hammerhead johnson Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 (edited) I suppose that we need a Twins Watch. They're only like 34-8 in their last 42 games. And allow me to bite the style of a slightly retarded, somewhat troubled young man (mang) that is no longer with us: I hate Benchwarmerjim so much. Why can't he just go away? I know he hasn't posted, but just the thought of him lurking here pisses me off. Edited July 26, 2006 by hammerhead johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 This is a Twins team that could win it all in the playoffs. With Santana and Liriano? Oh baby. They must be destroyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Jul 26, 2006 -> 08:01 PM) This is a Twins team that could win it all in the playoffs. With Santana and Liriano? Oh baby. They must be destroyed. Everybody talks about Liriano and Santana (rightfully so), but has anybody noticed how good Brad Radke has been the last two months? Radke since May 29th: 5-1 (5 no-decisions), 2.60 era. He's lowered his era from 7.01 to 4.74. If the Twins get in, they're HUGE favorites IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 A Twins watch? For what? According to most of this board at the beginning of the year the Twins should be the last team on our mind. No offense and only a few good pitchers! Why worry about the Twins, are you stupid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE(Whitewashed in @ Jul 27, 2006 -> 03:30 AM) A Twins watch? For what? According to most of this board at the beginning of the year the Twins should be the last team on our mind. No offense and only a few good pitchers! Why worry about the Twins, are you stupid? Well, in my defense, I never, ever dreamed Liriano would be THIS good. Nobody did. But besides that, yeah, I guess I was wrong about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE(Whitewashed in @ Jul 27, 2006 -> 04:30 AM) A Twins watch? For what? According to most of this board at the beginning of the year the Twins should be the last team on our mind. No offense and only a few good pitchers! Why worry about the Twins, are you stupid? No one could have predicted the Twins to be this good, and they have been doing it with a complete bench outfield (no Hunter, Stewart, or Ford), now that is amazing. Liriano came out of nowhere and was not even starting at the beginning of the year. Who knows what their record would be if he started from the opening series. Everyone knows the good things about the Twins, but they still have a losing record on the road, a losing Divisional record, a losing record vs LHPs, a losing record vs winning teams in the AL. Also, Santana and Liriano will not win every game they pitch. They are hot, but it will be very difficult for them to keep this current pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE(RME JICO @ Jul 27, 2006 -> 06:34 AM) Also, Santana and Liriano will not win every game they pitch. They are hot, but it will be very difficult for them to keep this current pace. I don't know what Liriano will do the rest of the way but didn't Hawk say the other night that Santana is 33-3 after the ASB in the last 3 years combined? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 27, 2006 -> 08:08 AM) I don't know what Liriano will do the rest of the way but didn't Hawk say the other night that Santana is 33-3 after the ASB in the last 3 years combined? Contrary to popular belief amoungst Sox fans, Johan Santana was far and away the best player in the second half last year, the guy just kicks it up another notch every year after the break after dominating the first half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 27, 2006 -> 08:48 AM) Contrary to popular belief amoungst Sox fans, Jose Contreras was far and away the best player in the second half last year, the guy just kicks it up another notch every year after the break after dominating the first half. You mean Santana? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Jul 27, 2006 -> 04:01 PM) You mean Santana? ugh, I have no idea how I did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 if you want a scouting report on the next Twins stud pitcher, check out Aaron Gleemans blog post today Matt Garza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 05:19 PM) if you want a scouting report on the next Twins stud pitcher, check out Aaron Gleemans blog post today Matt Garza Awesome blog. Reading the Chicago newspapers following the Twins' sweep of the White Sox was a lot of fun, but I still managed to become annoyed at this excerpt from the Chicago Sun-Times: "The Twins continued to show they might be the best "worst" team in baseball. Despite few household names, Minnesota has gone 34-8 since June 8 to catch the defending World Series champions." The idea that the Twins have "few household names" is either absurd or a major mark against the media's coverage of teams outside New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago. Mauer is a former No. 1 overall pick who is leading baseball in batting average, Santana is a former Cy Young winner having another great year, Liriano is a rookie leading MLB with a sub-2.00 ERA after coming into the season as baseball's top pitching prospect, and all three of those guys were All-Stars. Someone ought to email this dude and tell him NOT to read Joe Cowley articles. The best "worst" team in baseball? How severely effin' retarded is that? Talk about columns that will make you dumber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Benchwarmerjim @ Jul 28, 2006 -> 12:19 PM) if you want a scouting report on the next Twins stud pitcher, check out Aaron Gleemans blog post today Matt Garza As if none of us seen this coming. Here's some quotes I found from the 2004 Draft, and shortly thereafter: Official 2005 Draft Thread Flash Tizzle QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jun 7, 2005 -> 11:22 AM) I just don't like drafting guys in the 1st round without a decent fastball. He has a hell of a curve though and seems to paint the zone which is a sign of a fast riser. Drafting pitchers without a decent fastball should come as no suprise. It must be written somewhere only Minnesota, Oakland, and Cubs draft pitchers with live arms. These players are always available for these organizations to swoop in and draft. Over an hour later: QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jun 7, 2005 -> 12:27 PM) Twins grab a RHP from Fresno QUOTE(JimH @ Jun 7, 2005 -> 12:28 PM) Who will undoubtedly turn out to be a bullpen stud. :banghead It's funny how much Jim trusted the Twins draft pick even before the name was known. Hell, even expecatations of "bullpen stud" will likely be surpassed. Another thread, a comment I wrote: KW: I Suck At Amateur Scouting QUOTE(poorme @ Jun 9, 2005 -> 07:42 AM) from today's sun-times STAY AWAY: Williams was asked his thoughts on this year's draft, which ended Wednesday, and he came to a realization. ''The one thing that I have had to come to terms with is, I [stink] at amateur scouting,'' Williams said. ''I am so much better at evaluating minor-league players and major-league players that it's probably best for me to just get out of the way.'' I've always wondered why our organization is fascinated with developing Felix Diaz clones. Now I know. Minnesota's 1st selection, on the contrary, was a typical pick: Pitcher with a 92-94 mph fastball, low 80's slider, and a developing curveball, changeup. Garza should be contributing by the time Nathan leaves and Crain takes over the closers role. Again, slightly off on the projections, but it's as I (as well as others) knew their pick would be destined for domination. They simply know what their doing in Minnesota. In future seasons, we should hire our advanced scouts to scout Minnesota's scouts. Then, steal their picks right from beneath them. Only way we're developing a Matt Garza, short of blindly picking a "diamond in the rough" from the 30th round. With Garza/Santana/Liriano in your teams rotation for the next half a decade+, the White Sox are going to need their minors to immediately step up. I'll expect comparable pitchers to those three to be traded for or developed if we're going to have any chance of competiting with Detroit or Minnesota. I don't care how ridiculous that may sound. It needs to be done. Edited July 28, 2006 by Flash Tizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Hold it a bit flash... Garza is a nice prospect but he hasnt done anything in the majors yet. Lets see what he does against major league pitchers b4 we annoint him the next best thing. Also regardless he isnt going to be what Santana or Liriano are.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 The Twins have scored 4 in the 8th to go ahead of the Tigers 4-3. This has been a weird inning and naturally it's always in the Twins favor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Twins win 6-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loltrain Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Well, a combination of some crappy defense, bad luck, and the metrodome did in the Tigers today. It's pretty annoying since our defense/bullpen/offense always seems to blow the games Bonderman is pitching in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 it was a pretty bad weekend for the Twins. good thing they blooped a win on Sunday now its 3 games with the Rangers Silva, Baker, Liriano the starters for the Twins. Could be another 2 losses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 well, the hittin sticks are out tonight 11-0 in the 5th inning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loltrain Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I'm glad that offense waited until they were playing Texas to show up =) It looks like we are going to have a fun three way race for the division this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) eeek also the Twins are getting thumped pretty good tonight *edit* nevermind Edited August 2, 2006 by Benchwarmerjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 If Liriano goes down for period of extended time the Twins are done...If they fall 5 games out they might as well stop because they arent going to pass 2 teams. Also id hope they would than callup Garza and Bonser and we can see what the future holds for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 according to the Twins bullpen coach, who was on the radio post game show, its a muscle thing that needs to be worked out, so they are going to rest him a start and get it worked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 I would be very concerned about this. He has a history of injury problems, it is on his throwing arm, and it is late in the season where he is throwing more innings than he has ever thrown before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iguchi=dank Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 1-0 texas, texiera goes deep texiera must love not seeing liriano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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