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So Long, Reyes? So Long, Punto?
Is it time to let some sorta-well-known Twins go? Timothy Boger says yes.
Written by Timothy Boger about 9 days ago 0 comments -
White Sox Get Huge Undeserved Advantage Tonight
The Twins won three decisive games last week, remember? Doesn't matter if you remember it, because the MLB rules certainly did.
Written by Timothy Boger about 11 days ago 1 comments -
"Playoff Teams Do Not Have ____ "
Timothy Boger challenges you to fill in the blank and asks, what do you get? You get something that describes the Twins, but they still contend, just a half-game back.
Written by Timothy Boger about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
Twins-Mariners: Twins Find a Formidable Opponent in Last-Place Mariners
The Mariners find themselves 31 games back. Does it stop them from pretending to be World Series champs against the Twins? Nope.
Written by Timothy Boger about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
The Tampa Bay Rays, and Why The Heck They're Still Winning
Hey. Wait. How do the Rays still win without Crawford, Longoria, AND Percvial? What gives?
Written by Timothy Boger about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
September Callups Key To Twins Success
September is coming. And the Twins have some prospects ready to make splashes again.
Written by Timothy Boger about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
The Minnesota Twins Are a Step Ahead of Chicago...Seriously
Fenway and Yankee Stadium could haunt the White Sox in the second half, haunt them right out of first place. All the Twins have to do is hang on tight during their own road-trip endeavors. Belthezar Bumperdingle highlights both teams' second-half schedule
Written by Timothy Boger about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Stagnant Rotation, Bullpen Keep Twins Down
The Twins can't win without a good pitching staff, and one just doesn't spontaneously form out of nothing. But it seems nobody told them that.
Written by Timothy Boger about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Nick Blackburn in Crosshairs as Francisco Liriano Watches for a Spot
Blackburn's 1.2 IP doozy last night in the Bronx is far from the end of his starting job this year, but it does put about twice as much pressure on him, as Liriano is ready and waiting for his start. Belthezar Bumperdingle reports.
Written by Timothy Boger about 2 months ago 0 comments -
Justin Morneau, The Next Aaron Burr (The Man Who Beat Hamilton)
Hamilton. Hamilton. Hamilton. That's all that matters for the rest of the sports nation, but don't forget who actually won.
Written by Timothy Boger about 2 months ago 2 comments -
So I Jumped On The Kevin Slowey Bandwagon
Kevin Slowey, Slowey Gin Fizz, whatever you want to call him doesn't matter. What does matter is that he's 3-0 in his last four starts, including two against the power-hitting Brewers. The Slowey bandwagon is boarding, are you on?
Written by Timothy Boger about 3 months ago 3 comments -
Amidst Joba-Mania, Twins Find Success in a Rotation Full of No-Names
While angel choruses and trumpets are lauding the arrival of the Bronx's latest super-ace, the Twins find themselves winners of 9 straight -- thanks to their FIVE starting pitchers, all who combined for 8 wins and an ERA below 2. Ahh, what they won't tel
Written by Timothy Boger about 3 months ago 0 comments -
Twins Hit Unlikely Back-To-Back Homers Off Trevor Hoffman, Win 7th Straight
Brendan Harris and Brian Buscher go back-to-back, and the Twins win back-to-back-to...well you get the picture. Belthezar Bumperdingle writes about their seven in a row.
Written by Timothy Boger about 3 months ago 1 comments -
Sleeveless Twins play a Whole Different Ballgame
The Twins were wearing their sleeveless uniforms last night...and they won. They're now 4-1 in their sleeveless chaps this year. Let's look in depth at the Twins when they wear them, and when they don't.
Written by Timothy Boger about 3 months ago 2 comments -
Anatomy of a Baseball Celebrity: Joe Mauer
Girl #2: "I hate Mike Redmond." Me: "Are you serious? Remond is awesome!" Girl #2: "I hate Redmond because when he's playing, it means Mauer isn't."
Written by Timothy Boger about 4 months ago 1 comments -
Nick Punto, Mike Lamb, Adam Everett: Minnesota Twins' Left Infield Doomed
Another Twins' season, another black hole in the batting order around the SS and 3B spots.
Written by Timothy Boger about 4 months ago 4 comments -
MLB: Money Can't Buy Happiness...or First Place, for That Matter
How has offseason splurging and payroll binging affected team performance so far in '08? Belthezar Bumperdingle runs the numbers.
Written by Timothy Boger about 4 months ago 9 comments -
Tyner Reemerges With Indians, Can't Wait To Play Twins
Jason Tyner was called up May 11th to the big leagues by Cleveland after a streak in AAA Buffalo where he hit .370.
Written by Timothy Boger about 4 months ago 4 comments -
AL Central Riddled With Inconsistency Through The First Quarter Of The Season
We had thought the AL Central was going to be the cream of the MLB crop this year. But they are just the same as they've always been--inconsistent and unpredictable, beating up on one team and shriveling up at the hands of another.
Written by Timothy Boger about 4 months ago 0 comments
