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I agree, good guy, and hope he does well. Tigers don't care their so stacked anyway, Detroit is the 2012 "Dream Team" of MLB'scrumptrulescent said:
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***OFFICIAL 2012 MINNESOTA TWINS THREAD*** (1 Viewer)
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Gopher State
Footballguy
2.2 million — Tickets sold for the Twins' 2012 season as of Jan. 27, putting the team on pace for nearly 24,000 full season-ticket packages.
Target field still a hot ticket
Target field still a hot ticket
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Tigers do care because he was a fantastic arm coming out of the pen in the later innings. And he's a good team guy. Inge on the other hand....why don't you request him in a trade.....Detroit would take a few free passes for rides in the Mall of America for him.I thought the Angels were the dream team in MLB?Tigers are the Dream Team of the Central though. It may not work out in the end but damn, it sure is fun ain't it Twins fan?
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Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
What's fun?Spending money and going out to get actual threats at the plate?Why would the Twins want to do that? They don't feel like reaching the playoffs soon OR if they do for some reason, actually making it past the first round.
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Footballguy
—RHP Joel Zumaya hasn't pitched in a major league game since June 28, 2010, but when he talked with reporters upon signing a one-year deal last month, he told reporters he will once again hit 100 mph. General manager Terry Ryan said that's unnecessary. "We may have to tone him down some," Ryan said. "He's already talking about bringing it up there at a hundred. That's great, but we're looking for a guy who gets people out. We're not so much worried about radar readings."
Looking forward to see the big Z pitch
Looking forward to see the big Z pitch
Gopher State
Footballguy
Ron Gardenhire tells Iowa audience his opening day (for now) lineup
Michael Rand under Twins fans Updated: February 6, 2012
per a tweet from new Twins radio guy Cory Provus, skipper Ron Gardenhire was asked during a stop today in Mason City, Iowa, about the team's starting nine. Gardy obliged with an answer, so consider this your opening day lineup for the Twins as of now -- which obviously takes best-case health scenarios and doesn't factor in any spring training injuries/surprises:
1) Span, CF
2) Carroll, SS
3) Mauer, C
4) Morneau, 1B
5) Willingham, RF
6) Doumit, DH
7) Valencia, 3B
8) Casilla, 2B
9) Revere, LF
SP: Pavano
Michael Rand under Twins fans Updated: February 6, 2012
per a tweet from new Twins radio guy Cory Provus, skipper Ron Gardenhire was asked during a stop today in Mason City, Iowa, about the team's starting nine. Gardy obliged with an answer, so consider this your opening day lineup for the Twins as of now -- which obviously takes best-case health scenarios and doesn't factor in any spring training injuries/surprises:
1) Span, CF
2) Carroll, SS
3) Mauer, C
4) Morneau, 1B
5) Willingham, RF
6) Doumit, DH
7) Valencia, 3B
8) Casilla, 2B
9) Revere, LF
SP: Pavano
NDyse10
Footballguy
Big problem with this is that I doubt Mauer and Morneau are all that healthy for the year. Hopefully I am wrong but even with them in I don't see it as much of an offense. The pitching (rotation and bullpen) are even worse.
Kubes
Footballguy
Revere needs to be in CF.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries signed baseball up for auction by Twins
Pioneer Press
The Minnesota Twins are auctioning off a baseball signed by reality television personality Kim Kardashian and the husband she is divorcing, former Hopkins High School and University of Minnesota basketball star Kris Humphries.
The money will go to the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, according to the Twins, and bids for the ball can be made at twinsbaseball.com.
Kardashian and Humphries signed the ball before the New Jersey Nets forward threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the July 1, 2011, Twins game at Target Field.
"We have as far as we know, a one-of-a-kind item - a baseball with both of their signatures which we believe is best used to raise incremental funds for the good works of the Community Fund," Kevin Smith, Twins executive director of public affairs, said in a statement.
Pioneer Press
The Minnesota Twins are auctioning off a baseball signed by reality television personality Kim Kardashian and the husband she is divorcing, former Hopkins High School and University of Minnesota basketball star Kris Humphries.
The money will go to the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, according to the Twins, and bids for the ball can be made at twinsbaseball.com.
Kardashian and Humphries signed the ball before the New Jersey Nets forward threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the July 1, 2011, Twins game at Target Field.
"We have as far as we know, a one-of-a-kind item - a baseball with both of their signatures which we believe is best used to raise incremental funds for the good works of the Community Fund," Kevin Smith, Twins executive director of public affairs, said in a statement.
Gopher State
Footballguy
sorry Moops I guess you not a K & K fan, but the money is going to a good cause, and I didn't want anyone to miss out on a one of a kind baseball, I thank you for you thoughts
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joker
Footballguy
Hope you made it to Ft Meyers, Florida. He lasted 13 whole pitches this yearZumuya out for the season—RHP Joel Zumaya hasn't pitched in a major league game since June 28, 2010, but when he talked with reporters upon signing a one-year deal last month, he told reporters he will once again hit 100 mph. General manager Terry Ryan said that's unnecessary. "We may have to tone him down some," Ryan said. "He's already talking about bringing it up there at a hundred. That's great, but we're looking for a guy who gets people out. We're not so much worried about radar readings."
Looking forward to see the big Z pitch
sports_fan
Footballguy
Damn. Hate to see that happen to a good guy.Hope you made it to Ft Meyers, Florida. He lasted 13 whole pitches this yearZumuya out for the season—RHP Joel Zumaya hasn't pitched in a major league game since June 28, 2010, but when he talked with reporters upon signing a one-year deal last month, he told reporters he will once again hit 100 mph. General manager Terry Ryan said that's unnecessary. "We may have to tone him down some," Ryan said. "He's already talking about bringing it up there at a hundred. That's great, but we're looking for a guy who gets people out. We're not so much worried about radar readings."
Looking forward to see the big Z pitch
NDyse10
Footballguy
http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/141263123.html
Have to agree with most everything said here. Except I'd just like to see it be LF Willingham CF Revere and RF Plouffe. Time will tell.
Have to agree with most everything said here. Except I'd just like to see it be LF Willingham CF Revere and RF Plouffe. Time will tell.
Wooderson
Fight The Power
We're gonna win Twins, we're gonna score!
We're gonna wins Twins, watch that baseball soar!
Knock out a home-run, shout a hip-hooray!
Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today!
We're gonna win Twins, give it our all!
We've got the guys who'll knock the cover off the ball!
Let's hear it now for the team that came to play!
Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today!
We're gonna wins Twins, watch that baseball soar!
Knock out a home-run, shout a hip-hooray!
Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today!
We're gonna win Twins, give it our all!
We've got the guys who'll knock the cover off the ball!
Let's hear it now for the team that came to play!
Cheer for the Minnesota Twins today!
Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
0-1
Gopher State
Footballguy
The good deeds from game one:
LF Josh Willingham hitting a two-run homer in the ninth, and converted a nice double play in the sixth when he hauled in Matt Wieters' foul fly and gunned down Nick Markakis at the plate.
SS Jamey Carroll made a couple of dazzling defensive plays -- an over-the-shoulder grab of Adam Jones' dangerous popup to hold Markakis at third. He also showed poise in spearing Robert Andino's grounder after it ricocheted off the mound, and throwing out the speedy runner.
1B Chris Parmelee, a rookie, singled in his first big-league Opening Day. He played great defense,he showed great range to make a diving stop on Wilson Betemit.
The bad:
we lost
LF Josh Willingham hitting a two-run homer in the ninth, and converted a nice double play in the sixth when he hauled in Matt Wieters' foul fly and gunned down Nick Markakis at the plate.
SS Jamey Carroll made a couple of dazzling defensive plays -- an over-the-shoulder grab of Adam Jones' dangerous popup to hold Markakis at third. He also showed poise in spearing Robert Andino's grounder after it ricocheted off the mound, and throwing out the speedy runner.
1B Chris Parmelee, a rookie, singled in his first big-league Opening Day. He played great defense,he showed great range to make a diving stop on Wilson Betemit.
The bad:
we lost
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Bill Brasky
Footballguy
looking at a sweep to start the year. great.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Jason Hammel no hitting the Twins through six. That's right, Jason Hammel.
Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
The Twins get Anaheim next at home for three games
0-3 or 1-2 at best
Then they get Texas
0-3 or 1-2 at best
Then four games at New York
0-4
At best I see 2-11
At worst 0-13
0-3 or 1-2 at best
Then they get Texas
0-3 or 1-2 at best
Then four games at New York
0-4
At best I see 2-11
At worst 0-13
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Awfully optimistic, don't you think?
Gopher State
Footballguy
I thinking by July, I get some good deals on tickets at stub hub
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
hunt for one hundred back on already?
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
Or May'Gopher State said:
Funkley
Collar: Up
19-143 ?
BeTheMatch
Footballguy
There you go.'Funkley said:
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
I guess the only question is if they hit it by July.
NDyse10
Footballguy
Here is some more good news:
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Twins_righty_Scott_Baker_to_undergo_surgery_rehab_will_be_six_months041112
Who steps up to replace him?
Swarzak?
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Twins_righty_Scott_Baker_to_undergo_surgery_rehab_will_be_six_months041112
Who steps up to replace him?
Swarzak?
Bill Brasky
Footballguy
Gopher State
Footballguy
10-9 over the angles wooooooooooo wooooooooooooooo and Willingham connected for his fourth homer of the season. Willingham looking like the steal of free agency 
Gopher State
Footballguy
--LF Josh Willingham hit his big-league-leading fourth home run Thursday, starting a three-run seventh that tied the game 6-6. He's on pace for 108 home runs.
"I'm sure I won't," he deadpanned. "I'm sure I won't."
The Twins signed Willingham because he's a dead-pull right-handed hitter with big power -- he hit 29 homers in 2011 -- and the vast majority of homers hit at Target Field go out to left. He has homered in each of his first three games at Target Field this season, helping the Twins take two of three from the Angels.
"It always feels good to hit a home run," Willingham said. "I'm just keeping it simple; trying to see it and hit it. That's the method that works the best."
source usa today
The hits keep coming with Willie
"I'm sure I won't," he deadpanned. "I'm sure I won't."
The Twins signed Willingham because he's a dead-pull right-handed hitter with big power -- he hit 29 homers in 2011 -- and the vast majority of homers hit at Target Field go out to left. He has homered in each of his first three games at Target Field this season, helping the Twins take two of three from the Angels.
"It always feels good to hit a home run," Willingham said. "I'm just keeping it simple; trying to see it and hit it. That's the method that works the best."
source usa today
The hits keep coming with Willie
Eephus
Footballguy
Maybe the rest of the team should try to see it and hit it too.--LF Josh Willingham hit his big-league-leading fourth home run Thursday, starting a three-run seventh that tied the game 6-6. He's on pace for 108 home runs. "I'm sure I won't," he deadpanned. "I'm sure I won't." The Twins signed Willingham because he's a dead-pull right-handed hitter with big power -- he hit 29 homers in 2011 -- and the vast majority of homers hit at Target Field go out to left. He has homered in each of his first three games at Target Field this season, helping the Twins take two of three from the Angels. "It always feels good to hit a home run," Willingham said. "I'm just keeping it simple; trying to see it and hit it. That's the method that works the best." source usa todayThe hits keep coming with Willie
griff321
Footballguy
I'd settle for a pitching staff that can see the corners of the strike zone.The batter's eye trees cursed the entire town IMO. BRING BACK THE SPRUCE!'Eephus said:Maybe the rest of the team should try to see it and hit it too.'Gopher State said:--LF Josh Willingham hit his big-league-leading fourth home run Thursday, starting a three-run seventh that tied the game 6-6. He's on pace for 108 home runs. "I'm sure I won't," he deadpanned. "I'm sure I won't." The Twins signed Willingham because he's a dead-pull right-handed hitter with big power -- he hit 29 homers in 2011 -- and the vast majority of homers hit at Target Field go out to left. He has homered in each of his first three games at Target Field this season, helping the Twins take two of three from the Angels. "It always feels good to hit a home run," Willingham said. "I'm just keeping it simple; trying to see it and hit it. That's the method that works the best." source usa todayThe hits keep coming with Willie
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Gopher State
Footballguy
Josh Willingham continued his hot start yesterday, reaching base three times on a single, walk and hit by pitch. He has reached safely in all seven games and is hitting 417.
Willie is making us all forget the M & M show
Willie is making us all forget the M & M show
Gopher State
Footballguy
another day another loss, were well on our way to 100 losses 
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Willie?
Frostillicus
Footballguy
I'm voting no on the Willie thing.
Gopher State
Footballguy
Clete Thomas hit a two-run homer in his Minnesota debut. The Twins claimed the outfielder off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The bright spot of the day
Notorious T.R.E.
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Yeah, let's go with "Hammer" if we must use his nickname.
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Footballguy
Newest Twin Clete Thomas off to roaring start
By Brian Murphy
Outfielder Clete Thomas had an auspicious debut, smashing a two-run homer and unloading a strong relay from the right-field corner to help nail Adrian Beltre at the plate.
Thomas, whom the Twins claimed off waivers Saturday from Detroit, did not have a single plate appearance with the Tigers this season.
"Yeah, I'm excited. I haven't played in two weeks. I'm ready to go," Thomas said.
Minnesota optioned Ben Revere to Class AAA Rochester to make room for Thomas, who is versatile enough to play all three outfield positions, runs well and demonstrated some pop.
"He can do about everything you're looking for in an outfielder," said general manager Terry Ryan. "We're sitting Ben, that's not good for him. He needs to play. There are parts of his game we need to develop. He's only 23 years old. It's much more functional for a guy with (Thomas') experience to come in here and if he's not playing, it's not going to be a problem with his development."
The official Clete and Willie show in MN
By Brian Murphy
Outfielder Clete Thomas had an auspicious debut, smashing a two-run homer and unloading a strong relay from the right-field corner to help nail Adrian Beltre at the plate.
Thomas, whom the Twins claimed off waivers Saturday from Detroit, did not have a single plate appearance with the Tigers this season.
"Yeah, I'm excited. I haven't played in two weeks. I'm ready to go," Thomas said.
Minnesota optioned Ben Revere to Class AAA Rochester to make room for Thomas, who is versatile enough to play all three outfield positions, runs well and demonstrated some pop.
"He can do about everything you're looking for in an outfielder," said general manager Terry Ryan. "We're sitting Ben, that's not good for him. He needs to play. There are parts of his game we need to develop. He's only 23 years old. It's much more functional for a guy with (Thomas') experience to come in here and if he's not playing, it's not going to be a problem with his development."
The official Clete and Willie show in MN
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