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startribune.com — Can the pitcher, who floundered with the Nationals last season (11-16, 5.57 ERA) turn things around with... the Twins, with whom he has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal contingent on passing a physical? No clue. But if our guy La Velle E. Neal III... (more) Randball
What If... History Weren't: The San Francisco Giants
What If... History Weren't: The San Francisco Giants
ballhype.com — Welcome to the first volume of the BallHype Spotlight Series : What If... History Weren't . Tortured... franchises and athletes surround us. The blogdome's best imagine alternate histories for their rooting interests. We've already looked at re-tellings of recent times for the New York Knicks , the Chicago Cubs , the Los Angeles Lakers  and the St. Louis Cardinals . Here ... (more) What If... History Weren't: The San Francisco Giants
Dear Twins Fans... Uhhh, sorry?
Dear Twins Fans... Uhhh, sorry?
siberianbaseball.com — The Twins' brass sends an e-mail to fans explaining/apologizing for the Santana trade on Saturday. Don't worry,... though, this has worked in the past. Totally nothing to worry about. (more) Dear Twins Fans... Uhhh, sorry?
MLB’s Instant Replay Results in Historic First Reversal
MLB’s Instant Replay Results in Historic First Reversal
bizofbaseball.com — In its third use of instant replay in Major League Baseball, the system was used for the... first time to overturn a call in last night’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field. The play in question involved the Rays’ Carlos Pena, and a call that changed from ... (more) MLB’s Instant Replay Results in Historic First Reversal
Twins notebook: Twins ask Bonser to lighten up, literally
startribune.com — Home | Sports | Twins Twins notebook: Twins ask Bonser to lighten up, literally Boof Bonser, who... hasn't won in 12 consecutive starts, won't lose his spot in the starting rotation, but if the Twins have their way, he will lose some weight. By Joe ... (more) Twins notebook: Twins ask Bonser to lighten up, literally
Boof Banter: An Interview With Boof Bonser
Boof Banter: An Interview With Boof Bonser
bugsandcranks.com — You know the name now get to know the man – Boof Bonser made his Twins debut... in 2006 after arriving along with Joe Nathan and Francisco Liriano in the A.J. Pierzynski trade and has won 15 games in less than two full campaigns. (more) Boof Banter: An Interview With Boof Bonser
Boof Bonser: Hope is that big loss will result in big gains
Boof Bonser: Hope is that big loss will result in big gains
startribune.com — This spring, Twins fans get to regard Boof Bonser's gut the way Hank Steinbrenner regards "Red Sox... Nation," the way the Pohlads view that beautiful roof that will top their new ballpark, the way the nation views Roger Clemens' credibility. It's almost as if it doesn't exist. Bonser took a load off his mind and spine this winter, losing 35 pounds -- the equivalent of two Butterball ... (more) Boof Bonser: Hope is that big loss will result in big gains
Bert Blyleven Sucks At Gambling
Bert Blyleven Sucks At Gambling
sportable.com — Before Tuesday's Twins/Mets game, Twins announcer Bert Blyleven made one of the greatest dumbest bets ever. Blyleven... made a wager with Johan Santana that, if Santana threw a shutout, Blyleven would shave his head. Warm up the razor. (more) Bert Blyleven Sucks At Gambling
Boof Coming to Tampa?
draysbay.com — I have from a reliable source that Boof Bonser has told people close to him that a... deal with him heading to Tampa is imminent. Okay, here's some more info: - Boof is in Tampa for a pro-am golf tournament. - He apparently slipped and told some ... (more) Boof Coming to Tampa?
You Gotta Dig This Team!
You Gotta Dig This Team!
bugsandcranks.com — Everyone was talking Detroit and Cleveland as the season got underway but now it's a scrappy team... that has had zero breaks go their way that finds itself atop the AL Central. The Minnesota Twins have had injuries galore in the rotation, Young and Lamb aren't hitting and Francisco Liriano may or note recover to help in '08. So how are they in first? Heart my friends. Miles and miles of heart. (more) You Gotta Dig This Team!
Bonser’s injury was worse than expected; season likely over UPDATED
blogs2.startribune.com — Doctors today found a torn labrum and torn rotator cuff in Boof Bonser’s right shoulder, leading to... more extensive repairs than what was first thought. Bonser is out at least six months, but probably the whole season. My reaction is that this ... (more) Bonser’s injury was worse than expected; season likely ...
Painful week for Orioles fans
Painful week for Orioles fans
weritegoode.blogspot.com — Forget about the Rangers game--things got so rough this week, even Erik Bedard got mauled.... (more) Painful week for Orioles fans
Tuesday wrap
hotstove.mlblogs.com —   Leftover from the day... * Rangers manager Ron Washington said Neftali Feliz and Derek Holland will... be invited to Big League camp as non-roster players. * The Twins have asked about Joaquin Benoit. They are willing to trade Boof... (more) Tuesday wrap
Bonser's Season Boofed
Bonser's Season Boofed
twins-territory.com — After having "exploratory" surgery today, Boof Bonser's season has likely come to an end before it ever... had a chance to start. From the Press Release : Dr. Coco Eaton, who performed the surgery, found and repaired partial tears to the right labrum and rotator cuff in Bonser's shoulder.  ... (more) Bonser's Season Boofed
Twins land veteran pitcher Ortiz
startribune.com — The Twins will sign righthander Ramon Ortiz to a one-year deal worth around $3.1 million. The deal... is contingent on Ortiz passing his physical. >Ortiz, 33, was 11-16 with a 5.57 ERA last season with Washington. He broke into the majors with the Angels... (more) Twins land veteran pitcher Ortiz
Boof Bonser - Minnesota Twins - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
sports.yahoo.com — Height: 6-4 Weight: 260 Bats: R Throws: R Born: Oct 14, 1981 - St. Petersburg, FL College:... None Draft: 2000 - 1st round (21st overall) by the San Francisco Giants (more) Boof Bonser - Minnesota Twins - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
The Twins have money to burn
The Twins have money to burn
victoriatimes.blogspot.com — A few ideas on what the Twins can spend their cash on... (more) The Twins have money to burn
Gameday Open Thread: Twins
Gameday Open Thread: Twins
outincenterfield.com — Red Sox @ Minnesota Twins 7:05 pm Hammond Stadium - Ft. Myers SP: Daisuke Matsuzaka tv/radio: NESN... - MLB.TV - WRKO The Sox are back... but on TV this time! Dice-K opens the real spring season for the Red Sox, facing off against Boof ... (more) Gameday Open Thread: Twins
Liriano may return; Bonser may go
startribune.com — The Twins are exploring trade opportunities, possibly hoping to acquire a relief pitcher or a third baseman.... (more) Liriano may return; Bonser may go
How Are The Twins Leading The AL Central?
How Are The Twins Leading The AL Central?
legendofcecilioguante.com — I wasn't surprised to watch the Twins take 2 out of 3 from the Tribe over the... weekend. Anytime you face an Indians lineup that features the Humanitarian's Row of Marte (.167), Gutierrez (.213), and Cabrera (.204) in the 7,8,9 holes, you have a good chance of taking the series (and Cabrera's average is inflated due to the hitting tear he's been on over the past few days). Here's what surprised me.. (more) How Are The Twins Leading The AL Central?
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