There are high expectations for this Twins team. I think this is a good team, a great team in fact and I have really high hopes for them. What I don't understand is the constant grumblings by sports "reporters" newspaper and radio. Whether its questioning Gardy's handling(babying according to some)of the closer or them not demolishing the Yankees. I don't get it?!
We are doing so much better at this time then last year. We have the best defense in baseball, we are leading our division. There have been only a couple games where I felt like we weren't in it at all. The new additions are contributing the call ups are contributing, the pitchers are keeping us in every game, the bull pen is holding its own. What the hell people!
This is baseball it is a wonderful complicated simple game. These men are hitting balls thrown at them 90mph, they are fielding balls flying at even faster speeds and doing it all really well. Sure they are not perfect, heck we have a whole 12 errors now. Sure they get paid a hell of a lot of money to do this and do it well. But do not forget they are human beings not machines. You can not tell me they are not trying.
Maybe I look at them with rose colored glasses but I see a group of guys who are really working at the game. They face a pitcher who stymies them for 5 innings but they keep working at him. Their patience at the plate is really impressive to me sure we don't always get the big hit when the bases are loaded but hell we are loading the bases!! Eventually those hits will come.
This team is still warming up, its early in the season. I would prefer they really get clicking about the end of July and then steam roll thru August and Sept! Remember the way they played at the end of last season? If that team which was working with several young pitchers patching the bullpen and starters and didn't have their MVP Morneau can make that kind of run at the pennent then this team....well it makes me giddy to think what they can do if they stay healthy!
I encourage you to watch the game with a less critical eye. Think of them as your kid out their playing. They need your encouragement not your criticism. Enjoy the beauty of the game, the art of it, the strategy and the way one hit or one odd bounce of the ball can change a whole game. I know they make a lot of money but its still baseball. If they were perfect it wouldn't be fun to watch.
Be a fan!!
GO TWINS!!!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Home is where the hits are...
Our boys sure know how to hit at home. It was a good run of games at home, that is if you haven't got your panties in a twist about the Yankees games. Think the game we won calmed a few people down but I am sure even with the sweep of Texas some are not satisfied.
Personally I was really happy with how the guys kept at it and played some great baseball. Seems they are getting the groove of the new park, figuring out where to hit it. We may not hit a lot of home runs at home but we can still bounce the ball all over the place.
Our pitchers were great including the bullpen which came in and did what they were suppose to! Though Rauch made it exciting at points he got the job done. Our defense has got to make them feel more confident.
Think good thoughts for Orlando Hudson! I think they are just being cautious and that hes fine but better safe then sorry. It will be fun to see Cuddy play 2nd!
GO TWINS!
Personally I was really happy with how the guys kept at it and played some great baseball. Seems they are getting the groove of the new park, figuring out where to hit it. We may not hit a lot of home runs at home but we can still bounce the ball all over the place.
Our pitchers were great including the bullpen which came in and did what they were suppose to! Though Rauch made it exciting at points he got the job done. Our defense has got to make them feel more confident.
Think good thoughts for Orlando Hudson! I think they are just being cautious and that hes fine but better safe then sorry. It will be fun to see Cuddy play 2nd!
GO TWINS!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
KUBEL!!!
Slump what slump? Wow his last home run was a great at bat! He was so patient fouling off pitches and working for the one he wanted. Seemed the whole team was really focused at the plate.
We also seemed to get those bounces that the Yankees usually get like the line drives to Morneau and Blackburn. Blackburn was really good too. His last couple starts have been great! seems like he has found the right little tweak to make himself more effective. Really all of our pitchers did good against the Yankees our bats let us down!
Mijares came in and threw a great 8th inning. Got to love how well he has been doing. I really Like Burnett he looks so stoic. He stayed cool and took the Yanks down for the final 3 outs. Feels good to have such a big win against them!
I hope the guys keep hitting like that the pitchers keep steady!
GO TWINS!!!
We also seemed to get those bounces that the Yankees usually get like the line drives to Morneau and Blackburn. Blackburn was really good too. His last couple starts have been great! seems like he has found the right little tweak to make himself more effective. Really all of our pitchers did good against the Yankees our bats let us down!
Mijares came in and threw a great 8th inning. Got to love how well he has been doing. I really Like Burnett he looks so stoic. He stayed cool and took the Yanks down for the final 3 outs. Feels good to have such a big win against them!
I hope the guys keep hitting like that the pitchers keep steady!
GO TWINS!!!
Vote Early and often!
Use your right to vote to help get the M&M boys on the 2010 All Star team! So far Joe is doing fine but Morneau needs some help. Right now Teixeira of the Yankees is leading First basemen, he is like fourth or fifth best of 1st basemen in the AL right now. Its just because he;s a Yankees so make sure you rectify this travesty by voting lots. I believe you can vote several times online and when you go to the game fill out a form or two!
GO TWINS!!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
8th Inning!
8th inning
I wondered if Gardy would pinch hit for Butera but he didn't and the kid got his first extra base hit! Then Span did his job and moved him over to 3rd and reached first thanks to an error from Jeter. No outs so of course you think we can score right?! Wrong Hud hits aline drive to Pettite and then Joe hits into a double play. Aaarrrgghhh!
Now Yanks up to bat and get a home run from Nick Swisher to take the lead. Beautiful play by Cuddyer to get the 3rd out. Why don't players respect his arm?!
This is what you want in a game like this -Morneau, Cuddyer and Young coming up to bat! Pettite is pitching the 9th! What a bunch of crap!! They send him out so Rivera can warm up some more!!! That is really a lame! He should have to face at least one batter.
Morneau hits to the second base...Out.
Cuddy takes the count to 3-2 - bouncer to short.
Delmon roller to third.
dang what a let down.....
I wondered if Gardy would pinch hit for Butera but he didn't and the kid got his first extra base hit! Then Span did his job and moved him over to 3rd and reached first thanks to an error from Jeter. No outs so of course you think we can score right?! Wrong Hud hits aline drive to Pettite and then Joe hits into a double play. Aaarrrgghhh!
Now Yanks up to bat and get a home run from Nick Swisher to take the lead. Beautiful play by Cuddyer to get the 3rd out. Why don't players respect his arm?!
This is what you want in a game like this -Morneau, Cuddyer and Young coming up to bat! Pettite is pitching the 9th! What a bunch of crap!! They send him out so Rivera can warm up some more!!! That is really a lame! He should have to face at least one batter.
Morneau hits to the second base...Out.
Cuddy takes the count to 3-2 - bouncer to short.
Delmon roller to third.
dang what a let down.....
Squirrels and rain...
The most exciting thing about the half game last night was the squirrel trying to jump on Harris. I am not complaining because we played just fine and didn't allow them to score. Hopefully we can continue that today, while maybe getting some runs ourselves.
Go Twins!
**UPDATE***
Twins lose 1-0 Jeter hit a homerun off duensing....DANG!
Hopefully the guys shake it off and eat some power bars before the next game!!
GO TWINS!!
Go Twins!
**UPDATE***
Twins lose 1-0 Jeter hit a homerun off duensing....DANG!
Hopefully the guys shake it off and eat some power bars before the next game!!
GO TWINS!!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Yanks at home
We had a rough road trip, but played well against the Brewers at home. The runs came in bunches, wish we could save few of those for the series beginning tonight.
We have the Yankees in our home park and I expect the Twins to be pumped up and play hard. Looks like JJ will be back but unfortunately Punto will be out. Lets hope Brendan can get some hits and fields well!
GO TWINS!!!
We have the Yankees in our home park and I expect the Twins to be pumped up and play hard. Looks like JJ will be back but unfortunately Punto will be out. Lets hope Brendan can get some hits and fields well!
GO TWINS!!!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Canadian Shows Off!
I am guessing Justin Moryes had a hardy stack of pancakes this morning with real maple syrup!! He clobbered the ball today helping the Twins clobber Toronto!
GO TWINS!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Got ONE!
I am writing this during the 9th inning final at bat so hopefully I won't have to go up and change the title. Glad we got at least one game or I think most of the sports guys in town would have imploded with their angst! Jeez the yakking going on you'd think the whole season rests on this series. Baloney!!
Yes sure I would have loved to come into NY and swept them but lets be realistic not fatalistic. Losing to the Yankees at this point in the season doesn't mean we can't beat em if we face them in the playoffs. I am kinda sick of the whole Yankees hex or whatever. Yes it is difficult for us to beat the Yankees but its hard for anyone to beat the Yankees. The team is full of all stars (I will hold my tongue about the other things that make them tough to beat) they are an elite team.
OK this last inning is a good test for Rauch and though he has made it a little too exciting...He is staying composed and throwing strikes! Down to the last out! GOT EM!!!
How about that a comeback win against the Yankees! They have only lost three games in the last two years when they are ahead after 6th inning! So i fully expect the tune to be a little different from the sports radio/paper guys! The sky is not falling!!
Keep cheering for the Twins, stay positive!
GO TWINS!
Yes sure I would have loved to come into NY and swept them but lets be realistic not fatalistic. Losing to the Yankees at this point in the season doesn't mean we can't beat em if we face them in the playoffs. I am kinda sick of the whole Yankees hex or whatever. Yes it is difficult for us to beat the Yankees but its hard for anyone to beat the Yankees. The team is full of all stars (I will hold my tongue about the other things that make them tough to beat) they are an elite team.
OK this last inning is a good test for Rauch and though he has made it a little too exciting...He is staying composed and throwing strikes! Down to the last out! GOT EM!!!
How about that a comeback win against the Yankees! They have only lost three games in the last two years when they are ahead after 6th inning! So i fully expect the tune to be a little different from the sports radio/paper guys! The sky is not falling!!
Keep cheering for the Twins, stay positive!
GO TWINS!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Good Weekend!
Good thing Twins have a night off! Gives me a chance to catch up and hopefully little more time for some of our owies to heal up. I am sure Mauer is happy for a day after DHing yesterday, as well as JJ and O-dawg!
If we have to have injuries this is the best time of year for it. As I have said before its good to bring up some of the Triple A guys to give them a feel for the big leagues. So far everyone who has come up has done a great job! Manship pitching, Wilson Ramos and Luke Hughes all did what was needed of them. Also the bench guys stepping up like Harris when Nicky was hurting and Alexi who had a great weekend!
It is a team game after all, every player is important. This may be our edge over a team like New York. The Yankees are hot and playing well but they are also an older ball club. They better hope their big guns stay healthy, they do not have the depth that the Twins have! Now Tampa is different they are a young team! Perhaps we shouldn't dwell on that its like putting the cart before the horse we got a long season here lets stay focused on the next series.
I am going to the first game of the series with the dreaded White Sox. Its probably going to be freezing but I'll just stand under the warming lights and wear a knit hat! I am hoping to get Bert to circle me so watch the game!
GO TWINS!!
If we have to have injuries this is the best time of year for it. As I have said before its good to bring up some of the Triple A guys to give them a feel for the big leagues. So far everyone who has come up has done a great job! Manship pitching, Wilson Ramos and Luke Hughes all did what was needed of them. Also the bench guys stepping up like Harris when Nicky was hurting and Alexi who had a great weekend!
It is a team game after all, every player is important. This may be our edge over a team like New York. The Yankees are hot and playing well but they are also an older ball club. They better hope their big guns stay healthy, they do not have the depth that the Twins have! Now Tampa is different they are a young team! Perhaps we shouldn't dwell on that its like putting the cart before the horse we got a long season here lets stay focused on the next series.
I am going to the first game of the series with the dreaded White Sox. Its probably going to be freezing but I'll just stand under the warming lights and wear a knit hat! I am hoping to get Bert to circle me so watch the game!
GO TWINS!!
Friday, May 7, 2010
First of many?
Is this the first of many or are we really this lucky? Seriously didn't you think this would happen in April? Could we be more fortunate how this one has turned out. We get a double header on a Sat! It will probably be really cold but hopefully not wet.
This will be a good test of our new ball park. They are going to but the heat on over night so if it does snow it will melt immediately. The drainage system has worked really well so far. I suppose it keeps the field from freezing and soft but not mushy.
Hopefully the bats will warm up tomorrow. It sucks to have Pavano throw such a good game and get no runs. We left too many on base! Don't think we will have many games like that.
Lets hope for sunshine tomorrow!
GO TWINS!
This will be a good test of our new ball park. They are going to but the heat on over night so if it does snow it will melt immediately. The drainage system has worked really well so far. I suppose it keeps the field from freezing and soft but not mushy.
Hopefully the bats will warm up tomorrow. It sucks to have Pavano throw such a good game and get no runs. We left too many on base! Don't think we will have many games like that.
Lets hope for sunshine tomorrow!
GO TWINS!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Hold that Tiger!
Lets hope the rain holds off so we can get the game into today! Great game last night!
Good job JJ! He made an awesome defensive play to keep the Tigers from scoring then comes up to bat to hit a triple and score the winning run! Think he is feeling at home!
Lets do a comparison on stats!These are for the last ten games:
Hardy batting .279 Gomez .316 Wow that is surprising to me GOGO must have a new patience at the plate. He also has 4 walks to JJ's 2 but 9 strike outs to JJ's 7. They both have one homerun and are close in RBI's 3 for gogo and 4 for JJ. GoGO has 3 stolen bases to zero for JJ. Seems pretty even, I am guessing GoGo is doing his usual excellent fielding and JJ has been very good. So so far it would seem the trade is working out for both teams.
Hopefully Joes heel will be better by the series with the Orioles.
GO TWINS!!!!
Good job JJ! He made an awesome defensive play to keep the Tigers from scoring then comes up to bat to hit a triple and score the winning run! Think he is feeling at home!
Lets do a comparison on stats!These are for the last ten games:
Hardy batting .279 Gomez .316 Wow that is surprising to me GOGO must have a new patience at the plate. He also has 4 walks to JJ's 2 but 9 strike outs to JJ's 7. They both have one homerun and are close in RBI's 3 for gogo and 4 for JJ. GoGO has 3 stolen bases to zero for JJ. Seems pretty even, I am guessing GoGo is doing his usual excellent fielding and JJ has been very good. So so far it would seem the trade is working out for both teams.
Hopefully Joes heel will be better by the series with the Orioles.
GO TWINS!!!!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Home again home again jiggity jig...
Good to be home!
Long road trip but the Twins ended it on a good note, taking the series from Cleveland. Seems the boys are happy to be home they are playing well tonight!
Gotta love when your MVP is not playing and the guy they bring up for him goes 4 for 5 in his debut! Wilson Ramos wasn't so hot down in triple A but he sure is showing off his hitting in the limelight
But that's why they sent him down and kept Butera. Wilson got the at bats he needed to stay hot. Kinda feel bad for Drew, he is destined to be the bridesmaid. Seems with another hot night at the plate he becomes a great trade piece if we need to get some pitching strength. We got a lot of young catchers right now, guess we'll see if Morales gets healthy. (currently is 7 of 9) They will both be sent down when Jose is healthy again. Sucks for Drew who has played really well the last couple games filling in for Joe. Held on to the ball in a big play at the plate, of course in the same game he couldn't get the clutch hit when they needed it to win the game. Baseball is a tough game, those guys coming up to fill in for injuries have one shot to show what they got. Every at bat is important if they dont light up the stat sheet they wont make the right impression.
Baker was ok tonight didn't fall apart when things got tough. Liriano was amazing in Cleveland. Has to help when everybody is hitting and running the bases!
Twins hopefully will make a strong statement against the Tigers at home and avenge their only series loss. Detroit has some serious weak areas especially defense so we should be able to put some runs up!
Go Twins!
Long road trip but the Twins ended it on a good note, taking the series from Cleveland. Seems the boys are happy to be home they are playing well tonight!
Gotta love when your MVP is not playing and the guy they bring up for him goes 4 for 5 in his debut! Wilson Ramos wasn't so hot down in triple A but he sure is showing off his hitting in the limelight
But that's why they sent him down and kept Butera. Wilson got the at bats he needed to stay hot. Kinda feel bad for Drew, he is destined to be the bridesmaid. Seems with another hot night at the plate he becomes a great trade piece if we need to get some pitching strength. We got a lot of young catchers right now, guess we'll see if Morales gets healthy. (currently is 7 of 9) They will both be sent down when Jose is healthy again. Sucks for Drew who has played really well the last couple games filling in for Joe. Held on to the ball in a big play at the plate, of course in the same game he couldn't get the clutch hit when they needed it to win the game. Baseball is a tough game, those guys coming up to fill in for injuries have one shot to show what they got. Every at bat is important if they dont light up the stat sheet they wont make the right impression.
Baker was ok tonight didn't fall apart when things got tough. Liriano was amazing in Cleveland. Has to help when everybody is hitting and running the bases!
Twins hopefully will make a strong statement against the Tigers at home and avenge their only series loss. Detroit has some serious weak areas especially defense so we should be able to put some runs up!
Go Twins!
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