Hurrah! The days of reports from workouts and clinic sessions are over. The Grapefruit League has opened!
Of course, the Twins lost to the Reds, 6-1. Scott Baker started and did well, Matt Guerrier followed suit, and Glen Perkins dug a big hole with a wind-aided 3-run dinger.
Worst of all, the offense was the same as in 2007: practically nonexistent. The lone run scored was on three--three!--consecutive Reds errors.
I almost don't care, though. Baseball's back, baby!
Formerly chubby, newly BPILF-ilicious Boof Bonser opens things up at Hammond Stadium against Dice-K and the BoSox tonight at 6:05 CST.
29 February 2008
28 February 2008
Twins 2008 Roster: Short on hotness.
These are sad times in BPILF Nation, my friends. Winter has been cruel to us: foxy Torii Hunter bounced to Californ-i-a, Johan Santana and his exceptionally sexy accent followed the money East, and Smiley Matt Garza headed south with cutie cute Jason Bartlett.
Yes, this will be a lean year for us daring few who base our fandom on the physical attractiveness of the men on the field. But hope is not lost! We still have hometown boy and the original BPILF, Joe Mauer. Sexiest Canadian alive Justin Morneau is locked in for six years at an $80m price tag. He is also, tragically, engaged to be married. To someone who is not me.
Joe Nathan is also still in Minnesota, though it remains to be seen if he'll get inked to a longer contract or be dangled as trade bait late in the summer.
There is of course, still Scott Baker, who is still delicious! Boof Bonser is back and he's cut out all the Snickers bars, so we'll give him a shot.
But the most pressing question is, what of these newcomers?
Philip Humber: Acquired from the Mets. Not an attractive roster photo, but not immediately unattractive.
Delmon Young: Again, not UNattractive. Has tendency to make weird shapes with his mouth when someone points a camera at him.
Carlos Gomez: Really, really not attractive.
Adam Everett: One of the goofiest-looking major leaguers since Lew Ford. Seriously.
Brendan Harris: Roster photo makes him look like he belongs on the short bus, however on the field he is semi-hot. Plus, he wears the knickers and tall socks! Sold.
Jason Pridie: No. Just no.
There we have it, Twins fans. Let's hope these goofy-lookin' dudes can at least play.
Yes, this will be a lean year for us daring few who base our fandom on the physical attractiveness of the men on the field. But hope is not lost! We still have hometown boy and the original BPILF, Joe Mauer. Sexiest Canadian alive Justin Morneau is locked in for six years at an $80m price tag. He is also, tragically, engaged to be married. To someone who is not me.
Joe Nathan is also still in Minnesota, though it remains to be seen if he'll get inked to a longer contract or be dangled as trade bait late in the summer.
There is of course, still Scott Baker, who is still delicious! Boof Bonser is back and he's cut out all the Snickers bars, so we'll give him a shot.
But the most pressing question is, what of these newcomers?
Philip Humber: Acquired from the Mets. Not an attractive roster photo, but not immediately unattractive.
Delmon Young: Again, not UNattractive. Has tendency to make weird shapes with his mouth when someone points a camera at him.
Carlos Gomez: Really, really not attractive.
Adam Everett: One of the goofiest-looking major leaguers since Lew Ford. Seriously.
Brendan Harris: Roster photo makes him look like he belongs on the short bus, however on the field he is semi-hot. Plus, he wears the knickers and tall socks! Sold.
Jason Pridie: No. Just no.
There we have it, Twins fans. Let's hope these goofy-lookin' dudes can at least play.
19 February 2008
Thank God My Boyfriend Loves Baseball, Otherwise I Would Move to NYC to Stalk Phil Hughes
Excellent! Noted hottie Phil Hughes has his own little slice of the internets.
He runs contests, tells us about the music he likes, and wow does he have a shitty digital camera.
The Phil Hughes Weblog.
Oh, Phil Hughes....want to lick.
(Link originally from the awesomeness that is Babes Love Baseball.)
He runs contests, tells us about the music he likes, and wow does he have a shitty digital camera.
The Phil Hughes Weblog.
Oh, Phil Hughes....want to lick.
(Link originally from the awesomeness that is Babes Love Baseball.)
16 February 2008
Addendum
Yes, I did irritate Brian Buscher. No, Nick Blackburn is only decent looking in real life, not super hot. Thanks to Laur for taking the torch on this one as I've been too lazy to do anything since my laptop broke. At any rate, my story: we were at one of the tables and the last two guys at that particular autograph table were Brian Buscher and Nick Blackburn. Buscher signs my thing and whatever. Nick Blackburn says hi and asks how I'm doing. Rather than confessing how I really felt ("Wow! You're not that hot in person, so I'm disappointed..."), I told him I was well and that I really enjoyed watching him last season. He looks up at me with a perplexed expression and says "Really? Why?" "Well, it was fun to watch you come up from the minors late in the season and start to develop as a major league pitcher. You were my favorite player to watch." Upon hearing this, Brian Buscher looks up at me, with this pissed off face and mutters "Thanks." I kinda shrugged my shoulders at him, whatever cheddar. So yes, I insulted Brian Buscher and I'm not afraid to say it.
15 February 2008
Tales from TwinsFest 2008
Good day, fine readers! I'd like to apologize for the extended absence. The past months I've been a busy gal, between the Maid of Honor duties I had for a childhood friend's wedding, Christmas, and a handful of new projects at my day job!
However, not too busy to attend TwinsFest 2008! I'll let Nicky tell the story of how Brian Buscher is jealous of Nick Blackburn (who, IMO, is tragically less attractive up close than he is while pitching).
I do have two rather amusing stories, myself!
Also in attendance at TwinsFest was the boyfriend. When walking up to the Jesse Crain/Brendan Harris/Kevin Slowey table, RG reminsces of a day when he was hanging around outside the Metrodome and a dude came up to him and offered him an extra ticket. Being a friendly guy who'll never pass up a free baseball ticket, he took it. The name on the season ticket was "Bernard Slowey" and apparently the other people with those seats were cheering wildly for little Kevin, who was pitching that day. So RG says to me, "I wonder if they're related to Kevin Slowey, then?". He goes up to Kevin Slowey, hands him the jersey he wants signed and says, "Hey, man, do you know a Bernard Slowey?" to which he replies "Bernard Slowey... nope, don't think so." and my honey walks away looking slightly disappointed. This entire time I am snickering to myself about the failed attempt at establishing rapport with a pro baseball player and as I'm handing Kevin my ball to sign, I turn to RG and say "Oh, I'm so proud of you today." Keving Slowey assumes I'm speaking to him, and looks up from signing my baseball to give me an awkward "thanks!".
Yes, Kevin Slowey. I am proud of you today. Today.
We also took a clubhouse tour, which was quite cool. We saw the dugout, the locker rooms and the press box. After walking through the locker room/workout area and following the group to the press box, I was behind RG and Nicky, distracted by something in my bag. I walked out in the hallway and looked up right as I ran smack into Paul Molitor. Literally. I literally, physically ran into Hall of Fame infielder Paul Molitor.
We also played "Dodgeball" and won free tickets, bought tickets to the April 1st game, and Nicky gave blood. Good weekend.
As of press time, pitchers and catchers report in Fort Myers, FL in just under two days! Who's excited? I know I am!
However, not too busy to attend TwinsFest 2008! I'll let Nicky tell the story of how Brian Buscher is jealous of Nick Blackburn (who, IMO, is tragically less attractive up close than he is while pitching).
I do have two rather amusing stories, myself!
Also in attendance at TwinsFest was the boyfriend. When walking up to the Jesse Crain/Brendan Harris/Kevin Slowey table, RG reminsces of a day when he was hanging around outside the Metrodome and a dude came up to him and offered him an extra ticket. Being a friendly guy who'll never pass up a free baseball ticket, he took it. The name on the season ticket was "Bernard Slowey" and apparently the other people with those seats were cheering wildly for little Kevin, who was pitching that day. So RG says to me, "I wonder if they're related to Kevin Slowey, then?". He goes up to Kevin Slowey, hands him the jersey he wants signed and says, "Hey, man, do you know a Bernard Slowey?" to which he replies "Bernard Slowey... nope, don't think so." and my honey walks away looking slightly disappointed. This entire time I am snickering to myself about the failed attempt at establishing rapport with a pro baseball player and as I'm handing Kevin my ball to sign, I turn to RG and say "Oh, I'm so proud of you today." Keving Slowey assumes I'm speaking to him, and looks up from signing my baseball to give me an awkward "thanks!".
Yes, Kevin Slowey. I am proud of you today. Today.
We also took a clubhouse tour, which was quite cool. We saw the dugout, the locker rooms and the press box. After walking through the locker room/workout area and following the group to the press box, I was behind RG and Nicky, distracted by something in my bag. I walked out in the hallway and looked up right as I ran smack into Paul Molitor. Literally. I literally, physically ran into Hall of Fame infielder Paul Molitor.
We also played "Dodgeball" and won free tickets, bought tickets to the April 1st game, and Nicky gave blood. Good weekend.
As of press time, pitchers and catchers report in Fort Myers, FL in just under two days! Who's excited? I know I am!
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