lostfan Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Kidney stone maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 08:22 AM) Kidney stone maybe? thats what I thought too, but at the same time I wondered why didnt they just say he had a kidney stone that required surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 apparently, Mauer has had that kidney problem since he was born. I guess the pain really bothered him last year and decided to have to surgery in the offseason. I guess it was supposed to be a routine procedure, but obviously Mauer is still not better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Mar 10, 2009 -> 09:29 AM) apparently, Mauer has had that kidney problem since he was born. I guess the pain really bothered him last year and decided to have to surgery in the offseason. I guess it was supposed to be a routine procedure, but obviously Mauer is still not better I hope he gets better, never a good thing to see good talent face something out of their control like that. I hope he goes 0-fer against us, but damn he is an amazing player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Damn that sucks. God I just hope I don't have to hear the "casual fans" in the world, that the Twins could of had Mark Teixeira (or even Gavin Floyd to an extent) if Mauer's career takes the same route as Prior (unfortunate bad luck/injuries) since they were suppose to "regret" taking Mauer over Prior in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Mauer has an inflammation of a joint in his lower back, unrelated to the surgery he had in the offseason. I guess the Twins are going to get a second opinion to see what kind of action to take (stronger medication or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Mar 13, 2009 -> 10:41 AM) Mauer has an inflammation of a joint in his lower back, unrelated to the surgery he had in the offseason. I guess the Twins are going to get a second opinion to see what kind of action to take (stronger medication or something) It worked well for Joe Crede. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Sidney Ponson is now a Royal http://voices.washingtonpost.com/baseball-...ow_a_royal.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Please tell me we face the Royals a couple times in the first few weeks of the season so that we get a shot at him before he's cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 18, 2009 -> 11:07 AM) Please tell me we face the Royals a couple times in the first few weeks of the season so that we get a shot at him before he's cut. Come on, he's got to get one homestand in KC so he can economically stimulate the BBQ industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Royals sick entertainment: http://royals.mlblogs.com/Golf%205.JPG http://royals.mlblogs.com/Carousel%203-24.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 lol at the Royals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 With the exception of Baker, the twins rotation is having a great spring. Scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Zumaya and Willis once again on the DL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Mar 27, 2009 -> 02:33 PM) With the exception of Baker, the twins rotation is having a great spring. Scary. Baker has a 6.85 ERA in 6 starts; Liriano has a 5.18 ERA in 7 starts; Blackburn has only pitched 9 innings as he's struggling to recover from off-season knee surgery... which could result in Humber replacing him in the rotation; Humber has a 4.91 ERA this spring. So... what's the scary part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 QUOTE (scenario @ Mar 29, 2009 -> 11:26 AM) Baker has a 6.85 ERA in 6 starts; Liriano has a 5.18 ERA in 7 starts; Blackburn has only pitched 9 innings as he's struggling to recover from off-season knee surgery... which could result in Humber replacing him in the rotation; Humber has a 4.91 ERA this spring. So... what's the scary part? The Scary part for me is that they are the Twins. Nothing seems to phase them, even in down years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Mar 29, 2009 -> 11:29 AM) The Scary part for me is that they are the Twins. Nothing seems to phase them, even in down years. I think the Verducci Effect could nab them this year. Perkins pitched 50-something innings in 2007 and 184 innings in 2008. Liriano pitched 120 innings in 2006... 0 innings in 2007... and 190+ innings in 2008. Those are stats screaming "a trip to the DL is coming in 2009". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 QUOTE (scenario @ Mar 29, 2009 -> 11:35 AM) I think the Verducci Effect could nab them this year. Perkins pitched 50-something innings in 2007 and 184 innings in 2008. Liriano pitched 120 innings in 2006... 0 innings in 2007... and 190+ innings in 2008. Those are stats screaming "a trip to the DL is coming in 2009". If they lose Liriano and Perkins, it is going to be a tough year for the Twins for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Mar 29, 2009 -> 11:05 AM) Zumaya and Willis once again on the DL Can I take a couple of weeks off work cuz I have anxiety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 29, 2009 -> 01:11 PM) Can I take a couple of weeks off work cuz I have anxiety? I guess that depends on your HR department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 If I was pitching like Willis has been, I'd have anxiety too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 QUOTE (scenario @ Mar 29, 2009 -> 11:35 AM) I think the Verducci Effect could nab them this year. Perkins pitched 50-something innings in 2007 and 184 innings in 2008. Liriano pitched 120 innings in 2006... 0 innings in 2007... and 190+ innings in 2008. Those are stats screaming "a trip to the DL is coming in 2009". I'm afraid it's going to catch Danks though too, as Danks threw 60+ more innings in 2008 than he did in 07. The Twins also have Anthony Swarzak who is probably close to the majors, and he seems to be right in that Blackburn/Slowey mold. Every team in the Central has its question marks. It's pretty much impossible to predict who is going to win it at this point in the season, and the winner could very well only win 85 games (though it's usually in the 88-92 territory). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchwarmerjim Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 09:53 AM) I'm afraid it's going to catch Danks though too, as Danks threw 60+ more innings in 2008 than he did in 07. The Twins also have Anthony Swarzak who is probably close to the majors, and he seems to be right in that Blackburn/Slowey mold. Every team in the Central has its question marks. It's pretty much impossible to predict who is going to win it at this point in the season, and the winner could very well only win 85 games (though it's usually in the 88-92 territory). good call on Swarzak. There is also Phillip Humber, but he is out of options and must make the big league club or be offered up on waivers. Brian Duensing is not a big time propect, but played with the US Olympic team last year and has started throughout the minor leagues. RA Dickey is hanging around training camp and his knuckler has looked good. And if all else fails, the Twins could trade one of their 19,000 outfield prospects to get something. All that said, I am a bit worried about all the young arms who racked up a ton of innings last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (Benchwarmerjim @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 10:30 PM) All that said, I am a bit worried about all the young arms who racked up a ton of innings last year I would be too, but you have to imagine that the bullpen will bounce back to atleast respectability. From like the All-Star break and on, there was always a pitcher in that bullpen doing their damnedest to try and blow a game (and a lot of times they did). I don't see that happening again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 For all those who were worried about the Royals this year they just optioned Hochever down to AAA, guaranteeing one of Sidney Ponson or Horacio Ramirez making the rotation. So, yeah there goes the theory that the Royals have wizened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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