What a game! Maddening having Loriano give up 4 runs in the first inning. Enough to make you stop watching, but if you do you are not a fan of baseball. You are a bandwagoner!
The Twins never stopped playing. It is easy to get down after giving up 4 runs. And their fielding was horrible but they kept battling. They did their best to make it a game. Things just did not go their way. No timely hits only double plays. They hit the crap out of the ball just kept going where we didn't want it.
Bright spot Jim Thome getting a triple as well as a homerun. Think he will need tomorrow off!
I can't wait for the All Star break. Gonna shake off these last couple weeks and get down to business!
Go Twins!
Showing posts with label Jim Thome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jim Thome. Show all posts
Monday, June 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
FRANCISCO!
What a game last night! First and most importantly Liriano looked awesome. He looked nasty and dominant! He definitely has his mojo workin'! His pitches were moving and he just looked really confident on the mound. Seems like he and Joe were working the batters well. We needed him to pitch awesome because Verlander was throwing some crazy nasty stuff of his own.
That ball was dropping and moving all over. Almost can't get mad at the ump when he has to track such crazy stuff. Though the pitch D-span got mad about was very outside. D-span knows he needs to keep his disgust to himself! That was very out of character for him and really stupid. We have to hope he does not get suspended for throwing the bat! I can't even imagine what Gardy said to him after that but am guessing D-span is beating himself up. I say shake it off let it go and don't do it again!
How about our old guy Thome! Running the bases like a spring chicken! Got to love it when the big diesel is out there cruising around the bases! I really appreciate the effort he puts out. I expect he'll hit more home runs as the season goes on just to avoid running like that!
Tigers really hurt themselves with some really terrible errors! Crazy they got more errors in one game then we have had all season! Good job Harris being so versatile, not only holding up 3rd base but then moving over to 1st! Lets hope Moryes is feeling OK today!
Go Twins!
PS Way to go Rauch!!!
That ball was dropping and moving all over. Almost can't get mad at the ump when he has to track such crazy stuff. Though the pitch D-span got mad about was very outside. D-span knows he needs to keep his disgust to himself! That was very out of character for him and really stupid. We have to hope he does not get suspended for throwing the bat! I can't even imagine what Gardy said to him after that but am guessing D-span is beating himself up. I say shake it off let it go and don't do it again!
How about our old guy Thome! Running the bases like a spring chicken! Got to love it when the big diesel is out there cruising around the bases! I really appreciate the effort he puts out. I expect he'll hit more home runs as the season goes on just to avoid running like that!
Tigers really hurt themselves with some really terrible errors! Crazy they got more errors in one game then we have had all season! Good job Harris being so versatile, not only holding up 3rd base but then moving over to 1st! Lets hope Moryes is feeling OK today!
Go Twins!
PS Way to go Rauch!!!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Series #1 = Success (3-1)
Excellent start to the new season! Winning the series against the Angels at their own park is quite an achievement! Also hitting 9 homeruns! Awesome! Having had so much trouble with the Angels in the past it adds to the confidence to go in and beat them 3 out of 4! The Angels are a good team, a good hitting team and we held them down - way to go Pitchers!!!
Loved watching Thome last night! The guy ran his ass off to get a double and then hits a HUGE homerun later in the game. I say buy him a glove and put him at first base once in a while - ok maybe too far there but he looked great!
The whole team looks great. Everyone looked so focused so serious as they played but then you'd see them in the dugout smiling and high fivin'! Great team chemistry! It does seem to me that they are going about the business of baseball while still having fun! All four starters looked good especially from the stand point that they each had moments of trouble but they stayed focused and worked out of it. They seem to be pitching with confidence knowing that they can manage the game and as long as they keep it close their hitters will come thru for them. And how about that bullpen!?! Mijares came in last night and did a great job showing that Monday was not the norm. Loved watching Burnett close out the ninth, you could see how excited he was but he kept it under control and worked the pitches!
Now I know this is only 4 games of 162, its a long season and there will be bad games but looking at this line up and seeing the 6to9 hitters coming up and knocking the snot out of the ball that just makes you feel GOOD! They still play the small ball getting people on base and moving them around but to have the long ball in your back pocket is fabulous. I do not envy the opposing pitchers there is no let up in this line up. You got the big dogs and the piranhas, get past the MVPs to Cuddy, Kubel/Thome and Del then Hardy, Harris or Punto and back to the beginning. WOW!
Ok was it just me or did you feel the emphasis behind Harris's bat when he hit the homerun. Like he was saying check that out! Play me at third - of course he followed up with a strikeout and missing a scorcher down third base line. Honestly I think Punto would have handled that ball but I will admit I am a Nicky fan!! I just hope Harris accepts the role he has and makes the most of it. So far the whole team seems to understand the plan, willing to get that productive out and keeping focused.
Tonight will be the beginning of another tough series. The guys will be tired from traveling last night and they have to play early sat. Guessing Joe and Thome won't play tonight. Thinking Thome is probably sore from hoofing it around the bases last night! Get to see Loriano throw - Hope he tosses a no hitter and sends Ozzie into a tizzy!
GO TWINS!
Loved watching Thome last night! The guy ran his ass off to get a double and then hits a HUGE homerun later in the game. I say buy him a glove and put him at first base once in a while - ok maybe too far there but he looked great!
The whole team looks great. Everyone looked so focused so serious as they played but then you'd see them in the dugout smiling and high fivin'! Great team chemistry! It does seem to me that they are going about the business of baseball while still having fun! All four starters looked good especially from the stand point that they each had moments of trouble but they stayed focused and worked out of it. They seem to be pitching with confidence knowing that they can manage the game and as long as they keep it close their hitters will come thru for them. And how about that bullpen!?! Mijares came in last night and did a great job showing that Monday was not the norm. Loved watching Burnett close out the ninth, you could see how excited he was but he kept it under control and worked the pitches!
Now I know this is only 4 games of 162, its a long season and there will be bad games but looking at this line up and seeing the 6to9 hitters coming up and knocking the snot out of the ball that just makes you feel GOOD! They still play the small ball getting people on base and moving them around but to have the long ball in your back pocket is fabulous. I do not envy the opposing pitchers there is no let up in this line up. You got the big dogs and the piranhas, get past the MVPs to Cuddy, Kubel/Thome and Del then Hardy, Harris or Punto and back to the beginning. WOW!
Ok was it just me or did you feel the emphasis behind Harris's bat when he hit the homerun. Like he was saying check that out! Play me at third - of course he followed up with a strikeout and missing a scorcher down third base line. Honestly I think Punto would have handled that ball but I will admit I am a Nicky fan!! I just hope Harris accepts the role he has and makes the most of it. So far the whole team seems to understand the plan, willing to get that productive out and keeping focused.
Tonight will be the beginning of another tough series. The guys will be tired from traveling last night and they have to play early sat. Guessing Joe and Thome won't play tonight. Thinking Thome is probably sore from hoofing it around the bases last night! Get to see Loriano throw - Hope he tosses a no hitter and sends Ozzie into a tizzy!
GO TWINS!
Friday, January 29, 2010
More on Thome
I kinda feel bad after reading what Rod Carew said about Jim Thome:
"In 1992, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Thome when he was a young player," Carew said "In 1964, I had the pleasure of meeting Tony Oliva, who became my roommate for about 10 years. What Jim has exhibited over his career is the same thing that Tony exhibited over his career. You can't find two nicer people who are always smiling. The Twins are getting a guy that's a very special person on and off the field. So Jimmy, welcome to Minnesota and I know that you are going to help this ballclub."
I have to fess up I have always put Thome in the "bad guy" role. The big brute, meanie, homerun slugger who would steal the game from us. After Carew said that Cuddyer talked about what a good guy he is too. So sorry Jim that I always made faces at you and yelled mean things.
He came to town for the awards dinner the Twins just had. Think its cool he took the time to come meet all of his new teammates. Seems like they are excited to have him as a teammate. Though didnt see any quotes from Del. I am guessing he is wondering how many at bats he'll lose to to Thome. Well, Del not many if you hit like you were at the end of 09. And if Kubel plays like he did in 09 he will keep DHing and Thome can be our late game pinch hitter. That may work really good for him(he's no spring chicken ya know).
"In 1992, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Thome when he was a young player," Carew said "In 1964, I had the pleasure of meeting Tony Oliva, who became my roommate for about 10 years. What Jim has exhibited over his career is the same thing that Tony exhibited over his career. You can't find two nicer people who are always smiling. The Twins are getting a guy that's a very special person on and off the field. So Jimmy, welcome to Minnesota and I know that you are going to help this ballclub."
I have to fess up I have always put Thome in the "bad guy" role. The big brute, meanie, homerun slugger who would steal the game from us. After Carew said that Cuddyer talked about what a good guy he is too. So sorry Jim that I always made faces at you and yelled mean things.
He came to town for the awards dinner the Twins just had. Think its cool he took the time to come meet all of his new teammates. Seems like they are excited to have him as a teammate. Though didnt see any quotes from Del. I am guessing he is wondering how many at bats he'll lose to to Thome. Well, Del not many if you hit like you were at the end of 09. And if Kubel plays like he did in 09 he will keep DHing and Thome can be our late game pinch hitter. That may work really good for him(he's no spring chicken ya know).
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Thome!
So the Twins did it! They signed Jim Thome! Ok I have to say I was reluctant to jump on board with this decision. Then I thought at the very least he wont be coming in and hitting homeruns against us. Then I read today in the paper that part of the plan would be letting Kubel play more outfield and having Thome DH. LOVE IT! Anything that keeps Delmon out of the outfield sounds good to me. I know I need to stay on the positive tip with Del he did warm up at the end of last year. And I hope he will continue to achieve at the plate but sorry he is terrible defensively. I know hes young and can improve but watching him run is painful.
I apologize to my niece who loves Del -Z I will try to not get on his case this year and cheer for him. Just glad that there are options.
Do you think Thome could still cover 1st once in a while to spell Justin. Dont think he has played defense in a few years but maybe he could a few times.
I apologize to my niece who loves Del -Z I will try to not get on his case this year and cheer for him. Just glad that there are options.
Do you think Thome could still cover 1st once in a while to spell Justin. Dont think he has played defense in a few years but maybe he could a few times.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Jim Thome?!!
Jim Thome is evidently on the Twins radar. Not sure how I feel about that...Do we really nedd another left hand DH? Though at least he wouldn't be batting against us.
I shall with hol judgement until its a deal or not.
I shall with hol judgement until its a deal or not.
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