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team and the way that they have stifled a stacked lineup like Detroit’s.They have done it all so far pitching, defense, as well as hot hitting consistently scoring four or more runs in each game of the first series.The Twins, on the other hand, showed a glimpse of their successful years on Opening Day with an impressive well-balanced performance. But so far, it has been down hill from there.Again, both teams went into the offseason with the same rationale, but the outcomes are like night and day. One team achieved consistency; the other team is still struggling to find themselves.The makeup of these two teams are so similar that it will be like looking in a mirror both don’t have huge bats in the lineup, so they have to depend on good pitching performances.The lack of heavy hitters forces both teams to manufacture runs. Finally, playing small ball causes both teams to rely on their defense, especially the corner infielders keeping them on their toes in case of bunts.The Twins better not go into tonight thinking that it will be an easy win against Kansas City. Scott Baker may have been successful in the past against KC, taking a no-hitter into the ninth last August, but he has been ill with the flu, and lost a lot of playing time in spring.Baker pitched well in spring, but we’ll see how he fares having been out for a while.It will be interesting to see how both pitchers do, considering that Baker needs to rebuild his stamina, while KC pitcher John Bale is making his first start since 2003, having been used mainly as a reliever.Tonight’s game will be a hard one to call, but I have to stick with my team for this one and say that the Twins will come out on top in this contest. It will mainly come down to pitching and I think that the Twins will have the upper-hand.. Solar Company Grows Despite Dark EconomyFRESNO, Calif.–(Business Wire)–Today, Solar Universe, Inc., announced that it has executed a franchiseagreement with SVW Suncorp, Inc., a joint venture with Valley Unique Electric,The Fresno-based operation will become the fifth Solar Universe franchisepartner operating in CA, serving the greater central valley.

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The San Francisco Giants sans Barry Bonds has seen their 2007 team salary decrease from $90,219.056 to the relatively paltry$76,594,500. The Oakland A’s (aBilly Beane Money Ball franchise) $79,366,940 in 2007 salaries is now down to $47,967,126.The Detroit Tigers in sharp contrast went on a spending spree$137,685,196 team salary is a sharp increase from 2007 Last year the team had a total team salary of $95,180,369. The auto industry may be on the ropes but that has not slowed down economics of Motor City Major League Baseball The Tigers investments have already paid off. The Tigers, who lost 119 games five years ago with a $49 million payroll, increased their payroll by $42.5 million from last year’s opening day and trail only the New York Yankees and Mets in payroll. “We’re just trying to put the best club on the field as possible,” says Tigers President David Dombrowski, whose team has sold 2.6 million tickets, including a franchise-record 27,300 season tickets. “But economics always come into play.” USA Today The Yankees at $209M once again lead the majors in salary expenditures the mets arer second at$137.8 million The BoSawx are third at $133.4 million Track your favorite MLB team and its player salaries here. The San Francisco Giants sans Barry Bonds has seen their 2007 team salary decrease from $90,219…”,”created_at”:”2008/04/04 08:21:18 -0400″}); Bay Area Teams Trim Payrolls for 2008 by Landis Marks Landis Marks Senior Analyst 42 articles written43 comments written4 fans View Profile Senior Analyst Written on April 04, 2008.

I will be blogging throughout this game with game updates and thoughts. It is currently 3-0 as the Brew Crew got three runs off starter Jonathan Sanchez in the first inning.Rickie Weeks led off the first with a  single  and  Prince Fielder drove him in with another base hit.Bill Halldrove in two runs with a homer.The Giants still don't have a home run this season. Aaron Rowand is in the lineup today but he is batting an injured rib cage Aaron is a gamer… had to remind you guys just in case you didn't know that. This Giants starting lineup is as threatening as a 90-year-old lady in a dark alley Rich Aurilia is struggling big time. Where is Daniel Ortmeier?We are in the top of the 3rd inning and Dave Roberts just struck out looking He did the same a few nights ago against Derek Lowe. Another great pickup by GM Brian Sabean!Randy Winn just hit a single to continue the top of the 3rd. Starter Carlos Villanueva already has 4 Ks.Sanchez is looking impressive as well with 6 Ks through only three innings.Kevin Correia will face Manny Parra tomorrow and Barry Zito will pitch against Ben Sheets on Sunday.Aurilia is now batting .083!Just when I diss Aurilia, he hits a single! Now batting .154!Brian Bocock is up now He hits a bunt single.