The 2005 Minnesota Twins will....................

[koWALLEYEski]

Thought I would start this one....sorry buzz

[koWALLEYEski]

looks like i messed up though. haha doesnt look like yours(title)

[buzzsaw]

Good work bud! The Twink's made last night must see TV! It was the most enjoyable game I've seen them play this year (1 week in).

[MrSenarighi]

.....finally get to Percival after 40 innings of trying, thank god for that. Besides a few control issues and maybe a little fatigue, I thought Mays looked good. Maroth may have looked decent on paper, but if you saw the game, he was hit hard the whole way through. Backherup, I have to admit I am slightly impressed with the Tigers lineup top to bottom, HOWEVER, they may still have some problems getting to the closer. It will be an interesting year to say the least.

[mnvikingsfreak]

money cant buy you championships the yankees are a good example of that

[pikehunter]

I don't know if you guys saw this, but Mr. Young must have been quite confused after our depleted squad mustered a "w" last night. Add him to the list of Central division foes who will end up with his foot in his mouth as many White Sox have done. This story is from before yesterday's game.

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Bold prediction? Detroit Tigers first baseman Dmitri Young won't see the Twins until Tuesday's series opener at the Metrodome. But after Detroit finished its series with the Indians on Sunday, Young has apparently seen enough to make some predictions about the outcome of AL Central.

"This is our rival right here," Young said of Cleveland. "Forget the other teams. I think it's going to come down to us and them. Just look at the different positions, look at the matchups. The matchups are pretty similar."

The Twins have won the last three division titles and are many experts' pick to take a fourth-straight championship. When a reporter asked him about Minnesota, Young shrugged.

"Us and Cleveland," he said.

[Willy]

I used to like this guy because I thought he was tough playing for a losing team all those years and still trying to be competitive. But come on. You really think it's just between you and cleveland? Gimme a break Dimitri. Maybe they'll ask him what he thinks after this weeks series.

Let our play do the talkin.

[fishyguy]

Those two teams are obviously on the rise but Dmitri must be smoking crack if he does not realize how wide the gap between the Twinks and Detroit was these past couple years.

Examples:

Detroit has lost on average 104 games the last two years.

Maroth won 11 games last year. He was the first Tigers pitcher in 3 years to hit double digits.

[koWALLEYEski]

The twins were looking real good tonight vs. the motor city. Jones hit the dump outta the ball, good thing i have him on my fantasy team hehe radke gave up his normal 2 runs in the frist. Gosh that is scary but he always comes back.

[buzzsaw]

I heard there was a special on brooms down at Fleet Farm or was it Home Depot? 10 more runs against that Detroit pitching staff tonight and a few more booted balls from there defense! What can I say... pitching and defense wins games... along with 10 runs! It's gotta be so disheartining for "Cantbackitup" to talk all that smack (will it ever end) only to have his team get swept, spanked trashed in a three game set with the lowly Twins (per Dmitri "not so" Young). The only thing Detroit players are better at than the Twins are talking trash! and maybe sweeping it up as well! I really can't wait til "Cantbackitup" is back from his imaginary truck tour so he can

A. explain what happened

B. tell us about revenge at his home park

C. give up the Twins rule and the Tigers still stink and always will stink!

Also, please tell us at what positions AGAIN the Tigers are better than Minnesota?!

[koWALLEYEski]

twins will win the central no doubt about it. and as for the tigers.....last place, its alright though, the central has improved.

[hanson]

Hilarious guys...

Santana improved to 3-0 tonight.

I know this has been rehashed sooooooooo many times, but, "How is Detroits farm system?" 'Cause obviously signing big names hasn't worked for them yet.

[Down to Earth]

I tried to find "Can't Back er Ups" post about how Santana wasn't going to be able to be at last years level due to a multiple reasons, but couldn't find it. Looks like though Santana is doing just fine with out the players we lost.

Santana wins 16th straight decision

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CLEVELAND (AP) -- Johan Santana wasn't quite himself. He didn't have his typical fastball, curve or changeup. For one of the rare times in the past year, Minnesota's ace actually looked like he could be beaten.

But as usual, he wasn't.

Santana won his 16th straight decision, pitching six strong innings as the Twins won their fifth straight, 3-2 over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.

The 2004 AL Cy Young Award winner, Santana (3-0) remained unbeaten since July 11 of last season, a stretch of 20 starts that included two postseason outings against New York. He allowed two runs and six hits.

"Good pitchers find a way to win," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said, "and that's what he did."

[koWALLEYEski]

I have read some of his posts. Guy must really be a Tigers fan through and through(sad). But you got to like that he just doesnt jump on the bandwagon. Anyways, about Santana! The guy is unstoppable. Hes got 20 wins in him this year and dont be surprised if he wins the Cy Young again.

[buzzsaw]

Santana's no BONDERMAN!! He's no Fydrich!! He's no no no nobody!!

He'd be so much better if he had on a Detroit jersey!! He cheats!!

Mauer... he's also a nobody!! nobody, nobody, nobody with absolutely NO future... Pudge is the best ever!! Even if we'll only have him for a few years at the end of his career.... I'm also OK with the fact that the only reason he signed here is because he just got his ring with the Marlins and we were the only organization that would completely overpay my hero!! Did I mention Dmitri Young... huh huh did I?? well lets see one of your guys hit three homeruns in a game!! I bet they can't, because they're no good and they cheat! and don't even tell me Dmitri has a cork fetish, I just won't believe it... no no no!! I won't! Coaching... well obviously Alan Trammell is waaaaay better than Gardenhead, I mean Gardenhead never really played much if a tall in the BIGS and Trammell was an All Star!! Ther you have it, Now I can untie Buzzsaw and go back to hiding!!

[buzzsaw]

Oh my goodness do I have a headache!! It's like somebody hit me over the head from behind!! anyways good to be back on this site... I could swear I just saw "Cantbackitup" running away from my house with a baseball bat???? or maybe I was seeing things...........................

[Dotch]

lolol! Gotta hand it to you guys, whenever I need a good laugh, I need look no farther than these baseball threads. Thanks guys! Say, wasn't Robertson one of those guys in "Revenge of the Nerds?" Those glasses are a dead giveaway...

[koWALLEYEski]

what even happened to backherup or whatever his name is? Is he just not posting anything becuase he knows that his tigers suck? Prolly just awaiting for the twins to get swept by some team so he can make a comment. But that should be awhile hehe

Im not trying to be mean or anything, its all in fun

[friendlyfisher]

He showed up on the detroit forum for a quick post. He also said he has been out of town so he could not reply.

[koWALLEYEski]

Come on TWINS!!!! come on guys we need to get the twins back on the winning side of things! Rememeber"EVERY FAN COUNTS"

[koWALLEYEski]

Havent seen this thread up for awhile. Angels vs Twins!

The twins looked good against LA. One of the better teams in league. I am not worried at all with my boys.

[buzzsaw]

Taking two out of three and coming oh so close to a sweep vs the Angels was sweet!

[mnvikingsfreak]

win another title,have another cy young winner,possible homerun champ if morneau keeps on swinging like this!

[buzzsaw]

2005 - Attendance Home Road Overall

RNK TEAM GMS TOTAL AVG PCT GMS AVG PCT GMS AVG PCT

1 NY Yankees 21 971,292 46,252 80.5 12 29,648 67.2 33 40,214 76.4

2 LA Dodgers 14 646,943 46,210 82.5 17 29,736 65.7 31 37,176 74.2

3 LA Angels 17 696,061 40,944 90.9 15 31,899 64.7 32 36,704 78.0

4 St. Louis 18 704,944 39,163 77.8 13 24,904 57.6 31 33,184 70.1

5 Chicago Cubs 14 537,207 38,371 97.0 16 33,549 77.0 30 35,799 85.9

6 San Francisco 18 683,750 37,986 91.4 13 29,200 62.2 31 34,301 78.3

7 Boston 14 490,691 35,049 96.9 18 36,661 76.8 32 35,955 84.2

8 San Diego 14 476,970 34,069 80.2 18 38,234 79.7 32 36,411 79.9

9 Houston 15 498,740 33,249 81.2 16 28,780 60.4 31 30,942 69.7

10 NY Mets 16 513,561 32,097 55.9 17 30,959 68.1 33 31,511 61.5

11 Texas 19 584,520 30,764 62.6 14 27,816 58.2 33 29,513 60.8

12 Washington 13 398,741 30,672 54.1 19 30,597 64.3 32 30,628 59.7

13 Seattle 14 429,122 30,651 64.2 18 27,526 62.1 32 28,893 63.0

14 Atlanta 18 536,946 29,830 59.6 14 29,197 62.2 32 29,553 60.7

15 Philadelphia 13 382,130 29,394 67.6 20 26,577 54.7 33 27,687 59.5

16 Baltimore 20 582,878 29,143 60.5 11 27,197 56.7 31 28,453 59.1

17 Arizona 20 529,890 26,494 54.0 13 36,546 73.2 33 30,454 61.7

18 Minnesota 14 351,254 25,089 51.5 17 18,366 41.6 31 21,402 46.4

19 Colorado 12 296,149 24,679 48.9 17 29,108 64.8 29 27,275 57.8

20 Florida 18 430,192 23,899 65.8 11 33,451 64.9 29 27,522 65.4

21 Cincinnati 17 390,544 22,973 54.6 14 30,703 74.3 31 26,464 63.4

22 Toronto 15 344,156 22,943 45.4 18 27,830 59.1 33 25,609 52.6

23 Milwaukee 18 406,540 22,585 53.3 13 33,091 77.8 31 26,991 63.6

24 Detroit 14 298,678 21,334 53.2 17 23,425 51.2 31 22,481 52.1

25 Pittsburgh 12 250,173 20,847 54.3 19 28,583 66.2 31 25,588 61.9

26 Oakland 15 309,117 20,607 47.2 17 31,076 64.9 32 26,169 57.0

27Chicago Sox 14 280,620 20,044 42.6 18 21,894 48.9 32 21,085 46.1

28 Cleveland 11 198,501 18,045 41.6 20 26,573 58.1 31 23,547 52.4

29 Kansas City 14 235,263 16,804 41.2 18 23,943 52.6 32 20,820 47.9

30 Tampa Bay 22 322,053 14,638 33.4 11 29,062 61.5 33 19,446 43.3

It looks like the White Sox are still in first place but it's not good enough for their fans!! Check out the weak attendence figures!! Detroit... well atleast you guys have an excuse.... your team is just fowl!

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

A little more Alka-Seltzer for Buzz, BURP!

Hey Buzz, how many toothpicks were in the box, 247, definitly 247, got to go to K-Mart to buy my underwear. Definitly K-Mart.

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD.....YES!