Not Quite The Same Guys
In an ESPN report tonight a NASCAR reporter tried to equate Jeff Gordon tying Dale Earnhart's restricted plate victory record at Talledaga with Barry Bonds breaking Babe Ruth's homerun mark at Yankee Stadium. I know they really like their NASCAR down south, but c'mon guys!
Putrid, Putrid, Putrid
It's the only way to describe the recent play of the Minnesota Twins. The Twins were swept this weekend by the Detroit Tigers and were outscored 33-1 in the series. I've heard so many excuses so far this season from Manager Ron Gardenhire, General Manager Terry Ryan and other players that is now clear that the real excuse is that they just aren't a very good ballclub.
It was said today on WCCO radio that Brad Radke and Torii Hunter account for one third of the team's payroll. There is our first problem. Radke has always been overrated, but lately he has proven to not even be a .500 pitcher. Hunter overswings on just about every at bat and so what if he makes a spectacular catch in center field every now and then.
Joe Mauer appears to be a singles hitter, Carlos Silva's sinker is not sinking, Rondell White couldn't hit a pilates ball if it was thrown toward him, Justin Morneau isn't the power hitter we desperately need and no matter how much you rotate Lew Ford and Michael Cuddyer in right field they're both below average major league players.
Needless to say when I go to my first game this week it will be for the hot dog.
I'm Shocked, Shocked!
After Twins and Gopher stadium bills passed through the Minnesota House with relative ease, the two bills have hit somewhat of a hurdle in the senate.
This is by no means surprising. We don't like to make anything easy here in Minnesota when it comes to government. We like to start ensuring the likelihood of a special session being necessary early in the legislative session.
In an ESPN report tonight a NASCAR reporter tried to equate Jeff Gordon tying Dale Earnhart's restricted plate victory record at Talledaga with Barry Bonds breaking Babe Ruth's homerun mark at Yankee Stadium. I know they really like their NASCAR down south, but c'mon guys!
Putrid, Putrid, Putrid
It's the only way to describe the recent play of the Minnesota Twins. The Twins were swept this weekend by the Detroit Tigers and were outscored 33-1 in the series. I've heard so many excuses so far this season from Manager Ron Gardenhire, General Manager Terry Ryan and other players that is now clear that the real excuse is that they just aren't a very good ballclub.
It was said today on WCCO radio that Brad Radke and Torii Hunter account for one third of the team's payroll. There is our first problem. Radke has always been overrated, but lately he has proven to not even be a .500 pitcher. Hunter overswings on just about every at bat and so what if he makes a spectacular catch in center field every now and then.
Joe Mauer appears to be a singles hitter, Carlos Silva's sinker is not sinking, Rondell White couldn't hit a pilates ball if it was thrown toward him, Justin Morneau isn't the power hitter we desperately need and no matter how much you rotate Lew Ford and Michael Cuddyer in right field they're both below average major league players.
Needless to say when I go to my first game this week it will be for the hot dog.
I'm Shocked, Shocked!
After Twins and Gopher stadium bills passed through the Minnesota House with relative ease, the two bills have hit somewhat of a hurdle in the senate.
This is by no means surprising. We don't like to make anything easy here in Minnesota when it comes to government. We like to start ensuring the likelihood of a special session being necessary early in the legislative session.
posted by PulseofMN at 11:42 PM
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