Minnesota Twins 2013 Season Recap

I've been dreading writing this blog post all week. The season recap. The final touches on Twins baseball for the season. Baseball season is over, and so is my life. I mean, I'm kind of kidding, but you know how much I love my Twinkies! Keep reading for my take on the Twins 2013 season.

The Twins started the 2013 season on April 1, with a game against the Detroit Tigers (losing Opening Day 2-4). Of course they did. And then the Twins went to ended their season with a 5-1 loss against the Cleveland Indians. I mean, at least it was a beautiful day?

And the Twins finished their season with a 66-96 record. I honestly think this looks better than it was. I don't remember going to one game this summer where the Twins won. They finished 4th in the American League Central standings ahead of the Chicago White Sox, which helped them to avoid the last position for the first time since 2010.

The team continued to struggle with offense and bullpen rotation, despite the off-season acquisitions of veterans Vance Worley, Mike Pelfrey and Kevin Correia.

The worst part of this season was that my man, Joe Mauer, was hurt at the end of the season and my other main man, Justin Morneau was traded before the end of the season. It seemed like fans didn't want to go to Twins games to watch the team loose without any of their star players.

I still love my Twins! I know we're in for some changes and next season will be different!

Last Twins Game of the Season

Today was the last Twins game of the season. It was a beyond beautiful Sunday afternoon, but the stands weren't very full, and the game wasn't very interesting. The Minnesota Twins, who are 66-96, played the Cleveland Indians. who are 92-70). The final score of the game was 5-1.

The Twins are taking 4th place in the AL Central Divison. No surprise there. However, I still am a Twins fans through and through. I know next year the team will make some changes and I can't wait until spring training comes around!

As for me, I'm still going to be doing some blogging on this website, so keep checking back for some other Twins updates.

Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Tickets

The Cleveland Indians will be making their way to Target Field tonight. The Twins host the Indians tonight and Tuesday for a short two-game series. Kick your week off right and be there to catch the AL Central battle between the Indians and Twins. Both games start at 7:10.

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Monday, 5/14

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Tuesday, 5/15

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Joe Mauer officially a Minnesota Twins Player until 2018... insert sigh of relief here

A collective sigh of relief was let out yesterday when the Minnesota Twins and Joe Mauer announced that the hometown golden boy from Cretin would be staying in the Twin Cities until 2018. The MN Twins and Joe Mauer came to an 8 year, $184 million contract extension.

"It's the fourth-largest contract -- both in total value and annual salary ($23 million) -- in Major League history" -mlb.com. Local Twins Fans and Critics are saying it is one of the best things that could have happened to the Minnesota Twins. With Joe Mauer a part of the Twins Line up until 2018, the Minnesota Twins may have the "star power" necessary to pull in some other big names. Players respect Joe and want to be on his team...

With the added revenue from advanced Twins Target Field Tickets, it seems like the Twins have this years pay increase covered... it will be interesting to see what the Minnesota Twins do to insure they have what it takes to pay Mauer what they have promised him, especially considered it is rumored Mauer's contract alone could be as much as 25% of the Twins Salary Budget.

Minnesota Twins Tickets are now on sale!

The wait is over, Minnesota Twins Tickets are now on sale! If you didn't stand in line or get lucky enough to win a bid to buy online tickets for the home opener, NO WORRIES! Ticket Broker, Ticket King... a local ticket company with offices in St. Paul and Minneapolis, has your answer.

No game is sold out at Ticket King... check out the link to see the AMAZING seats that Ticket King has inside Target Field. Don't miss your chance to head to Target Field and check out the Minnesota Twins in person!

Things we have learned in the New Year, including the 20-46 Minnesota Twins Roster

I'm sure you are thinking, Wait, its only been a week since the official New Year, how could we already have learned things... but indeed, by my calculations we have learned a lot in the short time since 01/01/10.

#1) People don't know how to call this year. Is it 2,010 or is it 20-10? My vote is for 20-10, it makes more sense and when its 2,046 are people really going to want to say that, No. We are going to want to say, "and now taking the field the 20-46 Minnesota Twins"

#2) Minnesotans can put up with really cold weather. Ok, so technically we already knew that but, in just a week we have had some record (or almost record) cold snaps, if we can get through the first month of 2010 I think we will be on our way to a good year

#3) With the Home Opener of Target Field now in this calendar year, Twins Mania is ramping back up again. After we said goodbye to the Metrodome, Twins Mania slowed down... The Vikings were doing well, it was the holiday season, people weren't thinking about baseball. But with a new passion, Minnesota Twins Fans are starting to gear up over the Twins Home Opener. Minnesota Twins Tickets are being purchased at a fast pace and people are generally amped on Target Field.

#4) Minnesotans LOVE Joe Mauer, again I know we knew that but with the anticipation of his contract negotiations, Joe Mauer Love is at an all time high

#5) I don't actually have a number five, but hey... its only been a week. Stay posted Twins Fans, I will be updating this list as the year moves forward and we get closer and closer to The Minnesota Twins Home Opener 2010!

Looking forward to 2010 Minnesota Twins Season

Happy New Years Twins Fans! Its so hard to believe that it is 2010... where did the last year go? With the play-offs, saying goodbye to the Dome and contract negotiations it seems like the last two months of 2009 happened overnight. But there is no point in looking backwards, in baseball that is how you get reamed with a pop-fly.

So instead I'm going to concentrate on the best part of 2010... the 2010 Minnesota Twins Season! With the Minnesota Twins moving to Target Field, I predict that the 2010 Twins Home Opener will be the biggest in Minnesota Twins History, I already have my tickets and its just the first of the year!!

The 2010 Minnesota Twins promise to be an extremely competitive team, and with experienced players returning to the MN Twins Roster the problems last years Twins had on the road may be in the past (we can only hope!!)

So Twins Fans, Welcome to 2010 and Lets Play Ball!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means Twins Tickets for everyone...

Ok, so my post title isn't quite how the song goes, but I do think that it raises a great point... Minnesota Twins Tickets make GREAT holiday gifts! First of all, you can avoid the long lines at the mall by shopping for Twins Tickets online, and I can't think of a single person on anyone's shopping list that would not LOVE to receive a set of MN Twins Tickets for Christmas or Hanukkah.

Back to the Title of my post, I have also been doing some thinking and think that i few other holiday songs should be changed...

1) I'll be (at Target Field) for Christmas
2) I'm Dreaming of a Twins-Gift-Filled Christmas
3) Rudolph the Red Nosed Twins Mascot
4) O Come All Ye Twins Fans

The Minnesota Twins are ready for Target Field

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, its hard to think about baseball more than football but Twins Fans should be excited because we are just 143 days away from the opening of Target Field and the start of the home season for the Minnesota Twins.

So this week, while college football comes to a close and some of the best NFL teams get ready to duke it out on Thanksgiving get ready to Twins Baseball at the Target Field! Despite being months away Target Field Tickets are some of the hardest to come by, if you are thinking about giving Twins Tickets for Holiday Gifts you better be buying now!

2010 Minnesota Twins Home Opener Schedule

In case you have been living under a rock, the Minnesota Twins are building a new stadium, Target Field and will be debuting their new home at their 2010 Twins Home Opener... the opening Twins Schedule weekend is great. Twins Tickets for these games are the hottest buys in Twin Cities sports right now, so don't miss out on getting these games on your calendar!

2010 MN Twins Schedule:
Monday April 12 2010: Twins vs. Red Sox @ Target Field
Wednesday April 14: Minnesota vs. Boston @ Target Field
Thursday April 15: Twins vs. Red Sox @ Target Field