The Twins Can’t Play With The Rays

Rays Beat Twins 6-4
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W: Niemann
L: Guerrier (1-6)
S: Soriano

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The Twins need to figure out how to play the Rays, and they need to figure out how to do it with Slowey and Baker pitching for them.

Brian Duensing couldn’t get it done on Tuesday.  While he technically had a quality start for the Twins, going . . . → Read More: The Twins Can’t Play With The Rays

Awesome Minnesota Twins Links That You’ll Want To Read (July 29th)

Here are some recent articles and blog posts from around the web that you are probably going to want to read.

Carl Pavano has been the ace of the Minnesota Twins this season – Twins Locker thinks that Carl Pavano is the Twins best pitcher this year
Anatomy of an Offensive Outburst – Twins Target takes . . . → Read More: Awesome Minnesota Twins Links That You’ll Want To Read (July 29th)

Why Jose Morales and not Wilson Ramos?

With Orlando Hudson going to the 15 day DL recently, the Twins brought up catcher Jose Morales from AAA to fill the roster spot instead of bringing up another infielder.

Ron Gardenhire felt that he was okay with the infielding situation because of being able to use Cuddyer, Cassilla, Hardy, Punto, and Vanlencia, and (fingers crossed) hoping . . . → Read More: Why Jose Morales and not Wilson Ramos?

Is Joe Mauer Okay?

BALTIMORE — Twins second baseman Orlando Hudson landed on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday because of a strained right oblique muscle — although he tried all he could to stay on the active roster.

Read The Whole Article Here:Hudson goes on DL for a second time | StarTribune.com

Hudson will be headed to the . . . → Read More: Is Joe Mauer Okay?

Liriano Outduels Jimenez for 6 innings.

Twins Lose To Rockies 5-1
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W: Jimenez
L: Liriano (6-4)

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Francisco Liriano and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched 6 scoreless innings against each other Wednesday in Minnesota.  During those 6 innings, Francisco Liriano only gave up 1 hit.

Unfortunately, none of that matters, because that 6 inning stretch started in the SECOND inning.  The first inning was a different story.  . . . → Read More: Liriano Outduels Jimenez for 6 innings.

The Twins Finalize Opening Day Roster

Minnesota Twins Roster Is In

The Twins have finalized their opening day roster with 3 games left in Spring Training.  Here is the roster:

Starting pitchers (5):

Scott Baker
Nick Blackburn
Carl Pavano
Kevin Slowey
Francisco Liriano

Relievers (7):

Matt Guerrier
Jon Rauch
Jose Mijares
Jesse Crain
Pat Neshek
Brian Duensing
Clay Condrey

Infielders (7):

Justin Morneau
Orlando Hudson
J.J. Hardy
Nick Punto
Brendan Harris
Alexi Casilla
Jim Thome

Outfielders (4):

Denard Span
Delmon Young
Michael Cuddyer
Jason Kubel

Catchers(2):

Joe Mauer
Drew Butera

Gardenhire . . . → Read More: The Twins Finalize Opening Day Roster

Liriano Looks Legendary Twins Top Tampa

Twins Beat Tampa 6-2 in Spring Training Game
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W: Liriano
L: Price

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Okay, maybe “Legendary” is a bit strong, but it made for a cool title.

Liriano did look very solid, though, pitching 3 scoreless innings, striking out 4 guys, and not giving up any walks.  Duensing, Liriano’s competition for the 5th starting position, gave up the only two . . . → Read More: Liriano Looks Legendary Twins Top Tampa

Baker pitches well, but Twins lose again (03-16-10)

Twins lose to Baltimore 3-1
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W: Castillo
L: Guerrier
S: Perrault

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Backer pitched 4 scoreless innings with 3 strike outs to open the game in another strong outing by Minnesota’s top starters, but this time the Twins struggled scoring, not getting on the board until an 8th inning RBI from Butera.  Revere and Mauer both went 2 for 3 on . . . → Read More: Baker pitches well, but Twins lose again (03-16-10)

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