Twins curse? Pine tree, Beerman banishment blamed
Hats off to the Star Tribune's Michael Rand for getting to the core of why the Twins are terrible this year.
Hats off to the Star Tribune's Michael Rand for getting to the core of why the Twins are terrible this year.
The incident was reported early Sunday morning; no arrests have been made.
A robust presence of police and National Guard will be seen Monday.
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The former lineman was part of a big Minnesota presence at WrestleMania weekend.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.
Two others were treated for injuries at a local hospital.
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St. Paul-native Bill Daly insists that he knows a curse when he sees one. He believes the origin of the Twins problems is Walter McNeil, known as Wally the Beer Man. Daly says McNeil didn't invoke the curse himself, but rather some enraged beer-drinking elf.
Ex-Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett rips his former employers, and the Star Tribune's Michael Rand wonders why.
Star Tribune blogger Michael Rand examines the Twins opening day roster. Bottom line? There's a reason the club is 14 games under .500 on May 10.
Sure, he's newly-minted world champion, but should the Twins bring back utility infielder Nick Punto? According to the Star Tribune, he's one of five free agents Minnesota may be targeting this off-season.
Twins General Manager Terry Ryan struggled while trying to explain why the Twins signed Tsuyoshi Nishioka in the first place. The Star Tribune takes a closer look at the situation and wonders aloud how the Twins scouts could've been so far off...
The Star Tribune reports the Twins have made contact with the agent of free-agents Ryan Doumit and Josh Willingham. Doumit hit .303 in 77 games with the Pirates last year. Willingham belted 29 home runs and finished with 98 RBI for Oakland.
In a candid interview with Star Tribune writer Jim Souhan, Twins General Manager Terry Ryan says fans should stop blaming Joe Mauer for the team’s problems. He also said he won't fire Ron Gardenhire after the 2012 campaign ends.
If you're off to see Brad Pitt's "Moneyball," be prepared to see the Twins cast as the bad guys. After all -- in better days -- they did eliminate the 2002 Athletics from the playoffs that year. Sigh.
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