Wednesday Thoughts: Hughes, Morneau, Liriano, and Swarzak
Some quick observations after the Twins out-slugged the Phillies 11-7: Luke Hughes bashed a three run homer today, and suddenly it becomes impossible to ignore his utter domination of Spring Training.…Read More
This Week in Twins: March 26 – April 1
Good morning, Twins fans. A new week is upon us. This week will take us almost to the end of Spring Training, and by the time it’s over, we should know what the Twins’ 2012 Opening Day roster…Read More
Liriano, Twins Nearly No-Hit Pirates
Remember that game three days ago when the Pirates embarrassed the Twins 17-6? I think it’s even now. Today the Twins utterly dominated Pittsburgh in every facet of the game with a 10-0 victory.…Read More
Ferocious Five Update: Mixed News
Five players hold the keys to the Minnesota Twins’ success, as long as they can recover from their array of debilitating injuries. That’s why Puckett’s Pond will continue to bring you updates on…Read More
Thursday Links – Minnesota Twins Spring Training Edition
Spring Training is in full swing down in Fort Myers. Â The Twins are playing (meaningless) baseball games everyday, often more than a game per day! Â Although Ron Gardenhire made a point of beginning…Read More
Introducing the Ferocious Five
The fate of the 2012 Twins rests on the shoulders of five players. They are the five most talented players…Read More
Thursday Links – Position Players Report
Position players are reporting today, at least the last two that have not yet made an appearance, anyways.…Read More
The Twins and Fielding
If you had to pick one iconic image from the 2011 season, it would probably be Tsuyoshi Nishioka…Read More
The Twins and SLG
Last month I pointed out that the Twins had a terrible on-base percentage last year but were likely…Read More
The Opening Day Lineup is Set – Or Is It?
Even though Spring Training has not yet started, we can pretty much guess what the Twins’ Opening…Read More
What Qualifies as Success for 2012?
How high should we set the bar for the 2012 Twins? What do they have to accomplish this season for us…Read More
Upcoming Milestones for the Twins
If you like baseball, there’s a good chance you like numbers, too. More than any other professional…Read More
The Countdown to 10,000 Home Runs
Most of us are counting down the days until Spring Training right now, but if you pay especially close…Read More
2012 Projections – Carl Pavano
Ron Gardenhire announced last week that Carl Pavano was going to be the Twins’ 2012 Opening Day…Read More
2012 Projections – Josh Willingham
Before signing with the Twins earlier this offseason, Josh Willingham was a fairly obscure ball player…Read More
2012 Projections – Denard Span
In 2009 he had his first opportunity to be an every day player and Denard Span did not disappoint. Â He…Read More
Thursday Links – Lunch Time Edition
You’ll forgive me that the Thursday Links were not out at the crack of dawn when you learn what…Read More
2012 Projections – Ben Revere
The Twins are pretty set around the infield and behind the plate. Â Sure, there are questions about health…Read More
A Twins’ Fans Viewing Guide to the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are making waves early in the NBA season because of their new image and the…Read More
2012 Projections – Jamey Carroll
Jamey Carroll is so old he played for the Montreal Expos, WHEN HE WAS 30! Â Now entering his age 38 season,…Read More












