Monthly Archives: August 2008
Liriano v. Batista
[Note: I've been entrusted with Monday Game Logs over at the WGOM. This is my first attempt, which is cross posted at the WGOM.] The Twins begin the second series on their monster road trip tonight. The Twins arrived in … Continue reading
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Tagged Baseball, Fransisco Liriano, Miguel Batista, Minnesota, Raul Ibanez, Seattle Mariners, Twins
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Slowey v. Santana
The Twins dug their own grave last night; errors by Busher and a poorly played ball by Gomez dug a hole that the Twins were never able to get themselves out of. Today, Kevin Slowey (tRA+ 123) takes that mound … Continue reading
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Perkins v. Saunders
Great effort by the Twins last night. Span is meaning more and more to the team every start he gets. For example, last night after falling to an 0-2 count, he poked a single down the third-base line scoring the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexi Casilla, Angels, Asides, Glen Perkins, Joe Saunders, Twins
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Print – Federal Grants Aimed to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws
Good Use of Federal funds? You be the judge: The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times : Federal Grants Aimed to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws.
Baker v. Lackey
The Twins begin their long road trip at Angel Stadium tonight with Scott Baker pitching against John Lackey. The Angel’s are probably the strongest team in the American League from top to bottom of their roster, so the Twins will … Continue reading
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Tagged Angles, Asides, Baseball, John Lackey, Scott Baker, tRA+, Twins, wOBA*
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Print – ‘Hungry’ Twins keeping things fundamental in playoff race
This story from USAToday.com came across my desk couch while I was watching CSPAN the Olympics: ‘Hungry’ Twins keeping things fundamental in playoff race. It a great story about the Twins from a national news outlet, and therefore a must … Continue reading
Liriano v. Dallas Braden
The Twins won a rout last night against the A’s, which made up for their lack of effort loss on Monday. Hopefully they continue last night’s dominance into today’s midday game. Game time: 1:10 EST The A’s will send out … Continue reading
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Meandering Linkage – 2008 AL Central Division Race
Random Twins centered story from the Clinton Journal of South Monroe, Illinois. Author Tim Moran observes that the AL Central Division race will be one of the most exciting in recent history1 “Both teams play solid, fundamental baseball and one … Continue reading
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Tagged Baseball, Clinton Journal, Francisco Liriano, Meandering Linkage, Twins, White Sox
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Nationals promote Triple-A Pitcher Estrada to the Big League Club
See the story here: Nationals promote Estrada from Triple-A – International Herald Tribune. Estrada will fill the roster spot vacated by the trade of Luis Ayala. Estrada is a right handed pitcher who was starting for the Triple-A club. His … Continue reading
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Slowey v. Gallagher
The Twins continue their series with the A’s tonight. 8:10PM EST Gallagher (4-5) Slowey (9-8)
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Nationals Trade Ayala for a PTBNL
I know I’m late on this story, but this week the Nationals Traded Luis Ayala for a player to be named later. According to most news outlets, including this one, when the PTBNL is “named” the Nationals will receive Mets … Continue reading
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Tagged Anderson Hernandez, Baseball, Luis Ayala, Nationals, New York Mets, Washington DC
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Blackburn v. Duchscherer
Tonight at 8:10 EST Tonight’s Probable Pitchers: Duchscherer (10-8) Blackburn (9-6) Tonight the Twins start their series with the Oakland A’s. Hopefully Blackburn gets this series off on the right foot, with a quality start. The bullpen could use a … Continue reading
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Tagged Asides, Justin Duchscherer, Nick Blackburn, Oakland A's, Twins
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