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Play-In Round: White Sox at Minnesota Twins
Tonight the Twins start their pivotal series with the pale hose of south Chicago. This is essentially a play-in round for the Twins and the outcome of this series is likely to determine whether they or the White Sox make … Continue reading
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Print – A jewel the Nats franchise is not from the Washington Times
Well, I feel a little sick saying this, but Loverro and I share an opinion: From the Washington Times – Thom Loverro: A jewel the Nats franchise is not. But on the bright side, I don’t think that the Nats … Continue reading
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Photos from Yesterday: Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles
Here are some photos I took at the Twins game, yesterday, September 14th 2008. It was a fun game at a great ballpark, but unfortunately the Twins lost. [flickr]set:72157607311121699 (medium, 35) [/flickr]
Blackburn v. Bannister
Damn Vikings lost last night. Oh well. Kansas City visits the Metrodome tonight at 7:10 CDT. Probable Pitchers: Minnesota: Nick Blackburn (Era: 3.71; tRA+: 107) Royals: Brian Bannister (Era: 5.56; tRA+: 81) The Twins need to win this series at … Continue reading
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Liriano v. Galarraga
Tonight the Twins return home from their 14 game road trip from hell1. They have 6 games at home before their final road trip of the season. The start their home stand against the Detroit Tigers. Here’s hoping the Twins … Continue reading
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Slowy v. Litsch
[Thursday Game Log, Cross Posted at the WGOM.] Thirteen down, one to go. Not much to say about tonight’s game. After the game, the Twins record on this road trip will either be 5-9 or 6-8, and based upon how … Continue reading
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Perkins v. Purcey
The Twins start their final series of their mega road trip tied for first place in the AL Central tonight in Toronto. The probable starting pitchers: Perkins (12-3) Purcey (2-5) Perkins has been decent this year, but his record really … Continue reading
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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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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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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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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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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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