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Let's hope last night's defensive lapses and poor decision-making on the base paths were simply an aberration due to the wet conditions and localized lightning strikes.

Let's hope the bullpen continues to pitch ~~well~~ competently.

Let's also hope that the boys bring their bats and see the early-June 2017 (5.00 ERA) Porcello because last night, they sorta made Drew Pomeranz look like circa-2016 Porcello.

Finally, let's also hope that the young "core" of Polanco, Kepler & Sanó can get their mojo back, who after good-to-great months of April & May are respectively slashing .231/.273/.308, .217/.244/.349 and .239/.309/.466 for June.

2017 Twins Game Logs

Game 75 — Twins at Red Sox

June 27, 2017 freealonzo 13 Comments

Hector Santiago back on the mound for the Twins as they try to even the series against the Red Sox. Drew Pomeranz for the Red Hosers.

I thought this was an interesting statistic from the Twin's David Morse:

In games since 1961, the Twins and Red Sox are all square: 307-307. Twins at home: 177-130; Red Sox at home: 177-130.

So today is the rubber match! 6:10 opening pitch.

2017 Twins Game Logs

Game 27. Red Sox at Minnesota.

May 5, 2017 davidwatts 73 Comments

I've been off the grid most of the day but saw the Twins DFA'd Danny Santana. I bet some National League team like the Pirates claims him.

Phil Hughes on the mound. I have a feeling its going to be one of those games where he gives up like 6 solo HRs. Eduardo Ramirez for Boston.

Oh Goody, Jack Morris is doing commentary for FSN. Bring back Torii Hunter!

2016 Twins Game Logs

Game 96. Twins at Red Sox. 6pm

July 22, 2016 davidwatts 18 Comments

Will Kyle Gibson pitch at least 6 innings? I hope so!

I wont make it to the end of this game because Im going to a pool party.

Maybe thats what the Twins need to get more wins. After each one they get a pool party!

Enjoy the game.

2016 Twins Game Logs

Game 95: The Last Place Minnesota Twins at The First Place Boston Red Sox

July 21, 2016 Can of Corn 8 Comments

Minnesota has gone 10-6 in July, winning two series' against the West-leading Rangers and three out of four against Oakland. They didn't really get the offense going in their first series back following the All Star Break (against Cleveland), scored no runs on Monday, had one big inning on Tuesday (5 runs) and another crooked number in the 9th yesterday (3 runs) to notch a series win against the 2nd place Tigers.

In Boston to face the Red Sox (1st in the East, 53-39, 8-2 in their past 10) for the next four games, the Twins start the series with a rebounding Tyler Duffey on the mound. Duffey is 3-0 in his last four starts with a 3.10 ERA, and Twins' wins in each of his past five starts.

Squaring off against the Twins for Boston is All Star knuckleballer Steven Wright (11-5, 2.78 ERA, 1.18 WHIP), winner of his past three games (though with an atrocious 6.35 ERA) and looking for continued support from an offense averaging 5.38 runs per game over the past dozen.

Read on if you care to learn more about the huge mistake the Twins made when they released David "Big Papi" Ortiz ... 14 years ago ...

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Boston sent 6 players to the 2016 All Star Game (Petunia wasn't one of 'em!), though none more noticeable to Twins fans than 40-year-old David Ortiz, enjoying his final year in the big show. His current offensive numbers rank near the top of each category in the American League and (if sustained) would constitute one of his best seasons ... well .... ever. His current SLG (.665) OPS (1.085) and OPS+ (180) are the highest he's ever had. His BA (.326) and OBP (.420) are 2nd only to his 2007 season where he placed 4th in the MVP voting (which was his 5th consecutive year of finishing in the top-5). I have no doubt we will hear much about "the colossal blunder" Terry Ryan made following the 2002 season, when he made the decision to release Ortiz in favor of Matt LeCroy (and others) starting at DH. For my own edification, I wanted to share the following facts: In 2002, Minnesota had taken the AL Central with 94 wins,* and beaten the A's in the ALDS before being eliminated by the Angels in the ALCS. They had good, young players in their primes in the OF (J. Jones, T. Hunter, D. Mohr) & at 1st (Mientkiewicz), and had used Ortiz and (former 1st round pick) Matt LeCroy at DH. They also had Shannon Stewert, former 1st rounder Michael Cuddyer and 2nd round pick Michael Restovich getting time and as bats off the bench and potential DH's. Also note, Seattle was the first to part ways with Ortiz, in exchange for a PTBN - Dave Hollins! Every other team in baseball had an opportunity to sign him following his release from the Twins ... only the Sox were willing to take a flyer. It's baseball - things like this happen. Look at home many teams passed on drafting Mike Trout and Joey Votto, Gio Gonzalez, Andrew McCutchen ... Trevor Plouffe! over Dustin Pedroia. Shit, FIVE** pitchers were selected ahead of Clayton Kershaw! Terry Ryan had reason to believe he was making a solid choice. No one could have predicted David Ortiz would become Big Papi, except maybe David himself. And good for him! But can we please get over it ... please? They and would repeat as Central champs in 2003 & '04. *The Angels would go on to win the 2002 World Series, beating the Giants in 7 games.

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Boston sent 6 players to the 2016 All Star Game (Petunia wasn't one of 'em!), though none more noticeable to Twins fans than 40-year-old David Ortiz, enjoying his final year in the big show.

His current offensive numbers rank near the top of each category in the American League and (if sustained) would constitute one of his best seasons ... well .... ever. His current SLG (.665) OPS (1.085) and OPS+ (180) are the highest he's ever had. His BA (.326) and OBP (.420) are 2nd only to his 2007 season where he placed 4th in the MVP voting (which was his 5th consecutive year of finishing in the top-5).

I have no doubt we will hear much about "the colossal blunder" Terry Ryan made following the 2002 season, when he made the decision to release Ortiz in favor of Matt LeCroy (and others) starting at DH. For my own edification, I wanted to share the following facts:

In 2002, Minnesota had taken the AL Central with 94 wins,* and beaten the A's in the ALDS before being eliminated by the Angels** in the ALCS.

They had good, young players in their primes in the OF (J. Jones, T. Hunter, D. Mohr) & at 1st (Mientkiewicz), and had used Ortiz and (former 1st round pick) Matt LeCroy at DH.

They also had Shannon Stewert, former 1st rounder Michael Cuddyer and 2nd round pick Michael Restovich getting time and as bats off the bench and potential DH's.

Also note, Seattle was the first to part ways with Ortiz, in exchange for a PTBN - Dave Hollins!

Every other team in baseball had an opportunity to sign him following his release from the Twins ... only the Sox were willing to take a flyer.

It's baseball - things like this happen. Look at home many teams passed on drafting Mike Trout and Joey Votto, Gio Gonzalez, Andrew McCutchen ... Trevor Plouffe! over Dustin Pedroia. Shit, FIVE pitchers were selected ahead of Clayton Kershaw!
Terry Ryan had reason to believe he was making a solid choice. No one could have predicted David Ortiz would become Big Papi, except maybe David himself. And good for him! But can we please get over it ... please?

*They and would repeat as Central champs in 2003 & '04.
**The Angels would go on to win the 2002 World Series, beating the Giants in 7 games.

2016 Twins Game Logs

Game 60. Red Sox at Twins.

June 10, 2016 davidwatts 20 Comments

Oh goody. Its going to be a weekend of "woe is me" from everywhere because its David Ortiz's last games in Minnesota (barring playoffs!). Because something that happened in 2003 (There are about two generations of Twins fans that never saw Ortiz play in a Twins uniform. I mean, David ortiz once played in a game where Bob Tewksbury was the starting pitcher and Terry Steinbach was catching. Ortiz has been around forever) is affecting the current state of the Twins now.

Makes me wonder what would happen if Joe Mauer was let go or traded and then has a couple of banner seasons. Would the Boo Joe Mauer crowd boo the Front Office for letting a good player go? I dont know.

I do now I get tired about the Twins blunder. Why can't people let go ?

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Rupert Holmes – Escape (The Piña Colada Song)

Video June 4, 2015 hungry joe 11 Comments

Just like Mr. Holmes, I'm hoping we can have a little fun today in Boston, and then skeeee-daddle.

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(there are some claims on the internets that "O'Malley's" is in reference to Boston. that's what i'm going with, at least.)

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2015 Game 50: Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox

June 1, 2015 hungry joe 8 Comments

Tonight's game in Boston has been postponed due to weather. The game will be made up, as part of a day-night doubleheader, on Wed. June 3rd.

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) June 1, 2015

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2015 Game 44: Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins – Memorial Day Edition

May 25, 2015 hungry joe 64 Comments

I hope everyone has had an enjoyable and agreeable Memorial Day weekend. I'm sure there will be plenty of pomp and spectacle during the actual game, but whenever you get a chance today, maybe take a moment and quietly reflect on the holiday and those whose memory it honors.

I was thinking about trying to make yesterday's game in Chicago, but other vague plans (which didn't materialize) and threat of weather kept us away. A shame as it would have been a good one.

Anyway, now that the Twins aren't playing Chicago, I can actually watch them again. Score. They leave the Prairie State with a 4-1 road trip in their back pocket, and six games at home in front of them, where they've enjoyed a .700 record (2nd in the AL).

They'll open up that homestand with 3 games against the 3rd place Red Sox. Someone posted a link recently that mirrored the exasperation this team has been causing me. They're just not supposed to be this good, you know? Regardless, I will continue to cautiously watch, and enjoy the ride.

Happy Memorial Day, you guys.

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