Tag Archives: joe mauer
Follow You Down
To my knowledge, I had never seen a no-hitter before Tuesday. I have a vague recollection of seeing part of one while at the hospital for my youngest brother’s birth, but looking at this list it appears I’m mistaken. I … Continue reading
Sixteen Tons
Trivia question: who led the majors in starts at C last season, and with how many? For reference, I’ll include the leaders at all other positions: C) ??? ??? 1B) Prince Fielder, 160 2B) Chone Figgins, 161 3B) Chase Headley, … Continue reading
Eli’s Coming
Dan Rydell: Eli’s Coming. Casey McCall: Eli? Dan: From the Three Dog Night song. Casey: Yes? Dan: Eli is something bad, a darkness. Casey: “Eli’s coming. Hide your heart, girl.” Eli is an inveterate womanizer. I think you’re getting the … Continue reading
Don’t Ask “Can I”, Ask “I Can”
After hearing that Joe Mauer was going on the 15-day DL, I imagine that I had the same thought as many, perhaps even most, Twins fans: “Is there any way I can blame this on Nick Swisher?”. After meeting with many … Continue reading
I Don’t Believe In Spooks
See, sometimes the Twins do catch the breaks against the Yankees. Delmon Young bloops a Texas leaguer behind 1st base, Nick Swisher misplays it resulting in just enough time for three Twins to score, tie game. Couple innings later, Nishioka … Continue reading
Plexiglass Principles 