Twins 4, San Francisco 0: Superman Santana

Thanks, Tom!  I don't get to watch many games anymore.  Really appreciate your write-ups.

P.S.  still miss Nunez....

Turley up to start huh? Let's hope he can keep it going. Isn't he a 2 pitch pitcher? Seems he'd do quite well out of the bullpen considering his strikeout numbers.

The "can't be a starter if they have two pitches" thing is a myth. Plenty of starting pitchers have been successful using two pitches 90% of the time. It is far more important to have command of both rather than have an adequate third pitch.

From 2008-2013 Ervin lived on fastball and slider throwing that combo more than 90% of the time. Command is far more important than a third pitch and last night Ervin had tremendous command.

Zentana definitely had the same calm demeanor as he did in his shutout of Baltimore. He even seemed to bring his zen to the plate with the bases loaded. I was wondering about that as he stepped up with the bags loaded. Would the same kind of calm... Bingo!

You not only give a GREAT game wrap up, but also a good  overall view!!!

I am very impressed by your wrap ups!!!! Can't tell ya how much I look forward to them! 

Coming off a rare credible hitting performance by an American League pitcher is probably not the ideal time to state this, but I hate HATE inter-league rules. The American League should not be penalized in National League parks. Period. Exclamation Mark. Ampersand.

In National parks, American rules and in American parks National rules...if MLB has different rules in the two leagues expose those fans that never see it....OR make it all the SAME!!!!!!!

This is true, but Erv strikes me more as the exception rather than a trend.

 

And isn't command the biggest issue with Turley?

Absolutely. It has been lack of command and not lack of third pitch that has held him back.

Nice addition to TD....Like that you keep looking for ways to make the site better!

Coming off a rare credible hitting performance by an American League pitcher is probably not the ideal time to state this, but I hate HATE inter-league rules. The American League should not be penalized in National League parks. Period. Exclamation Mark. Ampersand.

Disagree. All ballparks have their own set of ground rules. I don't see any difference between the NL having their own ground rules (no DH) and the AL having their own ground rules.

And I especially like it when the AL beat the NL at their own game.

Thanks Jerr. I'll keep writing 'em if you keep reading 'em, deal?

Done deal!!!!!!

I loved Span.  Very under-rated defender for us.  Got good reads, had good speed, took good routes.  A plus defender for us and a very good leadoff guy.

But he certainly isn't/wasn't flashy.