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Busting the Myth: Why the Vikings Should Be Considered Elite

For even the most optimistic of fans, the 2009 season of the Minnesota Vikings has been a pleasant surprise. Looking more dominant every week, the Vikings have been unable to grab the national ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 5 days ago 970 reads 10 comments
Minnesota Twins Top-15 Prospects: No. 12: BJ Hermsen

2009 stats: 1.35 ERA, 53.1 IP, 42/4 K/BB, 0.675 WHIP at GCL (Rook) Last year’s rank: Not ranked Acquired: Sixth round selection of the Minnesota Twins in the 2008 draft BJ Hermsen exploded ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 7 days ago 405 reads 0 comments
Top 15 Minnesota Twins Prospects: No.13: Rene Tosoni

2009 stats: .271/.360/.454, 490 PA, 15 HR, 98/45 K/BB at New Britain (AA) Last year’s rank: Not Ranked Acquired: 34th round selection of the Minnesota Twins in the 2004 draft; 36th round ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 8 days ago 336 reads 2 comments
Top 15 Twins Prospects: No.14: Tyler Robertson

14. Tyler Robertson, LHP, 21 years old 2009 stats: 3.33 ERA, 143.1 IP, 103/51 K/BB, 1.326 WHIP at Ft. Myers (A+) Last year’s rank: 7 Acquired: Third-round selection of the Minnesota Twins in the 2006 draft...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 10 days ago 354 reads 0 comments
Top 15 Twins Prospects: #15: Deolis Guerra

The Minnesota Twins are known throughout the league for their deep minor league organization and uncanny ability to supplement established major-league players with young minor-league talent...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 11 days ago 476 reads 2 comments
Rene Tosoni: The Future Of The Minnesota Twins Outfield

With the departure of Carlos Gomez , the role of most scrutinized player in the outfield has unequivocally been awarded to Delmon Young . His status as a below-average defender has been well-documented, and 2010 will be a do-or-die season for him...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 22 days ago 334 reads 2 comments
Fits Like a Glove: Placido Polanco

Much fuss has been made on this blog recently in regards to Minnesota's complete lack of a No. 2 hitter to bat behind Denard Span ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 23 days ago 308 reads 0 comments
Is Carl Pavano Worth Bringing Back?

Following the acquisition of JJ Hardy, there are two major needs on this Minnesota team. First, and in my opinion the most important, a No. 2 hitter is needed to bat behind Denard Span...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 25 days ago 201 reads 4 comments
The Akinori Iwamura Trade That Almost Was

Despite the anxious wishes of Twins’ fans everywhere, the Twins have yet to make their first move this offseason. Akinori Iwamura , 30, was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates a few days ago for young reliever Jesse Chavez ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 1 month ago 296 reads 4 comments
Minnesota Vikings Impress In A Game They Had No Business Losing

Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was a painful game for the Minnesota Vikings, to be sure, but one they had no business losing...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 1 month ago 1,148 reads 22 comments
Why Keeping Joe Crede Is a Must For The Minnesota Twins

Despite playing just over half of the season, Joe Crede managed to be Minnesota's second most-valuable infielder. That's obviously not saying much—considering how Matt Tolbert and Alexi Casilla ...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 1 month ago 250 reads 6 comments
The Joe Mauer Situation

Winning the division and going to the postseason is not a treat awarded every team. Many would agree that the Twins enjoyed a respectable 2009 campaign, despite it being a roller coaster of emotion...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 1 month ago 417 reads 6 comments
Why Nick Punto Needs to Start For the Minnesota Twins

Following the infamous Game Three baserunning error, Nick Punto may be one of the most hated men in Minnesota. He ignored the (possibly late) stop signal from third-base coach Scott Ullger in favor of the roaring crowd...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 1 month ago 258 reads 9 comments
Infurating Loss Puts Minnesota Twins In 0-2 Hole

3,208 and counting. That's the number of seismographs that have registered Joe Nathan's implosion in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday night against the New York Yankees...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about about 1 month ago 245 reads 7 comments
Minnesota Twins Out-Matched By New York Yankees In Game One

You have to hand it to the Yankees—they are exactly who we thought they were. Brian Duensing didn't pitch poorly by any stretch of the imagination, but it is not difficult to surrender runs to this potent New York offense...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 2 months ago 145 reads 9 comments
Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers Fans to Enjoy Free Fall Baseball

For the second time in as many years, 162 games aren't enough to determine the best team in the AL Central. If that isn't a testament to how evenly-matched the majority of the division is, I don't what would be...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 2 months ago 841 reads 0 comments
Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota Small-Ball, and the Three-Run Home Run

Ron Gardenhire is generally regarded as a good manager. He is a likable man and a likable manager, but that doesn't mean he isn't second-guessed. Yesterday, in both games of a crucial doubleheader, Gardy made some questionable decisions...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 2 months ago 76 reads 0 comments
The Best Switch-Hitters in Minnesota Twins' History

Being a switch-hitter requires a great amount of determination, skill, and hand-eye coordination. Some of the all-time greats are considered greater still because of their ability to effectively hit the ball from both sides of the plate...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 2 months ago 216 reads 5 comments
Why Saving the Best Arm for the Last Inning Shouldn't be a Team's First Thought

The closer role has undergone perspicuous changes since baseball began. The first relievers were coined “firemen” because of their ability to get struggling starting pitchers out of jams with minor damage...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 2 months ago 108 reads 4 comments
Virtuous Patience: The Importance of the Walk, Part 1

"A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else." - George Savile Modern media controls how the average fan views the game of baseball. When they say that, "90 percent of the game is pitching," we tend to believe them...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 2 months ago 54 reads 0 comments
Despite Gut-Wrenching Loss, Twins Still Ticking in AL Central Race

Well, that one stings. His team leading 2-0 in the top of the ninth, the best closer in baseball had dwindled the Chicago White Sox to their final strike...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 3 months ago 207 reads 6 comments
Back on Top: A Tale Of Two Scott Bakers

When diagnosing the many problems of the 2009 Minnesota Twins, a combined team ERA of 4.76 is especially tough to swallow...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 3 months ago 70 reads 10 comments
Looking Ahead: The Starting Rotation of the 2010 Minnesota Twins

When the present looks bleak, the easiest escape route is to look to the future. Without much exaggeration, the 2009 Minnesota Twins starting rotation has been the most disappointing in recent history...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 3 months ago 375 reads 11 comments
Breaking News: Twins Sign First-Round Pick, Kyle Gibson

According to “a person familiar with the talks,” (via Joe C. of the Star Tribune), the Twins have signed first-round pick Kyle Gibson for $1.8 million, which is slightly above the recommended slot value for the 22nd overall pick ($1...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 3 months ago 197 reads 1 comments
Minnesota Vikings 2009-10 Season Preview: Wide Reciever

The abundance of receivers in Minnesota is a good problem to have, but a problem nonetheless. There are currently 10 receivers on the Minnesota Vikings roster, which means at least four will find themselves unemployed in the very near future...

Written by Andrew Kneeland about 3 months ago 919 reads 4 comments

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Andrew Kneeland Article Archive

Busting the Myth: Why the Vikings Should Be Considered Elite

Minnesota Twins Top-15 Prospects: No. 12: BJ Hermsen

Top 15 Minnesota Twins Prospects: No.13: Rene Tosoni

Top 15 Twins Prospects: No.14: Tyler Robertson

Top 15 Twins Prospects: #15: Deolis Guerra

Rene Tosoni: The Future Of The Minnesota Twins Outfield

Fits Like a Glove: Placido Polanco

Is Carl Pavano Worth Bringing Back?

The Akinori Iwamura Trade That Almost Was

Minnesota Vikings Impress In A Game They Had No Business Losing

Why Keeping Joe Crede Is a Must For The Minnesota Twins

The Joe Mauer Situation

Why Nick Punto Needs to Start For the Minnesota Twins

Infurating Loss Puts Minnesota Twins In 0-2 Hole

Minnesota Twins Out-Matched By New York Yankees In Game One

Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers Fans to Enjoy Free Fall Baseball

Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota Small-Ball, and the Three-Run Home Run

The Best Switch-Hitters in Minnesota Twins' History

Why Saving the Best Arm for the Last Inning Shouldn't be a Team's First Thought

Virtuous Patience: The Importance of the Walk, Part 1

Despite Gut-Wrenching Loss, Twins Still Ticking in AL Central Race

Back on Top: A Tale Of Two Scott Bakers

Looking Ahead: The Starting Rotation of the 2010 Minnesota Twins

Breaking News: Twins Sign First-Round Pick, Kyle Gibson

Minnesota Vikings 2009-10 Season Preview: Wide Reciever

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