MN for the Win David Kuhfuss and Dan Thompson
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A podcast hosted by David Kuhfuss and Dan Thompson. Two avid fans who appreciate well-played baseball, especially when it's done by the Minnesota Twins. Thanks for listening!
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A Case of Christian Ponder Syndrome (Athletics Series Recap, 6/21-6/23)
Send us a Text Message.Despite a disappointing loss in Game 1, the Minnesota Twins manage to beat the Oakland Athletics the next two games for a road series win in what is almost certainly their last trip to the west coast city. David and Dan have lots to say about the pitching performances of Bailey Ober and Jorge Lopez, both of whom looked excellent on the mound for the second-place Twins. They also look at the fine showings from Willi Castro and Byron Buxton, who helped keep the offense ro...
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Royce Lewis, Disciple of Tommy Watkins (Rays Series Recap, 6/18-6/20)
Send us a Text Message.The Minnesota Twins drop 2 of 3 to the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. David and Dan recap all the highs and lows of the series including the consistency of SWR and Joe Ryan's continued dominance. David is once again frustrated at Pablo Lopez's insistence to give up home runs on 0-2 counts, but is perhaps even more frustrated at Dan's lack of anger at Pablo. For the first time ever a player was named both a beast and placed on the bench in Beast vs. Bench which leads to...
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True Confessions of Two Twins Fans (Athletics Series Recap, 6/13-6/16)
Send us a Text Message.The Minnesota Twins continued to roll during this homestand, winning all four against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field. Dan and Hoges recap the many big moments from Royce Lewis and Carlos Correa, as well as the rest of what is clearly their supporting cast right now. They discuss their thoughts on the City Connect jerseys, a new Prince-themed home run celebration cooked up by none other than Pablo Lopez and Max Kepler's new spot as Target Field's home run king. Ho...
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Too Electric for His Own Hamstrings (Rockies Series Recap, 6/10-6/12)
Send us a Text Message.The Minnesota Twins took 2 of 3 against the Colorado Rockies at Target Field. Andrew "Hoges" Hoganson fills in for Dan and the boys discuss the very confusing series. Andrew is upset that David is now conducting the Royce Lewis express after previously being cautious due to the small sample size available. The guys discuss Caleb Thielbar's miserable series and talk about what may be next for the 37 year old. Both Hoges and David agree with Rocco's decisions for the most...
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Things David Knows Nothing About (Pirates Series Recap, 6/7-6/9)
Send us a Text Message.The Minnesota Twins finished their three series road trip losing 2 of 3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The offense saved up every ounce of effectiveness for extra innings in game three, scoring no runs in games 1 and 2. The boys struggle coming up with their Beast Picks while both David and Dan are surprisingly positive in their view of Rocco's management in the series. Dan wants to see a shakeup in the rotation by allowing David Festa to make a start which Davi...
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There Can Be Only One (Yankees Series Recap, 6/4-6/6)
Send us a Text Message.Just as they did earlier in Minnesota, the Twins drop of three games of a series against the New York Yankees, this time in the Bronx. David and Dan discuss the failings of the pitching and, to some extent, the lineup, which spoils Royce Lewis' return to the lineup after two months dealing with an injury. David has plenty of questions about how Rocco Baldelli is making decisions as to who plays catcher, while Dan is curious what the approach was for a pitching staff tha...