Entries from April 2008

Big Papi’s Slump Could Result in Wiffleball Career

Date April 14, 2008

David Ortiz is off to a slow start in 2008. No, it’s not bad enough to be traded to the Minnesota Twins. This photo is from 2002. Ortiz played for the Twins before he became a hero in Boston.
Ortiz wasn’t much of a power hitter in Minnesota, and he hasn’t been [...]

1991 World Series Hero Dan Gladden

Date April 13, 2008

The mystery person from our previous post is former Minnesota Twins outfielder, and current Twins radio network color commentator Dan Gladden. MLW Staff caught up with him at the Twins spring training camp in Fort Myers, Florida.
Gladden is one of seven Minnesota Twins players to be on both the 1987 and 1991 World [...]

World Series Winner Holding a Wiffleball

Date April 5, 2008

Can you guess who is holding this wiffleball? One major clue is this player is wearing a World Series ring. Look closely, and you’ll be able to see what team he played for. If you’re not sure of the team, you don’t have to look hard around this site to see what [...]

Joe Nathan holds a wiffleball, signs contract extension

Date April 2, 2008

Joe Nathan poses with a wiffleball at the Twins spring training camp in Fort Myers, Florida, just days before he signed a contract extension to remain as the closer for the Minnesota Twins.
Nathan agreed to a three-year extension with the Twins, with a club option for 2012. The deal is believed to be worth [...]