The Winter Blah's

Does anyone else not like this time of year when  it comes to sports. I know we have the Wild and Timberwolves but they still do not have the appeal of the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins. Those seem to be the big 2 and have the biggest following. 

The NFL is all but over. Sure there  are a few weeks left in the season but without the hometown team, no one watches with the same passion as they were just a few short weeks ago.  I know I find myself surfing more and more during games.. If I miss a play now it is no big deal.

We are a month from Spring Training right now and 2 months away from being able to watch the team.. I wish they would televise more Spring Trianing games. It would make the winter Blah's easier to take. I know I can't wait for the home team 9 to take the field!!!

I know the Wild and Wolves have thier following but it is not the same. I can not seem to watch a whole game of either team. Not sure why but it does not motivate to watch.

We may have  saving grace now though!!!! Tubby and the Gophers, The Barn is going to be the hottest ticket to get this winter and spring. The way the boyz are playing they are already beating the Wolves in attendence. This is a great young team and is only going to get better. I know I will be attending  few games yet this season. This used to be the hottest ticket in town and soon it wil be again.

Spring Training is Coming

The Twins are set to open Spring Training this year on Feb.15Th. It is a little early this year, but this is a World Baseball Classic Year. I am not going to complain I love baseball and cannot wait for it to start. As of right now the current 40 Man roster looks like this:

Pitchers
	30 Scott Baker	R/R
	53 Nick Blackburn	R/R
	26 Boof Bonser	R/R
	49 Craig Breslow	L/L
	28 Jesse Crain	R/R
	-- Brian Duensing	L/L
	-- Armando Gabino	R/R
	54 Matt Guerrier	R/R
	38 Philip Humber	R/R
	-- Jason Jones	R/R
	41 Bobby Korecky	R/R
	47 Francisco Liriano	L/L
	50 Jose Mijares	L/L
	36 Joe Nathan	R/R
	17 Pat Neshek	S/R
	15 Glen Perkins	L/L
	59 Kevin Slowey	R/R
	-- Anthony Swarzak	R/R
	Catchers	B/T
	-- Drew Butera	R/R
	7 Joe Mauer	L/R
	58 Jose Morales	S/R
	-- Wilson Ramos	R/R
	55 Mike Redmond	R/R
	Infielders	B/T
	32 Brian Buscher	L/R
	25 Alexi Casilla	S/R
	23 Brendan Harris	R/R
	-- Luke Hughes	R/R
	27 Matt Macri	R/R
	33 Justin Morneau	L/R
	-- Trevor Plouffe	R/R
	8 Nick Punto	S/R
	-- Deibinson Romero	R/R
	20 Matt Tolbert	S/R
	-- Steven Tolleson	R/R
	Outfielders	B/T
	5 Michael Cuddyer	R/R
	22 Carlos Gomez	R/R
	11 Jason Pridie	L/R
	2 Denard Span	L/L
	21 Delmon Young	R/R
	Designated Hitters	B/T	Ht	W
	16 Jason Kubel	L/R	6-0	210

I would really like to see the Twins make a play for a upgrade at a 3rd base. Brian Buscher and Brendan Harrisare not great options there. When the season ended Billy Smith said he was not happy with what we had at 3rd base and then after the Winter Meetings, he comes out and he says "I will be okay going into the season with what we have at 3rd base".

What happened in between those times? What happened to wanting to upgrade?

The Indains, White Sox and Royals have all upgraded while we have stood pat, Last year we missed winning the Division by 1 game. It will not be as easy this year.

Do the Twins really want to go the World Series or are they just happy making a run at the playoffs? I have been a fan for 35 years and it seems like they are happy just competing.. In 1987 and 1991 we caught lighting in a bottle. We signed the players that we needed to win. Now we trade those big players away.

Okay this is my first time Blogging I promise it will get better