Started clicking random links at fangraphs and came across this little interview from Duensing regarding his time in MN, becoming a free agent, etc.

 

Interesting read.

Decent enough guy and alright pitcher over the years when he was here. His departure simply didn't register as a big deal to most casual Twins fans and feels like ancient and forgotten history at this point. Here's hoping he does well and has success in baseball and in retirement.

I believe this was posted and discussed here when it first came out.

 

I wonder if Duensing was ever distracted by his name popping up so frequently in trade rumors?

I wonder if Duensing was ever distracted by his name popping up so frequently in trade rumors?

Yes, players base their real estate decisions on internet trade discussions.

How many sport a Duensing Jersey?

 

How many sport a Duensing Jersey?

 

Probably the same amount of people that are part of his fan club.. But I wouldn't think it would be a hotselling item..

Some of my favourite trade rumours over the years always included the words......."and Duensing".

How many sport a Duensing Jersey?

Duensing was more of a shirsey kind of player. Jersey was too much to pony up for a guy like that.

Thought for sure he was going to be comfortable in Royals land, since the minor league club was near his home. Go figure.

 

Guy made somewhere in the neighborhood of 8 million bucks, all while playing baseball his entire adult life, and by all accounts has a lovely family. That ain't Buffett money but you can still do pretty well in Omaha on that. Speaking of Warren Buffett- a man who would not have given Brian Duensing 8 million bucks, because you do not make Warren Buffett money by giving people like Brian Duensing 8 million bucks.

 

Guy made somewhere in the neighborhood of 8 million bucks, all while playing baseball his entire adult life, and by all accounts has a lovely family. That ain't Buffett money but you can still do pretty well in Omaha on that. Speaking of Warren Buffett- a man who would not have given Brian Duensing 8 million bucks, because you do not make Warren Buffett money by giving people like Brian Duensing 8 million bucks.

A couple of years ago the Marlins spent about $# 2 million per win.  Over his Twins career  Duensing produced 5 fwar. By FWAR he was not a loss.

Duensing was more of a shirsey kind of player. Jersey was too much to pony up for a guy like that.

Last year in Anaheim at a pre game bar, my son and I saw a fellow wearing a FIEN jersey. I bet my son that was his dad. I finally went over and asked him to settle our bet, and he confirmed and asked what I was hoping he would, "What made you think so, do I look like him?" "Not really, but who else is going to sport a FIEN jersey?" Laughter ensued, and we chatted for a few.... Nice guy.