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About Hayden Goethe

Hayden Goethe is the Assistant Sports Editor at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. He joined The Forum as a sports part-timer in 2002 and, since becoming a full-timer in 2004, has been a part of two Top 10 APSE daily sports staffs. Goethe was a fan of the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Bears growing up, since he and his Minnesota Vikings fan for a brother couldn't agree on anything as kids. During his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, talking about reuniting his co-ed softball team again, and hanging out with friends. Send him an e-mail at hgoethe@forumcomm.com

Diamond, Walters could stick with Twins

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

When Scott Diamond and P.J. Walters received major league call-ups in the last week, it likely wouldn’t have taken much for the duo to become fixtures in the Twins rotation for the rest of the season. After all, Twins starters … Continue reading →

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Rays outwork their opponents, and it works

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

An afternoon glance at the AL East standings shows the Tampa Bay Rays in a tie for first place. It’s hard to believe the day has arrived where that doesn’t surprise anyone. Five years ago, the Tampa Bay then-Devil Rays … Continue reading →

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Judgment time begins for Vikings stadium

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

It’s taken a longer-than-expected session, but the Minnesota Vikings stadium bill on Monday will go under the most intense scrutiny that it has faced so far. The Minnesota House will debate and is expected to vote on the bill Monday, … Continue reading →

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Bet you didn’t think you were witnessing baseball history

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

Nine hits in a four-game span. Can the Minnesota Twins be any worse? Apparently not. The Elias Sports Bureau – via Star Tribune writer La Velle E. Neal’s blog – confirms that in the modern era (since 1900), no Major … Continue reading →

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Mauer, poor pitching and a dim future

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

If you’ve watched the Minnesota Twins play the last two nights, then you’re either an Angels fan or one tough cookie. The Twins were no-hit last night by Jered Weaver and have had three hits total in the last two … Continue reading →

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Seau leaves behind legacy, questions

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

I’ve always thought that middle linebacker is the glamour position of a defense. It’s the quarterback on that side of the ball, as so many people say. And for a lot of people my age, that glamour player at middle … Continue reading →

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A century at Fenway Park

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

One hundred years is a long time for anything. But in the era of luxury boxes and retractable roofs, 100 years of Major League Baseball at one stadium seems unthinkable. But that’s exactly what Boston and all of New England … Continue reading →

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Liriano left something behind in Fort Myers

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

Francisco Liriano’s start to the season has been a familiar one. And that’s exactly what Twins fans were hoping not to see. Due to be a free agent after the season, Liriano teased many baseball experts with a dominant spring … Continue reading →

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Vikings stadium still tough sell with politicians

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

One of the more interesting excerpts among the many facts and quotes in Don Davis’ story about the Vikings stadium defeat on InForum is this quote from Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley: “We have done everything we have been asked,” Bagley … Continue reading →

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Kevin Love won’t win MVP, but he deserves consideration

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Hayden Goethe

Chances are that you’ve probably seen the last of Kevin Love for the remainder of the NBA season. Earlier this week, the Minnesota Timberwolves standout power forward suffered a mild concussion. With the Wolves no longer in serious pursuit of … Continue reading →

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