Twins Finishing up the 2007 Season

The Twins did sweep the Rangers last week at the Metrodome, but then managed to lose two to the Chicago White Sox before ending their 2007 home season on a happy note with a 7-1 victory over the rival White Sox team. The Twins are on a 10 game streak with no break before the end of the season. I am pretty sure that I speak for most Minnesota Twins fans when I say I just don’t care – let’s just end the season and rebuild for next year.

Torii Hater

Am I the only Minnesota Twins fan that doesn’t think Torii Hunter hung the moon? Sure he can swing a bat and catch a few balls, but his attitude doesn’t rub me the right way. His constant whining and complaining about an outdoor stadium and his inability to play in the cold weather makes me want to buy him a turtleneck and tell him to keep his mouth shut to conserve body heat. His lack of team spirit and support for the city of Minneapolis and the entire state of Minnesota when he decided not to show up to the new stadium ground breaking was enough to make me want to cut him loose and now he is criticizing other players for being injured. Is Torii Hunter a doctor? Does he know if players are well enough to play? Come on, Minnesota Twins fans, Torii Hunter is not all that (as my teenagers say). I wish him well…anywhere other than with the Minnesota Twins.

Twins could Sweep Rangers

The Minnesota Twins may do something tonight that they haven’t done all month, sweep a series. The Twins have beat the Texas Rangers twice this week and with Garza on the mound tonight (he really needs a win, he’s due) this Minnesota Twins fan thinks the Twins can sweep the Rangers. Fans, bring your brooms to the dome tonight – I am certain it will be the last chance until next April. The Twins do have one more home series vs. the Chicago White Sox starting on Friday, but I doubt the Twins will win all three games. Calling all Twins fans, there are only four games left to see your Minnesota Twins live at the Metrodome Minneapolis. Buy your Twins Tickets now and get out to the ball field before they pack it up for the winter. Let’s go Twins!

Twins Need to Play Harder

It’s no secret that the Cleveland Indians are a better baseball team than the Minnesota Twins. The Indians swept the Twins last week at the Dome and deflated any possible hopes of the Twins making the playoffs. This Minnesota Twins fan was disgusted that not even one of the three games were even close. The Indians beat the Twins 0-5, 5-7, 2-6 in the three game series.

Following the depressing Indian series, the Twins traveled to U.S. Cellular Field to play the Chicago White Sox where they lost two of the three games in that series. The Chicago White Sox are at the bottom of the AL Central and the Twins should have been able to win at least two of the games. Word on the street is that Ron Gardenhire had a team meeting after the second White Sox loss that included a long lecture about playing tough baseball even if they aren’t making the playoffs. Gardy is known for his “you’re a professional baseball player so act like it” speeches and this verbal spanking must have worked because the Twins have won three games in a row including beating the Kansas City Royals two games this week and are predicted to beat them again this afternoon (see the fan poll below.) At over 50% odds, this Minnesota Twins fan will take any positive Minnesota Twins news she can get. Go Twins! Don’t quit on me yet! The Minnesota Twins Schedule goes until the very last day of September, ya know!

Twins vs. Indians

The Minnesota Twins are a whopping 10.5 games behind the Cleveland Indians in the AL Central and they hold their fate in their own hands. With the Indians at the HHH Metrodome for a 3 game series, the Minnesota Twins need to gain some ground before it’s too late.

Last night, the Indians beat Twins ace pitcher Johan Santana once more as he gave up six hits and four runs in six innings. Indians pitcher C.C. Sabathia threw eight shutout innings to lead the Indians past the Twins 5-0. Santana is clearly still one of baseball's most dominant pitchers, but the Indians have not been intimidated one bit.

Twins newbie Kevin Slowey will take the mound tonight against Indians pitcher Aaron Laffer. Slowet has been successful in his previous starts for the Twins, but the Indians will be his toughest challenge yet. Head out to the Metrodome Minneapolis tonight for a 7:10 p.m. game. Good Twins Tickets are still available for less than $20 per ticket.