http://twinsdaily.com/ The top destination on the web for Twins conversation. en Fri, 18 May 2012 21:51:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://twinsdaily.com/images/misc/rss.png http://twinsdaily.com/ http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1327-Game-38-Twins-Brewers-5-18-12&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:42:48 GMT Twins Lineup: Denard Span CF Brian Dozier SS Joe Mauer C Josh Willingham LF Justin Morneau 1B Trevor Plouffe RF Alexi Casilla 2B Jamey... Twins Lineup:

Denard Span CF
Brian Dozier SS
Joe Mauer C
Josh Willingham LF
Justin Morneau 1B
Trevor Plouffe RF
Alexi Casilla 2B
Jamey Carroll 3B
Scott Diamond P ]]> Game Threads Seth Stohs http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1327-Game-38-Twins-Brewers-5-18-12 http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1326-Orioles-sign-Lew-Ford-assign-him-to-AAA&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:31:47 GMT According to the Long Island Ducks' Twitter feed, the Orioles have signed Lew Ford and have assigned him to their AAA team. Ford is my most favorite Twins player to start a game with a wispy goatee only to shave it mid-game. Welcome back to baseball, The Great Lewtardo. ]]> Twins Talk Parker Hageman http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1326-Orioles-sign-Lew-Ford-assign-him-to-AAA http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1325-Who-do-you-fire&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 17:20:44 GMT Let's say the Twins get to the point over the next few weeks that an inevitable shake-up needs to occur. Similar to what the Angels just did with the firing of hitting coach Mickey Hatcher, let's say the Twins front office decide to send a message to the clubhouse by axing either hitting coach Joe Vavra or pitching coach Rick Anderson. Which of the two would you fire and why?

Note: One or the other and not both. No cheating by saying Ron Gardenhire or Terry Ryan. ]]> Twins Talk Parker Hageman http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1325-Who-do-you-fire http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1324-Granny-Baseball-quot-TT-quot&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 15:36:56 GMT I have been wondering for awhile if the author of Granny Baseball, the person who would go by "TT" is here at Twins Daily. It seemed like TT was one of the most frequent commenters on various Twins blogs . . . so I was just wondering. ]]> Questions About Twins Daily shanewahl http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1324-Granny-Baseball-quot-TT-quot http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1323-Milwaukee-Series-Lineup&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 13:44:52 GMT OK so the Twins head to Milwaukee for a weekend series against their border war foes in the Brewers. They face the Brewers 2 aces in Gallardo and... OK so the Twins head to Milwaukee for a weekend series against their border war foes in the Brewers. They face the Brewers 2 aces in Gallardo and Greinke on Saturday and Sunday so it should be a fun series as Miller Park should be packed of Twins fans making the drive down. So here is my question, with the games in a National League park there is no DH, therefore do you have Mauer and Morneau play all three days in the field or do one or the other get a day off in the series being that they also have Monday off. Another aspect to keep in mind is Drew Butera is coming off a 3 hit game yesterday and Scott Diamond is pitching tonight and Butera has caught Diamond in his 2 previous gems. Do you mess up the combo and have Mauer catch him or do you stick with the Combo and give Mauer a full day off as he comes into the series in a 3-19 stretch and hitting only .179 in May. If I am making the lineup I probably sit Mauer tonight and bring him back and catch Saturday and Sunday and have Morneau if he is up to it play 1st all 3. So what does everyone else think. ]]> Twins Talk travistwinstalk http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1323-Milwaukee-Series-Lineup http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1319-An-Apology-from-Bark-s-Lounge&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:30:11 GMT To everyone on the Twins Daily site I give a heart felt apology for my last blog "Bark's Lounge Signing Out". I actually think that the TD site is a pretty special opportunity for Twins fans to unite, to argue in a positive manner and to express themselves baseball wise. I feel like I have been sloppy in areas and need to tighten things up. If you feel I singled you out in that last blog, I was only venting frustration from a rough day at the office. I think everyone adds a bit to this site... which is pretty damn cool. I hope I can have a second chance to be taken seriously, although I might try my hand at some humor (good or bad). I Do take it seriously. It's Fun... It's Baseball!!! ]]> TwinsDaily Article Comments http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1319-An-Apology-from-Bark-s-Lounge http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1317-O-Dog-Released&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 21:13:16 GMT 2010 Twins second baseman Orlando Hudson was released by the Padres, and I love this excerpt from RotoWorld: Padres released 2B Orlando Hudson. ... 2010 Twins second baseman Orlando Hudson was released by the Padres, and I love this excerpt from RotoWorld:

Padres released 2B Orlando Hudson.

ESPN's Keith Law first reported that Hudson was designated for assignment, but the Padres have actually requested release waivers, which is a mere formality before he can sign with any team. The 34-year-old was a massive disappointment during his time in San Diego, batting just .238/.313/.344 with a .657 OPS over 585 plate appearances. However, we're sure somebody will take a chance on him at the major league minimum. Alexi Amarista has been called up from Triple-A and should get most of the playing time at second base moving forward.


Massive disappointment?!? A .657 OPS?! That would be the 6th best OPS on the Twins, at least among guys that have been regular "starters"!!! Better than Casilla, Carroll, Plouffe, Parmelee, and Valencia! ]]> More Baseball StormJH1 http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1317-O-Dog-Released http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1316-Wilkin-Ramirez&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 18:41:55 GMT *WILKIN RAMIREZ* Date of Birth: October 25, 1985 (Age 26) Hometown: Bani, Dominican Republic Position: LF/CF/RF Throws Right; Bats Right Frame:... WILKIN RAMIREZ
Date of Birth: October 25, 1985 (Age 26) Hometown: Bani, Dominican Republic
Position: LF/CF/RF Throws Right; Bats Right Frame: 6'2", 190lbs.
Acquired: Agreed to terms with the Twins as a free agent (November 17, 2011)


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]]> Adopt A Prospect 2012 YourHouseIsMyHouse http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1316-Wilkin-Ramirez http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1315-Game-37-Twins-Detroit-5-17-12&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 16:09:06 GMT Twins Lineup: Ben Revere CF Brian Dozier SS Joe Mauer 1B Josh Willingham LF Justin Morneau DH Trevor Plouffe RF Alexi Casilla 2B Drew... Twins Lineup:

Ben Revere CF
Brian Dozier SS
Joe Mauer 1B
Josh Willingham LF
Justin Morneau DH
Trevor Plouffe RF
Alexi Casilla 2B
Drew Butera C
Jamey Carroll 3B

SP: PJ Walters

Tigers SP: Doug Fister ]]> Game Threads Seth Stohs http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1315-Game-37-Twins-Detroit-5-17-12 http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1314-Snappers-Afternoon-Game-1380-ESPN&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 16:06:34 GMT http://www.espn1380.com/ http://www.espn1380.com/ ]]> Game Threads MWLFan http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1314-Snappers-Afternoon-Game-1380-ESPN http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1313-Doumit-not-on-DL-but-Blackburn-is&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 16:03:41 GMT According to Joe C.... The Twins are not putting Doumit on the DL... However Blackburn is being put on the DL with a quad strain... According to Joe C.... The Twins are not putting Doumit on the DL... However Blackburn is being put on the DL with a quad strain... ]]> Twins Talk gmarais66 http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1313-Doumit-not-on-DL-but-Blackburn-is http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1312-Rock-Cats-on-the-radio&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 14:42:17 GMT http://www.iheart.com/#/live/3897/?autoplay=true Hopefully that link works for people. David Bromberg in da house. http://www.iheart.com/#/live/3897/?autoplay=true

Hopefully that link works for people. David Bromberg in da house. ]]> Game Threads shanewahl http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1312-Rock-Cats-on-the-radio http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1309-Nick-Blackburn-s-Thigh-Injury&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:17:47 GMT Following the game, Manager Ron Gardenhire mentioned that RHP Nick Blackburn had an injury in his thigh? I translate that to meaning... we need an... Following the game, Manager Ron Gardenhire mentioned that RHP Nick Blackburn had an injury in his thigh? I translate that to meaning... we need an excuse to get him out of this rotation because he is really bad. Need an injury to get him to the DL.

But, if Blackburn would go on the DL, who would start?

My assumption:
Anthony Swarzak would move to rotation with Jeff Manship taking Swarzak's long relief job.

Could also be:

Brian Duensing or Cole DeVries. (DeVries would need a 40 man roster spot to open up) ]]> Twins Talk Seth Stohs http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1309-Nick-Blackburn-s-Thigh-Injury http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1308-Doumit-to-the-DL-Ben-Revere-s-Coming-Back&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:14:45 GMT Ryan Doumit has been placed on the 15-day Disabled List with a calf injury. Ben Revere was promoted and is expected to be in Detroit on Thursday. Ryan Doumit has been placed on the 15-day Disabled List with a calf injury. Ben Revere was promoted and is expected to be in Detroit on Thursday. ]]> Twins Talk Seth Stohs http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1308-Doumit-to-the-DL-Ben-Revere-s-Coming-Back http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1307-Injuries-according-to-Gardy&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:00:34 GMT Doumit had a calf cramp tonight.

Capps sore arm and was not going to pitch tonight, according to Gardenhire.

Blackburn's thigh is hurting and sounds like he might end up on the DL.

Gardy mentioned an MRI for someone but I missed who it was. Anyone else catch it? ]]> Twins Talk Alex http://twinsdaily.com/showthread.php?1307-Injuries-according-to-Gardy