Comments on: Hughes’ impressive start slowed by injury http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/ The latest on the Minnesota Twins Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:45:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: herb http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73948 herb Mon, 19 May 2008 21:12:24 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73948 I think that Luke Hughes could be put at third base since the hitting is weak there. With the addition of Hughes, Span and Tolbert to the everyday lineup, the Twins would be much more interesting and competitive. I would also consider bringing up Jose Morales as the back up catcher and releasing Redmond, who cannot hit or run. Morales is a very good switch hitting catcher who should be given more major league experience. I think that Luke Hughes could be put at third base since the hitting is weak there. With the addition of Hughes, Span and Tolbert to the everyday lineup, the Twins would be much more interesting and competitive. I would also consider bringing up Jose Morales as the back up catcher and releasing Redmond, who cannot hit or run. Morales is a very good switch hitting catcher who should be given more major league experience.

]]> By: herb http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73947 herb Mon, 19 May 2008 21:09:43 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73947 I think Cuddyer playing CF is rather humorous. He is clumsy and over-rated as an outfielder. Cuddyer should be traded for a third baseman who can hit with power. Denard Span should be brought up to play right field and add alot more genuine speed to the lineup. Span also hits for a higher average than Cuddyer. Cuddyer is very weak in the clutch. I think Cuddyer playing CF is rather humorous. He is clumsy and over-rated as an outfielder. Cuddyer should be traded for a third baseman who can hit with power. Denard Span should be brought up to play right field and add alot more genuine speed to the lineup. Span also hits for a higher average than Cuddyer. Cuddyer is very weak in the clutch.

]]> By: herb http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73945 herb Mon, 19 May 2008 21:06:57 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73945 I think Matt Tolbert should be in the lineup everyday when he comes back from his injury. He has helped the team tremendously with good defense, stolen bases, and a good hitting average for a rookie. Tolbert is a good switch hitter, which allows alot more value to the lineup. I think Matt Tolbert should be in the lineup everyday when he comes back from his injury. He has helped the team tremendously with good defense, stolen bases, and a good hitting average for a rookie. Tolbert is a good switch hitter, which allows alot more value to the lineup.

]]> By: SethSpeaks http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73410 SethSpeaks Thu, 15 May 2008 03:01:36 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73410 wish I would have seen this post earlier. Great stuff. Hughes pulled the hamstring one night rounding 2nd and heading toward 3B. Some were confused because easlier in the game, he had fouled a ball off of his foot, so I think that's why people thought he might be out a short time. Hughes is a decent prospect. I have to be honest though, he was a utility guy in New Britain last year, and even though he made the All-Star team, I have never put him in my Top 50 Twins prospects lists. The two previous years in FM, he hit well below .250. The HR were impressive, hopefully he can come back soon. A couple of other notes on some of the comments above... my opinion... Brian Buscher is not half the player as Mike Lamb. He won't ever be the team's regular 3B. He's a PH, at best. I think Valencia is a very legit prospect. He's got the average. I'd like to see him hit for more power, but that could be the big ball parks in the FSL. I think he'll be up in New Britain in a month or so. Dinkelman should go up with him. He's a great leadoff hitter. At New Britain. I like Brock Peterson. I think he should replace Randy Ruiz in Rochester soon. Erik Lis has definitely come on after a very slow start. Dustin Martin may be legit. Drew Butera will never hit, but he apparently must be a great glove guy. I really like Plouffe too, as a SS. He plays some 3B because the Twins insist on a second position, at least. wish I would have seen this post earlier. Great stuff. Hughes pulled the hamstring one night rounding 2nd and heading toward 3B. Some were confused because easlier in the game, he had fouled a ball off of his foot, so I think that’s why people thought he might be out a short time.

Hughes is a decent prospect. I have to be honest though, he was a utility guy in New Britain last year, and even though he made the All-Star team, I have never put him in my Top 50 Twins prospects lists. The two previous years in FM, he hit well below .250. The HR were impressive, hopefully he can come back soon.

A couple of other notes on some of the comments above… my opinion…

Brian Buscher is not half the player as Mike Lamb. He won’t ever be the team’s regular 3B. He’s a PH, at best.

I think Valencia is a very legit prospect. He’s got the average. I’d like to see him hit for more power, but that could be the big ball parks in the FSL. I think he’ll be up in New Britain in a month or so.

Dinkelman should go up with him. He’s a great leadoff hitter.

At New Britain. I like Brock Peterson. I think he should replace Randy Ruiz in Rochester soon. Erik Lis has definitely come on after a very slow start. Dustin Martin may be legit. Drew Butera will never hit, but he apparently must be a great glove guy. I really like Plouffe too, as a SS. He plays some 3B because the Twins insist on a second position, at least.

]]> By: AaronK http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73150 AaronK Wed, 14 May 2008 23:27:49 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73150 I am excited to see this lineup out...let's see how that duo up the middle looks with Castilla and TOlbert...that could be our future. I am excited to see this lineup out…let’s see how that duo up the middle looks with Castilla and TOlbert…that could be our future.

]]> By: Tony http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73149 Tony Wed, 14 May 2008 23:19:57 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/05/14/hughes-impressive-start-slowed-by-injury/#comment-73149 Lineups Toronto (19-22) 1. Wilkerson RF 2. Hill 2B 3. Rios CF 4. Rolen 3B 5. Stairs DH 6. Overbay 1B 7. Stewart LF 8. Zaun C 9. Scutaro SS Pitcher Roy Halladay Twins 1. Gomez CF 2. Tolbert 2B 3. Mauer C 4. Morneau 1B 5. Cuddyer RF 6. Kubel DH 7. Young LF 8. Lamb 3B 9. Casilla SS Starting Pitcher: Boof Bonser Lineups

Toronto (19-22)

1. Wilkerson RF
2. Hill 2B
3. Rios CF
4. Rolen 3B
5. Stairs DH
6. Overbay 1B
7. Stewart LF
8. Zaun C
9. Scutaro SS

Pitcher Roy Halladay

Twins

1. Gomez CF
2. Tolbert 2B
3. Mauer C
4. Morneau 1B
5. Cuddyer RF
6. Kubel DH
7. Young LF
8. Lamb 3B
9. Casilla SS

Starting Pitcher: Boof Bonser

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