Four. That’s the number of games that the Twins’ bullpen has blown during the course of this fourteen-game roadtrip. Joe Nathan has now blown two saves and Jesse Crain has had his share of losses as well. Playoff teams do not blow four games within a week, and if the Twins miss the   more...
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Scott Baker pitched five scoreless innings, but he wasn’t having a good day even then. You could tell each inning that he wasn’t very good. In four of his six innings he allowed the leadoff man to reach, and it was almost as if he threw to many strikes early on.In the sixth inning he   more...
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Scott Baker pitched five scoreless innings, but he wasn’t having a good day even then. You could tell each inning that he wasn’t very good. In four of his six innings he allowed the leadoff man to reach, and it was almost as if he threw to many strikes early on.In the sixth inning he   more...
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The Twins stormed into Anaheim to take a nail-biter and a rout before dropping a pair of two-run contests that both could have easily gone the other way.A This time it wasn't shaky defense so much as a less-than stellar performance from Jesse Crain out of the bullpen.A Triples to Vladimir   more...
Original Story: http://www.bugsandcranks.com/?p=6165.

Ok, with Denard Span being sent down to AAA and Joe Nathan being inked to a 4 year, $47 M payday, the Minnesota Twins opening day roster is rounding into shape. Here are my predictions for the upcoming season. The opening day lineup will look like this:1. Carlos Gomez, CF2. Joe Mauer, C3. Michael   more...
Original Story: http://www.thegoldseat.com/2008/03/25/mi....

Zvi is fuming about Jesse Crain and Frank Thomas - along with everyone else at home - he added pictures for added effect.
Original Story: http://argentinaexploits.blogspot.com/.

The Twins signed Jesse Crain to a three year deal, with thoughts he may eventually replace Joe Nathan as closer.
Original Story: http://nfc-north.aolsportsblog.com/2007/....

by Kevin MarkBaseball managers, players, fans, and media like to say "baseball is a game of match ups." Watch any game and moves are constantly being made by managers to ensure the best match up for their team. Left and right hand hitting platoons, situational left handed relief pitchers, and pinch   more...
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Alright boys and girls, here is today's MLB Injury Update report. There's 15 players with updates from the Brewers, Rangers, Padres, Mariners, Blue Jays, Twins, Cubs, Yankees, Braves, Rays, Phillies and Marlins. Its a doozy, enjoy.
Original Story: http://mysportsrumors.com/blog/2008/03/2....

Andrew Kneeland talks about the state of the Minnesota bullpen at the mid-way point in the 2008 season.
Original Story: http://www.twinsfix.com/2008/07/bullpen-....