I was a little surprised to see this article by Howard Sinker.  I haven't seen anything from him in a long time.  Turns out he's a blogger now.  I REALLY like his positive, honest assessment of the Twins.  Well worth the read.

 

http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-at-midseason-so-many-reasons-to-feel-good/314921831/

Its almost like he reads Twins Daily....um, daily.

Someone who finally gets it!

nice read. 

Sinker is great. He was a fantastic beat writer.

I like Howard because he is a fan -- not a beat writer.  So he can burn bridges when he wants and then rebuild them.

 

He was pretty honest early on in the year -- reflecting the disappointment of many in April.  But he has also been willing to acknowledge the turnaround.

 

I think he reflects a lot of how the fanbase is feeling right now.

To clarify, Sinker was a great beat writer but he isn't one anymore.

 

I think he even shares group season tickets (that he pays for).

 

He blogs, he manages something about the Strib's web presence, he teaches a journalism course at Macalester (I think), he appears on radio with Cathy Wurzer.

 

But when he blogs, he does it from a FAN's perspective.

Edited July 15, 201511 yr by JB_Iowa

Howard is awesome.

 

To clarify, Sinker was a great beat writer but he isn't one anymore.

 

I think he even shares group season tickets (that he pays for).

 

He blogs, he manages something about the Strib's web presence, he teaches a journalism course at Macalester (I think), he appears on radio with Cathy Wurzer.

 

But when he blogs, he does it from a FAN's perspective.

 

 

All true.  And he's a great guy.  

 

Want a true Twins fan?  He and his wife were the first ever to have their wedding ceremonies conducted at Target Field

Hard to disagree with anything he writes. OF defense in my mind continues to be the biggest difference. Get Buxton back and it's hard to sit Hicks. OF defense becomes even better.

Really missed his work. Didn't realize he wasn't posting on the Trib any longer as I got frustrated in their site for more than one reason. I will have to look for his blog.

 

Have to say this was a really great read. Feel he's pretty much dead on with all points.

 

Guy is a genius and reminds me of someone. Hmmm......oh yeah.....me! LOL

 

JK of course. (Sorta)