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

Mauer is back!!

After missing 8 games for the Twins, Joe Mauer is finally back! He missed those eight games because of a bruised heel. Mauer pinched hit in Saturday night's win over the Orioles and he was the designated hitter for the Twins on Mother's day which probably made mamma Mauer (my soon to be mother in law... lol i wish) so proud. On monday he caught for the first time again and went 3-4 with a double! He's so great! Love you Joe and can't wait to get married!!!!!

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!!!!!!

Minnesota Twins Pitcher Profile: Francisco Liriano

Welcome to my new feature, "Minnesota Twins Pitcher Profile"... every Friday I'm going to profile a new pitcher from the Twins Roster. Once I'm through the pitchers I will move on to another position, but for now lets just spend Friday's talking about the guy on the mound.

Franciso Lirano
Born: 10/26/1983 in San Cristobal, Domincan Republic

Minnesota Twins: Starting Pitcher, Twins Jersey No. 47

Major League Debut: September 5, 2005 as the relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins

Awards: 2006 All-Star Selection, 2X AL Rookie of the Month, AL Pitcher of the Month, All Minors-League Record for Pitcher Strikeouts in 2005 with 204 Strikeouts

Get your Broom, I'm going to go ahead and call a SWEEP. GO Minnesota Twins!

I know that currently it is only the 3rd inning, but I just can NOT contain my Twins excitment... I really think to day is going to be the first

SWEEP!

9 game Twins Homestand could be better than christmas

I am Soooo pumped that the Minnesota Twins are on a 9 Game Homestand. There are still such great Twins Tickets out there for all of the games that I might decide to blow off work and go, not so sure how my boss would feel about that but I would LOVE it. Minnesota Twins Home Games are now my favorite thing, first of all I am in love with Target Field, the seats are better, the food is amazing and baseball should be outside period.

If you are reading this, you probably aren't working or studying or doing what ever productive thing you should be doing so I'm going to go ahead and give you permission to just blow off everything responsible you are supposed to do today or tomorrow and go get yourself to Target Field to take in a Twins Game.

GO TWINKIES!

Time to get caught up on Blogging, Lets start with the Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Series \

I have been a little MIA from my Twins blogging for the past few weeks, but I'm back in action. Lets start with the Minnesota Twins Detroit Tigers Series. Today is the last game in the 3 day series, and I am one Twins Fan who would LOVE LOVE love to see the Minnesota Twins take their first sweep of the season.

The first two games of the series were both wins for the Twins, with Monday's game ending in a huge blow out 10-4 Twins. Tuesday's game was a little closer but the Twins still pulled out 4-3 Win. Today's weather will add an extra challenge for the Minnesota Twins but I'm feeling it... My boys are going to hit it out of the park (literally).

Minnesota Twins Score Recaps... when will the Twins get thier first sweep?

The Minnesota Twins have had a great season, Target Field Rocks, the Twins Pitchers are doing well, and the fan suppourt has never been higher. However, the Minnesota Twins Roster is still looking for thier first series sweep. Maybe next week when the Minnesota Twins take on the Detroit Tigers things will fall our way...

Here are Twins score re-caps:

Twins vs. Royals: 2-1 Twins

Twins vs. Indians: 2-1 Twins
4/20: Twins 5-1
4/21: Twins 6-0
4/22: Indians 8-1

Twins @ Royals: 2-1 Twins
4/23: Twins 8-3
4/24: Twins 9-7
4/25: Roayls 4-3

Twins @ Tigers: Tigers 2-1
4/27: Twins 2-0
4/28: Tigers 6-11
4/29: Tigers 3-0

Twins Home at Target Field is AMAZING...

Although the Minnesota Twins will always hold the HHH Metrodome in a fond place in their hearts, Target Field is really home sweet home for the Twins. Not only does Target Field provide a great excuse to ditch work and spend a few hours in the sun, it is also a state of the art facility that can better meet the needs of Minnesota Twins Fans...

I have to admit I've become a little obsessed with Target Field and have been a Google monster when it comes to anything related to Target Field. On my latest googling adventure, I found this Target Field Blog which is AMAZING! Lots of great Target Field Pictures and it seems like the writer has some sort of inside hook-up to info... it is definitely worth a click over.

Twins Royals Series Re-cap

The Twins post another series win at Target Field and Twins Fans feel the promise of a great season haning in the air!

4/16: Twins Win 10-3
4/17: Twins Win 6-5
4/18: Royals Win 10-5

Twins Red Sox Series Recap

The Minnesota Twins won their first home series of the 2010 Twins Season and have set the bar high for the rest of the Twins Schedule!

Monday April 12: Twins Home Opener, W 5-2
Wed. 4/14: L 3-6
Thur. 4/15: 8-0

Who needs a Dome Dog...

A friend of mine took this at the Twins Home Opener, who needs Dome Dogs when you can get this at Target Field

Minnesota Twins Home Opener goes well and Twins Season off to a great start

My boys are doing so well!! The Minnesota Twins Home Opener was a total success! Not only did Minnesota Twins fans have the most positive things to say about Target Field they also got to talk up the scoreboard... The Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2!

Yesterday the Twins had the day off, much deserved after a long road trip last week. This afternoon the Minnesota Twins will play game 2 of 3 of the Twins Red Sox Series before taking on the Kansas City Royals over the weekend.

Check out this video I found online of my Twins Husband Joe Mauer and his first home run at Target Field!

Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Series overall good warm up for the Twins Home Opener

The Minnesota Twins just completed their second road trip of the 2010 Twins Season and they haven't even swung a bat at Target Field. The Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox 3 game series ended today with a 2-1 series score.

The Twins Roster took on the White Sox after spending the week in California, and despite predictions that the team would be tired and listless, my boys stepped up to the plate (literally). On Friday after long and complicated travels the Twins beat the White Sox 4-3 in extra innings. Saturday the Twins won 2-1 and Sunday after a long stretch of road games the Twins posted their second loss of the season with a 4-5 loss.

The Minnesota Twins Roster and the Twins Coaching Staff will travel home tonight to be ready for tomorrows big Twins Home Opener. If you are looking for Minnesota Twins Tickets there are still a few left, though you are going to spend big money to get them... Tomorrows Twins Home Opener starts at 3:10.

GO TWINS!!