I hope he keeps it up. Almost every article on T.D. speaks of his ability to be a role player/4th outfielder. I don't understand this thinking. That should be his absolute floor. His age and minor league track record seem to show he could be a good to very good outfielder. Keep it up young man!
I've had wrist issues too. They don't seem to go back to normal. If there is no structural damage he might just have to deal with this new normal. It's not what he's used to, so hopefully he can adjust and succeed.
Exactly...Just throw out enough so that everyone isn't trying to take a base. The Twins did not help out his cause in 2021. They put Garver in every possible lineup against lefties trying to get his kickstarted, seemingly at Jeffers expense.
I feel the same way. I am excited for Royce. But, this is no silver lining. I want Royce and Carlos. If Royce produces at an average or better pace, him, Buxton, and Correa could take this team to great places.
"To suggest that Duffey is solely responsible for the two losses he's been tagged with is not quite fair. In both cases he was working with an extremely thin late-game lead thanks to an offense that just can't seem to get going."
What? So we blame the weak offense for providing a lead (thin or not)? It wasn't the defenses fault.
It seems like it is pretty much entirely on Duffey's poor pitching. I understand he's a nice guy, but we don't need to coddle him, he's an adult. He's come out and stated he's pitched poorly. The only thing I hope is Rocco see's what is going on and adjusts. Don't stick with him just because he's a nice guy. I think we saw how well that worked last year.
I agree. Byron hurt himself sliding into 2nd!!! How would DHing have helped?
If you are thinking about temporarily DHing, If he isn't healthy enough to be roaming around center, he probably shouldn't be hitting and running bases.
The problem is, when he's thrown that cookie, it is usually fouled off straight back during his prolonged slumps. Then we get to listen to Dick explain how he's right on the pitch.
It's kind of like the Kepler swing at one that is a foot outside then watch a belt high fastball middle in.
It doesn't take a genius to see.
1. Stick him at 1B. Watch him play mediocre defense.
2. Make sure he's in the lineup.
3. Watch him strikeout like he was pulled up from little league until he starts to hit in mid-July.
It's great seeing Lewis's swing. It's looking quick, compact, and comfortable to him. I hope we get to see him with the Twins this year. It's hard to root against that kid.
That's exactly what I was thinking! Baseball means nice weather will eventually be back. I wish I didn't live in the middle of nowhere and could get into more games. It would be nice if there were any options for watching the Twins via streaming. At least I can read about all the action on TwinsDaily.
I'd be leary about giving up Larnach. I have a feeling he's going to be a very good hitter. You have to give up talent to get it. if Celestino develops, he'll need an outfield home too. That could soften the blow of losing Larnach.