Yesterday was a big day for the Twins, although when it started Amanda Lawson was unsure of whether it was going to be a good one. Turns out, it was.
Beginning Baseball
Amanda Lawson's takes readers with her and she experiences first season as a baseball fan.
Beginning Baseball: The Twins and Summer Tubing
August 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Amanda Lawson has come to the conclusion that the Twins season has been much like a tube ride behind the boat. Sound confusing? Well let her break it down for you.
Sports fans: It’s still summertime…football can wait!
July 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
July 25th was a glorious day for football fans everywhere. There will be a 2011 football season. Wooo! Yay!! But let’s not get ahead of ourselves: football can wait.
Beginning Baseball: No Superstitions For Me…Yet.
July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When Amanda began to follow the Twins, she had no superstitions or curses to get her strung up and paranoid about the wins. Now four months later, despite evidence to the contrary, Amanda maintains her stance on superstitions in sports.
Beginning Baseball: Analyzing the Twins 2nd Half Schedule–Every Play, Every Game Counts
July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Twins finally picked up some wins before the All-Star Game, but Amanda Lawson wonders: what’s next? Can the Twins even get out of 4th place, let alone contend for AL Central Division Championship and a playoff spot?
Beginning Baseball: Mystery SOLVED – Why Women Swoon Over Joe Mauer
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Last night, while watching her first Twins game on TV, Amanda Lawson solved the mystery of why women swoon over Joe Mauer. Gentlemen, pay attention. This is good for you to understand.
Beginning Baseball: My First Twins Game at Target Field
July 6, 2011 By 2 Comments
Last week Amanda Lawson caught her first Minnesota Twins game at Target Field. Did it live up to expectations. Take a look!
Beginning Baseball: Three Expectations for My First Game at Target Field
July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Amanda Lawson has been waiting for the opportunity to watch the Twins play at home since I started following them earlier this year. In this short, light post, she highlights her expectations for this weekend’s experience.
Beginning Baseball: Breaking Down the Twins’ Biggest Rivals
June 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
As a new baseball fan, Amanda Lawson was excited to find out who the Twins’ biggest rival was. And one day there was a comment on Twitter that made her think twice about her initial perception.
Beginning Baseball: Is Joe Mauer Worth the Extra Buck?
June 20, 2011 By 3 Comments
Joe Mauer is back on the field, but after signing an eight-year contract extension with the Twins (worth $184 million) in May of 2010, chatter has developed about whether the organization invested their money wisely.
Beginning Baseball: Is it a comeback or a lucky streak?
June 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
How can you tell if a team is making a true comeback or if it is just going through a lucky streak? From what Amanda Lawson has learned about baseball thus far, you shouldn’t get your hopes up. Too late. She’s not giving up on her Twins.
Beginning Baseball: Discovering the Art of Baseball Trash Talk
June 8, 2011 By 5 Comments
Amanda Lawson is a self-proclaimed champion trash talker. Well…at least when trash talking football. Baseball is a little different, however. In this post, Amanda discovers and explains “the art” of being a baseball trash talker.
Beginning Baseball: Kicking ‘em while they’re down
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sitting at the bottom of the MLB, the Twins have never looked so bleak. Naturally, I keep thinking we’ve hit the bottom. It can’t get worse, right?. It might not get better, but at least I know it can’t get worse. Oh baseball, you proved me wrong once again.
Beginning Baseball: The Twins Need Change…NOW!
May 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
“It’s only the beginning of the season” is a phrase Amanda has used much too often over the past two months. As we all know, the Twins aren’t exactly having a “dream” season, and as June swiftly approaches, the reality of it all is beginning to sink in.
Beginning Baseball: Remembering Harmon Killebrew
May 18, 2011 By 2 Comments
As a new baseball fan, Amanda Lawson didn’t realize the impact Harmon Killebrew had made across the country as an icon on and off the field. This is her tribute to one of the greatest power hitters in the history of baseball.
