Michael LongoriaMichael Longoria

I am deeply passionate about the game of baseball, and of course, the Minnesota Twins. From a child my father taught me the nuances of the game, pertaining to rules and how the game is played. Thankfully, he is a Twins fan and instilled in me the ability to stay loyal to a franchise that has experienced the highest of highs (winning a World Series) and the lowest of lows ("earning" the title of worst team in baseball...). From the comfy confines of Grand Forks, ND, for 24 years I've remained a devout Twins fan...and at the very least, there's always next year.

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Bright Futures: #3 – Aaron Hicks

My “Bright Futures” series is nearing an end, and as we wind down to the top spot in the Twins farm system, who will it be? While anticipating who will be revealed as the top dog in the Twins…Read More

Bright Futures: #4 – Alex Meyer

To keep up on who has been featured so far in my “Bright Futures” series, click on the word “link” next to each name which will take you to the full article for every player. #10…Read More

Bright Futures: # 5 – Oswaldo Arcia

Interested to see who could be patrolling your favorite team’s field in the next few years? You can read up on “Bright Futures” prospects 6-10 by clicking on the links below.  #10 –…Read More

Bright Futures: #6 – Eddie Rosario

Recap: To view who has already been featured in my series, “Bright Futures”, click on the links below to read up on numbers 7-10. Max Kepler (link to article) Kyle Gibson (link to article) Jose…Read More

Bright Futures: #7 – Trevor May

Recap: In order to keep track of who has been featured in my “Bright Futures” series, I will post links of previously noted players who have made my list. Bright Futures #8-10: #10 –…Read More

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Bright Futures (Remix): #8 Jose Orlando Berrios

When a team is drafting in the first couple rounds of the draft, they often look for a few key attributes…Read More

Bright Futures (Remix): #9 Kyle Gibson

When beginning my series Bright Futures, the Minnesota Twins had a plethora of low-ceiling talent…Read More

Longo’s Logic: The Winter Meetings

Because of the Winter Meetings, the series “Bright Futures” will continue in the coming days.…Read More

Span Traded to Nationals: The Nuts and Bolts

                        Happy Trails Span-man One…Read More

Bright Futures: #8 – Max(imilian) Kepler

The Minnesota Twins have been known for years as having one the top minor league systems in all of baseball.…Read More

Bright Futures: #9 – Travis Harrison

The Minnesota Twins have been longing for right-handed power in their lineup and minor league system…Read More

Bright Futures: #10 – Nate Roberts

My “Bright Futures” article will be part of a ten part series which chronologically ranks…Read More

Election Day: The People’s Choice

Election Day 2012 marks one of the most important elections in our young country’s history. In…Read More

In a Perfect World… Terry Ryan Will Right the Ship

In a perfect world as a Minnesota Twins fan… The Twins would build a brand new, state-of-the-art…Read More

Mauer vs. A-Rod: Timing is Everything

When the Yankees were in talks with Alex Rodriguez to make him the highest paid baseball player of all…Read More

The “Worm Killer”, Kyle Gibson, Enjoying Success in the Desert

The Minnesota Twins first round draft pick (22nd overall), Kyle Gibson, is currently playing for the…Read More

Longo’s Logic: Operation “Offseason”

Today I am starting a new posting called, “Longo’s Logic”. In it, I am going to be…Read More

Falling Leaves, Broken Dreams

October 1st… The leaves are changing to their beautiful fall foliage, coffee shops are increasingly…Read More

The “Loser” Games: A Strive for Mediocrity

Win: to finish first in a race, competition, or the like. Winner: a person or thing that wins (see, win) The…Read More

WAR Games: Should they stay or should they go?

When most people think of the word “war”, they think of either of the World Wars, violence,…Read More