Rosterman, how is Jared Burton on the short leash? In his last 8 appearances, he has thrown 8.1 innings of no-hit baseball with 2 walks, 2 HBP, and 8 strikeouts.
Zero of the 4 inherited runners have scored off him this season.
If Gardy did platoons more often, Abreu could start a few games in RF vs RHP.
But that most likely means Clete Thomas will be DFA, leaving Plouffe as the backup CF.
Just a guess, but some of Dozier's errors might be low throws that Bates and Rizzotti were unable to scoop. A good defensive first baseman can cover up a lot of would-be errors.
I'm guessing the Twins think hitting coach Tom Brunansky will work well with Matt Rizzotti.
Maybe the Twins can get Kent Hrbek to help Rizzotti with his glove/foot work at first base.
2 good things for Moyer:
1. His first start will be against the Houston Astros, the team with the worst W/L record in 2011.
2. The game will be played in Houston, not Colorado.