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Minnesota Twins Starting Pitching Analysis

The last playoff spot has yet to be decided with Chicago taking the makeup game from Detroit in an 8-2 blowout after an early pitcher’s dual. Now, with the Twins and the Sox carrying identical records, they have extra baseball to play...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 185 reads 0 comments
My World Series Premonition: Joe Nathan vs Kosuke Fukudome

With the American League Central race being tighter than Nastia Liukin's leotards, and having to go past the last day of the regular season, I was hesitant to share this, being afraid of jinxing my beloved Twins...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 355 reads 0 comments
NL Cy Young Predictions

With less than a month left in the season, some division races are heating up while others distance themselves from the pack. Baseball is a team sport, where everyone works together toward the ultimate prize, the World Series...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 373 reads 3 comments
AL Cy Young Predictions

With less than a month left in the season, some division races are heating up while others distance themselves from the pack. Baseball is a team sport, where everyone works together toward the ultimate prize, the World Series...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 255 reads 2 comments
Cliff Lee: 25-Plus Wins?

Cliff Lee had an up-and-down season in 07, but bounced back to have a stellar campaign. And until this season with all the publicity surrounding the Cy Young Award, he was a relative unknown...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 325 reads 7 comments
Who'd a Thunk, The Twins Are Contending With A Young Rotation.

This past off-season with the departure of Johan Santana and Torii Hunter, both having been the heart and soul of the Minnesota Twins ball club, my roommate, a big LA Dodger fan was mourning ...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 223 reads 0 comments
Rocky Road so Far for the Minnesota Twins Pitching : Bullpen

The pride and joy of the Twins over the past several years was the Bullpen. This season saw the return of Jesse Crain, and the arrival of Brian Bass...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 272 reads 1 comments
Rocky Road so Far for the Minnesota Twins Pitching : Rotation

Early in the 2008 season, the Minnesota Twins have already seen a couple changes in their pitching deportment, along with some bumps and bruises. Francisco Liriano's return to the bigs was a highly anticipated one to most Twins fans...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 501 reads 0 comments
American League Central: Clash of the Underdogs II

Hey guys, I'm sorry I haven't keep up with my team for a few days, I've been on a hiatus lately because, frankly, school comes before passion.Well, I guess a few things have happened since I last posted an article...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 299 reads 1 comments
Veteran Aces Square Off: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins handed the Kansas City Royals their first loss of the season last night in a tight contest that consisted of good pitching and plenty of small-ball...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 476 reads 1 comments
Kansas City Royals-Minnesota Twins: Battle of the Underdogs

Over the offseason, both of these clubs went through hefty renovations in the lineup as well as in the pitching department. Both had the same ideas in mind and implemented the same strategy as far as acquisitions...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 572 reads 1 comments
Minnesota Twins Note: Quick In-Game Injury Report

Today's start for the Twins continues a long line of injuries plaguing the Major Leagues. Whether it was lack of preparation during the off-season, or stretching their limits too early in the season, I don't know...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 397 reads 1 comments
New York Pride: My Run-Ins with Yankee Fans

Whenever I wear my OLD Johan Santana jersey, I get a lot of criticism from Floridians. Of course, Florida being the state with clusters of people from all over the country, there is never really one team that they cheer for...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 496 reads 5 comments
Minnesota Twins Lack Power and Clutch Hitting

Even though it is still early in the season, all I have to say is, here we go again. The Twins have never really been known as a team with power...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 378 reads 1 comments
Minnesota Twins Notes: Boof Bonser's Start So Far

Boof Bonser went into the offseason looking to lose weight to help with his stamina and endurance. He achieved his goal and lost 20 pounds, ironically the same amount of weight that Francisco Liriano put on...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 491 reads 1 comments
Minnesota Twins Notes: Outfield Strength Galore

My original gut feelings abut the Twins outfield so far has been proven wrong. When Torii Hunter decided not to accept the Twins' offer, I was saddened that the All-Star Gold-Glove center fielder chose money over loyalty...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 278 reads 0 comments
Should the Minnesota Twins Re-Sign Joe Nathan?

The biggest buzz this last off-season in the Twins bullpen was whether closer Joe Nathan would remain in the Twin Cities or not...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 443 reads 5 comments
Who Will Open for the Twins?

For many seasons, Brad Radke was the opening day starter for the Twins because of his composure, consistency and his competitive nature. With the emergence of Johan Santana as the staff ace, Radke conceded his opening day role to a very worthy teammate...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 355 reads 0 comments
Twins Rotation in Shambles?

It looks like the Twins will have a lot of gaps to fill in their young rotation. With the departure of Johan Santana and Carlos Silva, the pitching staff has no inside veteran starters to look up to and learn from...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 576 reads 0 comments
Possibly the Next Santana

The departure of Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana was a heart breaker for myself, as well as most of my fellow Twins fans...

Written by Ravuth Thorng about about 1 year ago 444 reads 0 comments

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Ravuth Thorng Article Archive

Minnesota Twins Starting Pitching Analysis

My World Series Premonition: Joe Nathan vs Kosuke Fukudome

NL Cy Young Predictions

AL Cy Young Predictions

Cliff Lee: 25-Plus Wins?

Who'd a Thunk, The Twins Are Contending With A Young Rotation.

Rocky Road so Far for the Minnesota Twins Pitching : Bullpen

Rocky Road so Far for the Minnesota Twins Pitching : Rotation

American League Central: Clash of the Underdogs II

Veteran Aces Square Off: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins

Kansas City Royals-Minnesota Twins: Battle of the Underdogs

Minnesota Twins Note: Quick In-Game Injury Report

New York Pride: My Run-Ins with Yankee Fans

Minnesota Twins Lack Power and Clutch Hitting

Minnesota Twins Notes: Boof Bonser's Start So Far

Minnesota Twins Notes: Outfield Strength Galore

Should the Minnesota Twins Re-Sign Joe Nathan?

Who Will Open for the Twins?

Twins Rotation in Shambles?

Possibly the Next Santana

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