Not only was May 24 the worst loss of the year for the Twins, it also spelled the end of Boof Bonser’s career as a starter in a Twins uniform. I know it seems I am focusing a lot on the nasty losses the Twins were dealt, but honestly, these were the games that forced [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Boof Bonser’
Important Games #9: May 24 (Twins Lose, 19-3)
Posted in Game Wrap, Important Games, tagged Alexi Casilla, Boof Bonser, Brian Bass, Carlos Gomez, Juan Rincon, Matt Macri on March 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
State of the ‘Pen (2nd ed.)
Posted in State of the 'Pen, tagged Boof Bonser, Brian Bass, Craig Breslow, Dennys Reyes, Eddie Guardado, Jesse Crain, Joe Nathan, Matt Guerrier on August 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So, I’m back. Sorry about essentially missing the last three weeks. I had a week of vacation, followed by a week of moving, followed by a week of EIW (early interview week, for those not law-school inclined). But, classes start again on Tuesday, and a more regular schedule will be far more conducive to more [...]
Well… that was painful. A look at the ‘Pen.
Posted in Blown Calls, Game Wrap, On My "List", Thoughts, tagged Boof Bonser, Brian Bass, Craig Breslow, Dennys Reyes, Glen Perkins, Jesse Crain, Joe Nathan, Kevin Slowey, Matt Guerrier, Mike Lamb, Pat Neshek, Ron Gardenhire, TV announcers on August 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The bullpen needs help. There, I said it. We have seen, over the past few weeks, the decline of a few of the former studs of our bullpen, ending in the release of Juan Rincon, who was considered by some to be the best setup guy in baseball a few years ago. Now we are [...]
I’m baaaack… And so is Liriano. Also, an addition to my “list.”
Posted in On My "List", Thoughts, tagged Boof Bonser, Francisco Liriano, Kevin Slowey, Livan Hernandez, Manny Ramirez, Randy Ruiz, Scott Baker on August 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Okay, so after the Yankees series, I had to take a break. I have said before that I am a law student, and this week was bidding period for Early Interview Week (EIW), which is an incredibly complicated process. For those non-law students among you, EIW is the last week before classes where rising 2Ls [...]
Why Manny Ramirez makes me want to Vomit (and other Stories)
Posted in Game Wrap, Thoughts, tagged Boof Bonser, Brian Bass, Craig Breslow, Livan Hernandez, Manny Ramirez, Matt Tolbert, Nick Punto, Teams of Yore on July 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Disclaimer: waaaaay back before I lived in the Midwest, I lived in Eugene, Oregon, home of the Short-Season Low-A Eugene Emeralds, which were at that time a farm club for the Atlanta Braves. Due to several factors, including the fact of the Ems’ affiliation with the Braves, the fact that every Braves game was on [...]
