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.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Minnesota Twins Tickets All You Can Eat
Has anyone ever bought the All-You-Can-Eat Seats? I know tons of people have, but I want to hear some real life comments about it - - - like: Is it a good value? Do you spend more time in line than watching the game? Are the hot dogs cold? Stuff like that.
From the research I have done, I see you pay about $39 per person (with fees) and then you get a ticket in upper deck in section 232 which are normally $21 … but really if you sitting up there you might as well sit in the cheap seats for $8 . . . so you would need to eat about $30 worth of food to break even in my book. That’s about 3 Hot Dogs, 3 Sodas, 2 Pretzels, Peanuts and Nachos from 6pm to 9pm. That might be more than I want to eat – my stomach is begging for Pepto just thinking about it! If you can only get 2 items at a time, that is 5 trips through the line – ouch.
The next Minnesota Twins All You Can Eat Day is tomorrow vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. You can still order tickets on-line . . . I am thinking about it . . . just so I can say I did it . . . just once.
From the research I have done, I see you pay about $39 per person (with fees) and then you get a ticket in upper deck in section 232 which are normally $21 … but really if you sitting up there you might as well sit in the cheap seats for $8 . . . so you would need to eat about $30 worth of food to break even in my book. That’s about 3 Hot Dogs, 3 Sodas, 2 Pretzels, Peanuts and Nachos from 6pm to 9pm. That might be more than I want to eat – my stomach is begging for Pepto just thinking about it! If you can only get 2 items at a time, that is 5 trips through the line – ouch.
The next Minnesota Twins All You Can Eat Day is tomorrow vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. You can still order tickets on-line . . . I am thinking about it . . . just so I can say I did it . . . just once.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Minnesota Twins Road Trip
The Minnesota Twins are set to finish up the western part of their road trip today after playing three games against Seattle Mariners (won one, lost two) and then four games against Oakland A’s (won two, lost one so far) – the Twins need to win a few more games / series in order to advance in the AL Central right now. I know the rod trips are tough, but the Twins have got to play better . . . mostly PITCH better. The marathon road trip continues to Chicago Cubs territory for a weekend series before getting the Twins back to the Metrodome on Tuesday June 16th.
Clearly, the Twins know they have a pitching weakness – in the MLB Entry draft, 16 of the Twins' 31 picks have been pitchers – good!
Clearly, the Twins know they have a pitching weakness – in the MLB Entry draft, 16 of the Twins' 31 picks have been pitchers – good!
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Minnesota Twins Schedule
I was looking over the Minnesota Twins Schedule for the month of June and I noticed that there aren’t very many Metrodome home games the month of June. With the Indians series behind us, there are only 2 more series coming to the Metrodome this June.
6/16 TUE PITTSBURGH 7:10
6/17 WED PITTSBURGH 7:10
6/18 THU PITTSBURGH 12:10
6/19 FRI HOUSTON 7:10
6/20 SAT HOUSTON 6:10
6/21 SUN HOUSTON 1:10
Wow, that has got to be a scheduling anomaly. Be sure to take advantage of your few opportunities to see Minnesota’s boys of summer the month of June.
6/16 TUE PITTSBURGH 7:10
6/17 WED PITTSBURGH 7:10
6/18 THU PITTSBURGH 12:10
6/19 FRI HOUSTON 7:10
6/20 SAT HOUSTON 6:10
6/21 SUN HOUSTON 1:10
Wow, that has got to be a scheduling anomaly. Be sure to take advantage of your few opportunities to see Minnesota’s boys of summer the month of June.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Twins lose to Cleveland Indians at Metrodome
I can’t believe I have to write that headline, but it’s true the Minnesota Twins got socked last night 10-1 by the Cleveland Indians in front of the Metrodome home crowd.
Twins rookie pitcher Anthony Swarzak looked terrible in the third inning. I could have hit those pitches! The Indians may be at the bottom of the American League Central, but they are still major league hitters and they showed it against the youth of Swarzak.
Carlos Gomez and Indians pitcher Cliff Lee continued to jaw at one another all night. I say if Gomez wants to get under Lee's skin he needs to get a hit and get on base and stop the jaw jacking!
Same two teams at the Dome today, I wonder what will happen. Hopefully a Twins win. Scott Baker needs a good outing. Twins vs Indians at noon at the Metrodome. Wish I didn’t have to work.
Twins rookie pitcher Anthony Swarzak looked terrible in the third inning. I could have hit those pitches! The Indians may be at the bottom of the American League Central, but they are still major league hitters and they showed it against the youth of Swarzak.
Carlos Gomez and Indians pitcher Cliff Lee continued to jaw at one another all night. I say if Gomez wants to get under Lee's skin he needs to get a hit and get on base and stop the jaw jacking!
Same two teams at the Dome today, I wonder what will happen. Hopefully a Twins win. Scott Baker needs a good outing. Twins vs Indians at noon at the Metrodome. Wish I didn’t have to work.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Minnesota Twins Slide, Buy Twins Tickets and Support a Rally
The Minnesota Twins continue to SLIDE down the slippery slope of loserville. Losing 6 games in a row is a definite blow to the team that was just a couple of games back from first place in the Central League standings. Now, they are over 5 games back and it isn’t looking very pretty.
I am wearing my Twins jersey today – I am calling it my Twins rally jersey in hopes of an afternoon game win in Chicago White Sox land.
I am also looking forward to the Twins returning the Homerdome on Friday hosting the Milwaukee Brewers for three games and then the Boston Red Sox for four. Get your Minnesota Twins jerseys on and head out to the Metrodome and support this team in a turn around. I see local ticket companies like Ticket King have Minnesota Twins tickets for sale. I bought reserved outfield tickets, I think they call them the home run porch, but I kept calling it the home run patio – LOL! two weeks ago for under face value from Ticket King. So keep your eyes on their Twins ticket prices, if you want to get in cheap, Ticket King can help you with Minnesota Twins Tickets – they also have some of the best seats in the entire Metrodome, but trust me those don’t come cheap.
I am wearing my Twins jersey today – I am calling it my Twins rally jersey in hopes of an afternoon game win in Chicago White Sox land.
I am also looking forward to the Twins returning the Homerdome on Friday hosting the Milwaukee Brewers for three games and then the Boston Red Sox for four. Get your Minnesota Twins jerseys on and head out to the Metrodome and support this team in a turn around. I see local ticket companies like Ticket King have Minnesota Twins tickets for sale. I bought reserved outfield tickets, I think they call them the home run porch, but I kept calling it the home run patio – LOL! two weeks ago for under face value from Ticket King. So keep your eyes on their Twins ticket prices, if you want to get in cheap, Ticket King can help you with Minnesota Twins Tickets – they also have some of the best seats in the entire Metrodome, but trust me those don’t come cheap.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Staying Up Late Watching Twins Baseball
Confession Time: I love staying up late to watch Twins Baseball. The kids are in bed, the husband is in bed - it's just me and the Joe's and Justin and my new love (tonight anyway) Jason Kubel.
I know extra innings are exhausting, but there is something exhilarating about them as well. It's the sudden death feeling that gets my heart racing and my eyeballs scrutinizing every single pitch.
I love Twins Territory.
I know extra innings are exhausting, but there is something exhilarating about them as well. It's the sudden death feeling that gets my heart racing and my eyeballs scrutinizing every single pitch.
I love Twins Territory.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Twins Baseball Frustrating
Todays Pioneer Press Minnesota Twins headline;
"Ron Gardenhire rages after Minnesota Twins end up on short end against Baltimore Orioles"
Gardy isn’t the only one raging. I can’t believe how terrible the Twins luck has been lately. Whether it’s the conspiracy to shorten games in the home teams favor due to bad weather (Baltimore last night) or the flukey bounces of the ball lately that have caused some embarrassing fielding errors for the Twins, not to mention the terrible pitching which doesn’t look anything like it did in spring training.
It just seems nothing can go right for the Minnesota Twins lately (except for baby Jesus Mauer coming back) – Twins baseball is so frustrating….then again, I think that is just the destiny for a Minnesota sports fan in general…FRUSTRATION.
"Ron Gardenhire rages after Minnesota Twins end up on short end against Baltimore Orioles"
Gardy isn’t the only one raging. I can’t believe how terrible the Twins luck has been lately. Whether it’s the conspiracy to shorten games in the home teams favor due to bad weather (Baltimore last night) or the flukey bounces of the ball lately that have caused some embarrassing fielding errors for the Twins, not to mention the terrible pitching which doesn’t look anything like it did in spring training.
It just seems nothing can go right for the Minnesota Twins lately (except for baby Jesus Mauer coming back) – Twins baseball is so frustrating….then again, I think that is just the destiny for a Minnesota sports fan in general…FRUSTRATION.
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