Twins Have The Injury Bug Heading Into Tonight’s Game

The Twins are fighting injuries in a big way right now.

Of course it all started with Joe Nathan undergoing season-ending surgery before the season even started.

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Then of course the other big one is Justin Morneau who has been out of action for nearly 2 months now because of the effects of . . . → Read More: Twins Have The Injury Bug Heading Into Tonight’s Game

The Twins Are In First Place

Twins Beat White Sox 6-1
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W: Liriano (11-7)
L: Floyd

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Francisco Liriano and the Minnesota Twins took 2 out of 3 games to pull ahead by 1 game in the American League Central.

Liriano pitched well again Thursday night, going 5 2/3rds innings, giving up only 1 run.  He got into a bit of a scare in the . . . → Read More: The Twins Are In First Place

Gardenhire: Blackburn Likely To Go To AAA, Punto To DL

I was just listening to 1500 ESPN online, and they were interviewing Ron Gardenhire.

A couple news tidbits, he mentioned that Nick Punto’s injury is more than just a cramp in his leg, and he’ll likely have to go to the DL.

Gardy also mentioned that he thinks Nick Blackburn needs to be getting some starts, so he . . . → Read More: Gardenhire: Blackburn Likely To Go To AAA, Punto To DL

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?

A Bunt? Really Joe?

Twins Lose Second Straight To Indians 4-3
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W: R. Perez
L: Mijares (1-1)
S: C. Perez

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7th Inning… 1 out, runners on 1st and second.  The Twins  had recorded 4 consecutive hits and Denard Span and Orlando Hudson had just hit back to back RBI singles to tie the game at 3.

The Twins were starting to roll, and . . . → Read More: A Bunt? Really Joe?

The Twins Lose to the Indians. Yep, THOSE Indians

Twins Lose To Indians 10-4
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W: Laffey
L: Baker (7-9)

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The Minnesota Twins made up some ground on the division leading White Sox during their four game series with Chicago over the weekend.  At the end of the series, things were looking good for the Twins since their next opponents were the last place team in the . . . → Read More: The Twins Lose to the Indians. Yep, THOSE Indians

Justin Morneau Overpowers Bluejays

Twins Beat Bluejays 8-3
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W: Slowey (5-3)
L: Eveland

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Hey Twins Fans.  I was gone on an extended weekend vacation (if you can call cleaning out a garage and a shed a vacation), so I didn’t get to write about the fact that the Twins lost the series to the Yankees… but they did snap the losing streak!

But anyway, . . . → Read More: Justin Morneau Overpowers Bluejays

Pavano Pitches Well, But Twins Can’t Score

Twins Lose 2-0
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W: Bergensen
L: Pavano (3-3)
S: Simon

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Carl Pavano got no help from the Twins offense on Thursday night.  Pavano pitched a good game, going 8 innings and only giving up 2 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks.  He struck out 8 guys.  The only runs came from a 2 run homer in the . . . → Read More: Pavano Pitches Well, But Twins Can’t Score

Some Facts and Stats About The Twins So Far This Season

Just Some Info About The Twins So Far This Season:

As the end of yesterday, they have the second best record in the Major Leagues
So far the Twins are 17-4 when they score first
The Twins have outscored their opponents 28-13 in the first inning this year
The Twins have scored at least 2 runs in the first inning . . . → Read More: Some Facts and Stats About The Twins So Far This Season

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