Jump to content
Click here to check out our updated free agents rankings, now up to 150 players and sortable by position! ×
Twins Daily
  • Create Account

tarheeltwinsfan

Old-Timey Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    5,059

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    9

 Content Type 

Profiles

Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis

Minnesota Twins Videos

2026 Minnesota Twins Top Prospect Rankings

2022 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

Minnesota Twins Trade & Free Agent Rumors

Minnesota Twins Fan Guides & Resources

2023 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

The Minnesota Twins Players Project

2024 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

2025 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

2026 Minnesota Twins Draft Picks & Signing Bonuses

Forums

Blogs

Events

Store

Downloads

Gallery

Everything posted by tarheeltwinsfan

  1. tarheeltwinsfan
    In hindsight, Meyer should have been starting in the 4th or 5th position for the Twins from the beginning of the season. As unbelievable as this may have been before the season started, the Twins are hanging in there even though they have played a tough schedule. So in summation: 1) The Twins need him. 2) Meyer has proven he is ready. 3) The other prospects are watching to see how the front office handles this situation, which is a good problem to have. Let's give Meyer the opportunity he has earned.
  2. tarheeltwinsfan
    My Twins history began with at Griffith Park in Washington with my grandfather. Probably yours did not. It is disappointing that the Twins do not acknowledge their founders. Baseball is replete with history. Remember what George Santayana said about failure to acknowledge one's history: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Yikes...it's happening.
  3. tarheeltwinsfan
    I respectfully disagree that he was fired because he wanted to spend more money. Mr. Smith, though a nice man, made some incredibly bad trades.
  4. tarheeltwinsfan
    Like we did with Lirano or Go Go Gomez or Hardy or Cuddy or Ramos or Hunter, etc.
  5. tarheeltwinsfan
    Success is such a relative term. First you must define success, only then can you rate it.
  6. tarheeltwinsfan
    Or one could say: Baseball, along with golf, amateur wrestling, and tennis, has a history of good manners. Baseball, more so than basketball, soccer, or football, is a team sport in which there are intense individual duels, batter against pitcher. I think in a sport, the more individuals are pitted against individuals, the more good manners are required, such as no showing up the other individual. I may be totally off base here, but I wonder.
  7. tarheeltwinsfan
    You have made your point with humor. I appreciate it.
  8. tarheeltwinsfan
    You may be right about the job description not including being a good example for young fans. I wish it did. But the fact is that he is idolized by many young fans, emulated by some, and watched by thousands. Part of the reason he is paid so much money is because his skills attract fans...young and old. I realize our society has become more "in your face", but I, for one, don't like it.
  9. tarheeltwinsfan
    Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I hate showboating and lack of hustle, both of which were exhibited by Gomez. To me the respect for the game is larger than winning or losing and the game was disrespected by Gomez. I've pulled for this same franchise since 1954. I don't like to lose, but baseball is more than just winning or losing. It's about pulling for a team which tries hard, which always hustles. It's about an organization which is community minded. It's about playing the game with respect and dignity. It's about being 8 years old and going to my first game in Washington with my grandfather to see the Senators. It's about coaching youngsters the right way to play a game and the right way to live their lives. It's about teaching my son to play baseball the right way. What was Gomez teaching the young fans who watched him flip his bat and admire his triple as he jogged to first base? Tell me one thing that is good about that. What was Gomez teaching when he was swinging his helmet during the ensuing brawl?
  10. tarheeltwinsfan
    Did any of you see the replay of Go Go Gomez standing in the batters box to admire his triple, then jogging to first base until he realized the ball was not going out of the park, then swinging his helmet in the ensuing brawl...after G. Cole, the Pirates pitcher cussed him? How many rules, written or unwritten, were broken there? I know Go Go is a great talent, but I for one, am glad he is go go gone.
  11. tarheeltwinsfan
    Why is Meyer not yet ready for prime time?
  12. tarheeltwinsfan
    There are 27 or 24 outs for each opposing team in a game (24 if the Twins are ahead after the top of the 9th and assuming the Twins are playing at home). He bats 1/9 of the time. What stats are useful in evaluating his 4-5 AB per game vs. his number of fielding plays during a game? My non-statistical gut tells me his fielding is so good that it out-weighs his poor hitting...if only he could advance the runners by bunts or well placed ground outs, advancing runners. The strikeouts are not acceptable. He needs to immediately quit trying to ever hit home runs and learn how to make useful contact with the pitched baseball, learn how to bunt, learn how to walk, and steal bases. Easier said than done, but hey, today is an off day due to weather...let's practice.. How about incentives for every walk, for every time he advances a runner, for every successful bunt. His fielding is so good, we must have these discussions. Good article and good comments.
  13. tarheeltwinsfan
    I'm pulling for you to win...but I'm not going to bet my $30. I'm going to save it so I can buy baseball cards of Spann, Revere, Ramos, Cuddy, Hardy, Go Go Gomez, RA Dickey, Liriano, David Ortiz, Morneau, Balfour, Hunter, Crain, Garza, and Mike Redmond.
  14. tarheeltwinsfan
    All I know is, if the Twins keep losing 96 games a year, Twins fans will consume draft beer more quickly on game days.
  15. tarheeltwinsfan
    Parker, I agree that this article should be printed in SI. Outstanding journalism. Well written. Very personal. We fans need to be reminded that these players are human beings with hopes and dreams, families and friends, money problems and injuries, competitive against some of the best athletes in the world who are trying to defeat them...playing an unforgiving game, where the player is not fully in control. Please submit it to SI. Cola is still living his story and it needs to be told. Thank you for telling it so well.
  16. tarheeltwinsfan
    Really nice article, Seth. It reminds me of why I love baseball, even though the Twins blew a victory yesterday by really sloppy play..
×
×
  • Create New...