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[DonBo]

......I'd be off his case honestly.

Good one Musky, good one.

[eyebenband]

And if the Twins hadn't signed Mauer, everyone would be

yelling and scraming that the Twins never keep the

good ones....I can remember people complaining when

the old heros like Killer and Herbie would strike out.

Jeepers, bench them or trade them. Or Frankie V. would

give up a dinger.

Lighten up folks..Billy Smith ruined the team and Ryan is

trying to work some magic to get them back.

In my opinion, we are ahead of last year, and by the way...Kansas

City is way ahead of last year. They just might surprise everybody. KC took off at the end of last year and looks for real.

There are enough sticks on the Twins to get hitting again.

And look at the good side, no Pavano, Baker or Blackburn or Valentia or Casilla or Butera. Things have to get better.

[schmitty3]

Not only has Mauer not been hitting, his defense has been terrible as well. Seems like if it's in the dirt it's going to the back stop. On top of that his situational hitting has been bad. Twice last series he came up with no outs and a guy on 2nd and hit lazy fly balls to left. All he has to do is put it on ground to the right side and we have a guy on 3rd with 1 out. I know he isn't a pull hitter, but he was getting inside pitches and just putting lazy fly balls to left. Oh and both times Willingham flew out for useless outs that would have been sac fly's had Mauer advanced the runner.

[knoppers]

all aspects of there game is bad now, they need to get it going in the homestand. playing the mets may help at home, with the NL team needing a DH.

the last game was very bad, bases loaded in the 1st and 2nd innings, and no runs, bases loaded and no outs, and no runs is unacceptable.

I predict that hicks strikes out in the first inning Friday.

[Dave S]

And if the Twins hadn't signed Mauer, everyone would be

yelling and screaming that the Twins never keep the good ones....

Current practices of the Twins org. doesn't produce good players. They (players) need to leave for another team to show their worth. Another team that will bench them for lackluster play.

IMO baseball has become too much of a gentleman's game. Especially the Twins where people like Mauer aren't held accountable. Light a fire under their a$$ or get rid of them.

[Scott K]

The problems are the guaranteed contracts. They need to make it so you are able to walk out from a contract if the player decides he has his money now, no sense practicing, and trying to better myself.

[Ybone]

That darn Mauer, struck out again last night. If you can't go 5 for 5 for that kind of money what good are you?

[eyebenband]

And 3 for 3 tonite, but they are only singles...what a bum.

[greebs]

Wow that florimon dude is bad at ss. Ploofy is probably liking that there's a worse infielder than him on the roster.

[Hoyt4]

Mauer will be fine and he is now maiking better contact. The dude will contend for another batting title and will be on one of the worse teams in baseball. He is still one of the best hitters in baseball no matter what we say on here. His RBI's might be less this year because there will be less guys on for him (hope I'm wrong). I would bet he will be over .330 this year. This year batting in the two spot he might meet that 200 hit mark.I think they said he would get around 20 or so extra at bats this year batting there.

[Musky Buck]

I have to give props to Joe Mauer, the past 2 nights are big reasons we won the game. My thing with Joe is and was yes top 5 hitter in baseball, but do those hits actually help us to win like if he's 2-5 in a game .400, but do those hits contribute to a win or a chance to win often times he isn't the best hitter of that ballgame meaning coming through to help us win like he's doing, he swung with authority and confidence, not defensively, liked it a lot. Now back to focusing on snow geese ! Before I go though, Joe is doing well when you think of the big picture, now married, twins on the way which is way cool, etc. Lots more on his mind and he's still separating ball and family very well. He turns 30 tomorrow which is another medium big change when you leave your 20's. Back to White Geese.

[B. Amish]

it's like mauer is toying with the angels pitchers. they get him to two strikes, and then mauer falls off a couple pitches, takes a pitch or two, and then laces a liner somewhere.

[schmitty3]

Yea, gotta hand it to Mauer he has been right on the ball these last few games. Maybe I should talk dump about him more often eh?

[mrklean]

just wait till he gets some head and shoulders in his eye and goes on the DL

[DonBo]

Tonights game at Chicago postponed due to weather.

Jeez, from the sounds of it, they're going to have to play about 40 games in August.

[knoppers]

canceled do to 38 degrees and wind. are you kidding me, geez these guys need to put on there man pants. I have seen the PGA play in this weather.

[Rick G]

Tonights game at Chicago postponed due to weather.

Well, at least they didn't loose, and that's always good. So for tonight anyway, we Twins fans can hold our heads high

[harvey lee]

Yes, the Twins won 2 from Chicago. Bout one of the worst teams in baseball.

Glad to see Mauer hitting so well but thats about all the Twins have.

Looks like the White Sox'a could be the last place team and the Twins a bit ahead of them in 4th. Chicago has nothing.

[Scott M]

High water mark yet? 8-7, 0.5 games outta first? Or 4-2, first place?

It will probably come after a terrible Miami team comes to town. Then I don't see .500 again. Hope I'm wrong.

[Ybone]

I don't think the Sox are one of the worst teams in baseball. They have great starting pitching. I think the Twins will have a much better record than last year because the rotation looks at least respectable and last year it was the worst I've ever seen. They had a good bullpen last year, this year it looks even better.

[Musky Buck]

bingo da chise and Harvey I don't think he's had a hit since, his .289 should be lower he got 2 hometown discount hits that were errors really. Been pretty ugly.

[Musky Buck]

Have only watched 1 twins game unfortunately this year, what is the April barometer telling us about this crew ? Mauer is 2-26 in his last 7 games and ranks tied for 15th in RBI by MLB catchers. Morneau hasn't really been much better. 38 million per year to these 2 guys, left handers, former MVP's, all I can say is by the end of May I better not be able to re-type this, I'd like to see 1 of them mentioned in the league leaders by the end of May, top 10 anyway. Mauer has the best chance with batting ave. The ? is if we said both were available would any team pick up their contracts, if not then I can't wait for their deals to be done so we can improve the team and maybe make a playoff run again. We'll keep Perkins as our MN connection. They're both healthy they'll bounce back won't they ? Until they get hurt most likely.

[Musky Buck]

Check this out. Miguel Cabrera/Prince Fielder combined are hitting .333, 195 at bats, 36 runs, 65 hits, 12 doubles,1 triple 11 Jacks, 38 strikouts, 56 RBI's and a steal. Our 2 studs are hitting .271, 181 at bats, 20 runs, 49 hits, 10 doubles, 4 jacks, 19 rbi's and 29 K's. So lumbering Prince and Miggy have scored 16 more runs, 16 more hits, 2 doubles, 1 triple and 7 more jacks, .62 in batting average and 37 more rbi's. And we might as well forfeit when Verlander is on the mound. If we add up our M and M numbers combined they wouldn't be leading in the league in any category, I just find that disgusting, sorry.

[RumRiverRat]

Joe Mauer is garbage.

[Cicada]

Flea Market Luck

A Pennsylvania man purchased a painting for $4 at a local flea market. He liked the frame and thought he could restore it. When he couldn’t restore the frame to its original luster, he nearly tossed the frame and painting into the trash. Instead, he took the painting out of the frame and discovered an old folded up piece of paper behind it. He had found one of 24 known copies of the Declaration of Independence, which were used to spread the good news around the country.

The historic document sold at auction for $2.42 million to an Atlanta businessman.

Sometimes that garbage stuff is pretty valuable....

[greebs]

I don't know how this team has managed to stay near .500 so far other than good bullpen pitching. It sure feels to me that they could be 10 games under quite quickly though. Thought coaching staff and media wasn't worried about the offense but its been quite offensive so far.

[DonBo]

Sure was fun watching them hit last night.

[Canon Guy]

Nice series win! 5 and 5 on this road trip was better than I expected.

[Duffman]

Just keep playing competitive ball, that's all I ask.

Keep it entertaining.

[knoppers]

we were so close to winning all 4 games this series. but great wins without Willingham hitting.