An Expression Of Gratitude, And A Few Random Observations From Tuesday Night

That was better. Much better. Thank you.

I must say, I’m quite looking forward to the exciting, season-long sideburn war between Juan Rincon and Joe Mauer. Be careful with those razors, fellas, and may the most virile man win.

And speaking of facial hair, did you see that whispy, demonic monstrosity dangling from Scott Spiezio’s lower lip tonight? He ought to be suspended immediately for violation of the league’s code regarding misguided attempts at personal expression.

The Twins bullpen is a splendid thing, is it not? I was especially pleased to see J.C. Romero’s slider looking so nasty against lefthanders. He does, though, always seem to be experiencing groin discomfort, and it continues to displease me to see him lurching around the mound like a hamstrung munchkin.

First-class Beavis and Butthead material: J.J. Putz.

Chicka-Boom: thirteen singles and one homerun. Johan: 1-0, 7.20 ERA. Joe Mauer’s projected season strikout totals: 324. Senor Wences: s’all right.

That is all.