Trent Condon

As the Twins sit at 0-4, many questions abound about this team. How bad is this bullpen? Why is Jamey Carroll batting second? Just how awful will the Joe Mauer contract be looked at? Yet, we have heard a myriad of people saying, "be patient." I have two words for you..."screw you." After sitting through a summer of failures, disappointments and screw ups, many were hoping that the 2012 Twins season was going to be a turnaround. Though expectations certainly weren't high, hope springs eternally each March. I too fell into that trap. I understand that this is only a small sample. I understand that it has only been 2.4% of the season. That doesn't mean that I can't come over to Twins Daily and vent about my frustrations. Depending on the time of day the frustrations can land somewhere between, "It's not that bad" to "this organization is worse than the Sacramento Kings." It's April 10th. I'm already frustrated. Don't make it worse by telling me to be patient.

As the Twins sit at 0-4, many questions abound about this team. How bad is this bullpen? Why is Jamey Carroll batting second? Just how awful will the Joe Mauer contract be looked at? Yet, we have heard a myriad of people saying, "be patient." I have two words for you..."screw you." After sitting through a summer of failures, disappointments and screw ups, many were hoping that the 2012 Twins season was going to be a turnaround. Though expectations certainly weren't high, hope springs eternally each March. I too fell into that trap. I understand that this is only a small sample. I understand that it has only been 2.4% of the season. That doesn't mean that I can't come over to Twins Daily and vent about my frustrations. Depending on the time of day the frustrations can land somewhere between, "It's not that bad" to "this organization is worse than the Sacramento Kings." It's April 10th. I'm already frustrated. Don't make it worse by telling me to be patient.

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I'm big time under of most. 120 games, 2 trips to the DL. .266/.338/.467 19 HR, 77 RBI

Though not in Kansas City, I live just 2 1/2 hours to the North on I-35 in Des Moines. I've been to a lot of Twins/Royals games over the years in Kaufman and their is always a great number to Twins fans there. Always a good time. I'll be there in July for a game or two.

If they are sitting at 11-14 through these 25 games, it has to be considered somewhat of a success.

The starting pitching depth on this team is quite scary. With the most recent news about Baker, the concerns grow by the day. What are peoples thoughts on John Lannan? He's been demoted to AAA because of the depth of the Nationals starting rotation. -He's not going to be a superstar, or even above average but he provides much needed depth. -27 years old - The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore reports Lannan is the highest-paid player ever optioned to the minors prior to the end of spring training. - $5 million salary, final year of contract

Punto was nice to have in a pinch. The problem was him getting 350-450 At bats in a season.

I can honestly say that this is the lowest expectations that I have ever had going into a season in a decade. Something is hanging over this team and organization right now and I don't like it. I'm worried about the future with Joe Mauer as the "leader." Here's hoping that we see a different outlook and team this season. I'm really hoping Joe "gets it."