Just take the series (the Ron Gardenhire mantra) As an intrepid young sports journalist from the University of Minnesota-Morris once chronicled, not even Bob Casey’s passing could dampen enthusiasm for the 2005 Minnesota Twins.
Good guy Gardy Herb Carneal Tom Kelly The Metrodome Jack Morris Win Twins Theme Dick Bremer Bob Casey Target Field Metropolitan Stadium Judge Harry Crump Paul Molitor Dan Gladden Ron Gardenhire In 2002, Ron Gardenhire was put in an almost impossible situation.
With former Twins skipper Ron Gardenhire recently being recognized by the Minnesota Twins for the 2024 Herb Carneal Lifetime Achievement Award, it feels like a good time to run through the storied history of Twins managers.
The Minnesota Twins will recognize former manager Ron Gardenhire next month with one of the club’s highest honors. On Tuesday, the organization announced that Gardenhire will receive the Herb Carneal Lifetime Achievement Award, which is named after the legendary former Twins broadcaster.
This weekend's Twins Almanac features notes on Rod Carew, Johan Santana, Ron Gardenhire, longtime Chisholm, Minnesota doctor Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, and Stillwater high school graduate Mike Strong.
The Minnesota Twins 2024 season has been over for three weeks now. I know, it feels like three months, doesn’t it? In that short period of time, top decision makers have made some significant changes to the coaching staff, not to mention the exit of GM Thad Levine.
Winning a World Series in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed. However, there have been many great managers never fortunate enough to win it all, but who are still worthy of consistent praise.