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Twins End Losing Streak And Welcome Back Morneau
Posted on 11 Aug 2011 by Jonathan Fawkes.
On the heels of a 6 game losing streak during a disappointing injury riddled season, the Twins were in need of a boost. Nick Blackburn out dueled Jon Lester and the Twins scored 3 in the ninth after giving up their lead like they had in the first two games against Boston. Jim Thome did not hit HR number 599, but he did deliver the game winning RBI double to put the Twins ahead for good. J...
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Twins Welcome Back Denard Span
Posted on 1 Aug 2011 by Jonathan Fawkes.
The Twins were very quiet at the trade deadline because according to GM Bill Smith, “I'd rather make no deal than a bad deal.” While this is an inarguable point the Twins are a team with a surplus of outfielders with Delmon Young, Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel, Ben Revere and Denard Span. Luckily Cuddyer can play first while Justin Morneau is still rehabbing from his neck surgery and...
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Why The Twins Will Win The AL Central
Posted on 12 Jul 2011 by Jonathan Fawkes.
The Twins 2011 season has been a disappointment for the most part, but they have played well enough in June and July so that they now sit just 6.5 games back of Detroit at the All-Star Break. For a season recap check out my previous article which illustrates how injuries have plagued the Twins 2011 season. I believe that the Twins will ultimately be involved in another close race in the AL Ce...
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From 94-68 to 35-45: What Happened? (2011 Twins Recap)
Posted on 2 Jul 2011 by Jonathan Fawkes.
Following an impressive 94-win season in their first year at Target Field the Minnesota Twins were able to capture their 6th AL Central title in 9 years under Ron Gardenhire. Although it led to yet another first round defeat at the hands of the Evil Empire, expectations remained high surrounding a 2011 Twins team bringing back its most important franchise pieces along with a reconstructed ...









