Tag Archives: Minnesota Twins

Ramos fever in full swing

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

If you’re a Minnesota Twins rookie about to make his major league debut, you can’t do much better than by matching a feat accomplished only by the one and only Kirby Puckett. That’s just what Wilson Ramos did on Sunday. … Continue reading →

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Alomar will get call today, while Dawson and Blyleven among those deserving

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The Baseball Hall of Fame 2010 voting is announced today at 12:30 p.m. (I think). Roberto Alomar will most definitely be gaining induction, at least according to preliminary vote totals. Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven – a former Minnesota Twins … Continue reading →

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Alomar will get call today, while Dawson and Blyleven among those deserving

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Hayden Goethe

The Baseball Hall of Fame 2010 voting is announced today at 12:30 p.m. (I think). Roberto Alomar will most definitely be gaining induction, at least according to preliminary vote totals. Andre Dawson and Bert Blyleven – a former Minnesota Twins … Continue reading →

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What a surprise? Nathan has surgery

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

A couple of pieces of news regarding the Minnesota Twins that might be of interest. Twins closer Joe Nathan underwernt surgery Tuesday to remove two bone chips from his right elbow. He acknowledged that he’s pitched much of the season … Continue reading →

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Big days ahead at the Teflon Palace

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

While the Minnesota Vikings will continue to call the Metrodome home, the Minnesota Twins are closing out their tenure with the facility in style. The Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Sunday, and with Detroit having defeated the … Continue reading →

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With AL Central tied up, Twins turn to Pavano

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Twins are in the position they hoped they’d be in two days ago, having won the first two games of their series against the Kansas City Royals. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers have lost the first two games of … Continue reading →

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So you’re saying there’s a chance …

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

The Minnesota Twins continued to tease area sports fans Thursday, picking up an 8-3 victory against the Detroit Tigers and pulling within two games of the AL Central division lead. The front-running Tigers have three games left at Comerica Park … Continue reading →

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Doubleheader thoughts

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

Here’s my take on the Minnesota Twins’ splitting a doubleheader Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, leaving the Twins still two games back in the AL Central race: Nick Blackburn did a nice job in Game 1, ducking trouble in the … Continue reading →

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Analyzing the “What’s wrong with Joe Nathan?” talk

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

We didn’t get far along talking Minnesota Twins baseball on the "Sports Talk" radio program on WDAY 970-AM on Thursday before a couple of callers started asking, "What’s wrong with closer Joe Nathan?" or "Does Joe Nathan make you nervous … Continue reading →

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Twins keep losing players, but keep winning

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Hayden Goethe

Somehow, the Minnesota Twins keep winning games. On Tuesday, they did so not only without former AL MVP Justin Morneau, but also without outfielder Denard Span. Span, who was beaned in the head during Monday’s victory over the Chicago White … Continue reading →

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