Monthly Archives: June 2010

Benefit from Pavano trade could last awhile

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I’m the first to admit that I’m stunned how well Carl Pavano has pitched for the Minnesota Twins this season. The Twins did the right thing in offering him arbitration this past offseason, and Pavano – considering the free-agent market … Continue reading →

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On the radio today

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I’m making my weekly appearance on "Sports Talk" today from 1-2 p.m. on WDAY 970-AM. Joining me in studio is Forum colleague Andrew Gottenborg. Today on the show, we’ll talk to Associated Press sports writer Jon Krawczynski about all things Minnesota Timberwolves … Continue reading →

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Strasburg belongs at All-Star Game

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

There’s been no shortage of debate regarding whether or not Stephen Strasburg should be at the MLB All-Star Game in a couple of weeks. My answer to all of that: Absolutely he should be. The best explanation for that is one I heard … Continue reading →

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Cuddyer belongs at third base for now

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I was pretty startled by something Minnesota Twins broadcaster Dick Bremer said during Sunday’s Minnesota Twins-New York Mets telecast. Bremer said that Twins manager Ron Gardenhire plans to continue to use Michael Cuddyer as the team’s third baseman when the Twins open … Continue reading →

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What I learned about soccer

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Following the USA’s loss to Ghana in the World Cup’s round of 16 on Saturday, now seems like as good of time as any to inform everyone of what I’ve learned about the global game. Criticize a coach, and all is … Continue reading →

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Soccer returns to its familiar place in USA

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

Goodbye, soccer. See you in four years. That’s the way that I and many other sports fans feel now that the United States has been eliminated from the World Cup. The USA lost to Ghana 2-1 in extra time Saturday. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Wolves draft missing something again

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The Internet let me down again. I wrote up a lengthy post about the Wolves draft, only to have it not publish. Here’s a condensed version of that post, which you might prefer anyway. I wonder what everyone thinks about how the … Continue reading →

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Crazy USA soccer game followed by crazier Wimbledon match

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

I figured a future "30 for 30" ESPN documentary would be developed for June 23, 2010, the way this day had started. The United States’ soccer victory against Algeria with a winning goal in stoppage time marked the first time the USA had … Continue reading →

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On the radio today

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

We’ve got a big show slated for "Sports Talk" today from 1-2 p.m. on WDAY 970-AM. Joining me in studio – making his radio debut – is my Forum colleague Andrew Gottenborg. He’ll be filling in for the departed Kerry Collins … Continue reading →

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What makes the Twins a frontrunner for Cliff Lee?

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

It feels like everywhere you look, someone is saying the Minnesota Twins will end up with Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Cliff Lee. The Mariners gave up a ton of prospects in order to acquire the former Cy Young Award winner from … Continue reading →

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