Comments on: The absolute all-time worst Twins? http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/ An expert fan's perspective on what's happening on and off the field Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:07:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: F J B http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34685 F J B Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:11:17 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34685 Two more for some lovely fun: DH: Kevin Maas, wow was he bad. Closer: Curt Wardle, supposed to be the next great thing, instead managed 1 career save. Two more for some lovely fun:

DH: Kevin Maas, wow was he bad.

Closer: Curt Wardle, supposed to be the next great thing, instead managed 1 career save.

]]> By: okietwin http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34639 okietwin Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:18:56 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34639 I read the blog and scrolled through the comments and maybe I missed it but I am somewhat stunned that I have not seen the name David West. Was he so bad that we have blocked him completely from our collective memories? I read the blog and scrolled through the comments and maybe I missed it but I am somewhat stunned that I have not seen the name David West. Was he so bad that we have blocked him completely from our collective memories?

]]> By: Twins fan http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34636 Twins fan Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:15:58 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34636 I'm not sure Rick Becker has anything on JT Bruett and Mike Maksudian probably belongs in the first base discussion. I don't care what Felton's record was, you'll have a tough time convincing me that Klingenbeck wasn't the worst Twins pitcher I've ever seen. Felton's ERA was under 5.00 in 1982 and we've probably had numerous pitchers who've won 10 games in a season with higher ERA's than that. Ron Davis was a sure-fire blown save every time he took the ball as well and should easily beat out Dave Stevens in that race. Here are some names that have no business being in the discussion: Bob Wells (at least one decent year), Alex Cole (see previous), Willie Eyre (he was terrible, but there are far worse), Jeff Reboulet (didn't hit much, but could play anywhere), Pat Mears (better than almost every shorstop we've had not named Gagne or Guzman) and Chip Hale (one of the best pinch hitters we've ever had). Whoever it was that suggested Kyle Lohse is also way off if you think he's even in the top 20 of worst pitchers we've had and the same goes for Rich Robertson. I would also like to add that Jacque Jones is by far the most overrated player in team history (he did hit some HR's, but nobody stranded more base runners by striking out on three pitches that didn't scare the strike zone more than Jones). He couldn't touch the ball with a tennis racket most of the time and he makes Delmon look like Mauer up there. I’m not sure Rick Becker has anything on JT Bruett and Mike Maksudian probably belongs in the first base discussion. I don’t care what Felton’s record was, you’ll have a tough time convincing me that Klingenbeck wasn’t the worst Twins pitcher I’ve ever seen. Felton’s ERA was under 5.00 in 1982 and we’ve probably had numerous pitchers who’ve won 10 games in a season with higher ERA’s than that. Ron Davis was a sure-fire blown save every time he took the ball as well and should easily beat out Dave Stevens in that race. Here are some names that have no business being in the discussion: Bob Wells (at least one decent year), Alex Cole (see previous), Willie Eyre (he was terrible, but there are far worse), Jeff Reboulet (didn’t hit much, but could play anywhere), Pat Mears (better than almost every shorstop we’ve had not named Gagne or Guzman) and Chip Hale (one of the best pinch hitters we’ve ever had). Whoever it was that suggested Kyle Lohse is also way off if you think he’s even in the top 20 of worst pitchers we’ve had and the same goes for Rich Robertson. I would also like to add that Jacque Jones is by far the most overrated player in team history (he did hit some HR’s, but nobody stranded more base runners by striking out on three pitches that didn’t scare the strike zone more than Jones). He couldn’t touch the ball with a tennis racket most of the time and he makes Delmon look like Mauer up there.

]]> By: gatty790 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34635 gatty790 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:10:57 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34635 Nick Punto because he sucks offensively and he gets paid around $5mil, and also Gardy keeps starting this bum every game. Nick Punto because he sucks offensively and he gets paid around $5mil, and also Gardy keeps starting this bum every game.

]]> By: Capcom67 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34634 Capcom67 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:27:30 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34634 3B: Tony Batista, Mike Lamb (tie) C: Henry Blanco SS: Cleatus Davidson OF: Chris Latham P: Sidney Ponson 3B: Tony Batista, Mike Lamb (tie)
C: Henry Blanco
SS: Cleatus Davidson
OF: Chris Latham
P: Sidney Ponson

]]> By: LARTWINFAN http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34633 LARTWINFAN Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:53:22 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/sinker/2009/07/10/the-absolute-all-time-worst-twins/#comment-34633 Ron (boom boom there goes another one) Davis stands out in my mind. When the 61 twins came to town, they had some double A players on the field. I'm trying to remember---How was Dan Dobbeck, Julio Becquar? I'd rather remember the good ones, there's been a lot of them. HAVE FUN !!! GO TWINS !!! Ron (boom boom there goes another one) Davis stands out in my mind.
When the 61 twins came to town, they had some double A players on the field. I’m trying to remember—How was Dan Dobbeck, Julio Becquar?

I’d rather remember the good ones, there’s been a lot of them.
HAVE FUN !!! GO TWINS !!!

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