Kubel, Cuddyer and Nathan Could Leave Minnesota

63-99 does sound a lot better than 62-100.

Know what sounds terrible? The idea that Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel and Joe Nathan may have just finished their last season as a Minnesota Twin is perhaps more disappointing than the season itself.

All three of those boys have been integral parts to division championships and could be gone by the time next season starts.

No matter how terrible, awful and tear-jerking this season was, the Twins have good players to which the fans are loyal. I'm loyal to Nathan, Kubel and Cuddy. The same goes for the players as Scott baker told the Pioneer Press, "It's a business, but they're my friends. I've been teammates for at least five years with these guys, and obviously I hope they're back." The feeling is mutual on my end, Scott... can I call you Scotty?

Bill Smith appears to have a lot on his plate heading out of the regular season. Clearly the Twins need to pick up some healthy prospects in the event 2012 is worse injury-wise than 2011 (which seems impossible, doesn't it?), but the idea of letting go out such foundational franchise players leaves me feeling like I forgot my cell at home - naked.

Do the right thing, Bill. If you let those three go to other teams, you better bring in three equally talented so we can grow to love them as well... and win our division. Its been too long...

At least we aren't the Red Sox.

Ron Gardenhire, Twins Approaching 100 Losses

Ron Gardenhire: 'No one ever wants to see 100 losses.' No kidding.

The Twins are slowly crawling to the end of their disastrous season. If Gardenhire had been told during spring training that his team would be closing in on 100 losses, he would have asked what we were smoking.

The Minnesota Twins only have one team in history to reach triple-digit-losses.

Another quote from Gardy, "You have to cope with them (injuries) the best you can. We haven't done a very good job of coping with all the injuries. I read earlier in the season where the Twins didn't have a Plan B. Plan B to replace the whole lineup? I don't think too many teams have that."

Touché.

Jim Thome Returns Home to Minnesota

Jim Thome will be returning to Target Field with the Indians pretty soon here and its about time you get ready.

September 16 - 19, the Twins will host the Indians at Target Field. With it seeming like both teams are out of contention, the game has lost its playoff excitement, but you can bet fans will still turn up to Target Field in the masses.

Why? Jim Thome. Minnesota misses the big guy and can't wait to give hime a welcome back round of applause. Can't wait to tune in! I only wish I could be there!

Harmon Killebrew's Legacy at Target Field

I bet when you think of Harmon Killebrew's legacy at Target Field, you think of his number that is retired over in left field. What you really should be thinking of is his root beer that can be bought at concessions everywhere in Target Field. Throw in some ice cream and you have yourself probably the most delicious thing you're going to find at Target Field. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.