So I admit it earlier today I said "If only Delmon was better in the outfield defensively." Then he makes this play tonight catching a fly ball and turning to throw it to second, gets the runner trying to advance! So here I am feeling bad for questioning his defense, then they interview him at the end of the game...He says I didn't think the runner was going and just tossed it in luckily it was good enough...Huh?! Is he really saying he wasn't trying to make that play? What?! Maybe its just that he is shy and doesn't like talking about himself, but he really did all the right things to make that play. He took a great angle to the ball and turned and threw hard and accurate. Please let me believe he did that on purpose and not like he said, LUCKY.
Maybe Gardy needs to just keep Alexi in even if Orlando says he is fine. He played great tonight and really looked focused! I will take my chances with him in the field if he keeps hitting like tonight. He is so quick on the ball I think he may even be better then Hudson in the field...that is if he stays focused!
Loved Danny Valencia tonight starting to get a crush on him!! Asked my brother Jay what his nick name should be and his quick reply was ORANGE...I like it so he shall be orange from now on.
Feeling good about Scotty Bakers start tonight, he looked better tonight. I like the goatee he has going, guess he knows he can't pull of the stache like Pavano! At one point Scotty Baker had to duck a hit right back at him, this got Bert and Dick talking. Dick asked about Bert getting hit during his career "...couple went by my ear, they were talking to me!" I love this because I have no doubt that Bert has had conversations with baseballs.
Our defense is what will get us past the Tigers and the White Sox.
GO TWINS!!!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Got one!
Off to Baltimore hopefully back on a roll.
Gotta feel good when you don't have your two MVPs in the line up and you win the game. Delmon Young continues to get the big hits. Maybe he needs to take Morneaus spot in the line up (tip to Tim who has been saying that for a while)
Love Slama from the moustache to the socks he is awesome! Lets hope Duensing brings a little pick 'em to the starting pitching!!!!
Hopefully we can get some good wins on the road.
GO TWINS!
Gotta feel good when you don't have your two MVPs in the line up and you win the game. Delmon Young continues to get the big hits. Maybe he needs to take Morneaus spot in the line up (tip to Tim who has been saying that for a while)
Love Slama from the moustache to the socks he is awesome! Lets hope Duensing brings a little pick 'em to the starting pitching!!!!
Hopefully we can get some good wins on the road.
GO TWINS!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
AAaaaarrrgggghhhh....
The freakin' Indians!
Did not watch the game tonight just the last couple innings and I can't believe we didn't win that game.
Mauer bunting........What?
Ok shake it off.
Slowey pitched well so thats a positive. He made it too the 6th inning!!
GO TWINS!
Did not watch the game tonight just the last couple innings and I can't believe we didn't win that game.
Mauer bunting........What?
Ok shake it off.
Slowey pitched well so thats a positive. He made it too the 6th inning!!
GO TWINS!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
On A Roll Again....
How about those Twins now!!
I did not get to watch the game today but got an excited report from my brother Jay. Early part of the game looked like the first one with the Soxs but the 9th inning was a thing of beauty. Those guys knocked the ball around like we all expect!
Lets stay on this positive roll. Think good thoughts for Morneau!
GO TWINS!!!
I did not get to watch the game today but got an excited report from my brother Jay. Early part of the game looked like the first one with the Soxs but the 9th inning was a thing of beauty. Those guys knocked the ball around like we all expect!
Lets stay on this positive roll. Think good thoughts for Morneau!
GO TWINS!!!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Whew!
We won! Yes Rauch made it a little scary but we WON!! This will be the beginning of our climb back on top. JJ looked good Kubel didn't strike out 3 times and we got runs in when the bases were loaded!
GO TWINS!
GO TWINS!
Today I received a email from my brother regarding last nights game and the state of our Twins team. Following that is my reply to him:
The reason the Sox have won, what 27 out of the last 31, is that Ozzie got on their collective cases. When someone needed a kick in the ass he gave it to them. When asked about his teams' play he's spoken honestly. Gardy needs to start managing, kicking ass and sitting players whose heads aren't in the game. If he can't do that he needs to go. I know, he's had a good run, but this team needs a firm hand. The talents here he needs to let them have it. Balks to score runs. Swinging at bad first pitches in the 9th inning. Not hustling, not playing with courage and balls. This isn't the team we've come to love. I don't think Gardy has it right now. I think managers make big differences and our manager isn't doing the job. This better be turned around by the time I get home or I'll be making scenes at T-Field.
While I too was disappointed in the game last night I never felt like we quit or had no balls. I would never choose to have a manager like Ozzie a homophobic quick tempered guy who rips his own players and bosses. I think it is only a matter of time before the Sox begins their usual infighting that hampers their game and Ozzie begins to call them names in the paper. I prefer the low key Gardy who keeps team business in the clubhouse. He has sent down players Harris, Alexi, Perkins gotten rid of whiners like Garza. Do you think we should send Joe down he is under .300? His style may not be loud and nasty like Ozzie but he has done just fine for our Twins.
I don't think he has much control over a guy holding onto the ball and creating a balk and what would you have said had Cuddyer hit that ball out of the park and how do you know Gardy didn't yell at him. I am guessing the whole team had a good earful last night. Maybe if our guys had crazy outbursts throwing helmets and fighting with each other it would make you believe they are trying harder but personally I prefer them not panicking and staying together as a team. Baseball is a crazy game that if full of moments that can change the game. Swinging at bad pitches to me is a sign of trying too hard. Hitting a ball to the warning track with bases loaded does not show lack of effort. Not sure how we make our pitchers better pitchers maybe send slowey down and bring up Slama and move Duensing to the starting rotation. Hopefully Morneau will feel better soon and Joe will get back to form. I shall stay a fan and keep cheering hoping we turn it around.
I know the argument these guys are making a ton of money they should play better well the guys throwing and hitting against them are making a ton of money too and are awesome players too and well sometime your home team doesn't get the bounces. Save your outrage and anger for crappy governors that cut education budgets and CEOs of companies that take shortcuts and cause huge environmental catastrophes...baseball is a game.
GO TWINS!
The reason the Sox have won, what 27 out of the last 31, is that Ozzie got on their collective cases. When someone needed a kick in the ass he gave it to them. When asked about his teams' play he's spoken honestly. Gardy needs to start managing, kicking ass and sitting players whose heads aren't in the game. If he can't do that he needs to go. I know, he's had a good run, but this team needs a firm hand. The talents here he needs to let them have it. Balks to score runs. Swinging at bad first pitches in the 9th inning. Not hustling, not playing with courage and balls. This isn't the team we've come to love. I don't think Gardy has it right now. I think managers make big differences and our manager isn't doing the job. This better be turned around by the time I get home or I'll be making scenes at T-Field.
While I too was disappointed in the game last night I never felt like we quit or had no balls. I would never choose to have a manager like Ozzie a homophobic quick tempered guy who rips his own players and bosses. I think it is only a matter of time before the Sox begins their usual infighting that hampers their game and Ozzie begins to call them names in the paper. I prefer the low key Gardy who keeps team business in the clubhouse. He has sent down players Harris, Alexi, Perkins gotten rid of whiners like Garza. Do you think we should send Joe down he is under .300? His style may not be loud and nasty like Ozzie but he has done just fine for our Twins.
I don't think he has much control over a guy holding onto the ball and creating a balk and what would you have said had Cuddyer hit that ball out of the park and how do you know Gardy didn't yell at him. I am guessing the whole team had a good earful last night. Maybe if our guys had crazy outbursts throwing helmets and fighting with each other it would make you believe they are trying harder but personally I prefer them not panicking and staying together as a team. Baseball is a crazy game that if full of moments that can change the game. Swinging at bad pitches to me is a sign of trying too hard. Hitting a ball to the warning track with bases loaded does not show lack of effort. Not sure how we make our pitchers better pitchers maybe send slowey down and bring up Slama and move Duensing to the starting rotation. Hopefully Morneau will feel better soon and Joe will get back to form. I shall stay a fan and keep cheering hoping we turn it around.
I know the argument these guys are making a ton of money they should play better well the guys throwing and hitting against them are making a ton of money too and are awesome players too and well sometime your home team doesn't get the bounces. Save your outrage and anger for crappy governors that cut education budgets and CEOs of companies that take shortcuts and cause huge environmental catastrophes...baseball is a game.
GO TWINS!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Hold that Tiger! redux
Ok lets end this first half with some wins!!!
It would really great to get some wins here before the break. I remain optimistic for this team I am not jumping on and off the bandwagon like some people I know...JAY! I know this team is good and after the break they will come back and kick some major BUTT!
Looks like the evil Yankees will get Cliff Lee and that is just disappointing! Not that I really wanted to trade away our best prospects for a rental but I wanted him to stay in Seattle or go anywhere but NY!
GO TWINS!!!
It would really great to get some wins here before the break. I remain optimistic for this team I am not jumping on and off the bandwagon like some people I know...JAY! I know this team is good and after the break they will come back and kick some major BUTT!
Looks like the evil Yankees will get Cliff Lee and that is just disappointing! Not that I really wanted to trade away our best prospects for a rental but I wanted him to stay in Seattle or go anywhere but NY!
GO TWINS!!!
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