A spring training feast
Posted on March 3rd, 2008 – 8:51 AMBy Joe Christensen
FORT MYERS — The Twins are about to start a “B-game” against the Red Sox, which is another way of saying those two teams are playing, but not charging admission, at City of Palms Park. La Velle is there on the scene for us.
The Twins play their regularly scheduled game against the Reds at Hammond Stadium, starting at 12:05 p.m. (Central).
B-Game
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Matt Tolbert, SS
3. Jason Kubel, DH
4. Jon Knott, 1B
5. Garrett Jones, LF
6. Alejandro Machado, 2B
7. Jose Morales, C
8. Howie Clark, 3B
9. Jason Pridie, RF
Starting pitcher: RH Scott Baker (Jesse Crain and Juan Rincon are also scheduled to pitch).
City of Palms Park, 9 a.m. (Central).
A-Game
1. Carlos Gomez, CF
2. Joe Mauer, C
3. Michael Cuddyer, RF
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Delmon Young, LF
6. Mike Lamb, 3B
7. Randy Ruiz, DH
8. Brendan Harris, 2B
9. Alexi Casilla, SS
Starting pitcher: LH Glen Perkins. (Casey Daigle, Brian Bass, Phil Humber and Zach Day are scheduled to pitch in relief.)
Hammond Stadium. First pitch, 12:05 p.m. (Central).
38 Responses to "A spring training feast"
I’m curious to know how this game turned out.
Thanks, Joe. I’m pumped.
There’s the 1-5 that I want to see out of the gate this year, followed by Kubel, Lamb, Harris then Everett
Certainly seems like Gomez has the leg up in the CF race.
Still only March 3rd folks. That is 4 full weeks til Opening Day at the Homerdome. Relax, enjoy Spring Training for what it is, lots can and will happen in the coming weeks.
Where the hell am I in the lineup Gardy?
Remember I still have those pictures of you and dick such sitting at home.
I wont be afraid to use them if this continues.
That A game lineup is very close to what we should be seeing opening day. Should be interesting to see if 1-5 can put something together.
Denard Span and Scott Baker in the B game? Hmmm……guess it doesn’t mean a thing.
Gomez needs to choke up, shorten his swing, chop down on the ball once in awhile, and use his speed. That swing is way too big, to play in the major leagues. AAA is a good place to learn.
Craig,
What makes you so sure that AAA is a better place for him to learn then the Major League club? He is the best defender and base stealer of the 3. If his offense is decent he is the best option we have. If he can learn at the major league level as well or better, why not play him there?
Why does it automatically have to be AAA? Some people learn and perform better against the top comp.
Gomez is a super(over?)confident kid.
I don’t think he will accept instruction from Minor League coaches and batting instructors as readily as he would from the MLB staff.
If the Twins’ brass agrees with that personality assessment, they should keep him with the Twins.
If they disagree, they can send him to AAA and get the same results.
This is awesome the game is on the radio here the twins are up 2-1 bottom of the first
Gomez Walk Sb in a run in the first i lik it nice job kid
2-1? MLB.com shows 1-1 after 1.5 innings. Who scored for us?
My bad it’s only 1-1 i thought Morneau drove in a run
Thanks. It did note that we left 2 on base. Casilla/Harris/Morneau have turned two double plays…
Gomez stole 3rd base, and Casilla stole 2nd…it’s a good start.
ummm. anybody know what’s happening?
mark…. It is 3to 1 redsin the 4th. The game is on Bismark Mandan at about 700 on the am.
G-man who was it that told Gordo Young would hit 30hr’s and have 100 rbi’s?
Granderson seems to do alright with longer swing. He strikes out a lot but hits for good power.
Curiosity — what’s the scoop on this Jon Knott kid? He’s been getting some play at DH of late, but I hadn’t ever heard of him before.
I am really loving Gomez. When he gets on base it is basically a double or triple. He is going to be a run scoring machine at some point.
Isn’t Casey Daigle actually Mr. Jenny Finch? We need pictures!
First Jon Knott and now Randy Ruiz so much for Craig Monroes chances these are both big young guys.
I would be shocked if Ruiz or Knott play MLB in April.
If Monroe gets the axe it will be because TWO of the CF are kept.
Like the look of the top five spots in the batting order today. As long as Gomez doesn’t really stumble a :
Gomez
Mauer
Cuddyer
Morneau
Young-order looks good to me, Young and Cuddyer being interchaged if needed. Then we still have Lamb, Monroe and Kubel down at the bottom end. I think we might score a few more runs this year.
Harris (and Casilla) turned four DP’s.
That is what Gardy hangs his hat on.
Maybe Harris will get to play 2B.
Ruiz hit a 2-run homer in the 9th to tie the game 6-6. Who is this guy Ruiz?
Ruiz is a AA and lower lifer, who was suspended a while ago on positive Roids test…
Twins win..Basak 2-run homer!!
BC of ND…..I had to leave for awhile so I didnt get back to you. I heard Gladden say that but couldnt hear him real good. I think it was some evaluator from baseball america or some other service.
Ruiz, Macri and Basak!
The JV’s are better than the varsity - until they play against the other team’s varsity.
Fun game to listen to!
I too am liking this line up, we might actually score more then 2 runs every once in a while. 
I would really like to see
gomez
casilla
mauer
mourneau
Cuddyer
Young
Kubel
Lamb
Harris
Speed and power. I dont have worries about lineup as much as pitching. Wish we had someone like Radke who could be leader and throws strikes. I like our defense too. Man how many days till opening day. We need one experienced pitcher.
I agree with b-mick, however, I think Gomez should be hitting near the bottom of the order until he develops into a better OBP guy. I don’t think they should put pressure on a 22 y.o. to be something he is not (a leadoff hitter) right now.
bmick, we have someone like Radke.
Baker. He’s looked decently strong for a while now.
If Boof has stamina, and if Liriano comes back strong, the starting staff will be decent.
Robimus
How do you get Young, Cuddy, Gomez, Kubel, and Monroe all in the same lineup?
Is one of them going to play SS?
jama,
With Livan pitching, Robimus may be suggesting a four-man outfield.
I would have been all over that “B” game at 9 this morning with a nice cup of coffee and the early morning sunshine. Then I would have taken off to Fort Myers Beach for some nice
“eye candy”. Man, I should be there.
