There were a lot of things wrong with the Minnesota Twins in 2011. While there wasn’t one particular reason the team lost 99 games, there were some key problems that led to a wasted season. One main reason that gets overlooked because many people are focused on other problems…
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While preseason games in the NHL, NBA, and NFL get poo-pooed by even the most ardent fans, for some reason spring training games are welcomed with open arms by sports fans. The games don’t count. In fact, most of the team’s better players play only a few innings if at all.
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If you’re a Minnesota Twins fan, then it’s a good bet you might have some interest in the Minnesota Vikings and the ongoing saga the team deals with in hopes of getting a new stadium. The way it looks now, the team is going to be relegated to getting a state funded stadium…
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When Howard Paul visited his town’s baseball facility in the wake of last fall’s Tropical Storm Irene, his heart immediately sank. The weather had wiped everything out. “There wasn’t anything left,” the Ludlow (Vt.) recreation director told the Times Argus. “Our … Continue reading →
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By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer
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The Minnesota Twins will retire former manager Tom Kelly’s uniform number. President Dave St. Peter revealed the decision late Thursday at an annual awards banquet at Target Field, where the 61-year-old Kelly became emotional after the announcement. Kelly’s No. 10 will be formally retired during a ceremony before a game against Cleveland on Sept.
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TwinsFest, one of my favorite Minnesota Twins offseason activities, will be running at the Metrodome from Friday, Jan 27 to Sunday, Jan. 29 ( check here to buy tickets and view hours ). If you’re a fan of the team and plan on going, I recommend checking out these activities at…
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The Minnesota Twins have carried plenty of depth in their outfield for years. They’ve also had their share of uncertainty about who’s playing where and when. Well, manager Ron Gardenhire sure quashed any lingering intrigue about this season’s lineup. Denard Span is the center fielder. Ben Revere will play left.
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Justin Morneau’s latest recovery is “right on schedule” for him to start this season at first base for the Minnesota Twins. The former American League MVP, been beset by all kinds of injuries the last two years, said on Friday night he’s “hopeful” he’ll be fully healthy in 2012.
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Former pitcher Camilo Pascual has been elected to the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame, as the 24th member. The Cuban-born right-hander will be honored during a pregame ceremony at Target Field on July 14. He is 78. Pascual spent 13 of his 18 major league seasons with the Twins and Washington Senators franchise from 1954-66.
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