September 13, 2017
Twins pound Padres to open 6-game home stand
The New York Times reported last week that the Twins have a chance to become the first team in major league history to make the playoffs after losing 100 games the previous season. The Twins took a step closer to that record Tuesday after they blasted the San Diego Padres, 16-0. In the process, they... Continue Reading »
August 3, 2017
A win, at last
It’s not even Thursday as I write this and yet it has been a long week for the Minnesota Twins. The team has struggled of late, management changed course dramatically on Sunday and Monday, and the Twins showed up punchless on Tuesday and lost 3-0 to the lowly San Diego Padres. To make matters worse,... Continue Reading »
December 9, 2015
Report: Twins trying to trade pitcher Ricky Nolasco
Starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco, who has been a disappointment for the Twins, apparently is the subject of trade talks, according to the Pioneer Press. Trade destinations include the San Diego Padres for pitcher James Shields, or the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Matt Garza. That would make for an interesting swap because the Twins drafted Garza... Continue Reading »
November 14, 2015
Can anyone spare a job for former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire?
Maybe I’m just too much of an old-school baseball fan because I can’t understand why Ron Gardenhire, the Twins former manager, is still without a job after the team let him go following the 2014 season. So what’s not to like? Gardenhire, after 13 seasons, left with a winning percentage of slightly better than .500... Continue Reading »