Minnesota Twins

koren808 · Post by **koren808** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 11:14 pm

Now the Twins have a easier win against the Padres with Johan on the mound without facing Peavy. However, San Diego will take tomorrow's game, and I still think that they will represent the NL in the World Series agianst the Twins. The Twins need to capitalize on this stretch of games. This is the easiest part of their schedule coming up, and they need to take advantage of it. ------------------- "75 percent of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Smoot." --Fred Smoot

goldy313 · Post by **goldy313** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:47 am

Twins are +2 on where they were record wise last year, yet you'd think Gardy's job was in jeopardy listening to KFAN. With the peicemeal infield (Williams?) the Twins are over acheiving so far. If Radke, Nathan, Romero and Santana stay healthy the Twins will be fine. The White Sox are off to the 8th best start ever in Major league history. It's way too early to worry about things beyond the Twins control. Besides the Wild Card team has won the past three World Series, Karma?

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:11 pm

Here's some more stats to chew on. Saw in the latest ESPN The Magazine (Maria Sharapova on the cover <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> ) that Gardy has the 2nd best winning percentage in extra inning games with a .638(behind Ken Macha of the A's at .684). Like I said before, I rarely see the Twins lose in extra frames and that will become very important near the end of the year and into the playoffs as the games seem to get closer and closer. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... lasses.gif ALT="8)">

koren808 · Post by **koren808** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 9:41 pm

And expect Gardy to over take Macha by the end of the year. I mean, look at the A's this year. The only thing going for them in not losing Macha's lead over Gardy is that they aren't good enough to force extras. Also in that same issue of ESPN the Magazine, in the MLB part at the back, Gammons mentions Jesse Crain has one of four future dominant closers (The other 3 are Gary Majewski of Washington, Mike Gonzalez of Pittsburgh, and Craig Hansen of the Univ. of St. Johns (NY)). What an amazing start he has had. And actually, if you look at it, so has Gonzalez- 75 K's through 59 innings through June 4th, according to Gammons. Back to the A's, what has happened to Barry Zito? One of the most dominating pitchers a couple years ago, now he is just awful. ------------------- "75 percent of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Smoot." --Fred Smoot Edited by: <A HREF=http://p074.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... oren808</A> at: 6/18/05 9:41 pm

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:34 pm

Personally, I think Zito needs a change of scenery. He's thinking too hard and putting too much pressure on himself. If he switches pitching coaches and surroundings, I think he will rebound and get back to being a solid 1 or 2 starter. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... lasses.gif ALT="8)"> Elk River AA State Champions- 2001 Boys & 2004 Girls

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 2:48 pm

Great article on the "Control Freaks" <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/s ... id=2088251" target="top">Twins ESPN Article</a> <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... lasses.gif ALT="8)"> Elk River AA State Champions- 2001 Boys & 2004 Girls

koren808 · Post by **koren808** » Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:06 pm

That was a good article, with a lot of obscure stats. Only thing I don't get is why Hartford named its team the "Dark Blues."<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> Don't look now, but here come the Indians. 9 wins in a row. ------------------- "75 percent of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Smoot." --Fred Smoot Edited by: <A HREF=http://p074.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... oren808</A> at: 6/19/05 11:08 pm

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 2:40 pm

Anyone else "minorly" frustrated with the balls/strikes during yesterday's game? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/mad.gif ALT=">:"> And yes, here come the Indians. I thought they, not the White Sox, would challenge us this year but then they dropped back a lot and I forgot about them. Here they come again and are helping make the Central division the race that matters in the AL. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... lasses.gif ALT="8)"> Elk River AA State Champions- 2001 Boys & 2004 Girls

koren808 · Post by **koren808** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:01 pm

<blockquote>Quote:<hr>Anyone else "minorly" frustrated with the balls/strikes during yesterday's game?<hr></blockquote> Gardy was.<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... tongue.gif ALT=":b"> ------------------- "75 percent of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Smoot." --Fred Smoot

Newguy99 · Post by **Newguy99** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 8:57 pm

Next couple a weeks are going to be extremely important for the Twins. I know it's a long season but you can't fall too far back. Let's catch fire and turn it around. Go Twins!

Hillfan · Post by **Hillfan** » Tue Jun 21, 2005 4:23 pm

I hope the Twins turn around as well. I see them starting it this week. I really hate to say it, but if things don't change, it sure doesn't look like the Twins will get their 4th straight division title in a row. The Wild Card however is very possible and I think the Twins are exrememly capable of getting it.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:25 pm

Tonight was one helluva s***** start to the week. Lets hope they turn it on tomorrow. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... lasses.gif ALT="8)"> Elk River AA State Champions- 2001 Boys & 2004 Girls

koren808 · Post by **koren808** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 9:34 am

Anyone read the Souhan column where he said the Twins should go and get Joe Randa? How would you feel about that? I personally think we need help at 3rd base (Cuddyer is way too streaky and is not the best defensive 3rd baseman). And Cuddyer said himself that he was better at 2nd. Just think of this lineup: 1. Shannon Stewart, LF 2. Lew Ford, DH 3. Joe Mauer, C 4. Torii Hunter, CF 5. Jacque Jones, RF 6. Justin Morneau, 1B 7. Joe Randa, 3B 8. Nick Punto/ Mike Cuddyer, 2B 9. Juan Castro, SS Better offensively and defensively, just by putting one guy in. I say if we get the right deal, then do it. Remember, the Twins were in a deeper slump before they landed Shannon, and he got them to just take off to the best record after the AS Break. Maybe Randa can do the same thing. ------------------- "75 percent of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Smoot." --Fred Smoot

BabyBlueFan4Life · Post by **BabyBlueFan4Life** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:12 pm

Definitely would like to see this deal happen. We have enough depth in our farm that we can afford to deal some guys, and Randa is not going to demand a premium prospect. He is also reasonably priced. You're right, he strengthens the offense and defense. I hope we can make this happen, the team needs a shot in the arm right now, Randa could do it.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:13 pm

It depends on what you think is going on. Is it a) A bump in the road of a 162 game schedule b) The beginning of a collapse c) A leveling off of team that doesnt have the personel to win more than 90 games or so. They went into the season with the guys they had thinking it would be enough. Forget catching the White Sox. Can they win the WC with what they have? I dont think so. They need a consistent power hitting RBI guy to get to the post season and I dont care where he plays. Morneau isnt ready yet and neither is Maurer.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 3:36 pm

I think they need to get some starting pitching/straighten theirs out/bring new guys up. Mays & Lohse suck. There's no other way to describe it. Yes, I would like to see us get a 3B, but Randa wouldn't be my first choice but he would be a very good player. I just thing TR has to shake things up either through call-ups or trades or something. This team needs a jumpstart. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"> Elk River AA State Champions- 2001 Boys & 2004 Girls

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:16 pm

Mays and Lohse are very typical #4,#5 starters in MLB Although I have never been a big fan of either, they are good enough and I dont think thats the problem. Id have to look it up to be sure but the White Sox in the last week or so have won a couple of games by 11-8 and 10 -6 or something like that. Our boys dont do that. If the Twins give up 5 runs, forget it. It would be nice to have your #4 or 5 starter give uo 5 runs in 7 innings and still be in the ballgame. Their pitching hasnt been very good lately but the hitters need to bail them out once in a while instead of it always being the other way around.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 2:19 pm

But we aren't paying them like #4 & 5 starters. I wanna say Lohse is making like $3.4 mil and Mays $7 mil. And why not bring up a young guy and see what he can do in the #5 spot? It doesn't hurt to try it because you neve know what you might find. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"> Elk River AA State Champions- 2001 Boys & 2004 Girls

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:04 am

What about the guy starting tonight? Talk about not getting your money's worth. The only guys on that team that are "underpaid" are Santana and Silva. Mays and Lohse are .500 pitchers with 4 somehtin ERA's on this team. Thats good for #4 and #5. When your #1 guy has the same stats....thats a problem.

Newguy99 · Post by **Newguy99** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 8:11 pm

Cmon boys lets get hot and close the gap before the break. Go Twins!

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 7:47 am

Well, at least they can still beat the Royals. The 19 games vs KC may be just what the doctor ordered for taking the wild card. OK lets get hot.... but it would help if Mr. Ryan could get a veteran hitter in here. Crack out a home run Shout a hip horah Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today

ChrisK · Post by **ChrisK** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:31 pm

I saw a note that the Twins were interested in Randa but have discontinued discussions with the Reds. It didn't say why, but I'd guess the fact that Randa's a free agent at the end of the year may have made him less desirable. Too bad, I agree with Souhan in that Randa would've been a good fit for the team. The Indians are looking good right now, if the Twins don't pick it up they might end up chasing Cleveland too.

EREmpireStrikesBack · Post by **EREmpireStrikesBack** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 9:29 pm

What happended? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/sick.gif ALT=":x"> Pretty damn good offense one game, then jack the next. Where is the consistency that we've had the past 3 years? <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT="8)"> Elk River AA State Champions- 2001 Boys & 2004 Girls

Newguy99 · Post by **Newguy99** » Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:45 pm

No question boys it's gonna be a dog fight to get in the playoffs this year, no freebee's this time around. If the Twins find their way into the postseason they will have a great shot at taking the whole shibang.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:33 am

Letting the Royals sneak out of town winning the last game of the series isnt going to cut it. 6 hits. Great. One run against a AAA pitching staff. They better get it in gear at the plate. No one thought they'd be the '27 Yankees but this is ridiculous. We're gonna win Twins We're gonna score We're gonna win Twins Watch that baseball soar

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