I went to game 3 last night vs. the Sox and that had to be one of the best MLB games I've ever been too. The Metrodome was packed and LOUD after the Twins came back from being down 6-1 at the end of the 4th.
Here's some random thoughts and analysis for those that care.
-This team is flat out fun to watch. They don't score runs by hitting home runs nor do they need to - Offensively, they hustle all the time, are fast and know how to run the bases and advance runners better than anyone in the league. Defensively, they hustle all the time, are fast, have great communication and know how to play as a team.
-Ron Gardenhire IS the man and should probably be coach of the year, especially if the Twins make the post-season.
-Gomez, Span and Casilla may be all-stars in the making. No, it's not probable that they will go to the All-Star game with Mauer and Morneau on the team, but for being young guns, those guys came through huge this series and have all year for that matter.
-Joe Nathan is in a league of his own and I hope he retires as a Twin. The rest of the bullpen has exceeded expectations once again and they played great to shut out the Sox in the last 6 innings last night.
-Justin Morneau was 0-5 last night and had a tough night at the plate, but the Twins still got it done. I don't imagine Morneau will have another 0-5 night for quite awhile, but maybe he got psyched out by all of the "M-V-P......M-V-P.......M-V-P" chants while he was batting last night.
-Before this series with the White Sox, the Twins were playing poorly, but they also played 24 of their last 30 games on the road! I don't care who you are, that's a tough set of road trips and obviously had a big impact on their performance throughout the last month.
-Even if the Twins didn't make the post-season or they don't advance past the ALDS, the FUTURE IS BRIGHT for Twins Fans. This is a young team that has a lot of talent and unselfish players that know how to work hard and leave out on the field. Along with the new outdoor ballpark coming in 2010, there will be a lot of excitement to come!
With all that said, the Royals have been playing good as of late, and the Twins need to keep up the intensity to seal their post-season fate....but at least they'll be at home. :yes:
I could add more, but I need to get back to work.
GO TWINS! KEEP THE BROOM OUT TO SWEEP UP THE ROYALS!
Here's some random thoughts and analysis for those that care.
-This team is flat out fun to watch. They don't score runs by hitting home runs nor do they need to - Offensively, they hustle all the time, are fast and know how to run the bases and advance runners better than anyone in the league. Defensively, they hustle all the time, are fast, have great communication and know how to play as a team.
-Ron Gardenhire IS the man and should probably be coach of the year, especially if the Twins make the post-season.
-Gomez, Span and Casilla may be all-stars in the making. No, it's not probable that they will go to the All-Star game with Mauer and Morneau on the team, but for being young guns, those guys came through huge this series and have all year for that matter.
-Joe Nathan is in a league of his own and I hope he retires as a Twin. The rest of the bullpen has exceeded expectations once again and they played great to shut out the Sox in the last 6 innings last night.
-Justin Morneau was 0-5 last night and had a tough night at the plate, but the Twins still got it done. I don't imagine Morneau will have another 0-5 night for quite awhile, but maybe he got psyched out by all of the "M-V-P......M-V-P.......M-V-P" chants while he was batting last night.
-Before this series with the White Sox, the Twins were playing poorly, but they also played 24 of their last 30 games on the road! I don't care who you are, that's a tough set of road trips and obviously had a big impact on their performance throughout the last month.
-Even if the Twins didn't make the post-season or they don't advance past the ALDS, the FUTURE IS BRIGHT for Twins Fans. This is a young team that has a lot of talent and unselfish players that know how to work hard and leave out on the field. Along with the new outdoor ballpark coming in 2010, there will be a lot of excitement to come!
With all that said, the Royals have been playing good as of late, and the Twins need to keep up the intensity to seal their post-season fate....but at least they'll be at home. :yes:
I could add more, but I need to get back to work.
GO TWINS! KEEP THE BROOM OUT TO SWEEP UP THE ROYALS!
