1000 and 3

Rick got his 1000th win, another grind it out game. Happy for him and the team, nice to have a small highlight in another crappy season. I don't think he will keep coaching at least not the t-wolves. I have decided this based on his wife fighting seizures. Having reached this milestone I think he is ready to be home. The Twins also got a win tonight so they are 3-2! It was the first game I got to watch this year. Love the sound of a game on while I putter around the house. Though I have to say Bert and Dick were a bit looney. Maybe because I haven't watched a game in so long they just seemed extraordinarily ridiculous. Found this funny though Dick: I was talking to Jim Palmer earlier today... Bert: Didya get a word in edgewise? They can have some funny quick one liners though I don't think they always realize they are being funny. I look forward to seeing more games this year as we just got a DVR! GO TWINS!!

WE'RE BACK!

Baseball is back and so am I! I don't know if the Twins will be good this year and all the personnel changes have me feeling sad and optimistic all at once. I have decided that not writing last year was what I needed to do but this year I will write. I will approach the season with optimism and faith! As spring comes forth so does my HOPE! Denard Span is a National now and I think it will be a good thing for him. They are a team on the upswing and he should be a key cog in continuing the success they had last year. The Twins will miss his lead off bat. When it happened I thought, it will be OK we still have Benny. Then they sent Benny to the Phillies! Augh! I wish him much success there and will watch him whenever possible. He is already winning the hearts of Philly fans with his big smile and humble attitude. His .326 spring batting avg probably helped too! The Twins have brought up Aaron Hicks to fill the gap in center. He looked good in spring training though not so great in the home opener. Of course he was up against a future Hall of Famer in Verlander and the cold weather had to be hard to play in. I remember when they brought Tor-i-i up, he was filled with energy and that smile showed how happy he was to be in the big leagues. He brought a needed spark to the team, A-a-ron reminds me of him. I hope to see him climbing walls and turning bases all season. Lets all get on the bandwagon and get the Twins started on the right foot! More to come... GO TWINS!!!