September 11, 200322 yr “I don’t care what they think,” said Ordonez, who entered Wednesday with a .323 average, 27 home runs and 87 RBIs. “I never show anybody up. I just hit my home run and I run. I don’t think I did anything to offend anyone. “We didn’t do anything at all. Last year, they were winning against us and didn’t say anything. Now, they are upset because they are losing.” The war of words between the two teams actually began early last season when former White Sox relievers Keith Foulke and Bob Howry criticized the Twins for their arrogant demeanor. The Twins answered back, but did most of their talking on the field with an 11-8 record against the South Siders and a 25-13 mark over the past two years. As Ordonez stated, the balance of power has shifted this season. The White Sox carried a six-game winning streak against the Twins into Wednesday, outscoring Minnesota by a 42-19 margin. But White Sox designated hitter Frank Thomas, who has been part of this rivalry as long as anyone on the team, believes the home-run admiring is nothing directed toward the Twins. It’s part of the current baseball culture. “I don’t think guys are posing,” Thomas said. “They are finishing and hitting the balls hard. I think Magglio and Carlos, they always finish like that. “It’s one of those things that’s part of home runs nowadays. You see a lot of players doing that.” f*** Yes Magglio
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