MINNESOTA TWINS FAN: 2014

Monday, June 16, 2014

This is The End

This is the end. At least for this blog that is. After nearly 8 long years, we're closing up shop.

That said, we're not done writing - only on this Twins blog are we done writing. Instead, we will be shifting our focus to twinsbaseballlove.blogspot.com. So be sure to follow us over there.

We've had a blast providing you readers with content and we thank you for your readership.

And on one last final (fitting) note, we thought this should be our final comment:

GO TWINS!

Monday, June 09, 2014

Twins Select Nick Gordon Fifth Overall in 2014 MLB Draft

Last week on June 5th, Major League Baseball held its annual First Year Player Draft. The Minnesota Twins, having the fifth overall pick in the first round, selected shortstop Nick Gordon out of Olympia High in Orlando Florida.

Twins scouting director Deron Johnson was quoted by Star Tribune reporter La Velle E. Neall III saying, “We have been locked in on Nick. He was our guy from the start. We like the fact he can play shortstop. We like his offense, his ability to swing. I think he's going to have power down the road.''

Thursday, June 05, 2014

The Best First Round Picks in Minnesota Twins History

Over at the Twins SB Nation Blog, Twinkie Town, is a great post you should all check out here detailing the best first round picks in Twins history at each position. Below is a brief summary of those positions (but as I mentioned above, you really should check out the article):

Right-Handed Pitcher: Matt Garza (#25 Overall, 2005)
Left-Handed Pitcher: Glen Perkins (#22 Overall, 2004)
Catcher: Joe Mauer (#1 Overall, 2001)
First Base: Scott Stahoviak (#27 Overall, 1991)
Second Base: Chuck Knoblauch (#25 Overall, 1989)
Third Base: Gary Gaetti (#11 Overall, 1979 - Secondary Phase)
Shortstop: Jay Bell (#8 Overall, 1984)
Outfield: Kirby Puckett (#3 Overall, 1982 - January Phase), Torii Hunter (#20 Overall, 1993), Denard Span (#20 Overall, 2002)

Friday, May 30, 2014

Twins Home Schedule for June and July

Below is the Twins home schedule for June and July! Take a look and decide what games you can make it to!

Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers

6/4/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Milwaukee Brewers

6/5/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros

6/6/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros

6/7/2014

1:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros

6/8/2014

1:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

6/19/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

6/20/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

6/21/2014

1:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

6/22/2014

1:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals

6/30/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals

7/1/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals

7/2/2014

12:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

7/3/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

7/4/2014

1:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

7/5/2014

1:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees

7/6/2014

1:10 PM

2014 MLB All Star

7/13/2014

2014 MLB All Star Workout & Home Run Derby

7/14/2014

2014 MLB All Star Game

7/15/2014

2014 MLB All Star Game - Hospitality & Packages

7/16/2014

Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays

7/18/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays

7/19/2014

6:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays

7/20/2014

1:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians

7/21/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians

7/22/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians

7/23/2014

12:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

7/24/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

7/25/2014

7:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

7/26/2014

6:10 PM

Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox

7/27/2014

1:10 PM

Thursday, May 22, 2014

So Phil Hughes Is Being Awesome

Remember more than five years ago when there were rumors that the Twins might have traded then star pitcher Johan Santana to the Yankees for Phil Hughes?

Well I guess now we know why - because Hughes has been on fire ever since he got into a Twins uni.

After last nights 2-0 win over the Padres, Hughes improved his pitching record to 5-1 on the season and in doing so surpassed his win total from the entire 2013 season when he went 4-14 with the New York Yankees. But even more impressive about his pitching is the following bit of information written by Tyler Mason of Fox Sports North:

"For the fifth straight start, Hughes did not walk a batter. His walk-free streak was extended to 147 consecutive batters after he faced 28 Padres hitters in Wednesday's outing without issuing a free pass. The last time he walked a batter was April 20, more than a month ago."

Talk about having control when you're pitching - dude hasn't walked a batter in a month. A MONTH.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Twins Home Schedule for April and May

THURSDAY

Apr 10, 2014

12:10 PM

Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twins (Magnet Schedule Giveaway)