Comments on: Remember when some people missed these guys? http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/ An expert fan's perspective on what's happening on and off the field Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:55:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Jerry http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11806 Jerry Mon, 26 May 2008 17:33:24 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11806 I don't disagree that the the Twins could use more offense. But in the fairness I must point out that poor defense and overall sloppy team play (very unlike the twins) has probably cost the team a handful of games. Think what those extra victories would mean. We wouldn't be so concerned with the offense. I don’t disagree that the the Twins could use more offense. But in the fairness I must point out that poor defense and overall sloppy team play (very unlike the twins) has probably cost the team a handful of games. Think what those extra victories would mean. We wouldn’t be so concerned with the offense.

]]> By: Ask Kleiner http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11641 Ask Kleiner Wed, 21 May 2008 20:43:09 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11641 Pardon me, I was under the impression that baseball had indeed changed the rules and that these new rules closely resembled those of the beloved 1959 Home Run Derby television program hosted by Mark Scott. The fact that a slap-hitting castoff is matching the combined home run total of six Twins regulars – many of whom you could reasonably assume would hit 10 or more home runs this year – should not be of concern to anyone. My apologies to the brave Americans who make MLB's rules, many of which clearly stipulate that the standings are based on wins and not, as I'd disrespectfully suggested, on home run totals. Pardon me, I was under the impression that baseball had indeed changed the rules and that these new rules closely resembled those of the beloved 1959 Home Run Derby television program hosted by Mark Scott. The fact that a slap-hitting castoff is matching the combined home run total of six Twins regulars – many of whom you could reasonably assume would hit 10 or more home runs this year – should not be of concern to anyone. My apologies to the brave Americans who make MLB’s rules, many of which clearly stipulate that the standings are based on wins and not, as I’d disrespectfully suggested, on home run totals.

]]> By: cmathewson http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11605 cmathewson Wed, 21 May 2008 18:50:13 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11605 Jason, When Baker gets back, I would go with: Livan Baker Blackburn Perkins Bonser When Liriano is ready (sometime around the All-Star Game), I would trade Livan for a middle infielder like Barmes and have this rotation: Baker Blackburn Perkins Bonser Liriano Bonser is better than Slowey. He has better secondary pitches. Slowey has better movement on his fastball, but it straightens out after 75 pitches. And without the secondary stuff, he has a tough time the third time through the order. He's either a reliever or he goes down to develop an out pitch. Jason,

When Baker gets back, I would go with:

Livan
Baker
Blackburn
Perkins
Bonser

When Liriano is ready (sometime around the All-Star Game), I would trade Livan for a middle infielder like Barmes and have this rotation:

Baker
Blackburn
Perkins
Bonser
Liriano

Bonser is better than Slowey. He has better secondary pitches. Slowey has better movement on his fastball, but it straightens out after 75 pitches. And without the secondary stuff, he has a tough time the third time through the order. He’s either a reliever or he goes down to develop an out pitch.

]]> By: jason http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11575 jason Wed, 21 May 2008 18:18:31 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11575 nobody is arguing santanas worth, but the twins got a good deal for him, and The rotation is in no way hurt. When BAker returns, hopefully gardy gets smart and sends Bonser to the pen or just gets rid of him. Livan Baker Perkins Blackburn Slowey they dont get the guys out by K's, but they DO get the guys out and that is all that matters. We also have Mulvey surprising many, Guerra is a future ace, and Liriano is regaining his form. nobody is arguing santanas worth, but the twins got a good deal for him, and The rotation is in no way hurt. When BAker returns, hopefully gardy gets smart and sends Bonser to the pen or just gets rid of him.

Livan
Baker
Perkins
Blackburn
Slowey

they dont get the guys out by K’s, but they DO get the guys out and that is all that matters. We also have Mulvey surprising many, Guerra is a future ace, and Liriano is regaining his form.

]]> By: JP http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11568 JP Wed, 21 May 2008 18:10:18 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11568 JimCrikket and Dan, I agree with both of you. That said, I'm still thinking about starting the movement... JimCrikket and Dan,
I agree with both of you. That said, I’m still thinking about starting the movement…

]]> By: JimCrikket http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11562 JimCrikket Wed, 21 May 2008 18:03:21 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2008/05/21/remember-when-some-people-missed-these-guys/#comment-11562 That's fine, Kleiner, if you're playing Home Run Derby. Unless MLB has changed the rules lately, I think standings are still based on wins, not HR totals. That’s fine, Kleiner, if you’re playing Home Run Derby. Unless MLB has changed the rules lately, I think standings are still based on wins, not HR totals.

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