Hunter goes to the Angels in a five year 90 million deal

Here from TwinkieTown.com a comment on the Torii Hunter trade. A little Thanksgiving food for thought

I agree with most of your sentiments. Congratulations to Torii. He got what he wanted, and what his talents deserve (at least in this non-salary cap ridiculous market), his money, his 5 years, and a chance to win now.

But let's not shed too many tears for the Twins. I think there is plenty of reason to think that this will make us stronger in the long run.

Torri wanted to be "the leader" of the Twins, ala Kevin Garnett. Torii has a similar fire in his belly as KG, but his selfish arrogance resulted in more locker room conflict as Torii's desire to "light a fire" under his teammates' ended up being cosistently (and I believe rightfully) construed as arrogant finger pointing and blaming.

Leaders don't blame others.

This year, and next, we will most certainly miss his bat and his defense, BUT I think the clubhouse atmosphere will be better without Torii immediately, and the savings (my personal guess is that Torii would have re-signed at 5 for $16)will allow us some flexibility to resign Santana or restock with a couple more position players/bats.

Now we just have to see who will step up into the leadership role this coming year.

Twins recent moves confusing?

Have the Twins recent trades and acquisitions left you feeling confused? Feeling as if you are in a dark tunnel and unsure if the light is the end of the tunnel or a train, rushing toward you? Check this article out - at least you will know that you aren't alone - Confusion Reigning Supreme in Twins Land

Here we are in the top of the ninth

Torii Hunter standing at third with one out and Rondell White is at bat.  Dick Bremer mentions that the Twins are rapidly running out of outs here in the top of the ninth.  I say "You're right Sherlock, and I predict that Rondell White, the Great Hope, will burn up one of those outs" - and then loe and behold - Rondell strikes out!!!  And he's not a 100%? -oh,  just wait till he gets back to full performance. (heavy sarcasm should be applied here)

And then to end the inning Tyner flys out to center field.

Santana was not on tonight - perhaps the stress of trying to pitch shut out baseball every time its he takes  his turn on the mound is beginning to tell.

Twins out hit Toronto, but of course we had fewer runners cross home plate - and that Baby, is where it counts.

Sweet Sweep!

Its always sweet to beat the White Sox, and to sweep, is even sweeter. But to have the White Sox walk in the winning run!!! and to walk Torii Hunter - ahhh, how sweet this is!