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I was born and raised in Colorado Springs and now live in Rochester, Minnesota. I was an English major and advanced statistics give me a headache. I am very excited to continue the conversation about the Rockies here on RoxPile.

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Carroll Comes Through

Do you remember what I wrote yesterday about the Twins offense showing its strength by having a different guy step up each day? Last night it was none other than Justin Morneau Jamey Carroll who came through…Read More

Duensing Takes The Hill In Fenway

When it comes down to it, the philosophical difference between the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox can be summed up in one word: patience. This is reflected rather nicely in the dispositions of their…Read More

Total Domination

Jon Lester glared at the home plate umpire about balls that he thought should have been strikes. Cody Ross, inexplicably cocky to begin with, rolled his eyes in disgust at a strike that he thought should…Read More

Twins Drop Another Close One

In a sweep of the Cleveland Indians over the weekend it appeared that the Twins offense could not be stopped. Everybody got in on the act, from Denard Span to Ryan Doumit to Ben Revere to the diminutive Alexi…Read More

Twins Stand Pat On Deadline Day, Drop Close Game To White Sox

Ultimately the results of tonight’s game would prove nothing definitive when it comes to the outcome of the Francisco Liriano trade. It still made for good drama, as the White Sox won a well-pitched…Read More

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Twins Deadline Rumors: Span And Burton

With Shane Victorino now a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cincinnati Reds have shifted their…Read More

Denard Span’s Catch: What Was Ryan Doumit Thinking?

Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of a Major League Baseball player as a spectacular…Read More

Twins To Make More Deals?

Due to the lingering injuries to pitchers Carl Pavano and Matt Capps, it appears that the Twins no longer…Read More

Insert Diamond Pun Here

Diamond shines in victory Diamond delivers a gem Diamond in the rough Diamond sparkles as Twins cruise…Read More

Plouffe A Late Scratch As Twins Prepare To Face Indians

I do not often claim to be able to identify with professional athletes. I played baseball and I love…Read More

After Getting Swept, Twins Embody Baseball Cliches

The Twins lost to the Chicago White Sox 8-2 yesterday, getting swept and completing their in-division…Read More

Interpreting Inaction At The Trade Deadline

Once a team is designated a true seller, as the Twins have been this season, it is easy for fans to grow…Read More

Just Beat Jeremy Guthrie

That is exactly what the Twins did on Sunday afternoon. In what has become a seesaw battle for not-last-place…Read More

Nick Blackburn Is Back, Set To Take On Luke Hochevar

Pitching is hard. It is hard for the players to consistently do well and it is hard for organizations…Read More

Trade Offense For Pitching? It’s Not That Simple

Only one year removed from a year in which they were 25th in all of baseball in both runs per game and…Read More

With Liriano On The Mound, Twins Look To Continue Success Against O’s

After falling to the Oakland Athletics three straight games over the weekend, the Minnesota Twins look…Read More

Matt Capps Returns To DL

No sooner had Twins closer Matt Capps returned to action and lit up the rumor wires then he re-aggravated…Read More

While You Watch: Notes On The Upcoming Trade Deadline

As you enjoy the current offensive explosion by your Minnesota Twins against the Baltimore Orioles,…Read More

Twins Try To Salvage Final Game Against A’s

Coming out of the All-Star break, the Twins have lost two games to the surprisingly competitive Oakland…Read More

About Joe Mauer And Zach Parise

In a state that has otherwise been tortured by bad sports news over the last number of years, Minnesota…Read More