Mydaughterhastwins

At 65 yrs old I cannot remember a Twins season that has left me feel so empty. The game has changed so drastically, and the players play so infrequently that it's difficult for me to feel a connection or an allegiance to a group of young men that I can't identify with. I could bemoan the injuries or the complete lack of continuity in our manages everyday lineup, or the mystifying way pitching staffs are managed these days, but it would not help fill the void I feel in the sport I grew up living and loving. It's difficult for me to watch a 9-inning game these days. Never thought I'd say that. Maybe its time for me to just remember the game as it was and be done with it, before the oversized bases and the new pitch clock frustrate me further. Don't care to see another 7-inning double header game or an extra inning runner again either. Maybe I'll break out my old Strat-o-Matic cards and play my own season next year. There may be some comfort to be found, for me at least, in the simplicity of the past.

All Star Absolutely. He reminds me of the way the game used to be played and in my opinion still should be, however, 5th place hitter in our lineup, no. Needs to always lead off instead of Buxton. This is your father talking.