Thursday Update

In case you haven't noticed, my posts are becoming fewer and farther between. This is partially by design and partially forced. By design, I have a hard time posting after the Twins lose. It's easy to get frustrated and fly off the handle. On the other hand, even though I don't work during the summer, my days only seem to get busier. In conclusion, I do plan to post my "three stars" after the Twins win. There will be no "stars" after a loss, but I may post.

I will post on transactions.

Speaking of transactions, the Twins FINALLY ended their tenure with Juan Rincon. If you check my archive, you will see I first suggested the Twins should release Juan Rincon on April 13. It's been a long time comin'. To take Rincon's spot, Brian Buscher was recalled. That has left Rochester especially short - they only had 8 healthy position players, so their pitchers had to bat today.

Although the Twins are in the midst of a losing skid, they did manage to win yesterday's game. Here are the three stars:
Jason Kubel - 3 for 4, HR, 2 RBI. Kubel doesn't seem to show up every night. He did last night and helped the Twins to a win. Nights like this can keep Kubel in the lineup, but those nights may become fewer.
Nick Blackburn - 6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 5 K, BB, HR. First quality start in a loooong time. And no line drives off the face.
Jesse Crain - 1.1 IP, 3 K, BB. We like contributions from the bullpen.

I won't be posting anything about tonights game - besides Livan was junk and Macri hit his first career HR - but let's hope I can post for the next three nights!

Go Twins!