Monthly Archives: March 2010

On the radio with Twins president today

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I make my weekly Wednesday appearance on "Sports Talk" from 1-2 p.m. today on WDAY 970-AM. It’s the first of a back-to-back set for me as I’m also filling in for someone tomorrow, so I’ll have to save some of my … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on fantasy baseball

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I realize fantasy baseball isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. So if it’s not something you’re interested in, you can probably stop reading right here. Maybe I’ll persuade you to like it. Maybe I won’t. I’ve run my own league for the … Continue reading →

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Wolves’ woes overshadow Love’s career night

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I guess you could say the following post represent a glass half-full look at the Minnesota Timberwolves. But first, the bad: The Wolves lost their 16th straight game on Sunday, losing to the Phoenix Suns 105-101. But now, the good: Kevin Love had a ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Nats add Coste, while Weber is still in camp

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

A logjam at catcher will prevent Chris Coste from making the New York Mets’ Opening Day roster. Coste – a Fargo native who played at Concordia College and for the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks – was among the cuts from Mets camp … Continue reading →

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Don’t expect closer-by-committee approach to stick

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Sunday he’s planning to go with a closer-by-committee approach this season to replace the injured Joe Nathan. That means Matt Guerrier, Jon Rauch, Jose Mijares and Jesse Crain could all be called upon to get saves. This … Continue reading →

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Twins roster nearly finalized

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

A number of decisions were handed down to players from the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Jacque Jones and Anthony Slama were among those told they would not make the team when camp breaks. However, they will stay with the team when … Continue reading →

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McNabb or Favre? Who do you want?

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Donovan McNabb likes Philadelphia. But if the Eagles quarterback is traded anywhere, he would prefer it to be to the Minnesota Vikings. That’s the story Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer wrote for Saturday’s editions. The Vikings face the "Brett Favre dilemma" … Continue reading →

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Liriano is frontrunner for fifth starter spot

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed what most of us had already figured out. Gardenhire said Thursday that Francisco Liriano is in the driver’s seat for the fifth starter’s spot in the Twins rotation. About a week ago, Gardy suggested that Liriano … Continue reading →

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Slowey pitching like wrist surgery is behind him

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Kevin Slowey and the rest of the Minnesota Twins starting pitchers have had big spring trainings so far. And that’s encouraging news from a group that had a lot of ups and downs in 2009. Slowey, in particular, has been … Continue reading →

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Weber finds himself battling for starting job

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

With his fourth offensive coordinator since coming to the University of Minnesota, soon-to-be senior quarterback Adam Weber has always been kept busy picking up a new offense. But this time, Weber finds himself battling for a starting job. MarQueis Gray, … Continue reading →

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