Nolan Ryan built a career on intimidation and outright fire-ball pitching. On August 4, 1993 Roin Ventura of the Chicago White Sox found this out first-hand.
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Charter Cable is not making this Twins junkie very happy
For some reason Charter Communication, Cable TV, a hijacker of entertainment in a disgusting version a monopoly is not allowing their viewers access to 45 Minnesota Twins games this season.
1987 Twin Grapefruit League Part 2: Dodgertown, Trade Talk and Mickey Hatcher fears the worse
Before the game, we chatted with Twins outfielder Mickey Hatcher who shared some breaking news. “Yeah, I am starting at first base against Nolan Ryan because I am expendable,” he joked, ” It doesn’t matter if he plucks me with a pitch because it looks like I won’t be making the team.”
1987 Twin Grapefruit League Part 1: Future Commish, a Terminator and Pro Autograph seekers
Our seats were perfect, on the first base side, nine rows from the Twins dugout. We could see all the action; Ron Washington’s Grand Slam, Al Newman’s diving stabs and defensive miracles at second base and Jeff Reardon’s first relief appearance against his former Expo teammates.
Congratulations to Bert Blyleven, the New Hall of Famer in Twins Baseball
Congratulations to the newest member of the Baseball’s Hall of Fame, Rik Aalbert “Bert” Blyleven! The honor was way overdue!
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Mickey Hatcher is one of the All-Time favorite Twins of The Sports Daddy. Many nights spent in leftfield during my college years watching the Mick.
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