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    Twins fan since 1987, go to games 5-8 times a year. Grew up a Milwaukee Braves fan. Mr. Henry Aaron and family lived just down the road. Not quite over that team leaving for Georgia the year I turned twelve. Switched to the Red Sox when I lived in Boston for a decade, then to the Twins after settling here. After County Stadium and Fenway park, I loathed the Metrodome and avoided it most seasons - but just love Target Field!
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  1.    Melissa reacted to a post in a topic: Bullpen May No Longer Be The Twins Number One Need
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  14. Melissa
    Nice article, thanks! I was intrigued when Shelton brought Sizemore on board, remembering him as an outstanding player at Cleveland. Most coaches don’t show up with his pedigree as a star player. I actually wonder from time to time what insight he’s offering runners at first base, and what goes on before and after games is clearly making a huge impact.
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  22. Melissa
    The comeback today was something this fan’s soul needed. Hanging in there, not expecting much, but enjoy these instances of good baseball. Kreidler with a great play and timely hit.
  23. Melissa
    Excellent point! RBI stats rely so much on opportunity.
  24. Melissa
    How many leads and games have been blown by this bullpen? Feels like a whole lot.
  25. Melissa
    Disappointing after a strong start to the game.
  26. Melissa
    It’s gone from my screen in tonight’s game summary - thank you!!
  27. Melissa
    Dare I say it? This team is getting to be fun to watch.
  28. Melissa
    Hello? TD admins?? Persistent problem. So, recently on my iPad, there are windows showing ads and another showing a podcast (the Show, I believe) that cover up about a third of the text of one or more paragraphs on the right hand side of Twins Daily articles. i can’t seem to close or move these blocking windows. Any suggestions? Also, I thought we Caretakers were supposed to be free of ads.
  29. Melissa
    Very reminiscent of his Twins performances this year …
  30. Melissa
    Noah Davis is pitching himself off the roster.
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  32. Melissa
    Sherry, this line of yours sums up a sad performance so well: “the defense was unable to make plays, and the offense was unable to create runs.” I was at Target Field, and it was one of my more depressing days there. The air quality was poor, the sun was hot, the team was tepid and just plain embarrassing. Highlight: I snagged a deeply discounted ticket to the Thrivent Club, so I was able to escape to air conditioned avoidance of the carnage. And even better, I was two tables away from Mr. Tony Oliva and wife. I didn’t want to bother them for a selfie, but did take a pic of one of the displays honoring Number 6.
  33. Melissa
    Interesting point. I think both are exciting when watching live - especially so in person. I agree though that stealing home is even better. I wonder whether the video available shows enough of the angles - Wallner taking off, then getting in a rundown on purpose, Lewis edging down the line, then dashing home. Personally, I go to MLB.com for game videos. And as I e complained about for years, this site (almost?) never bothers to provide captions for lead photos.
  34. Melissa
    Such an excellent game summary, Sherry - thank you! When Matt Waller and Ryan “Jeff” Jeffers star on the basepaths, let’s let that soak in for a bit. These boys want to play and win! Correa is on a tear recently, mostly singles, some doubles - and clutch!
  35. Melissa
    Looking through those old family photos - no luck finding any Vanimal. But what the heck, long lost nephews are well worth a ticket. Are you buying the popcorn?
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