Speaking of Hunky Dory...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4c9ffs8Huo&feature=fvst
1972
(3 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
Loading... Pineda vs Slowey
I think the Twins have a decent chance of winning this game. Three players from the opening day lineup and an outfield with three center fielders should make it easier for Slowey, assuming he keeps it in the park.
celebration time.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jBfZXVbXV0
1985
(4 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10)Loading... Only nine more games, thank god. The Twins made it interesting in the 9th, before channeling the early 2010 Twins to remind us all they are the 2011 Twins:
• League pitching.
• Tosoni pinch-hitting for Butera.
• Tosoni singled to center.
• Revere singled to center, Tosoni to second.
• Plouffe safe at first on a sacrifice plus pitcher League's throwing error, Tosoni to third, Revere to second.
• Cuddyer struck out.
• Parmelee grounded into fielder's choice, first baseman Carp to catcher Olivo, Tosoni out, Revere to third, Plouffe to second.
• Valencia grounded out, third baseman Liddi to first baseman Carp.
Yuck. That's ten losses in a row. Bring on the Mark Appel era.
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Next up in the Race to the Bottom™, the 1997 Twins. From Wiki:
The 1997 Minnesota Twins will not be remembered as the strongest team the Twins ever fielded. Manager Tom Kelly's team consisted of a few solid players, but mainly past-their-prime veterans and never-to-be-established prospects. One of the few bright spots was pitcher Brad Radke’s breakout season. The team finished with a 68-94 record, good enough for fourth place in the league’s weakest division.
And to update that for this season
The 2011 Minnesota Twins will not be remembered as the strongest team the Twins ever fielded. Manager Ron Gardenhire's team consisted of a few solid players, but mainly injured veterans and never-to-be-established prospects. One of the few bright spots was Jim Thome's 600th home run. The Twins promptly traded him. The team finished with a 61-101 record, good enough for fifth place in the league’s weakest division.
Time to start reading Baseball America and get a feel for next year's draft, you guys.
Given that the academic year is back underway, I haven't been able to follow the Twins much in the last few weeks. Thankfully, that means I haven't missed much.
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And now, this week's View from the Ballpark:
Though the home of two teams, this unique, if not beautiful, ballpark is likely to be replaced in the next decade.
Remember, no embiggening.
Dan Bejar, of New Pornographers fame, is making some of the most enjoyable music out there today in my opinion. There isn't a ton of great materiel out there but I suggest picking up any of his/their albums.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36T-B256ODM
Live at Webster Hall in Toronto, 2011.
(3 votes, average: 8.33 out of 10)Loading... 12:05 start.
Diamond Scott versus the Other Al J. Burnett. The Race to the Bottom continues in earnest.
In the all-important Wild Card Race, Boston hosts Bal'more for a day-night double header. The O's offer up Jeremy "Jeremy" Guthrie vs. some dude named Kyle Weiland in the day game, and Brian "the 'tusz" Matusz vs. John Lackey in the nightcap. The Rays have the day off, but trail Boston by only two games after taking three of four in Boston.
Unfortunately for the Rays, they have seven games remaining against the Yanquis and three against Toronto, whereas the Sawks have seven against the O's and three at the Bandbronx to finish.
Over in the N.L., the Giants have won eight straight to close within 4 of the Wild Card leader, Atlanta, and 5 of NL West-leading Arizona. Three of SF's last nine are at Arizona, so they still have a shot. But the Snakes finish the season on a home stand with three vs. Pittsburgh starting on Monday, followed by an off day, then the three-game set with SF and finishing with a three-game series against the Dodgers. The Giants' odds are long. coolstandings.com pegs their playoff odds at just over 5 pct.
many thanks to DK for a great week. please forgive me for jumping on his coattails and also playing a band with 2+ established singers. chicago based urge overkill should have received a lot more love than they did, but, alas, it was not to be. nash and the king traded off vocal duties about 50/50, but it's nash taking the mic on this track.
httpv://youtube.com/watch?v=wMVibRRBhPk
1994
please ignore the team rocket-esque t-shirts; they really were one of the best dressed bands in the business. also, nash, while being one of the ugliest men in rock 'n' roll, had one of the best voices in my opinion, and some nice chops besides.
(2 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10)Loading... Twins record: 59-92
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I think Alex Burnett is the werewolf.
Hitters of the Week: Joe Benson and Chris Parmelee
Pitcher of the Week: Jim Hoey
