Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano disappointed this Minnesota Twins Fan...AGAIN. Liriano is just not the super star starter he once was and the Twins Pitching Coached better realize that and make some changes. Liriano's ERA by inning: first, 0.00; second, 3.21; third, 7.71; fourth, 12.21. – what? 12.21 in only the fourth inning pitched? That’s nuts. Management needs to recognize that Liriano is now just a two inning pitcher and get him out of the Twins starting lineup.
"I'm real frustrated because every time I miss one pitch, it just changes the whole game," Liriano said. "I don't know what to do anymore. I think I've got to go out there and just pitch. That's all I can do."
Duh. Your job is to pitch, just do it, but do it well. Francisco Liriano needs to learn how to sustain his power – I think Ron Gardenhire and the pitching coaches are looking at as that Liriano makes one mistake and that shakes him, but I think it’s more like the one mistake mark is that Liriano can’t sustain his pitching power and then it just steadily falls after that.
Come on Twins – get it together! The AL Central is still wide open.
Showing posts with label Minnesota Twins Pitchers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota Twins Pitchers. Show all posts
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Minnesota Twin Scott Erickson
I read last week that Scott Erickson wants back in with the Minnesota Twins. Remember him? Man, I used to have a huge crush on him back in ’91 – his dark hair and light eyes and oh yeah he was a pretty good pitcher, too. He’s got to be in his 40’s by now and I haven’t exactly seen him around MLB. Perhaps this is a publicity stunt for the Twins or maybe the reporter got it mixed up with Erickson’s desire to make the All-Metrodome team that the Twins are going to select this season.
Good ‘ol Scott Erickson, man that brings back some good memories.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Pat Neshek Update
I am sure every Twins fan has already heard this story, but I want to share any way. I heard on the news the last two nights (yes, two) that Twins pitcher Pat Neshek will be out the entire next season as well.
Remember when he got hurt last May with a torn ligament? Well, apparently it was only partially torn and every one recommended that he rehab as opposed to surgery. Well, the rehab plan didn’t work out so well because he completely tore the ligament while working out last week in Florida. That means Pat Neshek is now FORCED to have Tommy John ligament-replacement surgery. He will be out another 12 plus months and he may never be the same.
I am totally bummed about this. I love the Pat Neshek story. His local Minnesota roots, his crazy side arm delivery, his dedication to other baseball fans AND he even personally emailed me once - before he got big – I emailed him about his site and he emailed back! Shortly after that, the Twins pulled him off the farm team and he took off in the majors. I like to tell my friends that I had something to do with it, ha ha. Well, I am going to keep Pat Neshek in my prayers and hope that every thing works out. Take Care, Pat!
Remember when he got hurt last May with a torn ligament? Well, apparently it was only partially torn and every one recommended that he rehab as opposed to surgery. Well, the rehab plan didn’t work out so well because he completely tore the ligament while working out last week in Florida. That means Pat Neshek is now FORCED to have Tommy John ligament-replacement surgery. He will be out another 12 plus months and he may never be the same.
I am totally bummed about this. I love the Pat Neshek story. His local Minnesota roots, his crazy side arm delivery, his dedication to other baseball fans AND he even personally emailed me once - before he got big – I emailed him about his site and he emailed back! Shortly after that, the Twins pulled him off the farm team and he took off in the majors. I like to tell my friends that I had something to do with it, ha ha. Well, I am going to keep Pat Neshek in my prayers and hope that every thing works out. Take Care, Pat!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Twins are Hot at Home with Francisco Liriano
Sure, this Minnesota Twins blog has been quiet as of late, but the Minnesota Twins baseball team has not! The Twins are tied for first and on fire!
Last night, Francisco Liriano used that left arm of his to beat down the Seattle Mariners at the Metrodome 9-3…the best part? The Minnesota Twins are tied for first place in the AL Central (again).
I think Francisco Liriano is itching to make it into my top Twins Pitcher list, but he will need to tighten up a but first. Sure, he got the big win and I swore I saw some speeds at 92 MPH, but the 30 pitch 4th inning had me nervous, but he got out of it and the Twins bats are on fire so that always helps the pitchers confidence as well.
I think I am a few series behind on my random game facts, but don’t dismay – I WILL BE BACK (in the voice of the Terminator of course…in honor of Arnie coming to town for the RNC)
Last night, Francisco Liriano used that left arm of his to beat down the Seattle Mariners at the Metrodome 9-3…the best part? The Minnesota Twins are tied for first place in the AL Central (again).
I think Francisco Liriano is itching to make it into my top Twins Pitcher list, but he will need to tighten up a but first. Sure, he got the big win and I swore I saw some speeds at 92 MPH, but the 30 pitch 4th inning had me nervous, but he got out of it and the Twins bats are on fire so that always helps the pitchers confidence as well.
I think I am a few series behind on my random game facts, but don’t dismay – I WILL BE BACK (in the voice of the Terminator of course…in honor of Arnie coming to town for the RNC)
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Twins Yankees Series
The Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees series is always one of my favorites, even if the Twins don’t always come out on top, but hey they split the series so bravo!
The Twins lost on Friday night 5-6 and Saturday night 6-7, but managed to win Sunday afternoon 5-1 and Monday night 6-5. The Saturday night game went 12 innings and was the longest game of the season lasting 4 hours and 35 minutes. The coolest thing? The Metrodome actually looked pretty full from start to finish. The announced game attendance was 36,441 – that has to be one of the highest of the season as well. It was probably one of my favorite games of the season and had the Twins pulled off a win, it would be my favorite. I love a good overtime battle (that’s why I love the NHL playoffs as well). The Twins played hard and pulled all the punches including putting in every pitcher we could. I have to say there were a lot of groans when Juan Rincon took the mound (Juan needs to find a different bullpen, I am sick and tire of him dragging down the Minnesota Twins). Mauer still hasn’t hit a homer and apparently the pressure is getting to him because the Yankees stole four bases on Saturday night, it was the first time that had happened in Mauer’s career.
Who would have thought? The Minnesota Twins are still in the hunt for first place in the AL Central – woohoo!
The Twins lost on Friday night 5-6 and Saturday night 6-7, but managed to win Sunday afternoon 5-1 and Monday night 6-5. The Saturday night game went 12 innings and was the longest game of the season lasting 4 hours and 35 minutes. The coolest thing? The Metrodome actually looked pretty full from start to finish. The announced game attendance was 36,441 – that has to be one of the highest of the season as well. It was probably one of my favorite games of the season and had the Twins pulled off a win, it would be my favorite. I love a good overtime battle (that’s why I love the NHL playoffs as well). The Twins played hard and pulled all the punches including putting in every pitcher we could. I have to say there were a lot of groans when Juan Rincon took the mound (Juan needs to find a different bullpen, I am sick and tire of him dragging down the Minnesota Twins). Mauer still hasn’t hit a homer and apparently the pressure is getting to him because the Yankees stole four bases on Saturday night, it was the first time that had happened in Mauer’s career.
Who would have thought? The Minnesota Twins are still in the hunt for first place in the AL Central – woohoo!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Francisco Liriano Pitching Stinks
Perhaps last Thursdays Minnesota Twins pitchers post was a Francisco Liriano jinx because he is quickly becoming one of my least favorite Twins pitchers, not one of my most favorite! Today, Liriano was charged with six runs on five hits with three walks and no strikeouts in two-thirds of an inning against the Oakland Athletics – he couldn’t even make it through ONE inning!!!
I guess I have been living in some sort of Minnesota Twins fantasy world thinking this team had things under control. I know it is early in the season, but I am starting to get freaked out! The Twins aren’t even at the .500 mark! Come on boys, get it together before all of the Minnesota Twins start jumping off the bandwagon!
I guess I have been living in some sort of Minnesota Twins fantasy world thinking this team had things under control. I know it is early in the season, but I am starting to get freaked out! The Twins aren’t even at the .500 mark! Come on boys, get it together before all of the Minnesota Twins start jumping off the bandwagon!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
My favorite Minnesota Twins Pitchers
With only eight games into the season, this Minnesota Twins Fan has already picked my favorite Minnesota Twins Pitchers. Since I haven’t had the chance to see Francisco Liriano, he will not be on the list, but I am hoping that when I do this list again let’s say in two months, he will be able to make my favorite Minnesota Twins Pitchers list. Drum roll, please…
Number one: Scott Baker
Number two: Livian Hernandez
Number three: Nick Blackburn
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