Ron Gardenhire ripped his team after they failed to get a hit in a 9-0 loss to Jered Weaver and the Angels:

“We got dominated by a very good pitcher over there, but we played terrible. We didn’t pitch worth a crap. Not aggressive. Missed a play or two, and got no-hit by a very good pitcher over there. Which doesn’t make it any easier for our baseball team.”

Gardenhire said the Twins “looked like Little Leaguers out there, and that’s a bunch of (expletive).” Then he walked out of the visiting managers’ office. “OK, that’s enough. I’m not going to go any farther. Have a good night. Congratulations, Mr. Weaver.”

Do you get the feeling that Ron is on the hot seat. Ron is describing a team that is not motivated. Whose job is it to motivate them? Maybe this speech will work, but I wonder how long this type of play will be allowed to continue before the Twins bring in someone new.

Almost every manager has an expiration date. Maybe Gardenhire reached his.