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  1. Doctor Wu
    Some interesting comparisons. I still hope that Ryan has a better career than Pavano, and I'm thinking that SWR will beat Blackburn's numbers by a wide margin. But I also think Paddack is and will be a better pitcher than Slowey, health permitting of course.
  2. Doctor Wu
    Good points. He had a rocky spring training last year too, and some pointed out that he was indeed experimenting with new pitches, or mixes of pitches, but what's the excuse this year? Sure, it's only spring training, but I would hope for more encouraging signs, especially from a vet like Lopez.
  3. Doctor Wu
    Good article, I was wondering why Wallner has been the leadoff hitter all spring, but I hadn't realized that his OBP was so good, nor that he actually had some speed. Learning something new every day is good! But I would also think, as Fire Dan Gladden wrote, that both Buxton and Correa would merit some consideration at that spot also. If they are healthy, having more at-bats would be a very good thing.
  4. Doctor Wu
    Joey Gallo turns into a lights-out bullpen arm? Hey, best of luck to him on his new quest!
  5. Doctor Wu
    I'm not sure "crucial" is the best word, but certainly all of those players, and the team, will benefit from a fast start by them. As far as Wallner, he's being used primarily as the leadoff hitter in spring training, which strikes me as ... I don't know, but he's just not the player I think is ideal for that role. Is that just an experiment, or a spring thing, or do the Twins actually see him as their best option as the leadoff hitter this season?
  6. Doctor Wu
    Miranda deserves an everyday spot on the lineup, but whether that's at 1B or DH, I honestly don't know. I suppose he can/will juggle between the two spots. As long as he's hitting like he's capable of doing, I'm sure they will find a spot for him.
  7. Doctor Wu
    If I remember correctly, Pablo had pretty ugly ST numbers last year also. Don't think it's going to reflect much on how he pitches once the season starts.
  8. Doctor Wu
    Thanks for another trip down memory lane. I can't remember the last time I thought about guys like Mark Salas and John Butcher. Big smiles. But this stat blew my mind: Minnesota native Dave Goltz threw a 70-pitch two-hit shutout on October 1, 1974. A complete game shutout with only 70 pitches?! Insane! That leads me to wonder what the record is for the least number of pitchers in a full game shutout?
  9. Doctor Wu
    I had wondered how he could have given up 5 earned runs without allowing a hit. Thanks for the explanation. But that leads me to wonder ... what is the record number of runs allowed without giving up a hit and not retiring a single batter? Okay, it's only spring training, but that was one scary line!
  10. Doctor Wu
    I keep thinking about the Angels having both Trout and Ohtani for several years ... and never once making the playoffs, Sure, injuries played a factor, but it also goes to show that you need quality pitching.
  11. Doctor Wu
    Yeah, I don't see him going on a stolen base surge at this point in his career. For many years I had thought/hoped that he would be more of a base stealing threat due to his elite speed, but the multiple injuries have stifled that hope. Like others have said, at this point I'm just hoping that he can stay healthy for a full season.
  12. Doctor Wu
    I noticed a couple of more ex-Twins pitching in relief for the Tiger yesterday: Jordan Balazovic and Dietrich Enns. They also still have Sawyer Gipson-Long on their staff.
  13. Doctor Wu
    I was wondering when he would turn up again. Thanks for that.
  14. Doctor Wu
    I don't think any of those 4 players needing "fixing" when the Twins acquired them. Castro just needed a place to play, Stewart was injury prone (and still is), Gray was a solid veteran arm, and Ryan just a rookie. I'd love to think that the Twins sprinkled some pixie dust on them and turned them all into All-Stars, but I don't know for sure that coming to Minnesota truly "fixed" any of them.
  15. Doctor Wu
    He had one of the greatest nicknames of all time!
  16. Doctor Wu
    "Left To My Own Devices" might be appropriate too!
  17. Doctor Wu
    Just what we need: another silly promotion. Most likely a generational thing, but it certainly has no appeal to me whatsoever.
  18. Doctor Wu
    Very good report, especially the information about Paddack's outing. All in all, quite encouraging.
  19. Doctor Wu
    Very very true. We may be eager to trade away a player or two (or three) but you need to find another team that wants that player enough to make a deal. That's the stark reality. May a spring training injury on another team will have someone calling, but as others have suggested, the summer trade deadline is more likely to see something happen.
  20. Doctor Wu
    Just the idea of all these players moving around the infield willy-nilly is making me dizzy. It may end up being akin to a game of musical chairs.
  21. Doctor Wu
    Definitely agree with that summation. I wouldn't mind if Lee got the first shot at the position, but I'm not 100% behind him either.
  22. Doctor Wu
    The uncertainty factor, the year of birth, collecting baseball cards, the Tony Oliva fan ... that's me too!
  23. Doctor Wu
    Please don't let the front office hear you!
  24. Doctor Wu
    Yes, indeed. It's a start. Just happy to hear that he actually exists!
  25. Doctor Wu
    Not to mention, there is still the puzzling part of the equation: where do you play him? Hey, he's still very young, so another full year in the minors should be beneficial to him. And unless there are a few major injuries to the starters in the outfield, or a total black hole at second base, it's better that Keaschall keeps playing every day somewhere in the system. But thinking about his lack of a "defined" position, I can't recall when there were so many young players in the Twins system that are also equally in some sort of position limbo-land. I know the Twins draft players for their athleticism and ability to play various positions, but is this trend towards versatility becoming a problem for the organization? Okay, versatility itself is not a problem in the least, but I guess what I'm trying to say is, why do the Twins have some many players with undefined positions? Seems like most players would benefit from knowing there they are playing each day. Sure, there are super-utility guys like Castro that can seemingly adapt and play wherever you put them, but I don't think most players are that flexible.
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