Nick & Nick's Twins Blog (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
As the offseason gave way to spring training last year, rumors began to spring up regarding the Twins' interest in free agent third baseman Joe Crede. From pretty much the moment this speculation began, I took a stance against signing Crede , pointing out that with his troubling injury history and Tony Batista-esque career hitting line, his potential for plus power and defense were unworthy of a large...
AaronGleeman.com (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Realistic Free Agent Options: Third Base Projecting which free agents the Twins will go after is difficult because their pursuit of low-cost options depends upon how the market shakes out and who drops into their price range. In the past five years they've also wasted money on a lengthy list of washed-up veterans like Tony Batista , Livan Hernandez , Ramon Ortiz , Craig Monroe , Juan Castro , Sidney...
AaronGleeman.com (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Realistic Free Agent Options: Shortstop Projecting which free agents the Twins will go after is difficult because their pursuit of low-cost options depends upon how the market shakes out and who drops into their price range. In the past five years they've also wasted money on a lengthy list of washed-up veterans like Tony Batista , Livan Hernandez , Ramon Ortiz , Craig Monroe , Juan Castro , Sidney...
AaronGleeman.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
Realistic Free Agent Options: Second Base Projecting which free agents the Twins will go after is difficult because their pursuit of low-cost options depends upon how the market shakes out and who drops into their price range. In the past five years they've also wasted money on a lengthy list of washed-up veterans like Tony Batista , Livan Hernandez , Ramon Ortiz , Craig Monroe , Juan Castro , Sidney...
Pursuit of Red Sox (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
The second six packs come from the bottom right side. Pack 1: #43 Al Leiter Mets #182 Andy Pettitte Astros #220 Bill Mueller Red Sox #249 Bobby Crosby Athletics #269 Joe Borchard White Sox #109 Victor Martinez Indians Red Chunk #103 Alex Rodriguez Rangers Mini # Jason Gambi Yankees Tattoo Pack 2: #80 Jeff Bagwell Astros #154 Johnny Damon Red Sox #209 Bret Boone Mariners #266 Justin Morneau Twins #267...
Camden Chat (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
by Rob Carr - AP Four losers stole the #8 from outside Camden Yards last night. Is nothing sacred? (AP Photo/Rob Carr) View full size photo uploaded September 9, 2009 Mercifully, today is the last game the Orioles will play in Boston this year. So far this year they've won one game there. It's downright embarrassing. Yeah, the Orioles are bad, but are they really this bad? I don't think that they are....
We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
After Chase Utley's solo shot last night, the Phillies became the 12th team to have four player hit at least 30 homers in a season. I was immediately impressed...until I looked up the other eleven teams. 2006 White Sox: Joe Crede, Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko, Jim Thome. 2004 Cubs: Moises Alou, Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Sammy Sosa. 2000 Angels: Garret Anderson, Troy Glaus, Tim Salmon, Mo Vaughn. 2000...
Sabernomics (Free subscription) | 08/31/2009
Miguel Tejada’s teammates once accused him of tipping pitches to fellow Dominican’s. The evidence? The Times said certain players started to wonder when in May 2001, Tejada and his close friend Tony Batista — then with the Blue Jays — each had a terrific three-game series. Batista was 6-for-13 with a home run and five RBIs, [...]
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
The pitch-tipping allegations against Miguel Tejada from the 2001 season detailed in the New York Times make for an interesting read. A's players got suspicious when Tejada and fellow Dominican Tony Batista both had fantastic series offensively and made bad fielding plays when the other was up...
The Big Lead (Free subscription) | 08/30/2009
Fascinating story in the NY Times today about an incident that took place in July of 2001 involving Miguel Tejada possibly tipping pitches for his friend from the Dominican Republic, Tony Batista. There’s some great reporting here - especially the clubhouse chaos that ensued. Manager Art Howe, contrary to his laissez-faire style, was forced to [...]
Twinkie Town (Free subscription) | 08/02/2009
More photos » by Paul Battaglia - AP about 8 hours ago: Los Angeles Angels' Sean Rodriguez is safe as he dives back to first on a pick-off attempt by Minnesota Twins relief pitcher R.A. Dickey during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Minneapolis. The Angels won 11-6. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia) Browse more photos » As far as interchanges go, it doesn't get much...
Twinkie Town (Free subscription) | 08/01/2009
More photos » by Andy King - AP about 5 hours ago: Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, right, is congratulated by Alexi Casilla after hitting a three-run home run off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ervin Santana in the third inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis on Friday, July 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Andy King) Browse more photos » Twas the night 'fore Cabrera, when all through the Dome, Blackburn...
Twinkie Town (Free subscription) | 07/19/2009
I'm surprised. Are you surprised? We shouldn't be surprised, it's a quintessential Twins move. Mark Grudzielanek #?? / Second Base / Minnesota Twins Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Jun 30, 1970 The following occurred between 12:45 and 12:46 pm CDT today: Jesse: Grudz? Jesse: Really? Seth: Ya...just had it confirmed, too. Jesse: Why am I surprised? I don't want to set anyone up with...
Twinkie Town (Free subscription) | 07/18/2009
More photos » by LM Otero - AP Minnesota Twins' Jason Kubel watches his three-run homer sail away before stroking his beard and encouraging people to buy his jersey during the third inning of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Friday, July 17, 2009. (AP Photo/LM Otero) Browse more photos » Notes and observations from a victorious Friday evening: If you don't...
Nickleanddimes (Free subscription) | 06/17/2009
Poker news: YMCA and KFAN are teaming up for a charity poker tournament at St. Croix Hotel and Casino this Saturday (June 20th) at 2:00pm. For the low-low price of $100 ($70 tax deductable) you can get to take on fellow KFAN Rubes as well as radio personalities (my guess is Cory Cove aka Sludge from my favorite morning show " The Power Trip " will be there). Check out the link here for more...
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