Comiskey's Legacy, By David Jensen

Unlike Tyler, I am not a bigot. If I hate someone, I have a very good reason, even if it doesn't make any sense. When it comes to the White Sox, there is no shortage of reasons to hold this odorous gang of clowns in contempt. First of all, they threw the World Series. In taking money from gamblers, they played us all for chumps. And if you're saying "But Dave, that was almost ninety years ago." you're missing the point. They went against everything that is honorable and almost killed major league baseball in the process.
They had a beautiful, intimate old ballpark, but they tore it down to build a cold, concrete monster.
Next, I hate to break it to you, but Chicago is a dump. If you're reading this, chances are it would be easier for you to go to Sioux City if you wanted to experience the exhilaration of being in Chicago. At least in Sioux City you'd be spending less money while you breathed in the stench of excrement and rotting hogs.
In the '90s, they had three captains of the goon squad all-stars; Frank Thomas, Albert Belle, and Jack Mcdowell. Every Twins fan should despise Jim Thome and Sandy Alomar for what they did to us when they played for Cleveland.
What about the people currently calling themselves White Sox? Owner Jerry Reinsdorf is a land grabbing lawyer. Bulls fans may love him for the six titles in the '90s. But then he dismantled the team in '98 dooming them to mediocrity for the next nine years and counting. Jermaine Dye is a decent player, but has no loyalty, even for a pro athlete. He bounces from city to city chasing the big money. Bobby Jenks has no discernible talent except for a decent fastball that should be solved sometime this July, and the ability to be morbidly obese. Catcher AJPierzynski is the most obnoxious player in living memory. Everything he does irritates someone on several levels. But without him and the gullibility of the Giants, we wouldn't have Nathan, Boof, and Liriano. Thusly making the Twins look brilliant for getting rid of an all-star catcher who bats .300. So next time he rambles on and looks dumb in front of the camera, just remember that he's only fulfilling his destiny. GM Ken Williams seems like a good guy. He recognizes when Ozzie makes an ass of himself and embarrasses the organization. He hates Frank Thomas, but I don't think he's that good of a GM. Let's see him win with Pittsburgh's money. This brings us to king clown: Ozzie Guillen. He shoots his mouth off just to get on espn, who eats it up with a spoon. I wonder how refreshing his comments will be once the winning stops.

I HATE THOSE GUYS!!!

By Tyler Savage
The other day while watching the Twins and Orioles, I saw a commercial for the upcoming series against the White Sox. By sheer instinct the words "I hate those assholes!" Rocketed out of my mouth. My wife hit me because I am working on censoring my language with my daughter getting older.
I couldn't help it though! There is much to hate about those…assholes (there is no other way to put em)! Maybe it is their manager who feels that he is free to say anything as long as he has his "no speaka" card. Perhaps I hate them because of their catcher who loves to piss people off. I really don't know the reason…I just hate them. (If I were grading this paper, I would get a low grade, because I am making statements and not showing my thinking, hopefully my students will not get word of this).
That's what's great about baseball; it is one of the only places in America where it is okay to hate a large group of people (a team) for no reason (and no…I am not a proponent for racism). So whatever your reason is…have fun this weekend hating the White Sox!

Bye, Bye Birdies, By David Jensen

For the first time in several years, the Twins are off to a fast start. With a 3 game sweep of the Orioles, they jump out to a .5 game lead over the Indians who have been beating up on the White Sox vaunted pitching staff. The opening series was vintage Twins baseball. Santana, Bonser, and most importantly, Ramon Ortiz had strong outings. Luis Castillo went 7-13 with 3 RBI and a stolen base. He is currently on pace for 270 infield hits! Joe Mauer is swinging the bat like the champion he is. Morneau is avoiding the slow start that almost made us forsake him last year. Micheal "Roger Dorn" Cuddyer busted out of a slump in the third game by going 3 for 3 with 2 RBI. Hell, even Rondell White had a web gem.
Meanwhile, the bullpen squashed all of the Orioles comeback attempts. 8 IP, 4 H, 0 R over the series. All this may be due to the fact that Baltimore isn't very good right now. No clutch hitting, poor starting pitching, and bungling in the field gets you swept every time. They have potential, but the Yanks and Red Sox don't have much to be worried about.
The offense seems to be on it's way, we'll see how Silva and Ponson do this weekend in Chicago.

Will Ramon Make Three????

By TS
Tonight should answer a lot of our questions about the rotation. Santana had one bad inning, but even with his worst night we still dominate. Boof looked solid last night, with his 6 innings and 2 ER.
Tonight should answer a lot of questions, if Ortiz looks like his 2003 form, things could get interesting.
I want to know what you think Twin's fans, give me a comment on how you think Ortiz will do tonight.

And Boof Makes Two...

TS

Breaking news from the game (via Watertown radio)
6 innings, 2 ER, solid start for Boof.
Nothing funny, just the facts folks.

Why I Love The Dome

By Tyler Savage

• Did you see that?: Animal control to the Metrodome, please. Prior to the game, a mouse scurried up the press box wall and made its way onto the front row table before hiding under a reporter's game notes. The mouse stayed long enough to scare several writers out of their seats.

-- ESPN.com news services

2007 "real" predictions

By Tyler Savage

AL:
East: Boston
Central: Twins
West: LA, Anaheim...whatever
Wild Card: Blue Jays
Worst Record: D-Rays
1000-1 shot: Royals
winner: Blue Jays
NL
East: Expos
Central: Cubs
West: Dodgers
Wild: Mets
Worst: Reds
1000-1 shot: Rockies
Winner: Cubs

World Series: CUBS in 4!!!!

Twins breakout performance: Rondell White