Twins 34-34 on 6/18

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:18 pm

I agree, and it is not a bad idea.

Let the catchers catch and the hitters play elsewhere.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 2:28 pm

We all certainly questioned why a .300 hitter in Redmond couldn't DH once in a while last year. Though at the same time we all knew why, Gardy didn't want to see our pitchers having to bat in the #3 hole at the end of a game that Mauer had to leave. And Gardy was right, the way that season ended, every darn W was needed.

The extra catcher makes sense, and though Matty signed a minor league deal, I know they want him to be on the 25 man roster as the third reciever.

My question is, why him? Isn't there another carcass out there that can hit .240, catch 15 innings, start 4 games at first base, and run faster than an elderly, disabled, pregnant woman suffering from vertigo.

Give me Todd Pratt for two weeks in February, at least take a look at him, he's 41, but at least I'm not 110% sure he is bad.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:32 pm

Another signing, veteran right-hander Ramon Ortiz signs a 1 year, 3.1 million dollar deal with the Twins. He's had a few good seasons mired by several more dreadful ones. It seems like they're holding open calls for starters behind Santana, make sure you get a good spot in line.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:56 pm

Is Ramon Ortiz also Russ Ortiz?

EREmpireStrikesBack · Sat Jan 20, 2007 12:31 am

No, Russ Ortiz is better.

Ramon could be pretty good. I don't know if I am alone, but I have such faith in Gardy & Anderson that I see hope in any pitcher that we sign. I actually prefer getting guys with good stuff but can't settle because I think that they can straighten them out no problem. Too bad they couldn't work on Boone as well...

The real reason they signed Matty LeCroy: Pinch hitting with the bases loaded.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:41 am

The real reason they signed Matty LeCroy: Pinch hitting with the bases loaded.

I think it has to be for the clubhouse aspect too. He knows everybody and his personality will help keep other players loose.

ChuckNorrisIsMyHomeboy · Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:52 am

Probably doesn't hurt that he only costs 500,000, too.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:01 pm

State Champ 97 wrote:
The real reason they signed Matty LeCroy: Pinch hitting with the bases loaded.
I think it has to be for the clubhouse aspect too. He knows everybody and his personality will help keep other players loose.

He is a great guy to have in the clubhouse. If he only plays but once every 2 weeks, that's fine with me. I just hope to God Mauer and Redmond have good health, because LeCroy behind the plate for any stretch of time is an ugly sight.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:20 pm

Not just because of his play, but he is painful to look at

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 1:34 pm

Twinsfest set an attendance record this past weekend, breaking the mark set in 1992.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:34 am

Thats great. Interest is at an all time high.

But TR needs to capitalise on that. Sign a slugger. Do it.

I know, it will hurt at first. But do it. It will feel better later. Rub a little dirt on it.

He blew it when he didnt sign Frank Thomas last year.

Come on Terry.... Carl. Lets go.

Its funny. We talk about the Twins as a team that relies on its farm system to win. Thats true but whats also true is we have relied on freeagency to win chamiponships.

Blyleven, Reardon, Gladden in '87; Pags, Brian Harper , Chili Davis and Gladen in '91.

Key figures in winning those world series.

Lets go. Get somebody else who can hit the ball.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:44 am

Empire has his Opening Day & vs the Yankees tickets. Can't wait!

I agree, we are 1 bat away from being a premier team. Carlos Lee would have fixed that.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:37 pm

What was the Twins' record in the games you attended last year?

The Shanty was 0-1

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:53 pm

Pboy was 3-1 regular season and 0-1 in playoffs.

Hit the Ball.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:06 pm

3-1 for the Champ.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 3:28 pm

3-0 regular season, 0-2 playoffs.

Hope to at least double the regular season # this year. Playoffs tripled hopefully

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:16 pm

I was 8-3, all regular season. I caught them a few times during their hot streak.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:44 pm

What do you suppose ChrisK was?

I'll go with 41-27

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:46 pm

What was his record when Bret Boone played?

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 6:41 pm

Twins signed 4 players today avoiding arbitration, Morneau highlighting the group.

http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/art ... p&c_id=min

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:28 pm

Looks like the Twins and Joe Mauer are talking about a 4 year, 33 million dollar deal.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/HeadLi ... ?sport=MLB

Wild4hockey · Post by **Wild4hockey** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:55 pm

Any interest in a Minnhock Fantasy Baseball League. I will set it up through Yahoo if some of you are interested. It begins Feb. 15th.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:10 pm

Count me in for anything.

sterfry9 · Post by **sterfry9** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 2:13 am

isnt it a little early to be starting fantasy baseball....thing that sucks about drafts this early ppl get hurt in pre season then ur screwed

Wild4hockey · Post by **Wild4hockey** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:32 am

A. it is never too early
B. you can start forming leagues the 15, I wouldn't have the draft untill atleast mid-March.