I can't believe how much I'm enjoying this season. After that abysmal start, the Twins have already scratched and clawed their way back to .500.
As my dad used to say, "I didn't look for that."
And Pelfrey is pitching today!
Low expectations are still far better than hope, though. I'd rather be surprised than disappointed at this point.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Saturday, May 2, 2015
More Draft
The Vikings picked an under-sized middle linebacker, Eric Kendrik from UCLA, as their second pick in the draft. He's got a great rep.
Danielle Hunter, a 250 pound defensive end from LSU was their third pick.
The Vikings make defense a priority every season. Most analysts think we got some great picks.
All we can do is sit back and see.
Danielle Hunter, a 250 pound defensive end from LSU was their third pick.
The Vikings make defense a priority every season. Most analysts think we got some great picks.
All we can do is sit back and see.
Gibson!!!!!!
I sure have been using A LOT of exclamation points lately. Great defense, including a nice catch by Torii, superb pitching, and heads up base running by the Man Mountain (!?!) known only as Vargas, produced the only run, and one of the coolest wins of the season.
More good news? Stauffer, who has been worthless the whole season, has went on the disabled list. I don't wish ill-will on anyone, but the Twins weren't going to admit they made a mistake in signing him by taking him off the roster, so the situation took care of itself. With Fien on the DL as well, the Twins have room for the returning Nolasco and Duensing, both back from the DL.
The Twins have also decided that Ryan Pressly is a greater asset than Caleb Thielbar. As a result Caleb is going back to Rochester to make room for Ryan.
I'm a bit bummed that Tommy Milone is heading to Rochester, too, because his past record has been better than either Nolasco or Pelfrey. But LATELY he has stunk up the place, and something had to give. And the other guys have less options in their contracts.
He's probably only a pitching injury away from being called back, though. Those injuries just won't stop...
More good news? Stauffer, who has been worthless the whole season, has went on the disabled list. I don't wish ill-will on anyone, but the Twins weren't going to admit they made a mistake in signing him by taking him off the roster, so the situation took care of itself. With Fien on the DL as well, the Twins have room for the returning Nolasco and Duensing, both back from the DL.
The Twins have also decided that Ryan Pressly is a greater asset than Caleb Thielbar. As a result Caleb is going back to Rochester to make room for Ryan.
I'm a bit bummed that Tommy Milone is heading to Rochester, too, because his past record has been better than either Nolasco or Pelfrey. But LATELY he has stunk up the place, and something had to give. And the other guys have less options in their contracts.
He's probably only a pitching injury away from being called back, though. Those injuries just won't stop...
Wild Lose
Minnesota got off to a horrible start. Gave us hope. Then turned into a typical Minnesota team and lost.
sigh
sigh
Friday, May 1, 2015
The Draft
Winston and Mariota went one and two last night, as expected. The Vikings took a 6 foot cornerback, Trae Waynes, from Michigan State in round one. He is the highest-drafted defensive back in the team's history. This continues the trend that the Vikings started in 2012 with Harrison Smith. EIGHT of their last 30 draft picks have been defensive backs.
On a sadder note, the Vikings still say they refuse to trade the child-beater who shall remain nameless.
I won't be able to enjoy the Vikings until he's gone. No matter what they do.
On a sadder note, the Vikings still say they refuse to trade the child-beater who shall remain nameless.
I won't be able to enjoy the Vikings until he's gone. No matter what they do.
Wild Tonight
They have to beat Chicago on the road in this series. Their last six playoff games AT Chicago? 0-6.
Go Wild!!!
Go Wild!!!
BOOOOM!!!!
Now, that's more like it.
Trevor May was good. Mauer is batting over .400 in his last 9 games (including some pretty nice extra base hits) AND that third inning was spectacular.
All of this with at least three pitchers currently on the disabled list.
I don't want to say the Twins have hope. That's the Curse of Death, (ask the Cranky One about that) but I will say that the Twins are playing well against average teams while playing better against the good ones.
And they've been BUNTING lately, for hits!
It's like they've been reading my blog.
Go Twins!!!
Trevor May was good. Mauer is batting over .400 in his last 9 games (including some pretty nice extra base hits) AND that third inning was spectacular.
All of this with at least three pitchers currently on the disabled list.
I don't want to say the Twins have hope. That's the Curse of Death, (ask the Cranky One about that) but I will say that the Twins are playing well against average teams while playing better against the good ones.
And they've been BUNTING lately, for hits!
It's like they've been reading my blog.
Go Twins!!!
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