Justin Morneau

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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.  The Twins are playing (meaningless) baseball games everyday, often more than a game per day!  Although Ron Gardenhire made a point of beginning…Read More

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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.  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.  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!  Now entering his age 38 season,…Read More