Calm before the storm

I attended both games at the Metrodome and was obviously disappointed but enjoyed the excitement of playoff baseball nonetheless. After all, there are 22 other teams that are unpacking their golf clubs and you are still playing!
Your homerun and Justin's put electricity in the ballpark like I remember from previous playoff games. Unfortunately, Torii played centerfield aggressively like he should and the outcome was not what we are used to, but he made the right play. Pass that comment on to him.

You are down 0-2, but you were also down 12 and a half games in the division and came back!

A little clutch hitting and you would be 2-0 instead of 0-2. Glad to hear everyone is still loose and acting like our beloved Twins! Good luck in Oakland, I would rather use my game 3 tickets to see you win the division series than get a refund!

Go Twins!!

Go get those A's, and give Hunter a slap on the butt from me, Baseball is all about making up for mistakes. If you miss a fly ball, next inning get on base or knock a dinger. I think Torii will make up for Game 2. He'll go on a tear for the rest of the Series. Good Luck. But you guys don't need it. We've got this locked up. Go get em Cuddy.

Ditter

oh yeah, and 93XROCKS, SNIFF 'EM OUT!

Great job yesterday, I can't wait for the next game! Those homeruns were great. I know there will be a win for the Twins tomorrow. ;) Good luck in Oakland!

Andrea

Go Twins!!!
We have enjoyed watching you guys so much this season. You have all played great and are all a great bunch of guys. Keep up the positive attitude and you will win tomorrow!

Go Twins!!!!!

Go Twins!!!
We have enjoyed watching you guys so much this season. You have all played great and are all a great bunch of guys. Keep up the positive attitude and you will win tomorrow!

Go Twins!!!!!

Michael, I think it's really great that you're taking the time to keep a blog. Good luck in Oakland!

Go Twins!!!

I just want to say that I am really proud of this team...everyone had us written off in May (including myself) but you guys didn't give up! I have tickets to game 5 so there better be a game 5 and I have confidence that there will be. Again, good job guys and good luck in Oakland.

I think I am probably the biggest Twins fan in the state of Arkansas, and I have been following y'all all season. I can't be more proud of the way you have played to get where you are, and I'll have my Twins gear on for the game tomorrow. Best of luck to you all, and Go Twins!!!

Michael,

I know you guys have to be pretty disappointed, but the great thing about the '06 team is that you guys never seem to give up. With Radke on the mound, I have a feeling you guys will be inspired and play your best ball. I'm really looking forward to the game and I know you guys will play with heart!

It's not over yet!! Good luck! And go Twins!

I attended both of the games this week and have to say it is great to see the TWINS in the playoff again. The excitement started for me when I visited Ft. Myers last spring, to see the new prospects, as well as the veteran players. The excitement has not stopped! With Mauers hitting average, Morneau up for MVP, your recent awards and now we can only hope for Santana to get the Cy Young and "Gardy" to get the Manager of the year.
MN fans should be proud of those accomplishments alone, but are looking for one more reason. Keep your heads up as you move into your 3rd game and best of luck to the whole team.

See ya'll back at the dome Sunday right???

I'm a Twins Fan from ND. I just started Student Teaching and I was so upset when you guys got the afternoon billing and I couldn't watch. Now I can because of the later starts, so good luck. I made it to some games at the dome this summer and I've enjoyed the entire season watching you all meld into the team you are today.

Native Minnesotan and TWINS fan living in New York City here - just want to shout out that I'm pulling for you guys out there on the West Coast - you can do it! I would love nothing more than to see you guys out here playing the Yanks and goin' all the way.

Michael,
I love watching the Twins play, because you guys make the game fun...I know you guys are capable of pulling this win off and I will be cheering you on the whole way and then some! I am a HUGE Twins fan and I think you all are all-star players because you play with heart and spirit...I just love it! I also want to thank you for taking the time out to not only write this blog for the fans to follow but also to read the comments we leave and respond to the questions...(I think Justin is such a cute guy & I can't believe he is still single! he's like every girls dream guy!! He's mine) But, I think it was awesome you mentioned that in your blog about him...the whole Twins team is awesome and I wish you all the best of luck..I hope these comments from all the fans touch each player and lets you guys know that you have a ton of people backing you up all over the world! Have a great game on Friday! I'll be watching it from my apartment! I Love the Twins...GO TWINS!!!

Love,

Kati

Michael,
I love watching the Twins play, because you guys make the game fun...I know you guys are capable of pulling this win off and I will be cheering you on the whole way and then some! I am a HUGE Twins fan and I think you all are all-star players because you play with heart and spirit...I just love it! I also want to thank you for taking the time out to not only write this blog for the fans to follow but also to read the comments we leave and respond to the questions...(I think Justin is such a cute guy & I can't believe he is still single! he's like every girls dream guy!! He's mine) But, I think it was awesome you mentioned that in your blog about him...the whole Twins team is awesome and I wish you all the best of luck..I hope these comments from all the fans touch each player and lets you guys know that you have a ton of people backing you up all over the world! Have a great game on Friday! I'll be watching it from my apartment! I Love the Twins...GO TWINS!!!

Love,

Kati

Michael,
I love watching the Twins play, because you guys make the game fun...I know you guys are capable of pulling this win off and I will be cheering you on the whole way and then some! I am a HUGE Twins fan and I think you all are all-star players because you play with heart and spirit...I just love it! I also want to thank you for taking the time out to not only write this blog for the fans to follow but also to read the comments we leave and respond to the questions...(I think Justin is such a cute guy & I can't believe he is still single! he's like every girls dream guy!! He's mine) But, I think it was awesome you mentioned that in your blog about him...the whole Twins team is awesome and I wish you all the best of luck..I hope these comments from all the fans touch each player and lets you guys know that you have a ton of people backing you up all over the world! Have a great game on Friday! I'll be watching it from my apartment! I Love the Twins...GO TWINS!!!

Love,

Kati

It'll be a **** of a game on Sunday! Go get 'em!

You guys are all awesome! I am so proud to say that I am a HUGE Twins fan! The whole team works so well together and I love watching you. Thank you for everything you do! Have fun and know that we all love you guys!

Michael,
I just want to say how pumped it is to see you guys back in the playoffs again. Being out for just a year is too long. I know you guys play hard. I want to be at the games really badly, but school must come first for me. I have been watching/listening to the last two games like a hawk. I guess I didn't realize Okland was that good. But, I know you guys. You guys make miracles happen. Like yours and Justin's homeruns back to back in the 6th. You guys came from behind Detroit who had 15 games up, and over took them for the division champs. You guys can do anything, and I cannot wait to see the magic you put in Okland tomorrow with Radke on the Mound. I look forward to seeing you guys come back to the Dome on Sunday. I will be cheering you guys all the way through. GO GET EM TWINS.

Sorry that comment is on there 3 times...don't know what happened!

Hey!

I'm liking the blog so far. Its awesome to know what you guys are thinking as you are going through this! Although I was in school for most of the prior two games, I watched as much as possible. You guys are putting up a great fight. Everyone out here believes in you, and we know you guys can pull off the comeback. No matter the outcome, you guys had an insane season, definetely one to remember. Thanks for a great season, and lets get to the next round of playoffs to make it even better! Good luck, everyone's rooting for ya! Hit us a few more HRs! GO TWINS!!!

I love the blog!!!! Come on Twins!!!! We love you and are SO excited you are in the playoffs again.. COME ON KNOCK OUT THE A's!!!!! GO TWINS!!! : )

First, I want to say how much I love these blogs. I wish they were available all season. I follow the progress of the Twins all season, but nothing makes me feel more in tune with the team than actually reading what you have to say. Next, thanks for letting all of us know that Justin is single...it was a pressing matter haha. Last, I know you are going to win, just because I'm not done watching Twins baseball yet! There will be nothing else to fill my time, except class, which I will probably skip to watch the game tomorrow anyways. I was in class yesterday during part of the game and instead of listening to the lecture, I was singing in my head "We're gonna win Twins, we're gonna score...". You guys are a good influence! Anyways, good luck out there tomorrow. Remember, we aren't looking for heroes or stars (leave that to the Yankees), Minnesota just wants to see our Twins! -A. Baker

You guys have worked to hard to fight back and get here its not time to lay down and die get us a few wins michael theres nothing i would love to see more than you guys go and beat up on the yankees!

Hey Michael,
Thanks for doing the blog! It's pretty sweet to hear about the series through your eyes. Keep it up! There are a bunch of us girls at the Health Dept (state) that are cheering you guys on. We totally know you can pull it off! I mean, come on, you are magic:-)!!! We actually skipped out of work to go to the game on Tuesday and left a conference early on Wednesday so we could listen to it on our way home. So you have our support and our faith! Oh and if any of you gets food poisoning again, you let us know, we'll take care of it.

oh yeah, since you answered the Justin question, we all were wondering about Jason Bartlett....

Thank you for doing these blogs, Michael! The second half of this season has felt a LOT like the 1987 Twins season. I think it's because you guys are the same type of team as that '87 team. That was a team that had to "beieve" too, so you guys go out there tomorrow and "BELIEVE" you can beat the A's after being down by two, and I KNOW you can do it! In '87 the excitment of the fans was so great that they went to the Dome and greeted the team the night they came home from wining the division. The feeling in the Dome Sunday while we all sat there waiting for the Royals to defeat the Tigers had that same feeling.

I for one EXPECT to be able to use ALL of my post season tickets, right down to game 7 of the World Series! I sit right behind home plate each game, so I don't get to see into the dugout, but you have to know we are behind the plate cheering for you guys! Maybe it can be another Twins and Cardinal's series!!!!

Cuddy ~ This is so awesome that you are doing this. It's fun to hear what goes on before and after the games. I love the Twins and I know you guys can do this. I'm with you all the way!!! Michael - please please don't ever leave the Twins!! You are such a great player and a great guy. I hope to meet you sometime. Get me a hit tomorrow I'll be watching!!!

You make me proud to be a Twins fan.

Michael,
Glad to hear that the team is having fun still and you guys are not down on yourselves. You know what I haven't seen the last 2 games, is you guys getting two out RBI hits, the smell must have went away. You guys have to "smell 'em" remember? That is ok, if we can hit the ball a little better we are right back in this. Please lift up Hunter and tell him nothing is his fault and he has just got to go get 'em tomorrow. Also, please help keep Radkes arm on before Fridays game, I think it will fall off soon. Keep the positive attitude. Everyone counts us out, all I have to tell them is its a 5 game series, they've won 2, leaving 3 games left. We are not eliminated! Go Twins. Just do what you have done all year Cuddy, nothing different. GO TWINS!!!!!

Hope to have a blog on here after tomorrows game about a Twins victory. Good luck.

-Nelson

Cuddyer,
So you answered the question about Justin, but I'm wondering about you?

-Jill

Forget about Justin - What about you? Are you single?

You just always seem so happy and play with a lot of heart.

Good luck tomorrow and bring home a couple of big victories. If there's one thing you guys have taught us is that - you just gotta believe!

GO TWINS!!!

Hey Michael!

You are my favorite Twin and you have a nice toosh. :) I really hope you win the next two games because my roommates and I have tickets for Sundays game. We'll be cheering nice and loud!

See ya at the dome! ...are you single?

Hi Mike,

My friends and I have a bet as to whether or not you really read these. Shoot me an email back and I'll win $20!! GO TWINS!!!! Good luck tomorrow!

Thanks!

Rach

As a lifelong baseball fan, I'd like you and the rest of the team to know that this has been some of the most stunning, dramatic baseball I have ever seen. You play the game exactly as I have always felt it should be played, and it has been a source of giddy joy for me all year to watch the best team in Twins history make a run for the title and show up the big-market, free agent hoarding organizations out there. Radke's last start was one of only 3 times that baseball has brought tears to my eyes. I'd like to end this little gush-fest by saying that you have one of the best outfield arms in the league, and the Twins couldn't have survived this year without you in the 4-hole. Keep pouring it on...

Howdy Michael!

I just wanted to say good luck tomorrow. I have watched every game this season and you guys have never disappointed me. I honestly don't think that you ever could. Thanks for making it such a wonderful season and hopefully the post season can be just a good. Can you please do me a favor and tell Joe Mauer that Michelle from "up north" said hi and that I look forward to seeing him again this winter.

Good luck, I am cheering you all on all the way from Braham, MN.

Hey, i am glad to see that you guys are taking it easy, i know that we can sweep the A's were alot better team. And for you, just keep on hitting because were all glad to see that your a clutch hitter.

Michael... I love you. You are such a great guy and a great baseball player!

Hi Michael, I just wanted to say that you are such a motivator for your team and that I love how you never have anything negative to say about any of your team mates or the team in general. Having someone on the team that is always supportive is not only a relief, but it brings confidence and a sense of security, knowing that someone cares as much as they do about winning the game. I hope the game tomorrow afternoon goes well and that you guys come out with a huge success. Thanks for the announcement of Justin being single, my sister was very happy. Is Bartlett single too? ;) My sister and I, the actual twins, would love it if you could share our wishes of good luck with the whole team. best wishes, Courtny :)

Hey Cuddy!!
I think its great that you're taking the time to write this and I love reading it! I am a HUGE Twins fan and got a bunch of the guys that play for a baseball team that I work for, watching you guys and now they're hooked! :D I was at the past 2 games in Minneapolis and I have all the confidence in the world I'll be heading back to the dome on Sunday! I love all the guys because you all seem like great guys and have a lot of fun..but I'd hafta say that you and Justin are my all-time faves but I heard that you were taken!! I have the HUGEST crush on Justin. During game 2 when you two hit the back to back homeruns I actually caught the foul ball Justin hit to right field the pitch before he hit his homerun, so I was extremely excited about that, and hopefully I'll be able to get it signed sometime! Good luck tomorrow, I'll be cheering you guys on!

~Lena :)

Michael

Are you single? You always seem so happy. Your smile is quite cute along with your dimples :-)

Good luck tomorrow with your game. Bring home a couple of victories.

I also wanted to say thank you for taking the time to post blogs.

~Karen~

Cuddyer,

I'm a huge fan of the twins. My roommate and I have been following the games and we've been going nuts! We get so excited to watch the games. We took off from college one night in order to see you guys play in the Dome. You guys are an awesome team and play with a lot of heart. (And you're awesome! I wear your shirt for every game.) I know you guys can pull it off in game three. I'll be cheering you on from MN. Go Twins!!

-Christina

PS: My roommate's in love with Justin, but I wanna know about Punto!! ...is he taken?

Hey Cuddy! I'm a huge Twins fan from North Dakota and I watch pretty much every single game. I didn't get to watch much of the two playoff games though because the first game I was playing in our state golf tournament (I had some coaches update me on how you guys were doing every once and a while) and the second game I was in school and my teacher let us watch a little of the game. But tomorrow I should be able to watch the whole game-and I seem to give you guys good luck so I'm very exited. You guys are SO much fun to watch and I know you guys can pull this off! BEST OF LUCK!
Love, Shantel

P.S. Can you tell Joe and Justin I said hi :) thanks!!

Go get em Cuddy, I and everyone else in Minny never count the Twinks out. You seem to have one of the funnest clubhouses in baseball, especially with Mike Redmond keeping everyone loose by nakedness or whatever. The way you guys play as a team and the way you all believe in each other will account for 2 wins in Oakland and then get the MAN back on the mound at the Dome and shove it up you know where.

Luke

Torii... you always go for that ball

Michael,
Thanks for the blog. I enjoy reading your comments. I am part of a 4 generation Twins Fan Family. You guys go get 'em Friday!

hey micheal, I love twins playoff baseball!!! you need to come back to minnesota and beat those **** athletics!!! people think im crazy in school....im standing and makin noise at every pitch in school.....beat em!!!

Michael-
I want to start out by saying that I was there on Sunday when you guys took the division and it was AWESOME! I've never been so excited in my life! It was SO cool that you guys ran out to the outfield (where I was sitting) and high-fived the fans. You guys are amazing. No matter what, I'll always believe in you.

Next, even thought he last few days have been trying, keep your heads up, which it sounds like you're doing. Keep the good attitudes and you'll be golden. You have been before and you will be in the future.

Good luck tomorrow and hopefully Saturday!

Becca

PS: I won 50 bucks with you guys...I picked you for the division in April and caught **** for it until August. And whose dumb now?

Michael, Piranhas and all Twins!
This has been a great summer for Twins baseball ... not for my couch-potato body, watching all those games on TV, but it has been so fun. I loved being at the first game right by the dugout ... I love the comebacks, I love the wins ... Heck .. I just love the TWINS! I didn't even know I was a poet, but, hey, if you're a magician ... I can do some rhyming! Do Gardy's favorite "trick" tomorrow and make the ball disappear and score some runs!

Hi Michael:

I want to join the millions of other Twins fans by stating that this year's team has been very exciting to watch and that we are all pulling for you. Whether you believe it or not this team is very talented (no matter what the payroll is) and can go far if you keep on believing in yourselves. With the talent you have I have no doubt that this can be accomplished. Just relax, take it one game at a time, and everything else will fall into place.

Go Twins!!

Dean Spring

Micheal,
I was at Games 1 and 2. You guys played great. Too bad they didnt go in our favor. Tell Torii that he is still one of the greatest defensive players ever and that we all have his back.

-Joe

They took some in our house now go take some in theirs!!!!!!!!

Michael - Thanks for doing this blog, this right here shows why you guys are so great…you stay in touch with your fans and that’s awesome! Good luck tomorrow and Saturday, and see you playing at the dome on Sunday!! Don’t let the other guys get down! And keep playing great baseball!!

Hi Michael,

This is my first year of baseball fandom. Before this year, all I knew about baseball had been gleaned from "A League of Their Own." However, after relocating from baseball-less New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, I not only came to know and love the Twins, but also played on my law firm's baseball league (batting average about .0001).

The Twins have been an unexpected bonus resulting from an unexpected relocation and I can't thank you enough. Running around in my Twins shirt, I feel very much a part of the Twin Cities community.

So, even if you weren't going to beat the pants off of the A's, I would still be and will forever be a Twins fan.

Knock 'em dead,

Sandra

Hey Michael, I think it's awesome that you take the time do this. I love the way you guys really act like a team, like a family. You are all great role models for the kids who watch you. I really enjoy watching you guys play. I was actually able to make it to a couple of games this year. Thanks for a great season. Now I know everybody is asking who is single or not in a relationship. What I want to know is who is in a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior? I'm praying for all of you. If anybody on the team has any specific things I can pray for them, pitch or hit one my way. God's blessings to all of you!!!

Cuddy,

I was reading Puck's book the other night after the loss. You know what he would do in Game Three. Have Fun! Lossen up! Not worry about winning three games in a row. If I remember correctly you guys did that every week from June until now, and there is no reason to stop! Now go out there, know how much fun the playoffs are, give it everything you've got, and remeber the number on your sleve!

SEE YOU IN THE DOME ON SUNDAY!

Yo, Micheal I just want to say the team has done a great job this year. With the horrible April and May in 4th place to a great rest of the year in 1st place. You have to keep that momentum going into the playoffs because I believe you guys can win the World Series. By the way you are my favorite player.

Cuddy and team,

This ride ain't over yet boys!

See you Sunday

Hello again Cuddy-
Best of luck to you tomorrow! I know that if any team can come back from being down 0-2 it is the Twins! You guys have show sooo much heart, courage, and comraderie this year and there is no doubt in my mind that you guys will give it your all tomorrow! We believe in you guys... now go out there and make us proud! See you Sunday at the dome! :) Bless you all! Oh, and I agree with Jill and Kelli who wonder if you are single? Hehe... Email me, and tell Justin do to the same!

-Katie

Cuddy,

I was reading Puck's book after the loss the other night. You know what he would do in Game Three? HAVE FUN and remember how much fun playing baseball in October is! If I remember correcly you guys have won three games in a row every week since June and there is no reason to stop now! Now go out there, HAVE FUN, give it everything you've got, and remeber the number on your sleeve.

SEE YOU IN THE DOME ON SUNDAY!

hey, Micheal I would just like to say that you guys have played great this season and I have enjoyed watching the team play. These past few day time games we have watched in school and even though the games didnt go the best everyone was still cheering. All of you are my and my softball teams rolemodels...At every game when we play good our coach jokes with us and says The nuggets looked like the twins played today...it makes us laugh and think of the good times we see you guys playing. And when we get down coach says be like Curbby go have fun! So good luck in Oakland. And have fun!!!You have all played great this year.O and nice homerun on Tuesday that was GREAT!!! So GO TWINS! O and also please give the rest of the team a high five from me! My great grandma was the biggest twins fan i ever have known and she always said to me "If im not here when the twins make it to the playoffs again give them a high five. I dont know how she expected me to do that but I think this might just be the way to.. so thanks alot and i know what she is saying up in heaven GO TWINS!!!

Cuddy,
All of you are my guys...I never miss a game - and I get all teary-eyed when things go good OR bad. I love how you guys totally play as a team - it just goes to show how powerful "team" play is.

You are an inspiration to everyone - and when my son is old enough to play ball - the Twins are exactly who I want him to play like and be like.

Play a good game tomorrow & have fun like Puck would want. We will all enjoy the ride!

Sara in N.D.

P.S. My puppy, "Cuddy" loves watching the Twins play as well!!!!

hey cuddy this is sasha again...sorry well i jsut wanted to ask you to tell mauer good luck too he is was my role model on role model day so yeah.
Email me back if you ever get a chance that would be GREAT!!

Thanks alot Sasha

GOOOOOOO CUDDYER!!!!!!!!

This is awesome! Thanks for bringing me back to baseball, I haven't been a fan since after the 1991 series. You are all so fun to watch. You all have fun and play as a team. Everyone I have talked to has no doubt you will be back on Sunday! Go Twins and remember to have FUN.

Michael Cuddyer,

This is the neatest thing ever ! Thanks for taking the time to create the blog and keeping all of us loyal fans in the loop. You and the rest of the team have done a fantastic job this year. I've been watching you since the beginning and have never given up hope. It's been a fun year and I'm so proud of you and everyone else on the team. Michael, I adore you and look forward to watching you during every game. I know you're taken, but I can still tell you how wonderful you are. ;) You're a great role model for kids and everyone else for that matter. Thanks for everything you do, not only for being such a great athlete to watch, but also for everything you do for the community and definitely the kids.

I just found out I'm expecting a baby boy, and you're such an inspiration I've got Michael Cuddyer as one of my names picked out. (Michael as the first name, Cuddyer as the middle name). I've also listed as his first name, possibly Cuddyer. Such a list and decision to make but them names are on top of my list.

You're a great player both on and off the field. I hope you stay with the Twins for a long, long time.

Go Twins !!!!!

First off, thank you so much for keeping this blog, it's awesome that you have taken the time to do this for us fans!
I have been a Twins fan for a long time and I know this has been said a lot this season, but definitely worth repeating... you guys are the best team we have had in a very long time!!!!!! Not only the amazing talent and athleticism all of you show every day, but the chemistry and fun you are able to bring to every single game. What happened yesterday is done, and there is no shame in yesterdays loss. You guys have proven to us all year long that when the pressure is on you all come out and give everything you have and play baseball the way it is meant to be played! And look where that has brought you. Two months ago this team was 11 games back, and you guys just turned on the heat and brought us home the division title once again! You guys have done awesome on the road all year and I know that will continue in this series. We can't wait for you to bring it back home for a game 5 win on Sunday to celebrate with your fans once again!!!!!!!!!!! Go get those A's you guys, good luck!!!!!!!!!

GO TWINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hey michael, first off i just wanna say how awsome this blog is for "real" Twins fans! There has been a fair share of negativity torwards the team and the chances of winning this series! Luckily the opinions of a bunch of fair-weather ****** doesn't decide the outcome of the next three games! As for torii, one unfortunate play doesn't erase the 5 consecutive gold gloves or the countless hits and dingers he has robbed over the years! By the way, nice BOMB the other day, which i did call before the pitch! You guys have all given us fans a lot to be happy about all year and it ain't over yet!! to quote the movie "miracle", "Great moments are born from great opportunity, and that's what you have here boys", see ya sunday!!!

Hi Michael:

I have been a "diehard" Twins fan for over 40 years and this team is one of the best I have ever witnessed. The talent on this team is really remarkable and I am sure it will go far if you continue to play like you did the last 3 months of the season. With continued confidence in yourselves, along with faith, I am positive that the team will continue to advance throughout the playoffs (please don't let the last two games get you down). Just remember to relax, have fun, and take it one game at a time.If you do everything else will fall into place.

Good Luck!! We are all pulling for you!!

Dean

Hi Michael:

I have been a "diehard" Twins fan for over 40 years and this team is one of the best I have ever witnessed. The talent on this team is really remarkable and I am sure it will go far if you continue to play like you did the last 3 months of the season. With continued confidence in yourselves, along with faith, I am positive that the team will continue to advance throughout the playoffs (please don't let the last two games get you down). Just remember to relax, have fun, and take it one game at a time.If you do everything else will fall into place.

Good Luck!! We are all pulling for you!!

Dean

Ok, thought I posted under your entry for today, but I didn't. So again, thanks for the scoop on Morneau, I was very happy. =) And I love how you are such a positive person no matter the outcome of the game that day. You don't see that much anymore. I hope you guys do well tomorrow. Your real twins will be cheering you on! =)

Hey Michael
I am a big fan of yours along with Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. I just wanted to wish you guys good luck tomorrow and I have faith in you guys that you can pull through and win the next 3 games. keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing you guys in the world series

again good luck

Bailee Motter

ps, is Joe Mauer single? I have heard rumors that is he not well let me know you can email me if you have time which i highly doubt but i guess you never know

Hi Michael,
Congratulations on an unbelievable year! I have been so anxious for the last couple of days but after reading your blog(thank you) I feel a little more at ease about tommorrow. It is funny you say Justin is single, I thought he was my boyfriend!!! More importantly I would like to ask you to come and visit us at Ciao Bella, there are a lot of fans that work here and would love for you to come in for a fantastic time. Great people and great food.....so are you single, lots of people are wondering???? Anyways, we will be cheering our heads off at Ciao tommorrow and Saturday...I will see you at the dome on Sunday.....I love my Twins, Tara

I also wanted to say I think it is incredible the things you guys do off the field to help others in need, Thank you

P.S. Your biggest fan is a manager at Ciao.

Michael,
I forgot to mention, I have become obsessed with twins baseball!!! I love you guys and thank you for such a memorable season. I was there both times you clinched and will never ever forget it.

I am so proud to be a twins fan

Thank you

I love my Twins

Dear Michael,
I love the whole Twins baseball team, even though I live in Texas. The reason why is because my mom grew up loving the Twins along with the rest of her family. I am ten years old and in the fifth grade. I am trying to get Mauer's, Santanna's, and your card. I already have Puckett's. It is so cool that you wear his number on your uniforms. I got to see you play in Kansas City this summer on our way to Minnesota. That was a great game. The whole team is awesome and I know that you can get to the World Series and win it. Tell the whole team that I think that you guys are the best baseball team in the whole entire world. And make sure that they know it's true! YOU CAN DO IT! I KNOW THAT YOU CAN WIN THE WORLD SERIES! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! YOU ARE GREAT!!!!! You make sure you get there, too. I know that you can do it. I have faith in you guys, believe me, I do. I know that you can do it. Don't feel bad about losing the first two games. Make sure that nobody blames the loss on themselves. Especially Torii. Get lots of rest to get ready for the game. I would be really excited if you had time and e-mailed me back.TWINS RULE!!!

Sidney

Dear Michael,
I love the whole Twins baseball team, even though I live in Texas. The reason why is because my mom grew up loving the Twins along with the rest of her family. I am ten years old and in the fifth grade. I am trying to get Mauer's, Santanna's, and your card. I already have Puckett's. It is so cool that you wear his number on your uniforms. I got to see you play in Kansas City this summer on our way to Minnesota. That was a great game. The whole team is awesome and I know that you can get to the World Series and win it. Tell the whole team that I think that you guys are the best baseball team in the whole entire world. And make sure that they know it's true! YOU CAN DO IT! I KNOW THAT YOU CAN WIN THE WORLD SERIES! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! YOU ARE GREAT!!!!! You make sure you get there, too. I know that you can do it. I have faith in you guys, believe me, I do. I know that you can do it. Don't feel bad about losing the first two games. Make sure that nobody blames the loss on themselves. Especially Torii. Get lots of rest to get ready for the game. I would be really excited if you had time and e-mailed me back.

Sidney

Michael,
JUst want to wish you and the team all the best in tomorrows game. I know you will all put your heart and soul into this game. I know you all do it all the time even when you do come out on the short end of the stick. I have really loved watching this team this year. YOu have all been such an inspiration, great role models when they are not always easy to come by. I have used this team as examples many times to my two young boys and even in my music class. Yes, Michael, I am an elementary music teacher who loves baseball. I have even given some of my classes a chance to write new words to "take me out to the ball game" adding words about the Twins and everyone had a great time. Faith is a word that many of you and many of the fans have learned alot about this season. Without it there would be NOTHING to look forward to. You give us all faith that tomorrow will always be a better day and that you can take to the ball club tomorrow. THanks for a great season of basebal memories.

Everyone has said it previous to this, but I just wanted to say I think it is amazing to read your blogs everyday. I'm not much of a blogger myself but I find it really interesting to hear your voice. I like many others have spent a lot of time following the team and watching each game with growing excitement for what might become. I have really had a lot of fun watching throughout the season and even if tomorrow doesn't go Minnesota's way, I'm very proud to be a Twins fan. Thank you! We send you the best of luck tomorrow!

Cuddy & Team,
This is a really great that you’re taking the time to do this blog. You and the team are great role models for the kids. I attend the Sunday game with my nephews, and till this day that’s all they still talk about. They have been living in their Twins shirts all week. Good Luck Tomorrow & Saturday. Hope to see the team back at the Dome Sunday!

Let's Smell Em... this weekend!!!!!!

Hey guys-

You are truly the best baseball team out there. For many reasons, but one in particular--you guys are our hometown boys. You're the men you look up to, but the kids aren't afraid to approach. You love your fans as much as we love you. Thank you for that. Now, I've only been to one game (college night-it's what I can afford), but it was so much fun because you are a team for the game, not the celebrity. I love ya, Minnesota loves you, and the game of baseball loves you. Good luck friday, and... play the game :)

-Sarah

My fiance and I just discovered your blog today! I'm so excited for you guys. The law firm I work at has a HUGE projection screen for the playoff games and we go in and out of there on our lunch hour to watch. We love you no matter what. GO TWINS! - Jenny

Congrats on a great year Cuddy. It's nice the team finally has someone like you who's settled into that spot in the lineup and you've really been fun to watch this year. Me and my fiance either are there in person or watch the games on FSN every night when we get home from work, and the ad agency I work at is also going crazy watching the playoff games too.

Good luck and hope you guys get those bats swinging!!!

Jason

wOo HoO! jUsTiN's SiNgLe! haha, just kidding! That wasn't my concern! Anywhoot, this blog is pretty cool! As a fan, its awesome to read what you guys are thinking, too bad the rest of them don't have one! I can only hope for the best tomorrow, that you guys can win! Thanks for all you've done with the Twins! Your work is very much appreciated! Have a great Friday!

-bAiLeY!

(p/s I've read most of these comments and many people are asking who's single n what not! You should make a list and give it to them! haha)

Well I had the good fortune of attending the second game. Like so many others have stated, the electricity that came into the ball field when the home runs were hit were like back in the "days." Even though you guys did not win, the fire is in the air and you guys can pull this off. Keep plugging away, we are a bunch of fans that will continue to love the twins ball club!

Mike,
From MN, but the Marines have me in Hawaii. It's not really paradise. Anyway, win the next three and I'll be a free tour guide for the island. For you and all the fells.

Missing winter,

Tom

That should read for you and all the fellas.

Hi Michael,
Best wishes to you and the team in Oakland! It has been a blast following the Twins' success this season long distance. I did make it down to Safeco to see your series against the M's in June. You guys have a pretty solid little fan base here in Fairbanks Alaska! We'll be pulling for you guys this weekend. Go get 'em!!

Kayla

GO TWINS GO!!!
We're Minnesotan girls livin' in Oaktown ready to cheer you boys on tomorrow - signs and all.

Since people are asking about your teammate's status, I'll ask: is Bartlett single?

Go get 'em.

We hella heart the twins.

Hey Cuddyer--

Just wanted to let you know that you guys all rock and your bomb on wednsday was AWESOME even if it didn't win the game. Yea and about Torii, he rocks too, when you go hard and strong for every ball hit to you that's just gonna happen sometimes!! Hope he can shake that off. N E ways go bust the A's butt's!!!!

Jesse

Good luck Cuddy!

Mr. Cuddyer,

I want to take a minute to thank you and your teammates for an incredible season. I have always loved the Twins so it was exciting to follow you all through the entire season from start (spring training) to finish (my first playoff game ever, on Tuesday) and see the excitement and growth on the team.

Whatever happens tomorrow, there is much to look forward to in the years to come and I will continue to be an avid Twins' fan.

And hey, if you ever feel like swinging down to Decorah, Iowa to give a clinic or something to some Division III ballplayers, Luther College would love to see you!

Best of luck tomorrow!

~Brie

Cuddy -

I made the trip to the cities from Fargo for the games and even though the outcomes weren't what we hoped for the team still has a lot to be positive about. Despite going 0fer with RISP we still had a chance to win each game in the 9th. This shows that the team can still scrape things together and have a chance to win. This is a special team and you have all of my support! Plus my best bud is an A's fan and I won't be able to hear his mouth all winter long! Best of luck in Chokeland....

Brian

Cuddyer!
This is pretty awesome for you to keep this blog going to communicate with all your fans. I gotta say, I was almost crying in my beer on Wednesday after that tough beat, but I got a funny feeling about this Twins team. Watching this Twins team has been more fun and exciting than any that I can remember. I've been a lifelong Twins fan, and I was just an 8 year old kid when the guys won in '91, but I sure remember it.

There's something about you guys, some wierd chemistry that's just so different. Four weeks ago, I told my friends here in Chicago (Sox fans) that the Twins were going to win the division and that the Tigers were going to take the wild card. I think at the time, the Tigers were in first, followed by the Sox, and then the Twins. My friends all laughed at me, but it was pretty nice to be able to laugh at them when it came true.

I remember back in June when Gardy was annoyed that people were referring to how you guys were playing as a "streak." He said, "it's not a streak anymore when we keep it up this long, we're just playing good baseball." That's all this Twins team has done this year, play good baseball.

You guys have given us fans the most incredible season to root and cheer for. So many incredible accomplishments and feats. The most perfect tribute season to no. 34. I wish he could've been around to see you guys play like this this year. He'd be proud as ****. I'll be watching tomorrow. Maybe he will be too.

Cuddy,

Tomorrow is your day. Thanks for such a wonderful season- I think most Twins fans would agree that this team is their favorite of all time. I certainly feel that way. Tell Gardy he's done a **** of a job. The fans feel a lot of love for this team. So go out tomorrow and get it done- we believe in you.

Hallelujah!

Micheal,
Thanks for the update. Its nice to know that you all are doing good after the first 2 losses! I know you guys can do it because you guys are the "comeback" boys of 06' you always find ways to amaze all the fans! I hope Torii is doing fine after the other day, he seemed like he took it kind of hard with missing the catch. thanks for updating us on Justins "status" i was quite excited to find that out! Tell him he should get a blog also so everyone can leave him messages! I know you guys will pull through with a victory tomorrow, saturday, and sunday! I am not ready for it to be over and I am sure you guys are not either! Tell justin I have a picture of him and I from Twinsfest(its very cute:)) Tell him to email me so i can send him one, and if he could possibly sign one for me! I would tell you to email me but I hear your getting married!! thats awesome! Thanks for everything and GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU GUYS!*

**Jaime**

Michael-
Good luck tomorrow! All of us back here in Minnesota can't wait for you to get back to play game 5!!!! We know our guys can do it and we have all the faith in the world in you! You've come back from worse so this time is no different. Win or lose this team has nothing to hang there heads about! GO TWINS!!!!! Melissa

Cuddy,
We were there cheerin for ya the past 2 games and can't wait to see you guys get those A's tomorrow! Good luck buddy, you boys'll do great.

Cuddy- You guys are so much fun to watch. You guys play with more heart than I've ever seen from any other team. You guys constantly pick each other up. I missed game 2 cuz I had to work and only heard about Torii missing that ball. I couldn't believe it when I heard it; it sounded like he made an unheard of type of play. He plays with a lot of pride in his defense and he was going for what he thought he could catch. I don't blame him at all and please give him a slap on the butt and tell him to dive some more. He's a gold glover for a reason. I'd tell you good luck if you guys needed it but you guys have the heart to get this series back. Play small ball, manufacture runs, play tough D, get our pirhanas biting, and drive them home. 0-2 is nothing, Boston came back from 0-3. We have the team to keep history rolling and keep the A's out of the second round. Cuddy your a **** of a player and I'm glad you found a home in RF and clean up. You've got the arm, the swing, and the attitude to be great for years.

Kraig

Michael-
I guess I just wanted to make sure to tell you one thing--Thank You! I have been watching the Twins for all of my 26 years and the last months I have been trying to figure out what made this team so different and so special from all of the others that I have cheered for over the years. This is really something that you can't pin point, but this team is truly special. Every night the Twins team went out to play and played with heart. Many times we see great individuals wearing the same ‘team’ uniform, but this is done without being a true team on the field. When you guys played, the fans could really tell you were playing with and for each other. Every night, every single person in a Twins uniform came out ready to play and they came out with a smile on their face. We picked up on that right away. You guys have fun and we see that. Whether it is the pre-game “hand shakes” or ‘smelling out the R.B.I.’s,’ or the signing of autographs and taking pictures with the die-hard fans hours after the game is over making us feel like we are a part of the team. No matter when this season comes to an end, you guys have really made us proud of you. It has been an amazing season to watch and to be a part of. Michael---thank you and thank you to everyone in that Twins dugout.

Hey Michael,

I am a Twins fan from Nebraska!! My partner is from MN and introduced me to the sport of Baseball and the Twins in '02. We were fortunate to score some tickets for the last regular season game and got to share with the twins and all the fans, watch your division championship win!! I will never forget it!!! For what it's worth, I believe in the twins magic. Just go out there and do what you do ... play ball and have fun. You guys are such an inspiration to all kids! Show'em what teamwork is all about and what you can accomplish!

Tamara

Michael,
It's 162 regular opportunities for me to be with my boys for three hours out of a day. I appreciate all you guy's have done to give me a few more in post season play, keep it goin. Tell Boof Thanks for the ball he gave my son at the series in Chicago, it means the WORLD to him and he'll be looking for an autograph soon.

AHHHH! We ARE going to win and when I say we, I mean WE! I have seriously torn vocal chords and a sprained wrist to prove that I am in it with just as much heart as any one! You have had such a great season, I'm proud to say that I back Michael Cuddyer. LET'S GET FIRED UP BOYS! I wanna see Red Dawg screaming and noses being hit to hard they turn red from smellin' those RBI's. If things aren't going the way we would hope, don't give up heart. You remember that Sign you saw above you in right field! GET FIRED UP!
PS I think we need a defination of single here man. Did Justin say he was single or do you assume?

CLEARLY LADIES MICHAEL IS TAKEN! There is a very good article about he and his VERY soon to be wife in a magazine called Todays Groom I believe. Tells you the whole story, makes you love Cuddy even more! SOrry to break any hearts out there. If it makes you feel any better, I have met her, she is a very nice gal, very personable! Good luck in November Cuddy!

Cuddy-

so everyones been askin about the guys being single and i think you've been asked about half of the team...nick punto, justin mornea