And traded a couple more guys away.
I WAS looking forward to this series with Cleveland a little over a week ago, but now that the Twins have officially given up, AND they'll probably make more trades today, I've kind of went into "eh" mode.
Unless something beyond reason happens over the next couple weeks, I'll be content to check the scoreboards the morning after from now on.
No sense following the Twins live once they admit that they're dead.
sigh
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Monday, July 30, 2018
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Twins Lose Again
It's hard to watch the Twins without Escobar. I know WHY the trade was made. I just hate not seeing my favorite player.
More trades are sure to come.
More trades are sure to come.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Twins Comeback, Lose In 10
You know, losing this way to one of the very best teams in baseball, is nothing to be ashamed of.
Great game. Disappointing ending.
Go Twins!!
Great game. Disappointing ending.
Go Twins!!
Friday, July 27, 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Twins Sweep Jays
6 runs in the 11th.
That's kind of unusual. The Twins are now exactly where they were a week ago. 6 below .500 and 7 1/2 games back.
They can tread water with the best of them!
Nice to see that Santana is back.
The schedule gets decidedly more difficult with the Red Sox up next.
That's kind of unusual. The Twins are now exactly where they were a week ago. 6 below .500 and 7 1/2 games back.
They can tread water with the best of them!
Nice to see that Santana is back.
The schedule gets decidedly more difficult with the Red Sox up next.
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Twins Look Great!
Another fantastic pitching performance. Another night that showed us why Escobar is so valuable.
5-0.
A very good game. Bonus? It was in Toronto, so the game was over by 8:45.
I made by bedtime.
5-0.
A very good game. Bonus? It was in Toronto, so the game was over by 8:45.
I made by bedtime.
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Twins Win
I have to admit, I was pretty close to quitting the Twins this season after the weekend sweep, and with so many Twins projected to leave over the next couple of weeks.
BUT last night's game was fun again. Power and pitching dominated.
This time of year, you just want to see YOUR team win.
Last night they did just that. I'll hang on awhile longer...
BUT last night's game was fun again. Power and pitching dominated.
This time of year, you just want to see YOUR team win.
Last night they did just that. I'll hang on awhile longer...
Monday, July 23, 2018
Twins Swept By Worst Team In Baseball
The Royals had not swept a series since last year at this time.
I'm done.
I'm done.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Friday, July 20, 2018
Cleveland Just Got Better
During the break, the Indians strengthened their bullpen, acquiring both a closer and solid middle relief man, from the Padres.
That kind of cements the division for Cleveland.
The Twins made no moves at all, probably showing us they are going to be getting rid of players and contracts, not keeping them.
Though anything could happen. The probability of the Twins getting back into the race changed dramatically during the break.
That's baseball.
That kind of cements the division for Cleveland.
The Twins made no moves at all, probably showing us they are going to be getting rid of players and contracts, not keeping them.
Though anything could happen. The probability of the Twins getting back into the race changed dramatically during the break.
That's baseball.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Machado
During the All Star game, Manny Machado was asked about his trade to the Dodgers while standing in his Orioles uniform.
Everybody knew that it was happening, though it hadn't officially happened YET.
Now it's happened. And the Dodgers are once more showing they have more money and power in this game than anyone.
I used to like baseball, but teams like the Dodgers make me like it less than I used to.
It doesn't help than typical 9-inning games last upwards of 4 hours now.
It used to be my favorite sport.
I'm just glad there is still football.
Everybody knew that it was happening, though it hadn't officially happened YET.
Now it's happened. And the Dodgers are once more showing they have more money and power in this game than anyone.
I used to like baseball, but teams like the Dodgers make me like it less than I used to.
It doesn't help than typical 9-inning games last upwards of 4 hours now.
It used to be my favorite sport.
I'm just glad there is still football.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
A.L. Wins
It was a typical All Star Game (2-1 through 6 innings) and then...
BOOM
final 8-6 in 10.
Twins had no impact. I went to bed after 6.
The outcome doesn't matter any more.
For those who stayed up, it was fun.
BOOM
final 8-6 in 10.
Twins had no impact. I went to bed after 6.
The outcome doesn't matter any more.
For those who stayed up, it was fun.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Break Thoughts
The Twins had a great home stand before this week's break, going 9-2 against primarily weaker opponents. They picked up 4 games in the standings by doing this.
BUT Twins management is realistic. They are still 7 1/2 games back of Cleveland with a more difficult schedule coming in the next few weeks. My guess is that they start dumping contracts and making trades over the next few weeks realizing this season is over. Cutting costs and preparing for next season is what teams like ours do. That's the way they survive.
Logan Morrison has been an absolute bust for the Twins this season. He's currently on the DL.
Logan Morrison is who the Twins, as a team, have been this year. A bust. Expectations were so much higher than the results.
We'll see when the changes start taking place.
sigh
BUT Twins management is realistic. They are still 7 1/2 games back of Cleveland with a more difficult schedule coming in the next few weeks. My guess is that they start dumping contracts and making trades over the next few weeks realizing this season is over. Cutting costs and preparing for next season is what teams like ours do. That's the way they survive.
Logan Morrison has been an absolute bust for the Twins this season. He's currently on the DL.
Logan Morrison is who the Twins, as a team, have been this year. A bust. Expectations were so much higher than the results.
We'll see when the changes start taking place.
sigh
Monday, July 16, 2018
Dozier!!
Brian Dozier produced a benches clearing altercation with a balk call, and later finished the game with a bases clearing grand slam in extra innings.
All in all, it's been a really good couple of weeks for Twins baseball.
All in all, it's been a really good couple of weeks for Twins baseball.
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Twins Out-Club Rays
Tampa Bay has been a bit of a hot streak lately. The Twins have, too.
Last night the bats came out to play, and the Twins outlasted the Rays 11-8.
It's one thing to beat teams like Baltimore and KC, but it's something else entirely to beat the red-hot Rays. That makes two straight with two more to go.
Go Twins!!
(AND have I mentioned lately, how much I'm actually enjoying Joe Mauer? Yes, we're paying him too much, but the last season and a half he looks like someone who knows how to play the game again. His bat, last night, was outstanding.)
Go Twins!!
Last night the bats came out to play, and the Twins outlasted the Rays 11-8.
It's one thing to beat teams like Baltimore and KC, but it's something else entirely to beat the red-hot Rays. That makes two straight with two more to go.
Go Twins!!
(AND have I mentioned lately, how much I'm actually enjoying Joe Mauer? Yes, we're paying him too much, but the last season and a half he looks like someone who knows how to play the game again. His bat, last night, was outstanding.)
Go Twins!!
Friday, July 13, 2018
Twins Win Again!
Despite the rain delay, Kyle Gibson was superb.
Rosario hit another homer as well.
Keep going Twins. Now 7 1/2 games out and 7 below .500.
Rosario hit another homer as well.
Keep going Twins. Now 7 1/2 games out and 7 below .500.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Streaks Ended
The Royals had lost 10 straight.
The Twins had won 5 straight.
Something was bound to give.
The Twins had won 5 straight.
Something was bound to give.
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
FIVE Straight Wins!
Escobar and Berrios, the two Twins All-Stars, led the way.
Yes, KC is as bad as Baltimore, but winning against bad teams is what you have to do to get back in the race.
Go Twins!!
Yes, KC is as bad as Baltimore, but winning against bad teams is what you have to do to get back in the race.
Go Twins!!
Monday, July 9, 2018
Twins Club, Sweep Orioles!
Okay, the Orioles are one of the worst teams in the league. BUT, it was a four game sweep, and that six game losing streak doesn't look as serious, now.
AND 10-1 is not a bad score.
Go Twins!
AND 10-1 is not a bad score.
Go Twins!
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Friday, July 6, 2018
Twins Win
The 6-game losing streak is over.
They are still 11 1/2 games back however. What's weird is that they are STILL in second place in the division.
They are still 11 1/2 games back however. What's weird is that they are STILL in second place in the division.
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Monday, July 2, 2018
LeBron a Laker
We'll see if they make more moves as well.
LeBron is good, but he's always needed lots of help.
LeBron is good, but he's always needed lots of help.
Sunday, July 1, 2018
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