Do you hear me? DIVISON CHAMPIONS.
I—
I—
I am supposed to say something here, something profound, something revelatory, but I have no words for what I've seen.
Friday and Saturday it seemed we'd lost our groove. For several games, the Twins forgot you could actually score before the eighth inning, and when Punxsutawny Phil struck out with the tying run at third on Friday night it seemed like the magic had run out. And then Garza flailed and the Twins did nothing against the Sox pitchers, and we were left wondering what was going to happen in the postseason.
But we had hope, thanks to an improbable band of misfit Little Leaguers with hearts of gold, and no, for once I do not mean the Minnesota Twins, for the Minnesota Twins have the probable Cy Young Award Winner, the batting champion, and someone who should finish in the top 3 of MVP voting, and that, my friends, pretty much means you're not Little Leaguers anymore. I am referring to the Kansas City Royals who this weekend became the second best story in baseball merely by avoiding, by one win, being the worst team in the game. The Royals played a fairly decent second half and it seemed for awhile they might avoid another 100-loss season. But then Buddy Bell left the team with cancer and the wheels fell off. They lost their 100th game on Thursday against the Twins and Brad Radke, and faced the Tigers at home who had beaten them 15 out of 16 times that year.
It would be the last game they would lose. For three games at Tigers stadium, they played like a team with so much more to fight for than pride. They fought and clawed and every time it seemed they were out of it, they got back in it, and you know from his recovery bed their manager watched and is so proud of his boys.
The Twins went into today with a bit of hope, but such a very small bit. It looked like it could be so dark—Jeter just one point behind Mauer in the batting race, the Twins counting on not just a victory but the Royals to catch lightning in a bottle one more time. The Twins had looked so dead and suddenly all our hopes were riding on Carlos Silva, who cost the Twins a chance for the division lead in both of his last two starts. And before you could blink, Silva had runners on first and third with no outs and it seemed it was going to be another one of those days.
That would be his last jam of the game. I don't know what Silva did differently—perhaps instead of praying all night the night before the game he decided to sleep instead, but for 6 innings it was all Silva who seemed to want to show his team so desperately that he would pitch his arm off, too.
But was it even going to matter? The Tigers were leading the Royals 6-0, and the Twins looked as if they were going to continue their no-scoring ways. Suddenly, we were fighting to keep our tie—did we want to get this far just to lose a game in the standing at the end?
And then something wonderful happened. Yes, my friends, the bats woke up. It began, appropriately enough, with Chairman Mauer, who led off the 4th inning with a double, virtually assuring his batting title.
Cuddy, who had accounted for the only real offense the two prior games, struck out, but then the Doctor stepped up and, amidst the cries of MVP, MVP, hit a double, tying the game. Then it was Sweetcheeks' turn, and the freeswinger worked through seven pitches before launching the ball over the left field seats.
3-1, Twins. And thanks to Silva, they did not look back. The Jackal kept the Sox down, and after all that has happened this season, he was there when the Twins needed him most.
For a time, it seemed the victory would be more symbolic—an opportunity for the 40,000 fans to see the team off to New York in style. And it didn't seem to really matter, for suddenly the team was playing like themselves again, and that was enough, really enough. Plus there was this:
Except it wasn't enough. The Royals were showing they had some fight left in them—they went to 6-3, but then the Tigers got another run. 7-4 in the eighth inning. The Royals couldn't come back on the Tigers again, could they?
Yes, they could. Proving we have a friend in DeJesus, the Royals scored 4 runs in the eighth just as the Twins were coming back from the 7th-inning stretch and its Kirby Puckett tribute, and for a moment it all seemed possible. We couldn't get everything—winning the game, Mauer's batting championship, and the division, could we?
Maybe not. With one swing of the bat, Matt Stairs said the Tigers wouldn't be going down so easily. The ninth inning came and went and they were in extra innings again.
It didn't seem like the division would be there for the Twins this year at that point. For, let's face it, the only way this was going to happen would be if it were the perfect story. And for a little while it seemed it was all going to fall into place—the loss of those games combined with the Ligers' loss on Friday and Saturday suddenly seemed preordained, because it would, it should come down to the last game; it would, it should, follow some discouraging days. But of course the most perfect way to end the game would be the Tigers losing at the beginning of the ninth just as Joe Nathan took the mound, Joe Nathan striking out the side and the cheers rising in the Dome, and the giant hogpile on the mound.
It turns out it wasn't. No, my dears, that wasn't perfect enough for this team. What was perfect enough for this team was every single person in the Metrodome staying to watch the Royals and the Tigers on the Jumbtron, and the Twins—who could have watched in the clubhouse—popping back into the dugout to watch with the fans, everyone in the whole place watching the Tigers load the bases in the 11th with one out, watching Brandon Inge nearly end the Twins' season twice on long fouls, watching Joe Nelson strike him out and then giving Jimmy "Gobble" Gobble, who would not know anything of it, the biggest standing ovation of his life as he strode onto the mound and struck out Curtis Granderson. What was perfect was the whole Metrodome cheering the Royals' rally in the twelfth, Gobble striding back onto the mound, and somehow, magically, keeping the Tigers from coming back. And then:
Ah, well, and then. And then the Twins got to celebrate with their fans and every single moment of the game, of the series, of the whole damned miserable, wonderful, miraculous season was leading up to this:
Yes, my friends, the only way the Twins were going to win the division is if it had been perfect, and it was. On the very last game of the season, a season in which they were 9 games below .500, in which they were 10 games back of the division in August, the Minnesota Twins took their division crown back.
Now, let's get this straight: I do not care about match-ups—it was time for the Twins to get the Yankee monkey off their backs, and Oakland is going to be very tough. I don't even care about homefield—home games haven't made much a difference to the Twins the last couple of years. I care about this for what it is—after everything that happened this season, we won the best division in baseball.
I'm sorry for the Tigers and their fans—what they accomplished this year was truly extraordinary, as exciting as it was for us, this must have been excruciating to watch. But, of course, it could have been worse—they're still going to the postseason after all, so, my friends in Detroit, let's show them what the AL Central is made of.
I know we have a postseason to play now, I know it all starts again, I know Johan is tired and Boof is slightly less on fire and Radke may have to pitch with his left arm and you never know which Silva you're going to get, I know all of that, and no matter what happens, I don't want anyone to forget this moment. We could win the World Series, we could be knocked out in three games, but nothing can take this away.
BatNote:Almost as exciting as the game and the outcome: The Batfamily—Goober, BatMom, and BatDad were Wiener Winners. Yes, that's right, they were in the Hormel Row of Fame. Truly, it was a day scripted by the baseball gods.
Twins Rally, Peavy Plaza, 5:00. Donnalove wants to know who's going.
Whoo-hoo, BatFamily!!! Go Twins! Go Mets! Go Tigers! Yay Chairman! Yay Cuddy (I love him)!!
Good times.
Posted by: LaurieNY at October 1, 2006 08:02 PMI still can't believe it. Great way to build momentum into the postseason...
Posted by: Woo at October 1, 2006 08:10 PMIf you want to watch FSN's season highlight reel, click my name.
Posted by: Eric at October 1, 2006 08:14 PMDue to circumstances beyond our control we were driving during the game, listening to the radio. How I wanted to see Mauer's ovation. Then when the game happily ended they were telling us what was happening on the jumbotron with the Royal's game. They said it was the strangest broadcast ever. Then right during the excitement the radio station went to football and we drove on not knowing what happened. when we got home I went straight to this site and was overjoyed. Thanks Batgirl for your prompt Royals!!!!!!!!!!!! and posting the pictures and what happened in the dome. Thanks everyone here for the hope and humor even on the darkest days.
Posted by: Linda at October 1, 2006 08:19 PMand after the Twins ran around the field, high-fiving the fans as they went, most of them stopped at the Bat HQ, the giant milk jug in right field, and turned around to trot back to the dugout.
but not Little Nicky Punto.
oh, no. Little Nicky Punto looked up the fans in the Cheap Seats and used his mighty super powers to leap up and give us all a high five, too. he pointed, we cheered, we were remembered!
whatever happens in the postseason, this is the best team, ever. what they battled through all season, to charge back and win the division on the last day... it's incredible. I love all of them!
Posted by: kafumbly at October 1, 2006 08:19 PM... and YAY TINY SUPERHERO!!!!!
Posted by: LaurieNY at October 1, 2006 08:21 PMwhat a day this has been. holy smokes. batgirl, my sister and i felt bad that you couldn't be there to hear the noise and feel the love hear and all the fans chanting "lets go royals." it was amazing.
last night we watched the tigers/royals game on my computer and we sang the weiner winner song. somehow we must have known that the bat family would be in that row today!
Posted by: dorkyhouse at October 1, 2006 08:23 PMAs usual, it didn't sink in until I read your recap.
*Raises champagne of beers*
To the 2006 AL Central Champion MINNESOTA TWINS!!!!!!!
Posted by: TBird41 at October 1, 2006 08:24 PMWow. what a game. i think my favorite part was when the twins were watching the game in the dugout. Santana was stressing, so the jackal gave him a backrub while hunter started fake-slapping his face to make sure he wasn't dreaming. and then nick punto did a crazy super-hero strike out dance. and it was.... interesting. but we won!! and thats all that matters.
Posted by: Hannah! at October 1, 2006 08:26 PMBat-Girl thia made me cry!!!!! Then, looking at the picture of LNP made it slightly better, but still.
I still don't think it's set in, all the way out here in Beantown. I wish I was home!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Elle at October 1, 2006 08:29 PMToday was fun.
Posted by: Will at October 1, 2006 08:30 PMAmazing. That's all I've got.
Posted by: Wally at October 1, 2006 08:32 PMWonderful recap of a magical day, BG! A magical season!
www.batgirl.com -- a sanctuary...AND an asylum.
*excuse me--I'm a little verklempt*
Posted by: E-6 at October 1, 2006 08:33 PMThat was the best baseball day I've ever witnessed in my life.
Posted by: Drew at October 1, 2006 08:41 PMditto, drew
Posted by: TX Ken at October 1, 2006 08:47 PM The Twins were in control when they found out "Batting Practice" Vasquez was going to start. It looked rough at first for the little pirhana's but the fish need to eat so they slapped him around for a nice short outing and beat him for the 5th time this year. The Ligers faded and The Bitch Sox are weeping from the south side of Chicago. Go Twins...Beat Oakland and then kill the Yankees
I was working at my residence hall front desk while the game was on, and as usual right after the final out the radio station went back to football. So I'm getting updates from Batlings in the Game Thread, and from my friends screaming down the hall.. finally when they said there were two outs on the Tigres in the 12th, I locked the desk, ran down the hall and witnessed the most amazing thing I've ever seen. It was beautiful, and even if we're out in 3 games, this feeling will still be there.
And much congrats to the Batfamily on being weiner winners. :)
Posted by: Lynnie at October 1, 2006 08:51 PMBEAUTIFULLY done, BG. Beautiful tribute for a beautiful season.
Posted by: Stacy at October 1, 2006 08:51 PMRewind to this March. A co-worker (Tigers fan), comes in and says, "I'll bet you $5 that the Tigers finish with a better record than the Twins." Without batting an eye, I agreed.
Thank you Twins for not making me look like an ass.
Now my only regret is that I didn't go double or nothing in June.
Posted by: Serial Thrilla at October 1, 2006 08:53 PM... and I think to myself, what a wonderful world.
Posted by: Shelley at October 1, 2006 08:57 PMMy idea for a Batstore T-shirt: What a friend we have in DeJesus.
Posted by: Erin at October 1, 2006 08:58 PMOr,
DeJesus is just alright with me!
i love this team. i'm especially glad that silva was able to end the season on a high note.
all this "dejesus" talk reminds me of the big lebowski. i can't quote it here, but it's a great line for this moment.
Posted by: brent at October 1, 2006 09:08 PMDid this regular season *really* happen? Are we all sure we aren't stuck in some sort of trap laid by the Bitch Sox, or by the dreaded AISP, or by that Q guy from TNG to fool us into thinking this team came back from *8 games under* to win this many games and pull out the division in the last day?
I don't think it's going to sink in for me until I actually see the words "Twins" and "ALDS" on the same screen of ESPN Tuesday. Here's to a repeat of the 1987 World Series, or maybe 1965 (with a different outcome).
Posted by: neutrino boi at October 1, 2006 09:14 PMThanks Batgirl for trying to put things in words, I am still in awe.
Posted by: soccerfan at October 1, 2006 09:16 PMBG:
Weiner Winners??? Truly that is incontrovertible proof that the Baseball Gods exist.
What a friend we have in DeJesus, indeed.
Posted by: Bill at October 1, 2006 09:18 PMCongrats to the bat family - nothing better then being a weiner winner =)
I'm lucky this is the second time I've witness the Twins win the Division at home.
Yeah - kudos to Little Nicky Punto - NBP and Chris Heintz for running along the first base line to give us a virtual high five. I'm not complaining but hey Twins fans are over there too =)
Looks like a very short work week for me
Much love
Wonder Woman
Overstimulated throughout the game, no 3 games! 2 of which really mattered and really exciting!!! (sorry vikings)
Everyone I know had physical pain from excitment.
All of the games are in the afternoon this week... My grades and attendance are gonna take a sharp drop in October! I love my Twins... OUR Twins. I'm ready for this!
Posted by: Drew at October 1, 2006 09:40 PMWe laughed! We cried! What fun! Congrats Team BG on being Weiner Winners! See you all on Tuesday!
Posted by: Jaguar at October 1, 2006 09:43 PMYes, batgirl, your family was among the honored few in row 18 of sec. 121 who were singled out for Wiener Winner honors. Unfortunately, I had just finished my customary good luck brat when I was handed another hefty sausage free of change. Well, I wasn't going to let a privilege like that pass unappreciated, and so I ate the whole thing, even though I had no Tums on my person. Well. you can imagine how gastro distress soon overtook me and forced me to lose focus on my natural pessimissm about the Twins. thinking only about how bad my stomach felt and not a single dark thought about how the Twins were going to screw this one up - OR later, how impossible it would be for the Royals to prevail over the Tigers. So with my infectious negative thinking disabled by severe acid indigestion, the Twins and the Royals were able to play at their best and fool no one more than your dad. Any chance of Hormel being B.O.D.?Pass the Maalox, please.
Posted by: batdad at October 1, 2006 09:51 PMHey I'm watching the Baseball Tonight special on ESPN and they were debating who should be the AL MVP. Those two pricks Jeff Brantly and John Kruk were making Derek Jeter's case, and they had the audacity to say that Morneau hasn't had a clutch hit all season, and did nothing to help the Twins during the games that they lost!!! Those two don't have a F****** clue what they are talking about! No clutch hits? Give me a break, I can think of plenty off the top of my head. Hell, he had one today to drive Mauer in. Anyway, Steve Phillips was arguing hard for Morneau's case, glad to see at least one person on Baseball Tonight knows what he is talking about. Brantley has no freakin clue what he is talking about, he was not even that good a player! F*** Brantley!!!
Posted by: Steve at October 1, 2006 09:51 PMReally and truly, the best game ever. The mere fact that we won, and in true Twins fashion with singles and doubles and a homerun and awesome pitching (let's not forget Rincon, Reyes, Crain and Nathan pitching in, pun intended.) Nathan getting that final out is always the right way to end it.
And then that we all stayed and watched the game with the Twins, Torii coming out to encourage us, the dances and fun. And then the moment that Detroit lost...it was moving.
Kansas City, truly, thank you.
And Twins. Word cannot express the love. Really.
Posted by: L. at October 1, 2006 09:54 PMThe Royals - finished 34 games out of first place - I'm not picking on the them - just bringing up the 34 refrence again =)
Much Love
Wonder Woman
I haven't been this happy for the Twins since '91. A truly awe-inspiring and heartwarming season. Congratulations to this team, and now let's raise some hell!
Posted by: Dr. Trivicon at October 1, 2006 09:59 PMI think my least favorite part of the BBTN thing was Brantley saying that because Jacque Jones and Torii Hunter got on to him last season he can't be MVP this year. Great freaking logic. I mean, MVPs like Ty Cobb, Kevin Mitchell, and Reggie Jackson were heroes to the community and beloved by their teammates
Posted by: Santana is my presidente at October 1, 2006 10:04 PMTHANK YOU KC.
WE WINNNNNNN!!! I can't beleave it.
For Big fella.
For Bradki.
For Pucket, boys, for Pucket.
... and I think to myself, what a wonderful world.
I love our boys, and congratulations Joe.
Wow.
Posted by: TwinsFoghorn at October 1, 2006 10:06 PMAlso you notice THIS year Torii and Justin get along fine. But apparently that does not matter. How about Jeter never sticking up for A-rod but would stick up for other players like Giambi.
Posted by: Nora at October 1, 2006 10:07 PMCongratulations Twins, BG, and associated Batlings. You deserve it. I hope we face you in the World Series. That would be a game to remember.
Posted by: Mets Grrl at October 1, 2006 10:08 PMSteve- too bad Olney or Kurkijan weren't on. Those are the two ESPN talking heads who make sense, and I'm sure they would have defended the Good Doctor.
I know that somewhere up above, #34 is smiling tonight. This has been an absolutely amazing season. And the best is yet to come.
Posted by: Packman at October 1, 2006 10:25 PMBG -
thank you so much for the pic of Silva tipping his cap. i am so happy that happenned for my boy. that was a heart performance - after those runs were given up, & it seemed everyone was taking him long,i just had that sinking feeling. well, he bore down & carried it - like he was saying "no more - you get no more from me, B**** Sox!"
& i m even happier to have been able to be there - to see it with my own eyes, to feel it. when Carlos left in the 5th inning to that standing ovation - well, i wept (it was a game for weeping, beginning with the tribute to Bradke) - this is proof of why people like to play in MN - for fans like that - not to be self-congratulatory, but people who appreciate a want to reward an honest performance. it made me proud to be a fan.
as does this site. thank you, BG, for capturing that pic - it shall be my screensaver.
Posted by: dfb at October 1, 2006 10:30 PMNo one's said it yet, so I will ...
you write this up & it gets rejected by Hollywood - too sweet, too contrived, too formulaic.
And yet it happened.
When he was the Florida Gators coach, Steve Spurrier used to say "God was smiling on the Gators" when good fortune worked to the Gators advantage.
Well, today, God was smiling on the Minnesota Twins.
Posted by: BD at October 1, 2006 10:33 PMI just cannot believe how pathetic Kruk's arguments were. "Well, what did he do in the games they lost?" Well, what the hell did Jeter do in the games the Yankees lost? Sorry, just entirely subjective. Morneau's team won their division, finished with the second best record in baseball, one game behind the Yankees and Mets, and he contributed, by objective stats, much more than Jeter did to his team. Sorry, Johnny, you are a little east coast sycophant. Go suck it with Jeter.
Posted by: lever at October 1, 2006 10:35 PM(sigh) the world makes sense again...
Posted by: Maren at October 1, 2006 10:40 PMWow, I am so excited right now I don't know what to say!!!! And it's been hours since the games were done!
I love these Twins, no question about it. Mauer getting the title, and Gardy motioning for him to get out of the dugout before the crowd errupted! That was hilarious!
Ha, and I still remember back in July when these two guys on espn said, "There is no way that the Minnesota Twins will be making it to the playoffs-not even the wild card"
Haha Bitches, we just took the division!
Posted by: L.H. girl at October 1, 2006 10:44 PMHi Bat Girl! My brother-in-laws tipped me off to your site. Most excellent. Go Twins!
PS. I've got a couple of my own nicknames to share with you.
Punto = "Wise Guy"
Bartlet = "Lucky Charm"
Regarding ESPN's Baseball Tonight......I've been ripping on Steve Phillips for the past 3 weeks, but tonight he was finally in the Twins corner. Kruk and Brantley just showed how completely stupid they are.
Kruk says: "Tell me how many clutch hits Morneau has had in those losses".
Um, excuse me, but you usually don't have any clutch performances in losses, you idiot. Perhaps the next time we see Kruk on a TV show outside of Baseball Tonight will be on Celebrity Fit Club.
Brantley then references some occurrance from last year as to why Morneau isn't an MVP. What does anything from last year have to do with an award for this year? What an idiot!!!!!!
Steve Phillips made sense, and the other two idiots didn't know how to respond.
I am extremely proud of this team. The fans are awesome too.
Posted by: jimbaseball at October 1, 2006 10:53 PMi'd jus tlike to point out, in reference to BD's reply, how amazing a sport baseball is, for i said just the same thing 2 years ago while watching the Red Sox steal the ALCS from the Yankees - you submit this as a script in Hollywood, and no way it gets accepted - too improbable, too saccherine.
baseball... we are blessed, whether we be fans of the Twins, Red Sox, Tigers, or Royals. hmmm, maybe not Yankees...
Posted by: dfb at October 1, 2006 10:55 PMI wonder when Kruk's contract is up. East coast bias or not he makes baseball tonight almost unwatchable.
Thinking about getting tickets for Friday or Saturday from stubhub...we'll see.
Posted by: Mark at October 1, 2006 11:16 PMI am printing this off and adding to my scrapbook of the year. Wonderfully done, thank you for your unbelievable posts all year! It has been a total joy checking this site each morning!
You have done a lot for Twins Territory and it is very appreciated. Thanks for all the good times!
If you live in the Midwest......turn to TPT Channel 2. Cool show about the history of Dominican Republic baseball.
Posted by: jimbaseball at October 1, 2006 11:36 PMQuick thoughts on the day:
1) Anyone else concerned during the half-hour between the Twins win and the Tigers loss, when the Fox coverage showed Twins playfully slapping Johan Santana? Put him in an undisclosed location with a couple of Steve Carlton Secret Service agent to keep him safe for the playoffs.
2) I think the Twins are a different team without Luis Castillo playing and leading off.
3) Maybe now that Kyle and Lyle have left, perhaps Silva is the doppelganger pitcher: Carlos and Charles? Looks like the real pitcher showed up Sunday...
4) So, if I might suggest a question for the off-day, who do you put in the playoff rotation after Johan and Boof?
Posted by: The Commish at October 2, 2006 12:02 AMRadke and Baker, though Silva will get it over Backer. Gah!!!
Posted by: Packman at October 2, 2006 12:04 AMI know people are probably sick of all this 34 talk...but I was wondering if anyone has a list going or anything of all the different 34 related stuff. I was talking to someone about it and was curious. Thanks.
Posted by: MEGAN at October 2, 2006 12:13 AMSantana, BOOF, Radke, Silva.
I'm sorry I just don't really trust Baker at this point. Unless he's pitching against the skankies.
Awesome, awesome job BG. This has truly been an incredible day. Here I sit in Chicago and I screaming for a few hours for the Twins and Royals to win. Hats of to the Royals for going into Detroit, have lost to them 14 of 15 games, and sweeping them.
But I think about all this and I think of 1 thing-#34. When the spring training started, I had Johan up as my wallpaper. After Kirby died, found a pic of him in his HR trot after his magical game 6 walk-off blast which sent the Series to game 7 and Jack Morris's 10 inning 1-0 shutout. I don't claim to be too superstitious (unless I point out the fact the Twins clinched the playoff spot and the division in the home blue alts), but I can't help but think that Kirby is somehow lending a hand.
Wonder Woman mentioned the Royals finishing 34 games out behind the Twins...
Other things that include the numbers 3 and 4 such as Morneau's 34 homers...
The Hennepin County board voting 4-3 to enact the tax to build the new stadium.
Joe Mauer's battle title average of .346...
Twins clinching a playoff spot on 9/25 (9+25=you know what).
If there are any others, please post them.
Congratulations to the 2006 AL Central Champions!! I hope we can congratulate them on 2 more championships soon!
Posted by: Shaun at October 2, 2006 12:34 AMAlso... GOOD LUCK TO NATE ROBERTSON GAME ONE STARTER AGAISNT WANG. I know everyone is writing off the tigers, but keep this in mind... the yanks have a LOT of lefties in their lineup. the tigers have two good left handed starters. I hope the cards fall right for the tigers in the alds. Not because I hate the yankees (which I do), not because as a Twins fan I'm afraid to face the yankees (I'm not), but because a part of me really wants good things for the tigers as long as it doesn't come at the expense of the twins. I've really respected the team, the way they played this year, and the way they hung in there when everyone was continually writing them off.
also, twin fans, if you don't have a sense of humor, then don't watch ESPN. Obviously fat krukky and others say the things they say for our amusement only to be proved wrong days later. (remember when steve phillips predicted that the white sox would clinch a playoff spot 5 days before the twins actually did?) The twins will win the world series and kruk&company will still proclaim jeter as world series MVP.
~STEVE HOLT!
Posted by: STEVE HOLT! at October 2, 2006 12:39 AMOne more fun fact:
The Twins are the first team in major league history to take the league or division lead by themselves for the first time on the final day of the season
Posted by: Shaun at October 2, 2006 12:47 AMOkay, so someone in NY does know who Justin Morneau is, as evidenced by a NY Post column by Joel Sherman (click my name). He does an excellent job in poking some holes in the "intangibles" that Jeter has been credited with for this year. (BTW, I have no axe to grind against Jeter either, he is a fine ballplayer. Just looking for some even-handedness).
Posted by: lever at October 2, 2006 01:21 AMSo I came to the Bat-Girl Cave tonight expecting to find at least a little hubris over your chances of beating my beloved Oakland A's as opposed to the hated Yankers..err Yankees. Some kind of boasting to inspire animosity. Instead, I read "The A's will be tough," and even sympathy for the Detroit fans. I suppose coming back from the dead to win the division makes humility more natural.
These are obviously not the same Twins as the Booyah! Pierzinskiens who we faced 4 years ago after winning 20 games in a row. We're not the same A's either.
My sincere hope is that it goes 5 games, conclduing in a finale so intense and memorable that is commemorated forever in one of your hilarious lego re-enactments, highlighted by Frank "Darth" Thomas hitting a walk off game winner over the baggie.
Great Twins package by Kurkijan on Sports Center.
Watch for it. Don't waste your bile on BBTonite. Brantley, buy an upper lip.
I am SO happy the Twins made it! It gives everyone here in Seattle hope I think. The Twins are winningers for just making it to the post season.
Still...I hope the Twins go all the way to the World Freaking Series!!!!!!
Posted by: mark from seattle at October 2, 2006 02:17 AM
Dear Batgirl
Nice job by your twins to win the division. Good luck against the A's and see you in New York for game one of the ALCS where we will beat the stuffing out of yous guys. Please don't be mad when we sweep and win it in Minny.
Time for #27!
Let's Go Yankees !!!!
Love Always
p.e.m.
I guess we may never know whether the Twins would deign to hang a "Wild Card" banner in the Metrodome. :shakesfist:
Heh. Nice going, fellas. And thank you, Kansas City!
I hope we get to see a Twins-Tiggers ALCS. After all that has happened this season, it's only right that the pennant should be decided between the AL Central teams.
Posted by: frightwig at October 2, 2006 03:30 AMThere is no joy in Mudville.
Casey had just grounded out (to first).
What a day. What a season.
As excruciating as it was to watch here in Detroit, Congratulations to the Twins. The game here at Comerica Park was like a Russian novel, Italian Opera and Dickens Play all at the same time. It was the best and worst drama that baseball offers. Hopefully, we'll meet up in the ALCS (The American League Central Championship Series)
Posted by: Ron at October 2, 2006 05:09 AMThere is only one thing better than baseball: Twins October baseball. It was husband-man's birthday, and it was nice to see the team give him a gift like this, after all those years he stood by them, luring unsuspecting women to watch the games with him until they become lunatic fans. And I am in awe of actually, finally "knowing" someone who was a weiner winner. See you at the dome everyone--off to pack and re-organize the week (12 noon starts? what were they thinking? Ok, I know what they were thinking, but still for those of us in the hinterlands....no, not complaining, no complaints here at all!!!
Posted by: Sandee at October 2, 2006 07:11 AMI'm near convinced they would have hung a wild card banner. I don't know whether to be ashamed of that or not.
Posted by: lever at October 2, 2006 07:54 AMI heard on FSN pregame that they would NOT hang a banner for a wild card win.
Posted by: Kurtis at October 2, 2006 08:11 AMI have no words left for this season and what it's meant to me. Everything I can think to say has already been said, is cliche, or is just a bunch of happy babbling that I doubt would even make sense to myself. There's something about this group of guys that warms my heart and brings a mist to my eyes. We've had good teams in the past, but this incarnation of the Twins is by far my favorite. Ever. Watching them work and laugh together is incredibly awesome - it's so rare nowadays to find an entire team that enjoys *being* a team. Everyone talks about the rest of the team before themselves. Can you imagine someone turning the spotlight away from themselves in New York or Boston? Hell, even in Arizona? Dear Gwynn, this is going to sound cheesy, but these are really special guys. I can't believe how we've lucked out. Well, no, I can - bless you, TR.
I'll definitely be at the rally tonight - I wouldn't miss it for the world.
(So much for "no words left," huh?)
Posted by: FH at October 2, 2006 08:16 AMBatGirl:
Outstanding recap. I wish MLB extra innings had stayed with the game to see the Twins celebrate.
I can not add anything to whats already been said.
DAM
Posted by: DAM-DC Twins Fan at October 2, 2006 08:51 AM"We could win the World Series, we could be knocked out in three games, but nothing can take this away."
All last night, I was thinking the same thing. It really doesn't even matter what happens now. I feel like we've already won the World Series.
(Of course, if they wanted to win the actual one, that would be okay, too.)
While the Eastern Seaboard Propaganda Network often makes me scrunch up my face in agony... it is many times the only sports coverage I can get at particular times of the day. I got a big smile out of last night's Baseball Tonight during their "web gems" montage -- there was a ton of Torii and a ton of Punto (well-deserved Little nicky), and even a Cuddyer bullet to third to throw out a runner!! It was awesome!!
And speaking of naysayers... Ya know in the morning when CCO airs the shorts of all the stupid things Sid Hartman says?? I sure hope they add his predictions from June/July when he said the Twins had NO chance at even a wild card... See, we don't have to look all the way to the east coast to find idiots...
Oh... and thanks Twins for cutting into my honey-do productivity yesterday. Three hours glued to the TV... But, it was well worth it. These guys are amazing!!!
Posted by: rotrhed at October 2, 2006 08:54 AMCongratulations to the bat-nation!
Posted by: Mac at October 2, 2006 08:56 AMYAY!
Posted by: Beth at October 2, 2006 09:07 AMI would like to thank the Twins for the great battles making a wildly entertaining 2006 summer campaign. Thanks to Batgirl for her superb Chronicles of Gemini. Thanks to the Twins guardian angel, Kirby Puckett. Thanks to A.J. Pierzynski and last year’s champs for ending the season unbitchingly. And thanks to Doug Mientkiewicz, who I’m imagining gave his Royals teammates long rousing speeches about sweeping the Tigers for all of the small markets.
Posted by: nailbiter at October 2, 2006 09:19 AMOpponents of the Twins! Pay close attention: Batgirl, our unswerving leader, is now in ninja-attack mode. Her fast-striking bats will be for you a source of shame!
Posted by: Jeb at October 2, 2006 09:21 AMYesterday was my birthday. Happy birthday to me, indeed. Thanks for the best gift ever, boys - and congratulations on a truly amazing year. Whatever else happens, this has been the best season ever. Now let's give Bradke a ring, OK? He won't be able to wear it on his right hand, since that arm will likely be gone by the end of the playoffs, but that's fine. Maybe he can put it on a chain and go for that bling-bling look the kids are so keen on these days...
Posted by: adidasman at October 2, 2006 09:22 AM"I think this team is just crazy enough to do it all," Redmond said with a laugh. "It's just crazy enough to win the World Series."
Well - that works for me -
Luis Rodriguez is sure an excitable kid isn't he =)
Much Love
Wonder Woman
We had plans to go to the Renaissance Festival's closing day yesterday, never expecting this final game to matter THIS much. After a little hesitation, we did go to Fest, but taped the game and determinedly avoided all media so as not to ruin the suspense or excitement for ourselves. This proved hard when we stopped at Home Depot on the way home from Fest--they had WCCO on the radio near the registers and we were practically going into conniptions to keep from hearing what was going on. I'm sure we got some funny looks. Then we got home--and discovered that the VCR had failed to record the game.
Can you say, "ARRGGH!!!"? I certainly did. And many worse, unprintable things.
All I can say now is, thank god for MLB.tv! Best $5 we've ever spent, for sure. I felt a little bit like latecomers, experiencing all the joy and excitement hours after everyone else, but it was so wonderful. Both of us were teary-eyed and screaming as we rejoiced in front of the computer. I still can't believe it--I bought both papers this morning and just can't stop looking at the wonderfulness right there on the front page.
What a fitting, incredible, SPECTACULAR ending to a season for the ages. And we're not done yet! I can just see us all someday, telling our children's children's children about "the Twins of Ought-Six." Heh heh.
One last comment, from my husband, after I said that Kirby most certainly has been looking down on this team: "Yeah, it took him a few months to get settled up there--but he's sure been helping out ever since." Amen.
GO TWINS! I wish I could be there on Peavey Plaza to tear it up tonight! Yell and scream and cry for me, everyone who'll be there!
Posted by: Nokomikon at October 2, 2006 09:45 AMSince you are all here on this particular site, you are sure to be loaded with sass when you confront someone who wants to debate the virtues of the Good Doctor as MVP. However, you may be in need of some stats. Here are a few comparing the relative standing of both Doctor and Jeter in various AL categories:
RBIs - Doctor 5th, Jeter 22nd; HRs - Doctor 12th, Jeter 65th; BAvg - Doctor 7th, Jeter 2nd; OBP - Doctor 18th, Jeter 4th; SLG% - Doctor 6th, Jeter 29th; Total Bases - Doctor 5th, Jeter 13th; Clever Nicknames - Doctor 1st, Jeter DNP.
So as we can see, Jeter bested Morneau in only a couple of categories, by only a little, whereas Morneau bested Jeter in many, by much. To this statistical superiority can be added the obvious "value" aspect about what each player means to his respecive team.
I know this won't make a difference to the Everybody Smirking Pretentiously Network, but at least we can hold on to some Righteous Indignation when they vote the wrong way.
-Glove Boy
Posted by: Glove Boy at October 2, 2006 09:52 AMMost amazing game I've ever had the honor of attending. And staying after was completely worth it.
Thank you, Twins. For everything. Just...thank you very much. I'll never forget this season. Ever.
Posted by: Candace at October 2, 2006 10:02 AMPoem for our Div. Title Winning Twins:
I love this team – I can’t help but say it!
Baseball is the game and they sure know to play it.
A roster of no-names, at least until now
AL Central Div. Champs – and you’ll never believe how!
Losing two games to our rivals – those damn Chicago White Sox
Magic number sitting at two – looked like the Tigers had it locked
We needed to win it and the Tigers had to get beat
Could the Royals really sweep’em? Gosh, wouldn’t that be neat?
They hadn’t done in 1980 – that’s in 26 years
But that didn’t stop the Twins from stockpiling champagne and beers
With a wish on a star and all their fingers crossed
The Twins home field advantage hopes were definitely not lost.
With a win of 5-1, and one chain link down
We were a Tiger loss away from the prized title town
The fans stayed behind – not wanting to miss an inning
Tigers with a 6-0 lead, left our Division hopes thinning
But when our game was over, and we looked at the board
We couldn’t believe our eyes – they were tied, and we wanted them to score
Redmond gathered the troops to head back to the dugout
A dome filled of fans, cheering for each Royal hit and every Tiger out
So they gathered and grinned with Division Title hats in hand
Unbelievingly so – the dome seats they scanned
Every Twin fan was cheering, having not left their seat
No way were they going to missing the celebratory treat
So in the Tigers 12th inning – being outscored by two
Our Titles hopes were in sight – could this really be true?
An easy play to the first basemen- is what ended their game
And this was just the beginning of the Twins storybook fame!
This gave us home field advantage, and sent the Tigers to Yankee Field
We’re headed for the World Series – The A’s would not make us yield.
Let’s commemorate our home team- who wear the blue and red proud!
And props for the best fans – the amazing Sunday game crowd!
This team that I speak of, our favorite Minnesota Twins
Made up of Torii smiles and Cuddyer’s dimply grins
Joe Nathan who can save just about anything
Santana – our Cy Young candidate – who not stopping without a RING!
Not only has our pitching got us where we are
The bats of Morneau and Mauer – there’s no need for pine tar!
Mauer won the batting title – as a catcher is a feat
And Morneau’s in contention for the MVP defeat
I can’t forget our piranhas; not to be underestimated either
They didn’t let up playing with that nasty Pennant Fever
Nick Punto is sure to win the prized Golden Glove
And our infield of Bartlett and Castillo – sent down from up above.
There are 25 guys – that make up our Twins line-up
All with gloves, bats, and hearts that aren’t willing to give up!
They get hits when we need them, and know when to make outs
Double plays and homer’s show up when it counts
I can’t stop from gloating about this team from my home
And I welcome the A’s into our Toilet bowl dome!
For those of you interested in the MVP race, there's a great discussion going on over at aarongleeman.com. Click on the comments for the Monday, October 2, 2006 post.
Posted by: Beth at October 2, 2006 10:19 AMtry these words on for size...
http://staticnullvoid.livejournal.com/131040.html
Posted by: worm 2 at October 2, 2006 10:23 AMOk... I'm finally coming back to earth enough to actually join into commentary after a weekend jampacked with MANY activities, not the least of which was all three of the final games. I just had the feeling that SOMETHING big (like clinching a division championship) would happen at one of them and didn't know which. My only regret was that I wasn't able to bring the two youngest boys to the game on Sunday. They are falling in love with baseball and that game would have cemented the sport in their hearts much the way the '87 year did for me.
My hats off to the Royals - who are almost always my favorite underdog - and to the Tigers - who I greatly admire and respect and would happily have gone into the playoffs in second place to (happier in 1st though).
Yesterday was a day of some amazing baseball that gave me innumberable people to cheer FOR and not a thought of cheering against.
To all you Tigers fans, you have a WONDERFUL team and I'm very glad they are coming along to represent the AL Central Div in the playoffs.
To all you KC fans, I'm sure it's sometimes hard to find things to keep your spirits up and cheering but you just swept one of THE BEST teams in baseball and that is something to be proud of and we here in Minnesota were literally cheering you on through the whole game.
To all you A's fans, I think you are getting the shaft with 10 am games but I know that we have a tough schedule facing you guys now. Good competition makes for GREAT baseball so glad to meet you in the first round! I just wish I could actually GO to the games..
and to all the Twins fans... wow.. what an amazing ride this has been and I was sure glad to share yesterday with so many of you in the dome, on the street, at home, and at work.. you guys are amazing.
oh man, I'm glad that BG summed up the emotions of the weekend so well since I don't think I could have found the words. Now, I wish I had time to sleep before the playoffs started... not to be.
Posted by: CapitalBabs at October 2, 2006 10:26 AMA big congrats to the Twins, my officially adopted team for the postseason!
Posted by: Chip Wesley at October 2, 2006 10:40 AMCongratulations to all the Batlings. I think I was more excited when I found out the Twins won the division then when the Cardinals (finally) clinched. The only bad thing is I will now not get to see either of these teams on TV unless they make the second round, as I have no cable and local TV will be consumed with the Mets and Yankees.
Best Wishes,
Redbird
Beautiful summary, Batgirl.
Thanks for the props, CapitalBabs. It is hard to be a Royals fan, but for most of us, it's not a matter of choice. Things have begun to change for the better, and even with a lousy, Pohlad-seque joke of an owner, the ship seems to be pointed in the right direction for the first time in years.
I was pulling hard for the Twins all weekend, and was as thrilled as many of you were by yeaterday's stunning conclusion. I was particularly happy to see Joe Mauer's second, title-clinching hit yesterday. First catcher in American League history to win the title. Awesome.
Anyway, know that more of a few of us in the Central Midwest are hoping for a quick disposal of the A's, a complete, utter, thorough trashing of the Yankees and a World Series title for the Twins. The stars are aligned, and the Twins are the team of destiny. Yesterday proves it.
GO TWINS!!!CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPS!!!As a Twins fan transpanted in Chicago, I relished every moment of the last three months; Nothing could beat going to bitch-sox games and cheering for my Twins as they shut up the mulletheads and and shut out the sox from another trip to the post-season. I relished reading articles from the sad Sox beat writers as their team crumbled and collapsed showing their true lack of potential. I wont have to hear the "Home of the World Championship White Sox..."blah blah anymore! I love your site Bat Girl. I check it every day to get my Twins fix. Your energy and insight is greatly appreciated by this Twins fan away from home.
Posted by: bthiem at October 2, 2006 11:14 AMIt's great the Twins won, but the real bummer about the playoffs is that the National League's allowed in. We should just have a playoffs involving the AL East and Central and Oakland, with the winner to face the Mets when it's done.
The NL playoffs are going to be a joke. The Mets by rights should whip through their "competition" like a chainsaw through Spam. So why even have them?
Posted by: Phoenix Woman at October 2, 2006 11:32 AMpsst... btw, I'm TOTALLY cheering for the Tiger's to knock the Yankees out. *WINK*
Posted by: CapitalBabs at October 2, 2006 11:35 AMBefore we whip on the NL's weaker divisions (okay, no team in the NL, save the Mets, would have even won an AL division or wild card) too mercilessly, let us not forget a little team who in 1987 went to the World Series on a regular season record of 85-77.
Posted by: lever at October 2, 2006 11:51 AMOnly fitting that the best moment of the season...sorry, decade...should be met with BG's finest offering, complete with a guest comment by the Bat Dad himself. What a friend we have in DeJesus, indeed!
This, this is why Base Ball is the best mostly bloodless drama ever conceived.
Oh
Posted by: oh at October 2, 2006 11:52 AMI've been quietly absorbing all of the comments and emotions because, frankly, I haven't come up with anything original or otherwise worthy of taking up space here. That was truly a simply amazing day yesterday.
Phoenix Woman, I would beg to differ with your comments about the worthiness of the Mets, however. It may be true that through the course of the season, only the Mets were playing ball at the level of the 4 AL playoff teams, but I'm not at all sure they're such a shoe-in for the WS at this point. They've suddenly got issues (pitching issues in particular) and I think the Padres might be playing well enough lately to challenge the Mets for that spot.
b.s., way to hang in there with your Royals. I do think they've got the right GM in place and some very good young talent. Most of all, they clearly have the character to become competitive in the future. How easy would it have been for them to just play out the last weekend with no more thought than how to get to wherever off-season home is for each of them and forget about baseball? Instead, they fought as though it was their own playoff hopes on the line all weekend. We all hope for a speedy recovery for Buddy Bell, but I can't imagine just how proud he must be for the way they never quit all weekend long. That was nothing but heart.
Babs, I've been pulling for the Tigers to lose every possible game for so long, it's going to be tough to change my mind-set over night but I'm going to have to get there. Go Tigggggers!
JC
Posted by: JimCrikket at October 2, 2006 11:54 AMTip Of The Cap:
A.J. stopped playing catch, stood and applauded during the Bradke tribute at the beginning of the game.
Posted by: WC at October 2, 2006 11:57 AMP.S. Tip of the lid to whomever made the images--they're great!
Posted by: oh at October 2, 2006 11:59 AMFellow Batlings!
If you haven't visited Pat Neshek's website yet since yesterday do so now... immediately... it's not often you get that kind of first-hand account of what the team was going through before, during and particularly after yesterday's game.
Click me for the link or, if that doesn't work, go to: http://eteamz.active.com/PatNeshek/index.cfm?
Posted by: JimCrikket at October 2, 2006 12:06 PMwow. this has been as amazing as anything i can think of just now, and yesterday was one of the great days of my life. BG, great recap. see y'all tomorrow.
Posted by: AT at October 2, 2006 12:14 PMSo who here is going to game 1 or game 2? I am slowly going mad down here that I sadly won't be able to go, although I did get the ok to take Wednesday off in case I did, but the clock is ticking...
Posted by: Shaun at October 2, 2006 01:07 PMAlthough I could probably count on one hand (maybe two) how many comments I have made on this site, I am a daily reader and I would like to let donna know that I will be at the rally tonight wearing my "Nathan Saves" shirt.
Posted by: bc twins fan at October 2, 2006 01:07 PMI am going to both 1 and 2, Shaun. Section 104. Waaaaay the hell out there, but hey, I'll be there! My boss rocks for letting me go both days. 'Course, he follows the Twins too, so yeah...
Posted by: FH at October 2, 2006 01:30 PMI'll be there, too, with nick, carrie and jlubby. section 140.
Posted by: aurora at October 2, 2006 01:32 PMWow. Just wow. Yesterday was unbelieveable. What this team has accomplished is unbelieveable. What a great day in baseball. I may come down to earth eventually.
How can you not love this team?
(My family even played a tiny part. I found out yesterday that my dad coached Pat Neshek in little league.)
Go, TWINS!
Posted by: Cathy at October 2, 2006 01:45 PMI'm going tomorrow! Section 214!
Posted by: Beth at October 2, 2006 02:03 PMWhat a day. What a ride. What a game. I'm just spent. It's all so wonderful. Oh boys, I love you. I LOVE YOU.
And tomorrow. Oh, tomorrow.
Posted by: Carmen at October 2, 2006 02:09 PMI am going to every game at the dome sec 141 row 26
Posted by: bc twins fan at October 2, 2006 02:17 PMWow. Congratulations, TWINS.
World Series, here they come.
What fun day!
Posted by: Didi at October 2, 2006 02:32 PMI'll be in section 212, 3rd row for all games. It's great to have a boss that understands my Twins' devotion (or it is obsession, can't tell these days?!).
Posted by: Lisa at October 2, 2006 02:45 PMI think it's classified as obsession. My boss is really cool about it as well. I didn't have to even ask, she just told me to take the days off. I haven't told her that I am going to leave at 2:30 on Fiday yet. I think she will understand.
Posted by: bc twins fan at October 2, 2006 03:01 PMKudos to the Batdad for toughing it out through a second sausage at such a critical time. Perhaps your tummy was being held together by fish glue??
Posted by: brianS at October 2, 2006 03:25 PMI'll be there for just about every game that will be played and I'll be in section 211, row 1!!!
Posted by: Candace at October 2, 2006 04:04 PMI spent yesterday afternoon at a rather boring baby shower, surreptitiously sneaking peeks at my phone for text updates. The last text I got: "Wanna go to Oakland?"
Hooray for the Twins *and* for the Royals (yeah, and for the Tiggers, too...). I'm looking forward to a wild and fun postseason.
Posted by: twink at October 2, 2006 04:18 PMESPN has the 100 reasons to watch the playoffs, with great references to the Twins, including:
22. Potential camera shots of Twins catcher Joe Mauer's girlfriend, former Miss USA Chelsea Cooley.
42. More camera shots of Joe Mauer's girlfriend.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=schoenfield/061002&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab1pos1
Posted by: arcolala at October 2, 2006 04:30 PMAlso,
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=headlines/alcentral/061002
Woot!
One of the carriers my company uses offered a ticket to Tuesday's game, and my dept. manager gave it to me!
Posted by: Salt-Man Z at October 2, 2006 04:56 PMWish my boss understood...I might have to quit if we make go to 5 games.
Have I lost my mind? I don't think so.
Posted by: Carmen at October 2, 2006 05:43 PM"ESPN has the 100 reasons to watch the playoffs, with great references to the Twins, including:
22. Potential camera shots of Twins catcher Joe Mauer's girlfriend, former Miss USA Chelsea Cooley.
42. More camera shots of Joe Mauer's girlfriend."
...Because as we all know, only guys watch sports. >:-(
Posted by: LaurieNY at October 2, 2006 05:48 PMShhh, Laurie. Just click my name for a picture of Cuddy and let your worries fade away. :)
Posted by: Will at October 2, 2006 05:55 PMBut she's not his girlfriend. They're just friends. That's what keeps on getting quoted. Reminds me of me in seventh grade. "She's NOT my girlfriend! We just sit together at lunch." Uh huh sure.
Posted by: The Other Dave at October 2, 2006 06:41 PMI like # 18
Boof Bonser!
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061002&content_id=1695581&vkey=ps2006news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Nate Robertson shaved! ISN'T THAT SUPER BAD LUCK OR SOMETHING?
Aurora - where are you in 140? I'm in Row 8.
Posted by: Jaguar at October 2, 2006 07:05 PMNot to cast a pallor over things, but it is a tragic day for us all: our savior has forsaken us in his ALCS predictions.
Posted by: Nate Patrin at October 2, 2006 07:54 PMoops- here's the URL: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=ArGKbSSa_.7DMse1ZW316lARvLYF?slug=ys-mlbplayoffpredictions
Posted by: Nate Patrin at October 2, 2006 07:55 PMDidn't the Doobie Brothers sing "DeJesus Is Just Alright With ME"?
Posted by: Scotty_Dawg at October 2, 2006 07:59 PMI wasn't able to attend Rally Monday at Peavey Plaza, but I WAS able to watch its coverage on FSN North, and might I say, they did a fine job. I really do hate ESPN. I was watching Baseball Tonight last night, and those guys are so blind that they actually think that the New York Yankees are the best team in baseball. Who have they been watching for the past four months? ANYWAY, thank you Jimmy "Gobble" Gobble, Mr. David DeJesus, and the entire Twins team for a memorable season. See you in the playoffs, A's. GO TWINS!
Posted by: TwinsPrincess at October 2, 2006 08:08 PMHey, did our LNP grow up and get married on Friday? If so I wonder if Legovision covered it?
Posted by: TCFan at October 2, 2006 08:29 PMhttp://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/awards/players_of_the_month.jsp
In my opinion, Torii was robbed and we could've had another Twins sweep in the monthly awards.
Posted by: STEVE HOLT! at October 2, 2006 08:49 PMHey was anyone lucky enough to wander into Nick's today?? I just saw on the news that Boof - Garzilla-and The Kid made a special appearance - they were there for a couple of hours signing autographs and posing for pics!
Garzilla has really nice teeth =)
I'll be there tomorrow and Wednesday!
Much love
Wonder Woman
What a ride this has been so far! Thank you TWINS! Thank you ROYALS! Thanks BatGirl for the great site and pics. Check it all the time but never posted. Wish I could be there! From MN but live in Yankee country now. This year has brought MN to NY. I LOVE THE TWINS!!!
Posted by: Maggie at October 2, 2006 11:16 PMWhen I got the alert on my cell phone that the incredible had happened, all I could think about was the sign that my Mom and I took to the sixth and seventh games in 1987 and 1991:
"WE BELIEVE"
Posted by: MNTwinsFanID at October 3, 2006 03:03 AM