albertleatribune.com - 4/9/2009
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Jon Laging, Talking Sports Published Thursday, April 9, 2009 When long-time Twins’ fans think of the World Series of 1965, it doesn’t seem that long ago. But it was when you look at what else happened that year. The two U.S. Senators from Minnesota were Hubert Humphrey and Gene McCarthy. ...
sbnation.com - 4/11/2009
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sbnation.com —
Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions December 24, 2008 Re-signed by the San
Diego Padres to a one-year contract. September 20, 2008...
Tricep injury, day-to-day. September 17, 2008 Tricep injury, day-to-day. July 5, 2008 Recalled from Portland (AAA). March ...
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Luis Rodriguez Profile, Blog Posts, Stats, Photos - San ...
twins.gearupforsports.com - 4/17/2009
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As I watch the bullpen collapse after a
strong effort from Francisco Liriano in the final game...
against a Toronto, I’ve decided to tackle a different topic concerning the early season state of the Twins: What to do with the outfield? The only player who seems to be agreeing with the ...
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The OF(fense) Dilemma, Angels @ Twins Series Preview
scores.espn.go.com - 4/17/2009
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Fast Facts •The Blue Jays exploded for seven
runs in the top of the seventh to take...
three of four from the Twins. •Kevin Millar hit his first grand slam since June 7, 2003 (fourth of his career). •Roy Halladay gave up one earned run in seven solid ...
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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins - Recap - April ...
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Laging: 1965 Twins vs. 2009 Twins
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
Laging: 1965 Twins vs. 2009 Twins Never ask a question unless you already know the answer. Roggenburk’s Law. The 1965 Twins and the 2009 Twins belong to a different time. But one of the beauties of baseball is that due to its lack of change, distant years can be compared. The present day Twins are far from a carbon copy of their predecessor. As mentioned last week, the 1965 team was a typical American League team of little speed, heavy hitting and very good pitching. The 2009 team is a prototypical National League outfit, based on speed, defense and hopefully, pitching. The ...
AaronGleeman.com —
... Speaking of that 1965 squad, Jon Laging the Albert Lea Tribune recently wrote an article comparing them to this season's Twins. ...
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