2. Twins Clinch ALDS in 2002
I was bouncing around I was so nervous. Poor Hocking ended up injuring himself after this catch.
This video also includes A.J's homer (previously in countdown) and a line drive double for David Ortiz that plated the deciding 5th run.
15. Jim Thome Hits the Flag Pole
It was between this and his homer that made Delmon's jaw slack.
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- Twins Clinch 2002 ALDS (63%, 10 Votes)
- Jim Thome Hits Flag Pole (38%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 16
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- Puckett Goes 6-6 (89%, 16 Votes)
- Molitor's 3,000th Hit (11%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 18
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- Puckett Robs Gant (78%, 14 Votes)
- Kuby Smacks--Rivera Edition (22%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 18
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- Erickson's No-Hitter (60%, 12 Votes)
- Pagliarulo Pinch-Hit Homer in ALCS (40%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 20
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- Kubel Slam (53%, 10 Votes)
- Gladden Slam (47%, 9 Votes)
Total Voters: 19
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- Two Triple Plays in One Game (60%, 12 Votes)
- Erickson Wins 12 In a Row (40%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 20
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- Touch Em All Kirby (95%, 19 Votes)
- Go Buxton Go (5%, 1 Votes)
Total Voters: 20
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Imagine being Denny Hocking in the seconds before and after catching that ball.
If there is one guy I could make a Twin from the beginning, it’s probably JI
JIM THOME. The Twins had a pretty good draft in 1989, but imagine taking Thome instead of, say, Dan Masteller in the 11th round (Cleveland drafted him in the 13th).
We could do that game all day long of missed draft picks. Pure torture
If the season never happens, we might get to that point. Missed draft picks, worst trades & acquisitions, most reviled organization member, voting for an all-time coaching staff of guys who never were named manager, best Homer Hanky design...
Old WGOM comments that are hilarious in hindsight...
Ahhh... Moneyball.
right, my first thought too
The climax of the movie wouldn't be a game against the Royals if not for this
JI
JIM