I turned it off in the ninth after they got the go ahead run to second on a wild pitch.
It was the right time.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Wolves BEAT Warriors in OT!
And the Warriors are complaining it was the refs fault.
I couldn't be happier.
Most close games are decided by the refs. The Warriors just never realized it before.
Go Wolves!
And Twins!
I've got to say it again. The Wolves beat the Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry!
The Warriors!!!!!
Got Beat!!
By the Wolves!!!!!!
I couldn't be happier.
Most close games are decided by the refs. The Warriors just never realized it before.
Go Wolves!
And Twins!
I've got to say it again. The Wolves beat the Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry!
The Warriors!!!!!
Got Beat!!
By the Wolves!!!!!!
Friday, March 29, 2019
Twins!
Cleveland had 4 starters last year that had over 200 strikeouts. No team in the history of baseball had ever done that before. Kluber, yesterday's pitcher, was the best of them.
Berrios out-pitched him.
And Marwin drove in the runs.
And Justin Morneau was great on commentary.
What an opener!!
Only 161 games to go...
Berrios out-pitched him.
And Marwin drove in the runs.
And Justin Morneau was great on commentary.
What an opener!!
Only 161 games to go...
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Opening Day!
This seems like a whole new Twins team. And in many ways, it really is.
Sure, like everyone else, I want them to win a couple of World Series in the next three or four seasons, but realistically, I just want them to remain above .500 and stay in contention
for the play-offs most years.
Today's game is at 3 p.m. The weather is suppose to be mild. It's a sellout. Let's see what this team can do.
Sure, like everyone else, I want them to win a couple of World Series in the next three or four seasons, but realistically, I just want them to remain above .500 and stay in contention
for the play-offs most years.
Today's game is at 3 p.m. The weather is suppose to be mild. It's a sellout. Let's see what this team can do.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Wolves Lose
I can't wait for the Twins to start.
At least it will be a different losing team to follow...
At least it will be a different losing team to follow...
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Recent Sports Stuff
You know the WWE is in trouble when the most entertaining thing during last night's RAW broadcast was a commercial for the Crisley Knows Best spin-off show featuring his kids. And, no, I do not like or follow that show...
This happened a few days ago, but I was in no hurry to report it because it's going to be valid for over a decade. Mike Trout of the Angels signed a 12-year, $426.5 million dollar contract extension. Obviously, that's the biggest sports contract of all-time. At the same time, the average baseball salary has dropped for the second straight year.
I'm okay with both of those things. Guys who may be worth it, are now fewer and far between, and baseball isn't hanging on to older guys with bigger salaries like they used to. Younger prospects are being given a chance earlier, now. Good for them.
This happened a few days ago, but I was in no hurry to report it because it's going to be valid for over a decade. Mike Trout of the Angels signed a 12-year, $426.5 million dollar contract extension. Obviously, that's the biggest sports contract of all-time. At the same time, the average baseball salary has dropped for the second straight year.
I'm okay with both of those things. Guys who may be worth it, are now fewer and far between, and baseball isn't hanging on to older guys with bigger salaries like they used to. Younger prospects are being given a chance earlier, now. Good for them.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Mariners 2-0
The A's and Mariners opened the regular season in Japan this past weekend.
It gave Icharo a chance to play his last official game in front of his "home" fans.
He then retired.
Starting the season early in Japan has become a recent major league trend. Giving Icharo this moment was very cool.
He was one of the best of all-time. IF he had played his entire career in the majors, some would have said he was THE best of them all. And I would not have disagreed much.
That guy really knew how to get on base, AND what to do once he got there. His defense and arm were second to none.
Baseball will miss him. There is no greater praise for a player.
It gave Icharo a chance to play his last official game in front of his "home" fans.
He then retired.
Starting the season early in Japan has become a recent major league trend. Giving Icharo this moment was very cool.
He was one of the best of all-time. IF he had played his entire career in the majors, some would have said he was THE best of them all. And I would not have disagreed much.
That guy really knew how to get on base, AND what to do once he got there. His defense and arm were second to none.
Baseball will miss him. There is no greater praise for a player.
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Wolves
I didn't want to spoil the Gopher's news yesterday, with bad news, but for anyone still keeping track, the Wolves lost their 5th straight and are now 8 below .500.
The good news? LeBron and the Lakers were eliminated from any playoff hope LAST night.
The good news? LeBron and the Lakers were eliminated from any playoff hope LAST night.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Gophers Win!
Their first NCAA Tournament win in 6 YEARS!!!
One more win and they will be in the Sweet Sixteen!
Madness I tell you. Madness...
One more win and they will be in the Sweet Sixteen!
Madness I tell you. Madness...
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Twins
Nelson Cruz, C.J. Cron, Jonathon Schoop, Marwin Gonzalez.
All new Twins.
All with power.
I saw Tom the Twins fan yesterday at DQ as he was picking up a cone for his wife. We talked briefly. He said it looks like the Twins have some real power this season.
I agree.
I'm looking forward to what a new manager, who thinks differently, can do with these players, his revamped starting line-up, and pitching rotation.
I'm also getting excited about the upcoming season, which is less than a week away.
Go Twins!!!
All new Twins.
All with power.
I saw Tom the Twins fan yesterday at DQ as he was picking up a cone for his wife. We talked briefly. He said it looks like the Twins have some real power this season.
I agree.
I'm looking forward to what a new manager, who thinks differently, can do with these players, his revamped starting line-up, and pitching rotation.
I'm also getting excited about the upcoming season, which is less than a week away.
Go Twins!!!
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Signing Starting Pitching Veterans to Long-term Deals
Dallas Keuchal, 31, hasn't signed with anyone yet.
Some ask why the Twins don't sign this former Cy Young winner to a long-term deal.
Terry Ryan is no longer the Twins GM. There's a reason for that.
He signed Ricky Nolasco (15-22 with a 5.44 ERA with the Twins), Phil Hughes (who collapsed after his first year), and Ervin Santana (who managed 1 1/2 pretty good seasons but who was also hurt or suspended for PED use for over half his contract) to long-term deals.
In fact, Hughes will still be paid $13 million this year by the Twins, our most expensive pitcher, AND he's not even on the roster any more.
Most GMs are getting smarter. Most veteran pitchers are not worth the money they seek.
Keuchal MAY be the exception if someone chooses to sign him, but the Twins aren't the only team with a history of throwing large amounts of money at mediocre pitchers.
Most have learned their lessons.
That's why Keuchal is still sitting at home.
Some ask why the Twins don't sign this former Cy Young winner to a long-term deal.
Terry Ryan is no longer the Twins GM. There's a reason for that.
He signed Ricky Nolasco (15-22 with a 5.44 ERA with the Twins), Phil Hughes (who collapsed after his first year), and Ervin Santana (who managed 1 1/2 pretty good seasons but who was also hurt or suspended for PED use for over half his contract) to long-term deals.
In fact, Hughes will still be paid $13 million this year by the Twins, our most expensive pitcher, AND he's not even on the roster any more.
Most GMs are getting smarter. Most veteran pitchers are not worth the money they seek.
Keuchal MAY be the exception if someone chooses to sign him, but the Twins aren't the only team with a history of throwing large amounts of money at mediocre pitchers.
Most have learned their lessons.
That's why Keuchal is still sitting at home.
Monday, March 18, 2019
68 Teams
I still can't believe anyone thinks that so many teams are needed to determine who is the best college team in the country.
And then I remember gambling is the number one sport in the world.
And the more money that's at stake the more interest there is.
I like upsets as much as anyone, but if each of these teams DESERVES to be there, they should have random bracketing.
No seeds.
THAT would be a tournament worth watching.
Imagine if the current top seeds had to face each other earlier in the tournament because of random pairings.
Like most, I'll catch parts of some games early, and watch bigger chunks of later round games, while always rooting for the underdog.
The problem is that if you bet on the best teams, you will rarely, if ever, root for the underdog.
And in a tournament this size, that's the only normal reason to watch.
Vegas and bookies love this time of year. It produces a type of madness in them...
And then I remember gambling is the number one sport in the world.
And the more money that's at stake the more interest there is.
I like upsets as much as anyone, but if each of these teams DESERVES to be there, they should have random bracketing.
No seeds.
THAT would be a tournament worth watching.
Imagine if the current top seeds had to face each other earlier in the tournament because of random pairings.
Like most, I'll catch parts of some games early, and watch bigger chunks of later round games, while always rooting for the underdog.
The problem is that if you bet on the best teams, you will rarely, if ever, root for the underdog.
And in a tournament this size, that's the only normal reason to watch.
Vegas and bookies love this time of year. It produces a type of madness in them...
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Adrian Peterson
There was quite a bit of signing this week for NFL teams. For me the strangest was the Redskins giving Adrian Peterson a 2-year extension. He says he still wants to play.
The good news from the Vikings was that Anthony Barr changed his mind about signing with the Jets and decided to stay in Minnesota for a LOT less money. That kind of loyalty is rare in professional sports.
The good news from the Vikings was that Anthony Barr changed his mind about signing with the Jets and decided to stay in Minnesota for a LOT less money. That kind of loyalty is rare in professional sports.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Twins
Still within half a game of first place in the Grapefruit League, most of the extra players have been sent packing. Less than two weeks until real baseball starts.
I admit I'm not as excited as past years. Marathons of old TV shows in the summer proved more popular in our household over the last couple of seasons.
If they win, we'll be watching more. If they don't, the alternatives are endless.
I admit I'm not as excited as past years. Marathons of old TV shows in the summer proved more popular in our household over the last couple of seasons.
If they win, we'll be watching more. If they don't, the alternatives are endless.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Wolves Crushed
At Utah, a team with a 39-29 record.
The Wolves? 32-27.
Me thinks any hope of a .500 record this year is now remote at best.
The Wolves? 32-27.
Me thinks any hope of a .500 record this year is now remote at best.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Twins
Three weeks to go before the regular season and this is what we have: 1) A manager who has never managed at any level. 2) A pitching coach who has not been a professional in baseball before and 3) no established closer in camp.
That's either pretty scary or pretty cool depending on how you look at things.
It may be, to start with, that we will have no eighth inning set-up guy and no closer. We may use a variety of guys in those roles and see what happens.
That's never worked before, but then again, I don't think any team has had a combination of the three things I mentioned in the first paragraph before either.
I think it's pretty reasonable to assume that THIS baseball team is going to be trying stuff other teams have never done before. That alone should keep the first few weeks of the season interesting.
Eventually pitchers and roles will probably start developing, but maybe this is the first real chance we've had at a team looking a pitching, as a whole, differently.
One-inning guys, two-inning guys, and three-inning guys with no real emphasis on starters and closers, just putting in the guy who fits each game when he needs to go in.
No worn out arms, alternating righties and lefties, and throwing off managers and their batting line-ups.
Someone IS going to that someday. It might as well be us.
That's either pretty scary or pretty cool depending on how you look at things.
It may be, to start with, that we will have no eighth inning set-up guy and no closer. We may use a variety of guys in those roles and see what happens.
That's never worked before, but then again, I don't think any team has had a combination of the three things I mentioned in the first paragraph before either.
I think it's pretty reasonable to assume that THIS baseball team is going to be trying stuff other teams have never done before. That alone should keep the first few weeks of the season interesting.
Eventually pitchers and roles will probably start developing, but maybe this is the first real chance we've had at a team looking a pitching, as a whole, differently.
One-inning guys, two-inning guys, and three-inning guys with no real emphasis on starters and closers, just putting in the guy who fits each game when he needs to go in.
No worn out arms, alternating righties and lefties, and throwing off managers and their batting line-ups.
Someone IS going to that someday. It might as well be us.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Wolves Beat Knicks
The Knicks are 13-54. The Wolves were at home, without Towns. So it was pretty even.
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Miguel Sano
Here we go again.
The official story is that Sano cut his heal during his winter championship league series win celebration. It was suppose to keep him out of action "10 days" as it healed.
That was nearly three weeks ago, and now the Twins are saying there are complications from the wound and that he won't see the playing field until sometime in MAY!
It's weird how Miguel ALWAYS has a long lingering injury going into camp. I guess it would be even weirder at this point if he didn't.
At least it won't be hard finding a position for Marwin the first month now.
The official story is that Sano cut his heal during his winter championship league series win celebration. It was suppose to keep him out of action "10 days" as it healed.
That was nearly three weeks ago, and now the Twins are saying there are complications from the wound and that he won't see the playing field until sometime in MAY!
It's weird how Miguel ALWAYS has a long lingering injury going into camp. I guess it would be even weirder at this point if he didn't.
At least it won't be hard finding a position for Marwin the first month now.
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Alternative to Onside Kick
With the NFL concerned about the number of serious injuries that occur with onside kicks, they've changed the rules so much, that successful onside kicks are nearly impossible to come by.
The Denver Broncos THINK they have a solution that will add the drama back and give teams an honest chance in the fourth quarter. They are adapting an idea from smaller semi-pro leagues and I like it.
One time a game, in the fourth quarter, a team can take the option, immediately after a score, to have a 4th and 15 possession from their own 35 yard line, instead of a kick-off. Basically, one chance to have a 15 yard play and get a first down. If they fail, the defense will take over wherever the play ended.
I think this is brilliant. Teams will basically just play a long odds football play instead of a play that puts several colliding players at risk on a loose ball.
You'll have the effect of an onside kick but without all the safety concerns BUT the defense, fairly, will still have the odds in their favor.
Football is gradually evolving. And I don't mind that. It's not baseball. It's history and rules are much less set in stone. This would simply be the next step in its evolution.
I'm all for this one. I hope football sees this as a step in the right direction.
I can't believe how much moving the extra-point back has already changed the game. I mean three Vikings place kickers are now working at McDonalds because of it.
The Denver Broncos THINK they have a solution that will add the drama back and give teams an honest chance in the fourth quarter. They are adapting an idea from smaller semi-pro leagues and I like it.
One time a game, in the fourth quarter, a team can take the option, immediately after a score, to have a 4th and 15 possession from their own 35 yard line, instead of a kick-off. Basically, one chance to have a 15 yard play and get a first down. If they fail, the defense will take over wherever the play ended.
I think this is brilliant. Teams will basically just play a long odds football play instead of a play that puts several colliding players at risk on a loose ball.
You'll have the effect of an onside kick but without all the safety concerns BUT the defense, fairly, will still have the odds in their favor.
Football is gradually evolving. And I don't mind that. It's not baseball. It's history and rules are much less set in stone. This would simply be the next step in its evolution.
I'm all for this one. I hope football sees this as a step in the right direction.
I can't believe how much moving the extra-point back has already changed the game. I mean three Vikings place kickers are now working at McDonalds because of it.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Case Keenum Traded
His stay in Denver wasn't any longer than his stay in Minnesota. Keenum is now a Washington Redskin.
It's only fair, the Vikes got their old quarterback.
The never-ending maneuvering of players and their contracts is starting to be more entertaining than the game itself.
It's only fair, the Vikes got their old quarterback.
The never-ending maneuvering of players and their contracts is starting to be more entertaining than the game itself.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
LeBron
LeBron James passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list last night
BUT
the Lakers lost and they now have a record the same as the Wolves at 30-35.
Is LeBron an all-time great? Yes. Is he the best of all-time? Hardly.
He's always needed a huge starring cast.
And when he's on average teams, we see how average he is as well.
BUT
the Lakers lost and they now have a record the same as the Wolves at 30-35.
Is LeBron an all-time great? Yes. Is he the best of all-time? Hardly.
He's always needed a huge starring cast.
And when he's on average teams, we see how average he is as well.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Towns Dominates
And the Wolves beat the 39-25 Thunder.
I still don't understand why home court means so much in basketball. If it's THAT big of an advantage, maybe it's not really a sport...
I still don't understand why home court means so much in basketball. If it's THAT big of an advantage, maybe it's not really a sport...
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Twins
It's kind of sad really, the only news out of camp is that Zack Granite has been traded, and the pitcher we got for him was then immediately traded to Baltimore for $750,000 of international salary cap that we HAVE to spend in the next couple of months.
No Bryce Harper-type deals for the Twins I guess...
No Bryce Harper-type deals for the Twins I guess...
Monday, March 4, 2019
3 Straight Losses
The Wolves lost to the 26-37 Wizards last night.
sigh
Somethings just always stay the same.
sigh
Somethings just always stay the same.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Twins 5-3
That puts them second in the Grapefruit League standings, just behind Bryce Harper and the Phillies.
Of course, what I just said means absolutely nothing. Starters go an inning or two. Most we have never heard of, and we're looking at all sorts of players, on both teams who are getting try-outs.
I haven't heard of any major injuries at this point, other than Sano's cut foot (that he got celebrating with his team during the Dominican Championship win.) He just needs time to heal.
I wish I was more excited about baseball in general, but watching marathon sessions of good movies and TV shows seems to be the norm nowadays. America's taste in entertainment is changing...
Of course, what I just said means absolutely nothing. Starters go an inning or two. Most we have never heard of, and we're looking at all sorts of players, on both teams who are getting try-outs.
I haven't heard of any major injuries at this point, other than Sano's cut foot (that he got celebrating with his team during the Dominican Championship win.) He just needs time to heal.
I wish I was more excited about baseball in general, but watching marathon sessions of good movies and TV shows seems to be the norm nowadays. America's taste in entertainment is changing...
Friday, March 1, 2019
Harper 13 Years $330 Million
The Phillies think they got a steal. Harper will be 39 when his contract runs out. No opt out clause. A no trade clause. Commitment from BOTH sides.
Now it's time to start signing the guys worth less.
Everyone still has about a month.
Now it's time to start signing the guys worth less.
Everyone still has about a month.
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