With Mauer and Morneau leading the way, the Twins looked like the preseason favorite to win the almighty AL Central…up until Joe Nathan’s (potentially) devastating injury that is. Let’s take a look at the reasons for the optimism.
Monday Link Dump: Twins Ink Joe Mauer for Next Decade, Hot Women of the Super Bowl
February 1, 2010 By 1 Comment
Resurrecting the Ghosts of Twins Past: A Recap of Detroit at Minnesota – Game 163
October 7, 2009 By 1 Comment
Game 163 would prove to be a extra-inning thriller in the final regular season ballgame ever to be played in the Metrodome. Alexi Casilla’s 12th-inning hit drove in the winning run as Minnesota took the AL Central Crown. But that barely scratches the surface of the drama and storylines involved with this classic title fight.
Fascinating Video: Joe Mauer Tipping Pitches From Second Base
October 1, 2009 By 4 Comments
Fascinating video showing Joe Mauer blatantly tipping pitches to Jason Kubel with Justin Verlander on the hill during a recent Tigers-Twins game.
Home Run Derby Preview: 2009 Participants, Odds, and Past Champions
July 13, 2009 By 4 Comments
Last year’s Home Run Derby was incredible, thanks to the magical performance put on by Josh Hamilton. Can Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard, Prince Fielder or one of the other 2009 participants do anything similar? Probably not.
Still, the NL field of Home Run Derby participants — especially Pujols in front of his home fans — has the potential to make tonight’s festivities worth watching.
MLB Midseason Awards: AL & NL Central Edition
July 9, 2009 By 3 Comments
With the All Star Break looming, it’s time to hand out some midseason hardware. Who are the first half MVPs, Cy Youngs, and Managers of the Year for the AL and NL Central?
Click through and find out, along with a few other less traditional and ignominious awards (like greatest old school baseball card ever, won hands down by Jim Leyland).
Twins Updates 5.9.09 | Scott Baker Signs Four Year Extension
March 9, 2009 By 1 Comment
TwinsFest 2009 Recap, Photo Diary and Notes From the Weekend
January 27, 2009 By 3 Comments
Thosands upon thousands came out to TwinsFest 2009 to try their luck at snagging a few autographs. Tyler George was there and checks in with a recap and photo diary from TwinsFest 2009. Also, updates on Jason Kubel, Joe Crede, Eric Gagne, Brandon Lyon, Russ Springer, and Ben Sheets.
Minnesota Twins Offseason Recap | Joe Mauer Has Kidney Surgery
January 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
The Minnesota Twins have been relatively quiet this offseason, but making a play for Adrian Beltre to be their 3B and help in the middle of the order could be this team’s ticket to an AL Central crown. Also, Joe Mauer recently had successful kidney surgery.
Chicago White Sox: 2008 AL Central Champions
September 21, 2008 By 1 Comment
The final week of September is upon us. Can the White Sox hang onto the AL Central lead?
