How many of these Twins-related butts can you name? Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level. All photos were taken during the current series by Bat-operatives working under extremely hazardous conditions.
[UPDATE: The answer key is here.]
Freshman Level:
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Graduate Level:
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Ph.D. Level:
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Write your answers in the comments below (and try not to peek!). Enjoy!
Posted by Batgirl at September 16, 2004 01:30 AMI'm only going to do the ones I'm fairly sure about.
1: JD Durbin
2: Our trainer, but the name escapes me now
3: TC
4: Wally the Beer Man
7: Al Newman
urgh, to early for thinking...
Posted by: IcePhoenix at September 16, 2004 08:33 AMMuch more fun than what I'm doing now!!
1- JD Durbin
2- Either Clay or a Twins worker guy but not the PA Guy =)
3 - TC
4 - Wally the Beerman
5 - Well on or pitchers - I don't know Jesse Crain?!?!
6- Matthew LeCroy
7 - Al Newman
8- Carlos Silva
9- Shannon Stewart
10 Torii Hunter
11 - Justin Morneau
12 - ?!?!
Did I win?!?! =)
Much Love -
Wonder Woman
Wow...the perks of getting a pre-game interview on the field!!
Very impressive work!!
Here are my guesses.
1. Jesse Crain
2. Clay Matvick
3. T.C. Bear
4. Wally the Beerman
5. ?
6. ?
7. Al Newman
8. Luis Rivas
9. ?
10. Torii Hunter
11. Lew Ford
12. Johan Santana
My CSI-inspired, not-butt-based opinions:
#8 looks like he is wearing catchers gear, so I'll say that is Blanco.
#12 I'll say Santana, just because he has to be there somewhere, and his jersey looks consistant with his number.
#5 I'd guess Silva, again based on partial uniform numbers.
Otherwise I'll go with Wonderwoman's answers.
Posted by: Craig in MN at September 16, 2004 09:08 AMThis is a great quiz!!!
1. Balfour
2. Dan Gladden
3. TC
4. Wally the Beer Man
5. Silva
6. Crain
7. Newman
8. Blanco
9. Jones
10. Hunter
11. Koskie
12. Santana
It's a shame this won't run in the Trib.
1. JD Durbin
2. Dazzleman
3. TC
4. Wally
5. Carlos Silva
6. Matthew LeCroy
7. Al Newman
8. Henry Blanco
9. Shannon Stewart
10. Torii Hunter
11. Justin Morneau
12. Johan Santana
1. Rivas
2. Terry Ryan
3. TC
4. Wally the Beerman
5. Silva
6. Steve Liddle
7. Newmie
8. Doug
9. JJ
10. Torii
11. Corey
12. Offerman
Freshman:
1. Grant Balfour
2. Dan Gladden
3. TC
4. Wally the Beerman
Graduate:
5. Matthew Lecroy
6. Justin Morneau
7. Al Newman
8. Louis Rivas
PhD:
9. Jacque Jones
10. Torii Hunter
11. Corie Koskie
12. Johan Santana
Oh I'm terrible at this. I already crossed out 9 of my initial 12 answers. Must remember to bring binoculars to the game more often.
1. Durbin
2. Gladden
3. TC (this one I got all on my own!!)
4. Wally the Beerman (this too!)
5. Silva
6. LeCroy
7. Newman (and this one!)
8. Blanco
9. Jones
10. Hunter
11. Morneau
12. Santana
Freshman:
1. Grant Balfour
2. Dan Gladden
3. TC
4. Wally the Beerman
Graduate:
5. Matthew Lecroy
6. Justin Morneau
7. Christian Guzman
8. Louis Rivas
PhD:
9. Jacque Jones
10. Torii Hunter
11. Lew Ford
12. Johan Santana
I didn't see until after I posted that first list that all the players pictured appeared in the current series, which means my Corie Koskie guess would have been wrong...
Please disregard my first list. The second are my final answers.
Posted by: TwinsGoddess at September 16, 2004 10:43 AM1. JD Durbin
2. Dazzle
3. TC
4. Wally
5. Chief
6. LeCroy
7. Newman
8. Blanco
9. Hunter
10.Stewart
11. Morneau
12. SIT DOWN BITCH
Freshman:
1.Balfour
2.I have no idea
3.TC!!!!!!!
4.The beer dude in the isles
Graduate:
5.Some pitcher...lol
6.LeCroy
7.Newman
8.I think Rivas b/c of the high socks
PhD:
9.Jones
10.Hunter (VERY NICE BUTT, may I mention!)
11.Morneau
12.Santana
Darnit! I missed all of the Venezuelan's butts - but I know I would've guessed Boo's right if it were there =)
Thanks Batgirl -this was most fun!!
Much Love -
Wonder Woman
I cannot believe I only got four of those correct. What a disgrace for a Goddess who considers herself a true connoisseur of baseball butts.
The action poses made it hard. If they had been standing still, like in a lineup or something, I'm quite sure I'd have done MUCH better...
Posted by: TwinsGoddess at September 16, 2004 02:09 PMDon't feel bad. I only got T.C. Butt, Newbutt, and Wally the Beer Butt. In other words, the ridiculously easy non-roster butts.
Once Gardy finishes his crossword, I can hardly wait to see how well he does with this puzzle.
Posted by: frightwig at September 16, 2004 04:30 PMNot gonna compete, or even spend any time looking at all the butts - just want to give props where due. If this isn't what the internet is for, then we need a new internet where this is exactly what it's for. If all girls were as cool as you, batgirl, I'd have a crush on all the girls. Power to batgirl!
Posted by: Jagermeister at September 16, 2004 05:32 PMDearest Readers,
Wow, you guys really know your Twins butts! HooliganKat especially, I am really impressed. Team Batgirl would like to point out that almost to a one, the ladies identified Torii Hunter's butt properly.
Admiringly,
Batgirl
Looks like Santana was also a fan favorite...
Posted by: ludekes at September 16, 2004 08:33 PMHave any of the folks who commented so favorably about Torii's butt asked themselves if it might not be the product of butt augmentation surgery and if it is, does that count?
JRT
Posted by: john r. tunis at September 17, 2004 12:06 AM1. The kid
2. Clay
3. The bear
4. The beerman
5. me?
6. my wife
7. Newmie. I've been looking at that for 15 years!
8. It's a catcher (the thighs are the give-away)
9. I dunno. I don't want to guess Stewie, and have it be Jacque.
10. Torii. I'd know that butt anywhere.
11. On second thought, that might be my wife.
12. That's Grade A, Cy Young flank right there.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a fever that needs attending....
Posted by: Gardy at September 17, 2004 03:12 AMDear Mr. Tunis -
Nope no agumentation - that man was just born with a fine behind =)
Yours -
Wonder Woman
Frightwig, you so funny!
Why did so many think #2 was Gladden? Much too dressed up for Gladden. He wears jeans, not suit pants. jeesh.
Posted by: Boo at September 17, 2004 10:44 AM1. Durbin
2. Jin Kahmann
3. TC
4. Wally the Beerman
7. Newmie
12. Hunter