Can't Wait for Baseball Season

After the resigning of Jim Thome, I can't wait for the baseball season. I love the Minnesota Twins and the philosophy that they use. They win the right way and have been a first-class organization all the way through. They have great scouts and a great minor league system that has produced many quality Twins players through the years. Spring training will be right around the corner, followed by the best part of the year: Baseball Season.

Free Agent Splash?

The Free Agency Period has officially begun for Major League Baseball. High sought after free agents include Cliff Lee, Derek Jeter, Carl Crawford, Carlos Pena, Jason Werth, and Derek Lee. Are the Minnesota Twins expected to make a move on any of these players. Probably not and for right reasons. Keep an eye on where these players end up because all of them can still perform at a high level. Also, rumors around the league are saying that the Twins might make a move for Kansas City Royals pitcher Zach Greinke. It'd probably be a stretch, but something to pay attention to.

Pat Neshek Player Profile

Who is that one Twin who throws really funny? That's Pat Neshek! Pat Neshek grew up in Madison Wisconsin. Neshek began his career for the Twins in 2006. In 2007, MLB had no idea what it had coming as Neshek took the league by storm. He was so good that he almost made the All Star Team. Neshek finished the seasonwith a 7-2 win-loss record appearing in 74 games for a total of 70.1 innings pitched and a 2.94 ERA. Neshek ended his season September 20th of that season due to elbow tenderness. Neshek tore is UCL three innings into the 2008 season. On November 11, 2008, it was announced that he would undergo ligament replacement surgery, more commonly known as Tommy John surgery, and miss the 2009 season. Neshek is back for the 2010 season, but he has not been that effective or used very much. It's said that it takes two years for players to regain their form after TJ surgery so look for him to be spectacular in 2011. GO PAT!!!

Twins-Yankees Series Preview

Today, the Minnesota Twins begin their series against the New York Yankees in the Big Apple. The Twins have done terribly against the Yankee's under Ron Gardenhire, especially at Yankee Stadium. Last season, the Twins were 0-10 against the Yankees, including a sweep in the first round of of the playoffs. Under Gardenhire, the Twins are 5-27 at Yankee stadium. This year might be a little different. The Twins have one of the best records in all of baseball. In fact, they have an identical record to the Yankees as they both sit at 22-12. Naturally, the Twins are treating this as just another series, but it will be interesting to see how the Twins fair against a team they could potentially have to play in the playoffs.

Here are the pitching matchups.

Game 1: Liriano vs. Burnett

Game 2: Baker vs. Pettite

Game 3: Blackburn vs. Mitre

Nick Blackburn is Good at Baseball and Super Cute!

Starting pitcher
Born: February 24, 1982 (1982-02-24) (age 28)Ada, Oklahoma
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 3, 2007 for the Minnesota Twins
Career statistics(through April 10, 2010)
Win-Loss
23-24
Earned run average
4.14
Strikeouts
206
Teams
Minnesota Twins (2007-present)

This year, Blackburn hasn't been as good as usual. Although he is 3-1, he has an Earn Run Average of 4.76. Who cares? Maybe the Twins do, but not me. I love Blackie he's the best!!!!!!