Red Sox Bloggers from NESN make live comments as the Twins lose 2-1 at the City of Palms Park. It looks like Mauer and Morneau sat this one out, so they could be ready for tomorrow afternoon’s game at Hammond Stadium.

I have ran into several Red Sox fans, and they are all very vocal about the crappy park where their Sox hold Spring Training.  To a person, they all say that they like coming over to Hammond Stadium to watch the Twins because the tickets are easier to get. Go figure.

C’mon Twins fans, get down to Fort Myers and blog like crazy would ya?

I just got back from Spring Training 2008, and after watching 3 games, here’s what I observed:
1. Carlos Gomez is the real deal. His triple against the Pirates on Friday March 14th was incredible. That dude is fast. He laced the ball over the centerfielder, and sped of in the most exciting triple i have ever seen in Spring training. I watched Go Go Gomez alot this spring, and I have to say, that Twins fans will see another “gear” from their new centerfielder. In pregame warm-ups, his sprints are faster than anyone I have seen. His gate reminds me of Randy Moss. As for defense? He is no Torii Hunter. I don’t care what he says, thinks or believes, he will not be as good as Torii this season, but he is young, and he will learn. This guy can steal bases, and will bunt to get on base. In one game with the Red Sox, he laid down a bunt, the defensive player bobbled it, and Gomez easily beat it out.
2. Delmon Young. SWINGS a mean bat. I didn’t see him get any “remarkable” hits, but he shows some pop. He will be a great add to the tem.
3. Joe Mauer. Looks like he will hit more homers this season. He was crushing the ball.
4. Kevin Mulvey. I liked how he came into the game with the Red Sox and pitched to the big guns on the Sox without fear. He looks good, and will be the surprise pitcher on this staff. If not right out of camp, soon after he gets called up. He reminds me of Kevin Tapani.
5. Francisco Liriano. Slow and steady, and no breaking balls thrown against the Sox, his delivery has changed. The Twins will work him back into the rotation, and when starts adding his breaking stuff, he should be effective. I wouldn’t expect 2006 from him right away though.
6. Boof Bonser. Get him on your fantasy team now. He dominated the Pirates.
7. Mike Lamb. Kid can play defense. He fielded back to back tough plays at the hot corner, and made them look routine against the Pirates. Twins fans, we have a three bagger.
8. Livan Hernandez; Looked unremarkable, but that still is better than Carlos Silva. He will be a good innings eater, but the Twins will have to put up Runs for him.

More later. I will put up some video and pictures soon.