Unraveling?

Although I took the title for this blog entry from the first single off Sevendust's latest album Cold Day Memory, it's a moniker that could aptly fit the 2011 Minnesota Twins right now. With a last-place 6-12 record and league worsts in runs scored and home runs, it's not looking too good for the Twinkies right now!

Without the services of Mauer and new 2B Nishioka (both on the DL) and Morneau and Young currently batting the flu and other ailments, the everyday lineup has at times looked like they might have a tough time beating an amateur baseball team. Mauer's continued injuries makes me think that a corner infield or outfield spot is in his future.

With so many millionaire Twins struggling, I do admit that I feel kinda sorry for Joe Nathan. I think he rushed back from last year's Tommy John surgery before his arm strength was back to normal. It took some courage for him to admit that he wasn't at full strength and to voluntarily take himself out of the closer's role for now.

It is a long season, and I'm hoping for a stronger team than the one they're currently fielding by the time I get to a couple of games at Target Field this summer. With a payroll of over $100 million, and record crowds at the new ballpark, I think more than a few people share this same sentiment.