey, but it is worth it! You get all of the games, and can watch yopur hometown team from a far. I know it isn't the same, but you would be able to watch 75 % of he games!

Way to go Johan, he better have that Cy Young thing wrapped up...

Did anyone else hear Buhrle (sp?) crying to reporters after last night's game? We don't have Frank or Magglio - suck it Buhrle! You guys suck anyways! There was also an unnamed (pussy) source who said the Twins will be one and done in the playoffs - going home after the first round. I DON"T THINK SO! The Sox just don't know when to quit - they are a bunch of pussies, who can never win an important series, let alone important game to save their franchise! They will always be crying at the end of the season, becasue the Twins have frustrated them once again. I am really beginning to HATE the Sox - I mean, I did not like them before, I was starting to disloke them, NOW I HATE THEM!

Win Twins!

[EatSleepJeep]

I retract my earlier statements about the pre-game niceties by the SOX. Because Eddie hates them, I HATE THEM.

[EatSleepJeep]

Magic Number is SIX as the Twins attempt to earn their second sweep of the week tonight vs. the hated White Sox.

[EatSleepJeep]

At times I feel like I'm talking to myself in here, but that's OK. The world must know the great Twins things happening.

Tonight they finished their sweep of the Sox; outscoring them 26 to 4 in three games. This immediately followed the sweep of the Tigers; they outscored them 20-10 in 4 games. The Twins have won 9 straight and 14 of their last 16 games. Their magic number is 4.

They will be the first AL team to clinch(maybe the first MLB team to clich as well). They have the leading Cy Young candidate as their ace. Yet the mlb.com main page NEVER has them as a featured item. My question is this. What gives?

[Hudak-Budak]

They were featured everyday the Indians were creeping up on them a few weeks ago.

And since they're so far ahead, it's not as exciting as the NY/BOS thing, Barry Bonds' 700 HR, or Ichiro chasing the hit record.

By the way, the Indians should be making their last run any day now. Watch out.

[UNLTrpt]

Magic # is 4... we need CWS to lose at least once and a Twins sweep would clinch it at home. Two wins by the Twins and we need two losses by CWS. One win by the twins we need 3 losses by the CWS. We want to clinch at home people...for the fans. Come on boys.

[EatSleepJeep]

They were featured everyday the Indians were creeping up on them a few weeks ago.

And since they're so far ahead, it's not as exciting as the NY/BOS thing, Barry Bonds' 700 HR, or Ichiro chasing the hit record.

By the way, the Indians should be making their last run any day now. Watch out.
The schedule is cruel after Baltimore, Chicago, NY, & 7 games still to play against that damn Tribe. An early clinch is key so that the Twins can rest the appropriate players on that hideous roadtrip. Easier to stay healthy when the pennant is in hand while watching NY and Boston fight until the end and wear themselves out. "I love it when a plan comes together" -Hannibal; The A-Team

3 vs. Baltimore
3 @ Chicago
4 @ Cleveland
Off Day
3 @ NY
3 vs. Cleveland
Season End

[UNLTrpt]

The schedule is cruel after Baltimore, Chicago, NY, & 7 games still to play against that damn Tribe. An early clinch is key so that the Twins can rest the appropriate players on that hideous roadtrip.

exactly my point. And if I remember correctly, we haven't clinched at home in the past two years. I believe one was at CWS and one was at...the Yankees???

[EatSleepJeep]

i don't even know where to look for that stat. Damn you internet, you've gotten too big!

[EatSleepJeep]

TWINS CLINCH!

3rd Straight Central Division Title for the Twinkies!

1st Team in the American League to clinch their division!

4 Homers tonight; Hunter, Koskie, Blanco & Rivas
Now it's time to get everyone rested for the postseason.

[UNLTrpt]

GO TWINS!

TIME TO BREAK OUT THE HOMER HANKEYS!!!!!!

[bohazo]

GO TWINS!

TIME TO BREAK OUT THE HOMER HANKEYS!!!!!!

:thumbsup

[bdb23]

Now it's time to get everyone rested for the postseason.
Just as long as Santana gets his 20th b/c I need the fantasy points.

[tosssweep]

GO TWINS!

TIME TO BREAK OUT THE HOMER HANKEYS!!!!!!

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[PilotC150]

Now when do those hankeys go on sale?

[EatSleepJeep]

Now when do those hankeys go on sale?
I would imagine before the ALDS starts. I gotta go find my 87 and 91 versions.

[UNLTrpt]

I would imagine before the ALDS starts. I gotta go find my 87 and 91 versions.

what about your 02 and 03 version?

[UNLTrpt]

k folks we need this to happen to get home field in the first round.

1) Stay how it is now. Boston can't get home field as a wild card.
2) Finish ahead of Boston in W-L.

We can't finish behind the West division winner then we'd be 4th and face the Yanks.

[Crumbo]

1 and done :p

[PilotC150]

1 and done :p
You're no better than the White Sox players. They're just bitter that they still can't win.

[UNC41]

k folks we need this to happen to get home field in the first round.

1) Stay how it is now. Boston can't get home field as a wild card.
2) Finish ahead of Boston in W-L.

We can't finish behind the West division winner then we'd be 4th and face the Yanks.

Are you really worried about the Yanks? I'd rather play them than Boston.

[PilotC150]

The Yankees, no matter how bad they seem to be playing, always seem to be the Twins' achilles heel. Not to mention they tend to be like the Lakers and always kick it up when they know it matters.

[UNLTrpt]

The Yankees, no matter how bad they seem to be playing, always seem to be the Twins' achilles heel. Not to mention they tend to be like the Lakers and always kick it up when they know it matters.

:thumbsup agreed.

[EatSleepJeep]

what about your 02 and 03 version?
I didn't buy them for the last two years, I'm sad to say. I bought my 87 and 91 hankies while in attendance at the 7th game of each World Series. Two best baseball games I ever saw, 87 for it being the first title, 91 for watching Jack Morris and his 11 inning shutout. In 91 we had special press passes and got to spend time in the dugout before the game. Pretty overwhelming for a 7th grader.

"Forget the decibel meter, get the Richter scale!"
-Al Michaels, commenting on the decibel meter that broke to due to overload at the Metrodome in the 1987 World Series

[EddieW33]

The Yankees, no matter how bad they seem to be playing, always seem to be the Twins' achilles heel. Not to mention they tend to be like the Lakers and always kick it up when they know it matters.
True, but do you want to face David Ortiz in Fenway? I don't. It is too bad he has decided he wants to play since going to Boston. It is also too bad for him that he will NEVER advance in the playoffs with Boston. As much as I do not want to face the Yankees again, I would like to just take care of business. All of those pussy White Sox thinking we will be one and done? C'mon.

Now, the AAA team has to win a good strech of games here to improve our chances through the playoffs. We really need to get the #2 seed. Here is the catch - in order for this to happen, NY has to take 2 out of 3 from Boston again, and then we would be within striking distance of the Red Sox. I am not worried about the West - and I din't think we can catch the Yankees with out a collapse, and then Boston would win the division.

Bottom line - it doesn't matter! The Twins are ready to rip up the AL! With our pitching staff throwing the way they are - Bad Brad, Cy Johan & Silva - we will be A OK!!!

Win Twins :thumbsup :)

[Crumbo]

You're no better than the White Sox players. They're just bitter that they still can't win.

they will both be watching the World Series from the same place.....at home :lol

[bohazo]

True, but do you want to face David Ortiz in Fenway? I don't. It is too bad he has decided he wants to play since going to Boston. It is also too bad for him that he will NEVER advance in the playoffs with Boston. As much as I do not want to face the Yankees again, I would like to just take care of business. All of those pussy White Sox thinking we will be one and done? C'mon.

Now, the AAA team has to win a good strech of games here to improve our chances through the playoffs. We really need to get the #2 seed. Here is the catch - in order for this to happen, NY has to take 2 out of 3 from Boston again, and then we would be within striking distance of the Red Sox. I am not worried about the West - and I din't think we can catch the Yankees with out a collapse, and then Boston would win the division.

Bottom line - it doesn't matter! The Twins are ready to rip up the AL! With our pitching staff throwing the way they are - Bad Brad, Cy Johan & Silva - we will be A OK!!!

Win Twins :thumbsup :)


Just a comment about Ortiz. The only place he is any good is Fenway because that field is perfectly suited to his hitting style (opposite field hitting-those doubles off the monster would be fly balls anywhere else and those homeruns would be deep fly outs). I honestly think that if he played anywhere else (like the Twins) he would suck (like he did).

As for the Twins, I don't know. I am also a Yankees fan so this is tough but the Yanks always pound the Twins so hopefully the Twins will play the Sox, beat them and then play the Yanks. I think the Twins pitching has a better chance of stopping Manny and Ortiz than the entire Yanks lineup. Then again, Boston has much better pitching, especially in a short series. It will be tough whoever they play but if Radke is on and Santana pitches like he has been the Twins could beat everyone.

[EddieW33]

Just a comment about Ortiz. The only place he is any good is Fenway because that field is perfectly suited to his hitting style (opposite field hitting-those doubles off the monster would be fly balls anywhere else and those homeruns would be deep fly outs). I honestly think that if he played anywhere else (like the Twins) he would suck (like he did).

As for the Twins, I don't know. I am also a Yankees fan so this is tough but the Yanks always pound the Twins so hopefully the Twins will play the Sox, beat them and then play the Yanks. I think the Twins pitching has a better chance of stopping Manny and Ortiz than the entire Yanks lineup. Then again, Boston has much better pitching, especially in a short series. It will be tough whoever they play but if Radke is on and Santana pitches like he has been the Twins could beat everyone.Good points, but I guess when it comes down to it, we are going to have to face both teams to get to the series, so - bring on the post season.

Hey Crumbo - do you actually like the White Sox? I respect everyone's opinion, but when was the last time they won a playoff series, let alone the World Series. Not that the Twins have 25 banners, but we have been on a pretty nice run which doesn't look as thout it will slow down one bit - especially with the White Sox, Tigers & Royals in our division.

WIN TWINS!!!

Edit: I forgot that the soon-to-be announced AL CY Young winner is throwing tonight. It would rule if he tied Shilling in number of wins, that way there will not be NO WAY he doesn't get it.

[Hudak-Budak]

but we have been on a pretty nice run which doesn't look as thout it will slow down one bit
It slowed down last night against the Tribe! WOO!

Seriously, though, next year is going to be pretty exciting in the central division, because I think the Indians will have a legitimate chance. Even if it is just the Twins and the Tribe battling for it, it'll be fun. Oh, and the White Sox will be in the race until the month after the All-Star break, when they have their yearly collapse.

[EddieW33]

It slowed down last night against the Tribe! WOO!

Seriously, though, next year is going to be pretty exciting in the central division, because I think the Indians will have a legitimate chance. Even if it is just the Twins and the Tribe battling for it, it'll be fun. Oh, and the White Sox will be in the race until the month after the All-Star break, when they have their yearly collapse.
You are giving the pale sox way too much credit! They will collapse as soon as their first player is injured. The Tribe has done a good job, and may give the Twins a run, but remember, KC looked good last year...but the Tribe has built up a better stable of players...and they always give the Twins trouble.

Win Twins!

[mihighdavehead]

Just wanted to say congrats to the Twinkie fans on the division title and say that the play Rivas made on Thursday9/23 to turn two was amazing. I saw it on Baseball tonight and made this face :eek:

Good Luck in the playoffs!

:monkey

[UNLTrpt]

k folks. We need to stay ahead of the West division leader, which right now is Oakland. If we don't, it's a trip to the Bronx for us. If we do, first round home field advantage against the non-White Sox

[UNLTrpt]

why am I concerned. We're losing games that we shouldn't. I know that we've clinched but, I'd like to go into the playoffs winning not losing.

[EatSleepJeep]

k folks. We need to stay ahead of the West division leader, which right now is Oakland. If we don't, it's a trip to the Bronx for us. If we do, first round home field advantage against the non-White Sox
I almost think it better to face NY in the first round. Their pitching is still up in the air, as opposed to facing Martinez and Schilling in 1 & 2 at fenway. I say let Oakland wear the Sox down a little first. But hey, both teams are going to be tough. Either way, the AL playoffs are not a cakewalk.

Screw it, win 'em all now.

[kmd firedancer]

Does anyone know if Gerry Oakes still plays for the Twins?

[EddieW33]

Does anyone know if Gerry Oakes still plays for the Twins?
Check twinsbaseball.com - they have all players.

Back to business - OK weekend, could have been better - Saturday night sucked - but we came out of the weekend 1 1/2 games ahead of Oak - so as long as the west keeps beating up on each other, we are ok.
What a huge series in New York now that I think about it. They are fighting to keep Boston from winning the division, and we are trying to catch them for home field advantage! Wouldn't home field throuhout the playoff rock?

Alright, day off, rest team - get Johan his 21 win against New York (just like Schilling to prove Johan IS the Cy Young) - and come home to seal up home field advantage!!!

Win Twins!!!

[tdowe99]

I'm counting on you Twins to sweep the Yankees. Then the Sox will be ever closer to winning the division...

Sox have to win every single game and
Yanks have to lose every single game.

Don't let me down, Minnesota. :)

[UNLTrpt]

I almost think it better to face NY in the first round. Their pitching is still up in the air, as opposed to facing Martinez and Schilling in 1 & 2 at fenway. I say let Oakland wear the Sox down a little first. But hey, both teams are going to be tough. Either way, the AL playoffs are not a cakewalk.

Screw it, win 'em all now.

technically it would be Martinez and Shilling in the Dome cause the wild card doesn't get home field. But you're right, it's going to be tough who ever we play. I just think we'd have better luck at home.

[UNLTrpt]

anybody know when the hankey's are coming out???

[JimiThingDMB]

I am going to make my 1,000th post in the best thread on the boards, much love for the Twins and their run to the post season.

Oh yeah, and for Radke having 15 no-decisions this year, he should be voted in to be Santana's vice Cy-young winner, then they can run for office.

[EddieW33]

I'm counting on you Twins to sweep the Yankees. Then the Sox will be ever closer to winning the division...

Sox have to win every single game and
Yanks have to lose every single game.

Don't let me down, Minnesota. :)
So, let me get this straight.....after all of your pain and suffering, you are rooting for the Twins, but if you guy blow at least one game, it doesn't matter! YOU WILL LOSE ONE GAME! sorry, hate to be the one to break it to you.

You can keep dreaming about winning a division title, it will wait at least one more year, but that still wouldn't mean a thing!

Man, you Red Sox fans aren't the brightest. Looks like we will be facing you in the first round...let me introduce you to a little friend of ours.... JOHAN SANTANA! Say hello (and goodbye) Johan!

Homer Hankies should be out soon - look for a give away at this weekends final home stand, and the first games of the playoffs - although I haven't heard any "official" announcement, they should be showing up soon!

Win Twins!!!

Win Twins!

[greppson]

I'm counting on you Twins to sweep the Yankees. Then the Sox will be ever closer to winning the division...

Sox have to win every single game and
Yanks have to lose every single game.

Don't let me down, Minnesota. :)
your counting is off as far as i can tell.

sox are 3.5 games back.

yankees lose 4 and we win 4,(let's say the next 4 consecutive games.. forget for right now about the other 2 the yanks play and the other 3 the sox play) it puts them back one game, am i correct in that? i think so...

the sox just need to win 5 of the next 7 and the yanks lose 4 of their 6... and i think the sox take division.

i think.

anyways, GO TWINS!! WOO!!:):):)

[greppson]

So, let me get this straight.....after all of your pain and suffering, you are rooting for the Twins, but if you guy blow at least one game, it doesn't matter! YOU WILL LOSE ONE GAME! sorry, hate to be the one to break it to you.

You can keep dreaming about winning a division title, it will wait at least one more year, but that still wouldn't mean a thing!

Man, you Red Sox fans aren't the brightest. Looks like we will be facing you in the first round...let me introduce you to a little friend of ours.... JOHAN SANTANA! Say hello (and goodbye) Johan!

Homer Hankies should be out soon - look for a give away at this weekends final home stand, and the first games of the playoffs - although I haven't heard any "official" announcement, they should be showing up soon!

Win Twins!!!

Win Twins!
schilling just proved he's as good, if not better with 21 wins this weekend. isn't that on better than santana? ;)

[UNLTrpt]

Homer Hankies should be out soon - look for a give away at this weekends final home stand, and the first games of the playoffs - although I haven't heard any "official" announcement, they should be showing up soon!

I know it will be soon but I'm gonna have to order mine of the intranet so..I'm hoping to get it soon.

[bohazo]

schilling just proved he's as good, if not better with 21 wins this weekend. isn't that on better than santana? ;)

Hmm, I wonder what the run support disparity is for these two guys...

[EatSleepJeep]

Good article on the rest of the season and the postseason picture
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6119643/

and a sweet picture of our ace.

[bohazo]

Good article on the rest of the season and the postseason picture
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6119643/

and a sweet picture of our ace.

Great article, thanks!

[reverend miles]

i know this isn't about the real minnesota twins but me and my friend from high school started a band a couple of years back called the minnesota twins. we wrote a bunch of tenatious d'ish songs and put on this concert in his front yard. we raided my church's costume closet and got two children's donkey costumes (skin tight) and put on a hilarious show. actually, one of the songs we wrote is still being played by some musician friends of mine and i'll play it at the bar every now and then. god we're idiots

[bohazo]

god we're idiots

:thumbsup

:lol

[EatSleepJeep]

i know this isn't about the real minnesota twins but me and my friend from high school started a band a couple of years back called the minnesota twins. we wrote a bunch of tenatious d'ish songs and put on this concert in his front yard. we raided my church's costume closet and got two children's donkey costumes (skin tight) and put on a hilarious show. actually, one of the songs we wrote is still being played by some musician friends of mine and i'll play it at the bar every now and then. god we're idiots

I give it a 10, great read and fine family fun.:bounce

[greppson]

dear minnesota twins:

sweep the yankees, so we can have our division title.

thanks,

boston red sox

[EatSleepJeep]

dear minnesota twins:

sweep the yankees, so we can have our division title.

thanks,

boston red sox

We're doing our best, but mother nature is not cooperating. I see a double header in the near future. A double header would defnitely benefit the Twins, as our pitching is far superior.

[greppson]

don't you have a double header today?

[EatSleepJeep]

don't you have a double header today?

C'mon now, I was trying to appear WISE. :twak

[EddieW33]

schilling just proved he's as good, if not better with 21 wins this weekend. isn't that on better than santana? ;)
Yes, it is ONE better that Johan, who will shut down the Yanks today...and I believe that Johan has something like 5 or 6 starts where he gave up 2 or less runs, the Twins offense just wan't clicking in the first half of the season. And Schilling can't touch his other stats! Johan has proven to be THE MOST DOMINANT pitcher since the all star break!

Johan for Cy Young!

Win Twins!

[greppson]

i gotta admit, johan's other stats are VERY impressive. i'm interested to see what he puts up next season.

[bohazo]

Anybody else now agree with me that the Twins should play the Sox in the first round?

[UNLTrpt]

Anybody else now agree with me that the Twins should play the Sox in the first round?

But in EVERY game we were in the game. Game 1, Santana stays in, the games over and we win, no question. Game 2, we come back from a 3 run deficit only to fall short. Game 3, a late game homerun. There is a reason to be optimistic.

[UNLTrpt]

Here's where we are folks, we need a sweep and hope that either the A's or Angels only win two and don't sweep and we'll get the BoSox at home. If the A's or Angels sweep, or we win 2 or 1 or 0...we go back to the Bronx.

[bohazo]

But in EVERY game we were in the game. Game 1, Santana stays in, the games over and we win, no question. Game 2, we come back from a 3 run deficit only to fall short. Game 3, a late game homerun. There is a reason to be optimistic.

:thumbsup

I totally agree, it wasn't all bad. There is hope! The Yanks just have a way of beating teams in the late innings.

[EatSleepJeep]

:thumbsup

I totally agree, it wasn't all bad. There is hope! The Yanks just have a way of beating teams in the late innings.

How true, especially when they had not yet clinched their division. The Twins are not in a race and are holding back. It would have been a nice psychological boost to beat the Yankees, but sometimes a hard set of losses can strentghen the teams resolve when it counts. Look at the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey Team for example.


Herb Brooks - 1937 - 2003

[EddieW33]

OK, so the damn Yankees have a way of always taking care of us in the regular season...remmeber last year, Johan beat Mussina in Game 1. The Twins had not beat Mussina in like 20 starts, and then we pounded him. I am still not too worried, and I think when they come back to the dome, the Twins WIN close out the series. Take on in NY, finish it off at home.

2004 Homer Hankies are now available!

Matt - if you want one, I may be able to send one or some down with Crumbo, if you are meeting him before the show. Of course, every year they sell out of the first run within 10 minutes, but I am going to try to get some today.

[EatSleepJeep]

2004 Homer Hankies are now available!

Matt - if you want one, I may be able to send one or some down with Crumbo, if you are meeting him before the show. Of course, every year they sell out of the first run within 10 minutes, but I am going to try to get some today.

Do your best, but if not, then it's not the end of the world.

[JimiThingDMB]

The Twins game this afternoon was suspended until tomorrow because they dome needed to be changed in to a football stadium. The Twins and Indians were tied in the 11th inning when the game was suspended. Gardy is pissed off and so is most of the Twins team, hopefully this doesnt fuck them over in trying to get homefield. It will be a mini double header tomorrow, I bet the continuation of today's game will last half an inning at most.

[UNLTrpt]

The Twins game this afternoon was suspended until tomorrow because they dome needed to be changed in to a football stadium. The Twins and Indians were tied in the 11th inning when the game was suspended. Gardy is pissed off and so is most of the Twins team, hopefully this doesnt fuck them over in trying to get homefield. It will be a mini double header tomorrow, I bet the continuation of today's game will last half an inning at most.

let's hope that the Twins can end it quickly and then take that "mini momentum" into the 3rd game. And everyone cheer for the A's.

The Twins got screwed today. And it's even more reason why they need thier own stadium.

[JimiThingDMB]

I dont know who I'd rather draw in the first round, Boston or the Yanks. In either case, lets hope Anaheim wins their series so we can have a rematch of 2002's ALCS.

[JimiThingDMB]

Yanks it is, pack your bags Twinkies, its on to the big apple to hopefully avoid another ass raping care of the dousche bags in pinstripes.

[UNLTrpt]

almost everyone in the nation is cheering for the Twins right now.

[JimiThingDMB]

Anyone watch the game this afternoon? The look on Gardy's face after Balfour gave up the RBI double in the 9th was priceless, he knew they were fucked after that.

[Hudak-Budak]

almost everyone in the nation is cheering for the Twins right now.
Enjoy it while it lasts. As soon as they're done with the Yanks, all the non-Twins fans will go back to not caring.

[EatSleepJeep]

almost everyone in the nation is cheering for the Twins right now.
Indeed.
1. Everyone likes an underdog.
2. The Twins have no ego players. Granted they have some huge talent in players like Hunter, Santana, etc., but they don't act like prima donnas. *cough, YANKEES, cough*
3. Red White and Blue
4. When they drop the Yankees, then you will see the momentum build.

[EddieW33]

The ONLY thing that sucks this week: ALDS! Oh my FUCKING GOD - I will be in the friggin' Kohl Center during Santana's jem? What to do? This really sucks! I mean, I am not skipping out on the dave show last minute, and I can't tape it because I will not be able to avoid the score after the show, and on the drive home. Oh well, I guess when I get home at 6 AM I will see all of the highlights (of Santana shutting down the Yanks) on Sportscenter.


Win Twins!!!

[UNLTrpt]

The Yanks/Twins thread is fine but...

OH HELL YES!

What a game, what a game.

[JimiThingDMB]

Juan Rincon needs to never pitch again, that fast ball of his flies straight as an arrow, he's lucky A-Rod didnt poke that one out.

[UNLTrpt]

Juan Rincon needs to never pitch again, that fast ball of his flies straight as an arrow, he's lucky A-Rod didnt poke that one out.

But that's the formula we've had all year, do you really want to mess with something that's worked most of the time all year???

[JimiThingDMB]

But that's the formula we've had all year, do you really want to mess with something that's worked most of the time all year???
If need be, yes......if the Twins do happen to piss this series down their legs, it will be because of the bullpen.

[shoegal_97]

id so love to see the twins spank the yankees

[brydro]

Indeed.
1. Everyone likes an underdog.
2. The Twins have no ego players. Granted they have some huge talent in players like Hunter, Santana, etc., but they don't act like prima donnas. *cough, YANKEES, cough*
3. Red White and Blue
4. When they drop the Yankees, then you will see the momentum build.

Yeah the yanks are prima donnas...OK...Jeters such a prima donna his face was gushing with blood when he dove in the stands...but they yanks are prima donnas...

[shoegal_97]

the center fielder for the twins is awesome! i really thought he made some awesome plays last night and I was happy to see them win the first one

[EatSleepJeep]

Will someone be able to text me scoring updates while I'm at the show in Ames tonight?

Prediction(optimism):
Twins are gonna take two in the Bronx, then the Yankees will have to deal with Twins fans wanting a sweep finished in the Dome. That's gonna be loud.

[mihighdavehead]

Will someone be able to text me scoring updates while I'm at the show in Ames tonight?

Prediction(optimism):
Twins are gonna take two in the Bronx, then the Yankees will have to deal with Twins fans wanting a sweep finished in the Dome. That's gonna be loud.
I can Matthew :monkey

I took care of WB and Eddie last night.

[EatSleepJeep]

I can Matthew :monkey

I took care of WB and Eddie last night.

Do you still have my #?

[mihighdavehead]

Do you still have my #?
If it is the same as this summer than yes I do. Have a great time tonight.

I was really impressed with the way the Twins played last night.

Hunter is a badass and it was cool to see Jones go yard.

[UNLTrpt]

Yeah the yanks are prima donnas...OK...Jeters such a prima donna his face was gushing with blood when he dove in the stands...but they yanks are prima donnas...

Ok, yeah it was a good play but he didn't dive into the stands FOR the ball...he dove in after he caught the ball and his momentum carried him into the stands. The catch itself wasn't all that fantastic, it was just that he hustled and if you make the money that Jeter makes...you're supposed to hustle.

[EatSleepJeep]

If it is the same as this summer than yes I do. Have a great time tonight.

I was really impressed with the way the Twins played last night.

Hunter is a badass and it was cool to see Jones go yard.

Same as before, thanks Jamon.

I'm glad Jones has his head in the game, obviously dedicating his efforts to his departed father. What a class act.

[EatSleepJeep]

Remember: Spots are still available in the Minnesoata Twins Fan Club. PM me for your number.

[brydro]

Ok, yeah it was a good play but he didn't dive into the stands FOR the ball...he dove in after he caught the ball and his momentum carried him into the stands. The catch itself wasn't all that fantastic, it was just that he hustled and if you make the money that Jeter makes...you're supposed to hustle.

OK! He does make money, he does hustle thus 4 rings, thus a playoff appearance every year since he came into the majors...and if it was just a good play, then why havent I seen anyone else do anything remotely close to that all year? Not one player in the whole league can match Jeters competitive drive, NOT ONE, and their arent too many players that are currently playing that have done what he has done his career, to call the yanks prima donnas is absurd, they play just as hard as anyone...especially Jeter!

[PilotC150]

If you go to my website, it will automatically send you text message updates of the score.

baseball.prideforums.org

As for the Yankees being prima donnas. They are. Espeically Jeter. Look at his face when he's up to bat. He'll give the pitcher this look that, to me, says "Who the hell do you think you are pitching to me? You aren't good enough to pick up my jock strap." Then after every strike he gives a look that looks like he doesn't think the ump has the right to call a strike on him.

That's what I see in his facial expressions when he's up to bat.

[UNLTrpt]

what do you think Twins fans...one inning to long or something you can chalk up to the evil empire?

I'm gonna give Gardy the benifit of the doubt on this one, you gotta go for the kill.

[JimiThingDMB]

Its tough as shit to go through their 1-2-3 hitters without a blemish, I think he should have brought in Romero for the last inning.

[PilotC150]

He was right to leave Nathan in at the beginning of the inning, but after the 2 walks he should have taken him out.

Personally, I would have liked to see Terry pitch. But, I think if we can give them a run/scare in the bronx, we can beat them once or twice at home.

[EddieW33]

I am still not sure what to make of the situation. I know Nathan to Gardy he was OK to pitch, I just think he had enough. How many times to batters get to see a closer twice in a game? I know Nathan has been AWESOME all year, but sometimes you have to let everyone else help you out.

It is OK, the Yanks should be more scared now than ever - I think we have a very good chance to close them out at home...otherwise, it will probably be Radke in Game 5 - and he will dominate. He didn't have a good outing, and the Twins never quit on him - he will want to pitch the best game of his life, if there is a game 5. Oh well, come on home boys, and finish the job.

Win Twins!

[mihighdavehead]

what do you think Twins fans...one inning to long or something you can chalk up to the evil empire?

I'm gonna give Gardy the benifit of the doubt on this one, you gotta go for the kill.
I think the only one to blame is Nathan....I mean he threw nine straight balls after not allowing a hit or run for two innings. Gardenhire left him in because he was the best pitcher available. And whether the Yankee mystique took over or Nathan just let the situation get in his head, bottom line is he couldn't throw a strike. It sucks because he blanked them for two innings, but the only thing people remember will be him blowing the game. I am not a believer in second guessing a manager because if he pulled Nathan and Romero blew the game then we would be talking about why he didn't leave him in. Players lose games not managers.

[UNLTrpt]

I think the only one to blame is Nathan....I mean he threw nine straight balls after not allowing a hit or run for two innings. Gardenhire left him in because he was the best pitcher available. And whether the Yankee mystique took over or Nathan just let the situation get in his head, bottom line is he couldn't throw a strike. It sucks because he blanked them for two innings, but the only thing people remember will be him blowing the game. I am not a believer in second guessing a manager because if he pulled Nathan and Romero blew the game then we would be talking about why he didn't leave him in. Players lose games not managers.

amen. Very good point. I don't think I would blame Nathan though, Yankess are just that *shudders at saying this* good. (man now I wanna puke)

[EatSleepJeep]

My 2 cents.
Nobody ever wants to tell their coach that they can't get it done, and I'll bet that Nathan thought he could do it. However he's not designed to throw 52 pitches to close a game.

I believe in hindsight(always 20/20) that there should have been another pitcher for the 12th, but had we won we'd all be talking about how much of a machine Nathan is and how Gardy did the right thing leaving him in. I think he did his best, but in this case the Yankees offense did what they always do, they made something happen.

[EddieW33]

I hope the boys have taken care of their hangovers from Wednesday night...But, get ready for the dome to explode tonight. I think Carlos will throw a jem, and the bullpen will finish it out the way they have for the whole season. What happened on Wed was a freaky accident, I mean, both Nathan and Rivera blew the game for their repected teams - who would have called that before the series began. The young guys need to help a little more - and I think the dumbass Kevin Brown - the most overrated, overpaid, oft-injured - will be lit up tonight.

What a great weekend for Minnesota sports...Game 3 & 4 (maybe 5) and we will put away the Yanks :thumbsup ...Goldne Gopher Hockey begins tonight :thumbsup ...the Gopher Football team is in the "Big House" for thier most important game in 30 + years :thumbsup ...and the Vikings are going for a 3-1 record :thumbsup .

Or it could be one long fucking weekend :ugh: !

Win Twins!!!:) :D

[brydro]

I hope the boys have taken care of their hangovers from Wednesday night...But, get ready for the dome to explode tonight. I think Carlos will throw a jem, and the bullpen will finish it out the way they have for the whole season. What happened on Wed was a freaky accident, I mean, both Nathan and Rivera blew the game for their repected teams - who would have called that before the series began. The young guys need to help a little more - and I think the dumbass Kevin Brown - the most overrated, overpaid, oft-injured - will be lit up tonight.

What a great weekend for Minnesota sports...Game 3 & 4 (maybe 5) and we will put away the Yanks :thumbsup ...Goldne Gopher Hockey begins tonight :thumbsup ...the Gopher Football team is in the "Big House" for thier most important game in 30 + years :thumbsup ...and the Vikings are going for a 3-1 record :thumbsup .

Or it could be one long fucking weekend :ugh: !

Win Twins!!!:) :D

To even put Nathan in the same breath as Mariano Rivera is pretty funny....You make it seem that Nathan has been lights out for the past 7 years...

[mray10]

To even put Nathan in the same breath as Mariano Rivera is pretty funny....You make it seem that Nathan has been lights out for the past 7 years...

No, he didn't compare them at all. He did acknowledge that Nathan has been one of the most effective closers throughout this year.

[brydro]

No, he didn't compare them at all. He did acknowledge that Nathan has been one of the most effective closers throughout this year.

He was effective in the regular season, this is the real season, cause he did pitch lights out for 2 innings the other night, but then you can see he had those Bronx jitters, and in fact I called that Mr. Nathan would blow a game, and I also called the manager pulling a Grady little in another thread, I expected Nathan to blow a game, cause he really isnt post season groomed, and doesn know that pressure, no way in hell could I have said Mariano would have blown that game...his Playoff record speaks for itself....

[UNLTrpt]

He was effective in the regular season, this is the real season, cause he did pitch lights out for 2 innings the other night, but then you can see he had those Bronx jitters, and in fact I called that Mr. Nathan would blow a game, and I also called the manager pulling a Grady little in another thread, I expected Nathan to blow a game, cause he really isnt post season groomed, and doesn know that pressure, no way in hell could I have said Mariano would have blown that game...his Playoff record speaks for itself....

yeah I'm sure you had Nathan blowing a game and Gardenhire doing a supposed "Grady Little" impression on your "things that are going to happen in the MLB 04 postseason"

Carrer wise, Rivera, a notch above. This year...very even.

[UNLTrpt]

Torre on Gardy keeping Nathan in:

"I would have done exactly the same thing he did," Yankees manager Joe Torre said. "You have your closer out there for two innings, and you are not going to pitch him any longer, but then when you score a run, you have to pitch another inning."

Nuff said.

[brydro]

yeah I'm sure you had Nathan blowing a game and Gardenhire doing a supposed "Grady Little" impression on your "things that are going to happen in the MLB 04 postseason"

Carrer wise, Rivera, a notch above. This year...very even.

Hey genius go to the Yanks/twins thread, and read the first two pages, I didnt say directly that gardehire would ruin the game but I sure did insinuate it, or the fact that Nathan aint no mariano, and he will choke, and so will your bullpen, read the thread, and you will read me say that yes great pitching wins games, but managers can sure ruin those great pitched games, just like gardenhire did a few weeks ago when we mopped the floor with ur team, Santana pitched a great game, he pulled him, and ya lost, he kept Nathan in, and you lost....read the thread wiseass...

[brydro]

Dude, next week when your watching football, enjoy it..nuff said!

[brydro]

Torre on Gardy keeping Nathan in:

"I would have done exactly the same thing he did," Yankees manager Joe Torre said. "You have your closer out there for two innings, and you are not going to pitch him any longer, but then when you score a run, you have to pitch another inning."

Nuff said.

too bad it doesnt matter either way...YOU LOST THE GAME!

[UNLTrpt]

too bad it doesnt matter either way...YOU LOST THE GAME!

what the heck is that supposed to mean? Was I whining that we lost the game? No.

[EatSleepJeep]

too bad it doesnt matter either way...YOU LOST THE GAME!

The domefield advantage is gonna put the hurt on. At least the Yankees' fall will be cushioned by their wallets. Can we take a poll of the NY players? Would you rather have your salary and be beat by the Twins in the Division Series, or the Twins' salary and a World Series ring?

[brydro]

The domefield advantage is gonna put the hurt on. At least the Yankees' fall will be cushioned by their wallets. Can we take a poll of the NY players? Would you rather have your salary and be beat by the Twins in the Division Series, or the Twins' salary and a World Series ring?

Your owner is a billionaire, we pay luxury tax so you can resign players like shannon stewart, another example of an owner not spending his money, its a shame that only one other team has learned from the Yankees, and thats the Boston Red Sox, when smart people run your team, you can market yourself beyond your wildest dreams, we signed Matsui to a 3 yr 21 mil deal, in turn we sign a tv contract with Japanese Tv for more money than Matsuis contract....now thats marketing, Trade for AROD and increase the ticketsales that break season records, we didnt give arod that contract, Hicks did, and we arent paying him that 25 mill, only part of it, Arods jerseys sell, sheffields jerseys sell, we wind up with another pitcher in the offseason, you create money, something some teams just dont understand, and it pisses me off to no end that owners willingly take a check from the organizations that spend money, and not put that money back on the field, and I understand your a smaller market, but when owners of teams put it in their pockets when they are already billionaires, thats a problem...stop complaining about salaries when we help pay for your players that have you on the same field as the NY Yankees.. :thumbsup

[Crumbo]

1 and done :p

:thumbsup

[EatSleepJeep]

VOTE for the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. You can pick up to 5.

http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/min/fan_forum/hof_ballot.jsp

[UNLTrpt]

The TWINS thread RETURNS!!!!

[Hudak-Budak]

This thread will be obsolete once the season starts and the Indians return to their former dominance over the central division.

[EatSleepJeep]

This thread will be obsolete once the season starts and the Indians return to their former dominance over the central division.


Go to your Indians thread. Wait. There isn't one. Bummer.

[UNLTrpt]

This thread will be obsolete once the season starts and the Indians return to their former dominance over the central division.
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[UNLTrpt]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[EatSleepJeep]

The TWINS thread RETURNS!!!!


Pitchers.
Catchers.
19 days
19 hours
37 minutes

[UNLTrpt]

This thread will be obsolete once the season starts and the Indians return to their former dominance over the central division.
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

did I say that already?

[Hudak-Budak]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

did I say that already?

We signed Kevin Millwood and Bob Wickman! Watch out! That Santana guy is nothing compared to the heat these two bring.

But in all reality, hopefully with our offense improving our bullpen/pitching can stay the same and still lose less games.

[EatSleepJeep]

We signed Kevin Millwood and Bob Wickman! Watch out! That Santana guy is nothing compared to the heat these two bring.

But in all reality, hopefully with our offense improving our bullpen/pitching can stay the same and still lose less games.

Hopefully the earth opens up and swallows Jacobs Field while your team is hosting the Yankees. That's what I hope for.

[UNLTrpt]

Hopefully the earth opens up and swallows Jacobs Field while your team is hosting the Yankees. That's what I hope for.
:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[UJCdream]

Hopefully the earth opens up and swallows Jacobs Field while your team is hosting the Yankees. That's what I hope for.
Ooooh where do i vote "yes" for that?

[EatSleepJeep]

Ooooh where do i vote "yes" for that?

Fenway will do nicely, you can support this cause there. Congratulations on your World Series Victory, I can't think of a more deserving team, franchise, city, and fanbase. Except the Twins, of course....

[PilotC150]

We signed Kevin Millwood and Bob Wickman! Watch out! That Santana guy is nothing compared to the heat these two bring.

But in all reality, hopefully with our offense improving our bullpen/pitching can stay the same and still lose less games.
Did you just say "That Santana guy?" You mean the 2004 AL Cy Young Award Winner? I think he deserves a bit more credit than "That Santana Guy."

I think you need to wake up and take off your red and blue tinted glasses.

[UNLTrpt]

That Santana guy is nothing compared to the heat these two bring.
:twak :twak

[UJCdream]

Fenway will do nicely, you can support this cause there. Congratulations on your World Series Victory, I can't think of a more deserving team, franchise, city, and fanbase.
Thanks man... much appreciated. :thumbsup

Except the Twins, of course....

:lol of course... ;)

[JimiThingDMB]

Did you just say "That Santana guy?" You mean the 2004 AL Cy Young Award Winner? I think he deserves a bit more credit than "That Santana Guy."

I think you need to wake up and take off your red and blue tinted glasses.
A ton of people showed up at Twins-fest to see Santana. I saw that Radke is going to be the opening day starter

[UNLTrpt]

This thread will be obsolete once the season starts and the Indians return to their former dominance over the central division.

:lol :lol :lol :lol

I'm experiencing a little deja vu

[UNLTrpt]

Did anybody attend TwinsFest? I read on mlb.com that they made some Livestrong type wristbands for the Twins. They are red and so 'Go Twins' on them. I know they are just following what EVERY one is doing but, this would be real cool to wear during the season. But it doesn't say where to get them.

[EatSleepJeep]

I wish.

[UNLTrpt]

I wish.
:confused

[UNLTrpt]

Rejoice Twins fans :multi :multi

AP-Twins-Santana

Twins reach deal with Santana

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- American League Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana has come to contract terms with the Minnesota Twins. They've agreed to a four-year contract that keeps them out of salary arbitration tomorrow.

He was asking for six-point-eight million dollars and the Twins were offering five million.

The 25-year-old left-hander made one-point-six million last summer when he led the league with a two-point-61 E-R-A and 265 strikeouts. He set a Twins record by winning 13 consecutive games and didn't lose in 15 starts after the All-Star break, going 13-and-0 with a one-point-21 E-R-A.

Santana would have been eligible for free agency after the 2006 season.

[EatSleepJeep]

So, what's his salary now?

[UNLTrpt]

It really doesn't say does it. They usually keep those things secret initially

[EatSleepJeep]

It really doesn't say does it. They usually keep those things secret initially

I'm going to guess 6.0

Which is sad, because they give Radke 9.0

[UNLTrpt]

but he was only asking 6.8 so either he didn't know how much Radke was going to get or he was taking a pay cut for the team.

[UNLTrpt]

how much did Radke make last year?

[UJCdream]

BASEBALL! fuck yeah!!

sorry fellas. i'm just really excited that baseball season is approaching, and saw this thread as a way to display that excitement.

carry on. :)

[bohazo]

Good for the Twins!!

[UNLTrpt]

<------- humpy likes the Twins.

[UJCdream]

<------- humpy likes the Twins.
you should definitely make him hump the Twins logo.

[UNLTrpt]

you should definitely make him hump the Twins logo.

that's gross...why would humpy want to defoul the twins logo like that?

[UJCdream]

that's gross...why would humpy want to defoul the twins logo like that?
no... it's a...good thing. i swear.

long story short: a friend of mine used to "hump" things if they were good.

[UNLTrpt]

no... it's a...good thing. i swear.

long story short: a friend of mine used to "hump" things if they were good.

if she's a girl can I have her number?

[UJCdream]

if she's a girl can I have her number?
haha sorry man, it's a guy.

[UNLTrpt]

haha sorry man, it's a guy.

DO'H!

he needs another hobby then.

[UJCdream]

yeah. he does.

it's sort of amusing though. he just gives it like 2 humps and says "it's good", then walks away.

[UNLTrpt]

anyway...back to the Twins.....

[dmbisagod]

I kinda like them because there a farm team to the rochester red wings and I just moved from the suburbs of rochester, more of a bo-sox fan though.

[handsareme]

what's it take to join the fan club? been a life long fan, seen three games.

[EatSleepJeep]

what's it take to join the fan club? been a life long fan, seen three games.

Good enough, you just have to believe in a 4th straight title and a world series victory in '05. You are member #5. We're small, but committed.

EddieW33 is #1
I am #2
Rapunzelchick is #3
UNLTrpt is #4

[handsareme]

Good enough, you just have to believe in a 4th straight title and a world series victory in '05. You are member #5. We're small, but committed.

EddieW33 is #1
I am #2
Rapunzelchick is #3
UNLTrpt is #4

well then, i believe. #5, going in the sig right now.

[JimiThingDMB]

Johan signed a 4 year, 40 million dollar contract, now thats a hell of a raise.

On a fan note, I've been to the last 3 home openers and I plan to make this year the 4th.

[handsareme]

i was hoping he'd stay. it's too bad that guzman left for the nationals. boo.

hopefully i can make it when they visit KC this year.

[UNLTrpt]

Go Twins wristbands (https://secure.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/min/community/wristbands_form.jsp)

here are those wristbands I was talking about. Already ordered 5. :multi :multi

[EatSleepJeep]

Go Twins wristbands (https://secure.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/min/community/wristbands_form.jsp)

here are those wristbands I was talking about. Already ordered 5. :multi :multi

Since you have to buy in 5's can I buy one of yours, unless of course you have 5 wrists? We can do a b+p. I'll send that disc you want to burn + $3(band and S&H), and you copy the disc and send it back to me with a wristband.

Anybody else want to join the Minnesota Twins Fan Club as long as I'm giving away membership numbers?

[JimiThingDMB]

Since you have to buy in 5's can I buy one of yours, unless of course you have 5 wrists? We can do a b+p. I'll send that disc you want to burn + $3(band and S&H), and you copy the disc and send it back to me with a wristband.

Anybody else want to join the Minnesota Twins Fan Club as long as I'm giving away membership numbers?
Count me in!!

[EatSleepJeep]

Count me in!!

For a membership or a wristband?

If you want a membership you are #6, put in in your sig.

[UNLTrpt]

Since you have to buy in 5's can I buy one of yours, unless of course you have 5 wrists? We can do a b+p. I'll send that disc you want to burn + $3(band and S&H), and you copy the disc and send it back to me with a wristband.

Anybody else want to join the Minnesota Twins Fan Club as long as I'm giving away membership numbers?

you're lucky I've got 1 left. Me and 3 family members. It's your's. Gotta wait a while. It says 4-6 weeks for delievery.

[EatSleepJeep]

you're lucky I've got 1 left. Me and 3 family members. It's your's. Gotta wait a while. It says 4-6 weeks for delievery.

Hooray!


The Matthew's Mini- Minnesota Twins Trivia:
1) What Twins outfielder has a MLB career ERA of 4.50?
2) How many Games in the 1991 WS were decided on the final pitch?
3) Who did Kirby rob of a home run in game 6 of the 91 WS?
4) What position did Gene Larkin play in game 7 of the 91 WS?
5) What was the St. Paul Pioneer Press Headline celebrating the 1987 WS win?
6) What Twin initiated both of the record setting two triple plays in one game(hint: vs. Red Sox)?
7) What two Twins recorded Grand Slams in the 1987 WS?

[JimiThingDMB]

Hooray!


The Matthew's Mini- Minnesota Twins Trivia:
1) What Twins outfielder has a MLB career ERA of 4.50?
2) How many Games in the 1991 WS were decided on the final pitch?
3) Who did Kirby rob of a home run in game 6 of the 91 WS?
4) What position did Gene Larkin play in game 7 of the 91 WS?
5) What was the St. Paul Pioneer Press Headline celebrating the 1987 WS win?
6) What Twin initiated both of the record setting two triple plays in one game(hint: vs. Red Sox)?
7) What two Twins recorded Grand Slams in the 1987 WS?

I'm guessing at some of these:
1. Dan Gladden
2. 3?
3. Ron Gant
4. He didnt play in the game until he pinch hit
5. No clue
6. Gary Giatti
7. Kent Hrbek and Gary Giatti

[EatSleepJeep]

I'm guessing at some of these:
1. Dan Gladden
2. 3? 4
3. Ron Gant
4. He didnt play in the game until he pinch hit
5. No clue "Believe It!"
6. Gary Giatti
7. Kent Hrbek and Gary Giatti

Reds are wrong. But that was good, and fast. I need to find tougher questions. I did pick highlights, but who cares who had the most walks in the 87 ALCS...


PS.. it's Gaetti

[UNLTrpt]

I believe #2 is 5?

[JimiThingDMB]

Reds are wrong. But that was good, and fast. I need to find tougher questions. I did pick highlights, but who cares who had the most walks in the 87 ALCS...


PS.. it's Gaetti
I knew I spelled his name wrong, didnt feel like looking for a spell check. I have a picture of Kent Hrbek's grand slam where he's got his fist in the air autographed, its sweet.

[EatSleepJeep]

I believe #2 is 5?

I edited it to show the correct answers. it was 4.

Here's a tougher one:

What two MLB firsts were achieved when the Twins won the 1987 WS? (The Twins first WS win is not an acceptable answer)

[EatSleepJeep]

I knew I spelled his name wrong, didnt feel like looking for a spell check. I have a picture of Kent Hrbek's grand slam where he's got his fist in the air autographed, its sweet.

That must be the picture of pure elation, I remember him going nuts.

[UNLTrpt]

I edited it to show the correct answers. it was 4.

Here's a tougher one:

What two MLB firsts were achieved when the Twins won the 1987 WS? (The Twins first WS win is not an acceptable answer)

I know one was home team won every home game. I think...

[JimiThingDMB]

I edited it to show the correct answers. it was 4.

Here's a tougher one:

What two MLB firsts were achieved when the Twins won the 1987 WS? (The Twins first WS win is not an acceptable answer)
It was the first world series where the home team won all their games and it was the first world series where a game was played in a domed stadium?

[UNLTrpt]

It was the first world series where the home team won all their games and it was the first world series where a game was played in a domed stadium?

claps...that's right.