I agree, it was about what I expected and not quite as bad as Marquis (it's his first start, so I should cut him some more slack I suppose). But it does feel like the Twins may have replaced one batting practice pitcher with another (although I do admit they didn't have too many other options). If they can get a couple quality starts out of him though, it'll be a significant upgrade.
I agree, and this seems like a good time to give people a chance to see who might step up.
Outfield prospect Joe Benson, who was Minnesota's second-round selection in the 2006 draft, has been claimed by the Texas Rangers and is no longer a member of the Twins organization.
Benson, 25,...
Posted By Nick Nelson (99 Comments)
Today, 01:16 PM
Welcome to the new millennium!!!!!! Do you remember the Willennium?
In 1999, the Twins finally added B.J. Garbe to their system. Coming off that massive high, the Twins had the second overall...
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Yesterday, 10:04 PM
If seeing this makes you not watch tonight's Twins game, you can thank me later.
Ain't no sunshine when the Twins are on
It's not warm when they play
Ain't no sunshine when the Twins are on...
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Yesterday, 09:51 PM
It was a rough week for the Twins- the losing streak stands at ten. The club hasn't won a game since May 13th. Two fifths of the starting rotation was replaced, including sending Vance Worley, the...
Posted By Cody Christie (0 Comments)
Yesterday, 08:10 AM
Figuring hitters out, a baseball lifer told me recently, is like trying to untangle a giant knot.
At first you just try to attack it in the easiest manner possible. If that does not work, you pick...
Posted By Parker Hageman (13 Comments)
Yesterday, 01:06 AM
I’ve been following the Twins minor league system pretty much daily for the past eight years. I can honestly say that I have not seen a pitcher have an opening stretch like DJ Baxendale has had this...
Posted By Seth Stohs (17 Comments)
05-23-2013, 10:34 PM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
I had intended to run some errands this afternoon, but then I saw this tweet:
Joe Benson is a member of the Texas Rangers organization...
— Seth...
Originally published at The Tenth Inning Stretch
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Last week, I discussed the reasons why the Minnesota Twins should select Sean Manaea with their first round and fourth overall pick. This...
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Glenn Borgmann (1950)
Dave Hollins (1966)
Todd Walker (1973)
Jason Kubel (1982)
Catcher Glenn Dennis Borgmann played in part or all of eight seasons for the Twins,...
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All good things must come to a end. Oswaldo Arcia has been demoted back down to AAA today, after the one-hitter thrown by Anaibal Sanchez. During his a little over a months stay in the Major leagues,...
After consecutive 95+ loss seasons where the Twins were easily one of the worst teams in either league, they break out a (current) 10-game losing streak in May of 2013, one in which they are...
If seeing this makes you not watch tonight's Twins game, you can thank me later.
Ain't no sunshine when the Twins are on
It's not warm when they play
Ain't no sunshine when the Twins are on...
Joe Benson claimed off waivers by Rangers
Outfield prospect Joe Benson, who was Minnesota's second-round selection in the 2006 draft, has been claimed by the Texas Rangers and is no longer a member of the Twins organization. Benson, 25,...
Today, 01:16 PM