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Powers: Twins tell clueless Gomez to run past third, keep going...
They sent JJ packing to AAA for exactly twenty days so that he wouldn't be eligible to be a free agent after the '09 season. Yes, the lousy season was justification, but if the club were in the pennant race, they never would have sent him down. (Thursday Nov 12 | post #97)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
No one, other than fans with short attention spans, have suggested that Hardy change positions. The Twins have needed a shortstop since they traded Bartlett. They now have one. (Sunday Nov 8 | post #75)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
The Twins don't have much excess pitching to trade. Remember that in July and August the Twins were sending Swarzak, an unproven Duensing and even Manship to the mound. While they may not have an excess, they probably should trade Perkins, because of the way he has handled himself. (Saturday Nov 7 | post #72)
MInnesota Twins pick up option on Cuddyer; Contract now goes th...
Cuddyer is my all-time favorite Twin, going back to the beginning. It is great to see him have success and it is nice to see him rewarded for that success. I believe he can be the RH hitting compliment to the M & M Boys. (Saturday Nov 7 | post #7)
Limbaugh: Obama wants to take big chunk of economy
I don't really straddle. I am left of center. I just was pointing out the hypocrisy of both extremes. Republicans and Democrats at the federal level for years have been saying (in essence) "my plans and policies might not be much, but the other guys are horrible." (Saturday Nov 7 | post #266)
Limbaugh: Obama wants to take big chunk of economy
The truth would be helpful. Obama has been in the White House for 9.5 months. More than half of that budget deficit comes from time when Bush was in office. (Saturday Nov 7 | post #265)
Powers: Twins tell clueless Gomez to run past third, keep going...
Delmon is a corner OF, Gomez is a center fielder and a good one. For the two to be equal in value, Young has to outhit Gomez by a wide margin. Young did outhit Gomez and did hit well the last quarter of the regular season. Young's BA is irrelevent since he doesn't hit for enough power and is perhaps the least selective hitting in the majors, walking about once every 30 PAs. SABR fans will tell you that Gomez still had the higher win shares and was worth more. Milwaukee wouldn't have traded Hardy for Young, because they need a center fielder. Nick Punto and Delmon Young will both likely be starting players for the Twins in '10. I am a fan of neither, but now that expectations are set appropriately low, I can live with them hitting at the bottom of the order. (Saturday Nov 7 | post #64)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
Word repeated often: "Gomez is not good at baseball". The young man has terrific tools. He can hit the ball far and catch just about everything. He is the fastest Twin ever, I think. However, his batting style doesn't match up with his speed. He a RH hitter, meaning a full swing points him toward third base (and we all know he likes to take a more than full swing) and slows him to first, hence he doesn't beat out that many infield hits. He bunted a great deal in '08 and some in '09, but never to third base, always around the pitcher or towards first--bunting toward third is how Rod Carew got almost all of his bunt hits. Gomez has shown he wants to be a slugger, not a slapper, and the result is that he is neither. For all of Gomez' speed, he hasn't been an impressive base-stealer either, neeting 59 steals in 2+ year, but being caught 21 times. Much slower runners have far better percentages. Gomez might figure it all out, maybe next year. I hope so. But if the Twins want to win next year, they made a good move. (Friday Nov 6 | post #60)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
Punto is a good defender, especially at second base. For whatever reason, his arm seems to be lagging and that really hurts at SS. I actually prefer Casilla at second (I prefer to remember the '08 model and not the '09), but as you said Punto should be fine, playing second and batting ninth. (Friday Nov 6 | post #59)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
Hardy was sent to AAA only because it saved a year of service time. Discounting Hardy is similar to comments made about Cuddyer going into this year. Cuddyer was coming off an injury-marred off season where he hit .250 with three homers. This year, .276 with 32 bombs and everyone says "yea, Cuddyer". 2008 was not the real Cuddyer and (the Twins believe) that 2009 was not the real Hardy. Even if Hardy only reaches his career averages, he will be much better both offensively and defensively than anything the Twins have had in years. (Friday Nov 6 | post #58)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
Cabrera is gone! It is my guess that Harris will be traded on non-tendered. The Twins might re-sign Crede, Valencia might win the job in spring training, or (most likely) Matt Tolbert will open as the third baseman. See my post above about why they aren't going to sign a Figgins or Beltre. (Friday Nov 6 | post #57)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
I fully expect the Twins to sign one veteran starter, most likely Pavano. Given the salary increases to Mauer, Morneau, Cuddyer, Kubel and Baker, to name a few, it is very unlikely that the Twins spend big money on another infielder. They may re-sign Crede at a bargain (incentive-laden) price, but I doubt they will pursue Polanco, Figgins, Beltre etc. Hardy is going to hit second. You can bet a lot of money on that. (Friday Nov 6 | post #56)
Minnesota Twins acquire J.J. Hardy from Brewers for Carlos Gomez
Well, no, this actually improves the Santana trade. Mulvey netted Rauch (a decent reliever), Gomez nets Hardy (outside of last year, a top level shortstop) and Humber is in the minors, now as roster filler. Guerra holds hope of making this a better deal for the Twins, but he is no sure thing. Santana may never be what he was for the Twins, but he was probably the best pitcher the Twins ever had for the span of 3-4 years. (Friday Nov 6 | post #55)
Limbaugh: Obama wants to take big chunk of economy
It is also amazing how knowledgeable liberals are in regard to conservatives. (Friday Nov 6 | post #262)
Limbaugh: Obama wants to take big chunk of economy
It is truly amazing that so many conservatives are such experts regarding liberals. (Friday Nov 6 | post #261)
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