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Giving the Bullpen a Couple of Days Off
myteamrivals.typepad.com - 7/6/2009
Giving the Bullpen a Couple of Days Off
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Nick Blackburn pitches his third complete game of the season in Twins' 6-2 win Blackie (yes, that's really his nickname) absolutely dominated the Tigers in Sunday's rubber match, keeping them off the scoreboard through eight innings. He struck out six and only walked one, and ...
Twins Talking Trades
twins-territory.com - 7/3/2009
Twins Talking Trades
— twins-territory.com — In their final season under the teflon roof, the Minnesota Twins find themselves right near the top... of the American League Central with the opportunity to make a run at the playoffs. After three months, the Twins have seen above-average pitching from starters Nick Blackburn and Kevin Slowey; ... (more) Twins Talking Trades

Comments vote down TwinsTerritory TwinsTerritory posted 7/3/2009posted this
twinkietalk.com - 7/14/2009
Twins Leaders At The Break
— twinkietalk.com — It’s no surprise that you’ll see Joe Mauer’s name on this list more often than not. If... he doesn’t win the AL MVP this year the award is a joke. Batting Average: Joe Mauer, .373 Runs Batted In: Justin Morneau, 70 Home Runs: Justin Morneau, 21 Walks: Justin ... (more) Twins Leaders At The Break

Comments vote down TCHB TCHB posted 7/14/2009posted this
Mauer, Morneau, Nathan Named All-Stars
twins.gearupforsports.com - 7/7/2009
Mauer, Morneau, Nathan Named All-Stars
— twins.gearupforsports.com — The Minnesota Twins will send 3 players to represent them in St. Louis for the 2009 All-Star... Game and all of them were worthy. Joe Mauer, who was 2nd of all players in voting will be the starting catcher for the AL squad, while 1B Justin Morneau and Closer Joe Nathan will also make the ... (more) Mauer, Morneau, Nathan Named All-Stars

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Maybe This is the Team We Have
"MyTeamRivals" via MyTeamRivals.com in Google Reader — ... the DHL Delivery Man of the Month.  I mentioned in my previous entry that Nathan is having one of the best seasons of his career, but I also want to mention that he's only walked one batter in his past 11.2 innings, while striking out 18.  He's given up only four hits in that period.  That's about as good as it gets.  No wonder he's the only reliever in the bullpen (and one of the few on the staff, actually) who doesn't give me heartburn. ...

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