The Minnesota Twins have won 2 games in a row - hey we need anything positive. They are in Boston to take on the Red Sox for a 4 game series starting tonight. This is a big series for the Minnesota Twins, they sit at 11-18 and need to start taking 3 and 4 game series. It's only May, but it's time to get the ball rolling. Scott Baker, Brian Duensing, Carl Pavano, and Francisco Liriano will take the mound. Let's go Twins!
It wasn't the way the Minnesota Twins had hoped it would go, but at least we finished on a strong note. The Minnesota Twins let 2 victories slip out of their hands and Johnny Damon made them pay. Matt Capps and Joe Nathan both struggled as Carl Pavano and Scott Baker threw gems. Capps has now replaced Nathan for the time being as the Minnesota Twins closer. So, were 15 games in and sitting at 5-10. We have some work to do, but at least we're not the Boston Red Sox. 
The Minnesota Twins have agreed to resign starting pitcher Carl Pavano to a 2-year deal worth $16.5 million. This is a big boost for the rotation, as Pavano went 17-11 last season with a 3.75 ERA. Not to mention he had 7 complete games. The deal I believe is very reasonable and it isn't long term. It is a good deal for both sides. Welcome back 'stache!
Carl Pavano was fantastic for the Minnesota Twins last season. He went 17-11 with 7 complete games. Now the question is, will Carl Pavano resign with the Minnesota Twins? It seems like it is between the Minnesota Twins and Washington Nationals. It had been reported that he is seeking a 3 year contract. Much like Jim Thome, Carl Pavano is a valuable player that I think many fans hope return. Hopefully the "Pavstache" returns.
Hey, it's the offseason right? If you paid attention, the Minnesota Twins didn't make a huge splash this offseason. It just didn't happen. I'm okay with that though because we did upgrade in the infield with "Yoshi" and the contracts that Jesse Crain and Matt Guerrier got were too much in my opinion. We also gained a draft pick because of Orlando Hudson leaving and still have a chance to resign Jim Thome and Carl Pavano.
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-5 last night to push their AL Central lead to 9 games and magic number to 8. Carl Pavano got his 17th win of the season, Delmon Young hit his 18th home run, and Matt Capps earned his 13th save. Things started a little dicey, when Carl Pavano came up and in on Paul Konerko. Konerko was hit in the nose by the pitch and stayed in the game while the trainer was attempting to pull him from the game. Mark Buerhle retaliated when they hit Michael Cuddyer the next inning. The AL Central is now virtually locked up and the Minnesota Twins are back home against the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. We now are tied with the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees for most wins in the American League.
On Friday night, Fausto Carmona threw a gem and the Minnesota Twins lost 2-0 to the Cleveland Indians. Carl Pavano pitched wonderfully for the Minnesota Twins, going 8 innings and only surrendering 2 runs, but Carmona went 9 innings and only gave up 3 hits. On Saturday night, after a long rain delay, Jim Thome hit a 12th inning solo home run that gave Minnesota the 1-0 lead and victory. Matt Capps came in to close it out. On Sunday afternoon, Minnesota scored 5 runs in the 1st inning and cruised to a 6-2 victory. They still hold their 6 game lead over the Chicago White Sox with 19 games remaining.
The Minnesota Twins took 3 of 4 against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards over the weekend. In a hot and humid environment, the Minnesota Twins were able to nearly sweep the Orioles if not for a 3-2 loss on Friday night. They now sit 1 game back from the Chicago White Sox and visit Kansas City for a 3 game series. Here are some notes from the series:
