By Tyler Savage
Even though we are not getting a new stadium, I am impressed with what I am seeing today with the results of the new stadium's blue prints. I have to admit that I was really scared that the Twins were going to mess this thing up and we would end up with a stadium like the Astro's weird train track stadium.
It makes sense though, now this will make it that much more painful when we end up loosing the stadium and the Twins. I've been told I can be a glass is half empty type of guy, but their isn't much to complain about with the new plans. Very rarely do things live up to their hypes, but the new ballpark looks like it may.
My favorite things that I am seeing (which is still hard to see with the plans) has to be the outfield. Left field in particular stands out to me; You've got to love the upper deck in the outfield seats, I still love how the old Tiger stadium had the upper level seating all the way around the outfield. I also like the small upper level seating that can be found in the right field power alley region; These could defiantly become the new "seats". The outfield also looks like it has a bunch of box suites out in center field, I can't say I am a big fan of these, but at least it keeps the fat cats out of my hair.
I'm still a little lost when it comes to what is taking place in right field. It appears that if you are walking by the stadium that you can just stop on the street and you will have a great view of the ballpark (you'll have to look at the pictures to fully grasp this, it is hard to explain). This will let people stand around and watch the games, I guess that right field in San. Fransisco's ballpark is like this too. I don't understand how this works, it seems like you would have to have some type of rules to regulate this area--if they didn't, that would mean free season tickets by simply walking down to the park.
I only have one mini complaint, and it deals with the picture of the outside of the stadium. Is it just me, or does the outside of the stadium look identical to the newly remodeled Student Union at MSU?
If you haven't seen the new plans, go to twinsbaseball. com to see the plans. Someday these plans will be hanging in a bar in Minneapolis and we will all be sitting around reminiscing about the beautiful ballpark that we almost got in Minnesota (we ain't gettin no stadium).
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Toughts On A-Rod
Quick Write:
If A-Rod keeps up the pace, he will hit 130 home-runs this year. Not since the Mighty Sarah has a hitter been so feared. (Jensen, you will be the only one who gets that one).
"Tis not a man! He's a remorselessly hitting beast!"
TS
If A-Rod keeps up the pace, he will hit 130 home-runs this year. Not since the Mighty Sarah has a hitter been so feared. (Jensen, you will be the only one who gets that one).
"Tis not a man! He's a remorselessly hitting beast!"
TS
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Never Go Against The Family, Carlos
By David Jensen
This year, perhaps no Twin will be scrutinized more than Carlos Silva. I believe this is the third column the beat writers have devoted to him. Each night he starts, everyone will be wondering who will show up; the reliable sinker baller from 2004 & 05, or the fat load who gave up 38 gopher balls last year. In 2007, it was painful to watch him take the mound. He posted an 11-15 record with a 5.94 ERA. He allowed 12.3 hits per 9 IP and walked 32. Then was yanked out of the rotation and used rarely out of the bullpen. Can we expect him to get better?
He was never great. In his first two years with the Twins, he went 23-16. His 3.84 ERA was below the league average. He gave up a lot of hits, but was usually able to get out of jams. In 2005, I saw him pitch against the Orioles in in our beloved Dome. He pitched brilliantly for 9 innings, but he gave up a two-run shot in the eighth, and the Twins lost in 11. Not a Cy Young winner, but a fine 3rd starter.
Like Tyler said, he is not far from becoming Ponson. Everyday I expect to hear that he threw his back out while tying his shoes, or had to go to the hospital after choking on a six foot sandwich. (But will it be six feet in length or height?)
But maybe Rick Anderson can save him. So I will give him the same deal I gave to Morneau last year. If he has shown a marked improvement by June 1, I will support and cheer him on as a brother. But if he's still serving up batting practice, he'll be Fredo. You're dead to me Carlos! But let us not give up hope yet.
This year, perhaps no Twin will be scrutinized more than Carlos Silva. I believe this is the third column the beat writers have devoted to him. Each night he starts, everyone will be wondering who will show up; the reliable sinker baller from 2004 & 05, or the fat load who gave up 38 gopher balls last year. In 2007, it was painful to watch him take the mound. He posted an 11-15 record with a 5.94 ERA. He allowed 12.3 hits per 9 IP and walked 32. Then was yanked out of the rotation and used rarely out of the bullpen. Can we expect him to get better?
He was never great. In his first two years with the Twins, he went 23-16. His 3.84 ERA was below the league average. He gave up a lot of hits, but was usually able to get out of jams. In 2005, I saw him pitch against the Orioles in in our beloved Dome. He pitched brilliantly for 9 innings, but he gave up a two-run shot in the eighth, and the Twins lost in 11. Not a Cy Young winner, but a fine 3rd starter.
Like Tyler said, he is not far from becoming Ponson. Everyday I expect to hear that he threw his back out while tying his shoes, or had to go to the hospital after choking on a six foot sandwich. (But will it be six feet in length or height?)
But maybe Rick Anderson can save him. So I will give him the same deal I gave to Morneau last year. If he has shown a marked improvement by June 1, I will support and cheer him on as a brother. But if he's still serving up batting practice, he'll be Fredo. You're dead to me Carlos! But let us not give up hope yet.
Sam's Shot at the Big Leauges...Should He Stay?
With the possible death of one Scott Doucett, we had to call up one of the interns from the minors and give them a shot at the starting rotation. Below is a rant written by one Sam Hansen, you get to decide if he belongs as a regular on the blog. Please judge Sam's performance in the comments for this blog. (note: the following entry was not edited or changed in any way by TBW staff).
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By Sam Hansen
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By Sam Hansen
Santana gives up one hit over seven shutout innings, and many writers will say “It’s just another day at the park for him”. Ponson gives up 8 runs in 5 2/3 innings and I say the same thing. After the game, Ponson said “I’m not a guy to make excuses; I just didn’t pitch good today. That’s what it comes down to.” No Ponson, while you might not make excuses, you also don’t make good performances on the mound. You didn’t pitch good today? How about your career? Ponson is the epitome of below average. The poster child of “the one who had potential but nothing ever came of it. He is the hope of all of the “usta’s” and the “gonna’s” of the lazy world, who settle for what is given to them, but never do anything with it. There is nothing, and never has been anything great about Sidney Ponson. The Twins looked in the free agent market hoping to get veteran pitching to solidify a rotation early on so all of the young arms in triple A will have to wait yet another year before coming eligible for arbitration. This is the sole reason why pitchers like Matt Garza, Kevin Slowly, Glen Perkins, and Scott Baker are kept in the cocoon of the minor leagues. Yes, you can argue that Baker struggled in the major leagues last year and is not ready for the move. This may be true, but I will still take a guy who could be good over a guy who has proven for years that he is nothing more than a good minor league pitcher in a big league uniform. Don’t get me wrong, the signing of Ortiz was a solid move and with the help of Rick Anderson I believe will benefit the team. But as far as both Ponson and Carlos Silva go, they need to get out of town.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Twins Yanks game 1
By Tyler Savage
A look in the Future?
Yankees 8, Twins 2 (after 8 1/2). Tonight has been like a glimpse into the future...
Want to know where Carlos Silva will be in two years? Take a good look at Ponson tonight; It was like looking through a glass ball: Sinker pitcher, who when rarely on will be good, but mostly the sinker struggles to sink. Fat, overweight, and out-of-shape. Wasted talent and on his last chance in the bigs, before spending the rest of his years pitching in the Northern League for the Sioux Falls Canaries.
Ponson and Silva--two peas in a pod. "But Tyler, Silva pitched good, why did you choose to pick on him tonight!" Homers may say.
To these fools, I'll just say to wait...Ponson will be gone first, but his spirit will lurk on in Silva's carcass.
Side Notes:
Dorn sighting 2nd inning with base running blunder.
A look in the Future?
Yankees 8, Twins 2 (after 8 1/2). Tonight has been like a glimpse into the future...
Want to know where Carlos Silva will be in two years? Take a good look at Ponson tonight; It was like looking through a glass ball: Sinker pitcher, who when rarely on will be good, but mostly the sinker struggles to sink. Fat, overweight, and out-of-shape. Wasted talent and on his last chance in the bigs, before spending the rest of his years pitching in the Northern League for the Sioux Falls Canaries.
Ponson and Silva--two peas in a pod. "But Tyler, Silva pitched good, why did you choose to pick on him tonight!" Homers may say.
To these fools, I'll just say to wait...Ponson will be gone first, but his spirit will lurk on in Silva's carcass.
Side Notes:
Dorn sighting 2nd inning with base running blunder.
Blogger missing...presumed dead
By TS
Scott Doucett (Twins beatwriter, pictured left) is missing and presumed dead. Details are still sketchy, but it appears that he went missing last week while on assignment for twinsbeatwriters.blogspot.com.
In order to stay ahead of the competition, TBW has had to stay aggressive and innovative. Doucett was sent to Venezuela last week to scout future Twin's prospects. Doucett has made no contact since leaving, but editors for TBW received a ransom note last week from Venezuelan radicals.
His kidnappers demanded 2 million cash for his release. Editors at TBW are still trying to negotiate the release of Doucett, and on a side note may be looking for a new beatwriter.
TBW has learned a valuable lesson and will now only send interns on assignment.
Scott Doucett (Twins beatwriter, pictured left) is missing and presumed dead. Details are still sketchy, but it appears that he went missing last week while on assignment for twinsbeatwriters.blogspot.com.
In order to stay ahead of the competition, TBW has had to stay aggressive and innovative. Doucett was sent to Venezuela last week to scout future Twin's prospects. Doucett has made no contact since leaving, but editors for TBW received a ransom note last week from Venezuelan radicals.
His kidnappers demanded 2 million cash for his release. Editors at TBW are still trying to negotiate the release of Doucett, and on a side note may be looking for a new beatwriter.
TBW has learned a valuable lesson and will now only send interns on assignment.
TWINS/SOX RECAP
By Tyler Savage
While in Sioux Falls (with no internet access) I was not able to make a post on the latest White Sox series. So here you go Twin's fans:
Game 1 Friday: key to the game: The Cold. So cold, even Dennys Reyes had to put on a long sleeve shirt.
Game 2: Keys to the shame: Subject A: Cuddy (Dorn), forgetting that we play baseball with three outs. (Must have been to preoccupied with Rick Vaughn sleeping with his wife). Subject B: Dennys Reyes. Denny showed his true waddling spirit on a text book bunt. He can't run, but at least he can keep a man on base....er wait NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Game 3: Main man: Santana, don't need to say more. Nathan let some men on, but that's okay. The motto of a closer is that it is okay to bend...just don't break.
Look for more posts later this evening!!!
While in Sioux Falls (with no internet access) I was not able to make a post on the latest White Sox series. So here you go Twin's fans:
Game 1 Friday: key to the game: The Cold. So cold, even Dennys Reyes had to put on a long sleeve shirt.
Game 2: Keys to the shame: Subject A: Cuddy (Dorn), forgetting that we play baseball with three outs. (Must have been to preoccupied with Rick Vaughn sleeping with his wife). Subject B: Dennys Reyes. Denny showed his true waddling spirit on a text book bunt. He can't run, but at least he can keep a man on base....er wait NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Game 3: Main man: Santana, don't need to say more. Nathan let some men on, but that's okay. The motto of a closer is that it is okay to bend...just don't break.
Look for more posts later this evening!!!
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