Author Archives: extrapoints

My eighth birthday sucked. A few days before my birthday (Aug. 2), I got the chicken pox. I was one of the first in my neighborhood, so the party was cancelled. Not postponed. Cancelled. Then later that day, I found … Continue reading →

That’s right, I’m back. And when you add in the backdrop color … you get the title. First of all, I’m shocked to see people still have been checking in on my blog fairly regularly. Thanks for staying interested even … Continue reading →

It’s a little later than anticipated, but here are my second half thoughts, desires, predictions and expectations for the Minnesota Twins. Although the way the first post-All-Star week has played out has already altered my thinking and my approach numerous … Continue reading →

To quote the great Neil Diamond, “Hello, again, hello.”(Yes, I stole this title from a great season three episode of The Office. Also, regarding Neil Diamond, if you’ve never heard one of his live albums, immediately run to the store … Continue reading →

We now interrupt your regularly scheduled Twins-related blog to actually spend some time talking about the NBA. You’ve been warned. Out of the three major professional sports, I’m the coldest on pro basketball. However, I love the NBA draft. I … Continue reading →

“Last year, they would have found a way to win this game.” That’s what I kept saying to myself last night as the Twins seemingly went down in order against Tim Hudson over 7 1/3 innings last night. It appeared … Continue reading →

I’m a witness I thought the whole LeBron James “Witness” campaign was a little premature when it first ran. At that point, I remember thinking, “Witness what? His first playoff berth in the crappy Eastern Conference? Big deal.” Then he … Continue reading →

Things have gotten bad. Nothing seems to be working for the Twins. When they hit, they don’t pitch (Tuesday). When they pitch, they don’t hit. And sometimes – actually most of the time – they haven’t done either particularly well. … Continue reading →

Last year, hitting coach Joe Vavra did a magnificent job with the Minnesota Twins lineup. Joe Mauer won a batting title, Justin Morneau swung his way to an MVP, Torii Hunter had one of his best years, and Michael Cuddyer, … Continue reading →

I hadn’t been to a Timberwolves game in almost two full seasons when my brother called me yesterday. “Hey, I got my company’s tickets for the Wolves game tonight.  Do you wanna go?” he asked. My first reaction was that … Continue reading →