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  1. stringer bell
    I don't think the Indians will be better. They lost both Ubaldo and Kazmir, who had fine years, and are trying to fill from within. Cabrera seems to be declining at an early age and Bourn was a foolish signing (at least for the future). Their defense is pretty suspect and they are counting on a lot of guys to be better late in their careers. The Indians played the Twins when their roster issues were at critical mass. I like the Twins chances in future games with the Tribe.
  2. stringer bell
    No, a .553 OPS just isn't enough. More to the point, if playing every day for the Twins doesn't bring out Hicks' innate talent, then it is best for him long-term to go to Triple A and find his swing. Despite getting the game-winner vs. a tough pitcher, Hicks just hasn't developed as a hitter. His stats for his first 100 games played are historically bad.
  3. stringer bell
    While the Twins have used any number of questionable athletes at DH, Drew Butera was never the Twins DH. He is listed as having been a DH in one game, no starts, with no at-bats, most likely meaning he pinch-ran for an injured DH.
  4. stringer bell
    The future at DH is currently mashing in New Britain. While it isn't ideal for a young guy to be a full-time DH, Kennys Vargas most likely is just that, with a few games at first base sprinkled in. I do hope he gets a chance with the Twins this season.
  5. stringer bell
    I think that Escobar's career has been interesting. He spent most of his age 23 season on the bench, which would be unusual if the Sox saw more than a utility player upside. He's played well in winter ball and hit very well last year when he was sent to Rochester. While he doesn't have plus range, he has a great arm and good hands. mlb.com has a feature which combines current stats with Pecota projection. With Escobar's strong start, it now projects him to hit .271 with an OPS of .692. If he can produce at that level, I think that is more than satisfactory. Maybe his versatility has worked against him. He has raked this year and most encouraging is the number of extra-base hits.
  6. stringer bell
    There are a lot of players named Escobar in the major leagues. The Twins have Eduardo and so far this season he's been really good. I had pigeonholed EE as a utility player. I have come around to thinking that he has earned a chance to be the regular shortstop. So far, so good. Since Florimon's demotion, Escobar has played almost every day and he has continued to hit. Escobar's defense has been good, as well. Could the Twins have found the solution to their shortstop problem right under their noses?
  7. stringer bell
    I was thinking "get a hair cut, but what do I know?"
  8. stringer bell
    No comment about Hicks being in the lineup today? I'm kind of surprised, but then again he is a better center fielder than Santana and "flyball Phil" is pitching. I'm revising my projected transactions and believing Santana is demoted when Fuld returns. Willingham for a pitcher and Arcia for Hicks, if he starts to mash in Rochester.
  9. stringer bell
    Isn't this just greasing the skids for his demotion? Maybe, there's a bit of face-saving to be had for both the Twins and Hicks. "He needs to be more dedicated" or something like that might be easier to swallow than he needs to hit a curve ball and swing at strikes.
  10. stringer bell
    This is costing the Twins (and Arcia) an option (his last?). In making predictions for this year, I predicted that Arcia would spend some time in Rochester. He homered on Tuesday and played the whole game yesterday. I don't know if the wrist is still bothering him some or not, but there's an opportunity for him if he gets his act together. Hammer probably needs a few games of live pitching. It would surprise me if he's ready to go for the Twins next road trip.
  11. stringer bell
    Dozier is officially a year older today. Happy birthday to the Twins' future All-Star.
  12. stringer bell
    While I agree that Plouffe looks like a better hitter and I have been impressed with his approach at the plate, it is ironic that his two homers have come in the ninth innings of the two worst games the Twins have played this year.
  13. stringer bell
    Colabello had to show the team how to do that forward K thing.
  14. stringer bell
    Not much to be encouraged about today. Goody, it's Matt Guerrier.
  15. stringer bell
    The Ortiz-Swarzak matchup was entertaining. Surprised by Swarzak's velo.
  16. stringer bell
    Pretty sure the 38-year old will be rested in tomorrow's day game after a night game.
  17. stringer bell
    It's not just LH at-bats folks.
  18. stringer bell
    We're due for a 5-run inning about now.
  19. stringer bell
    May for Correia?
  20. stringer bell
    Well, 3 catchers if you count Mauer. Dozier and Plouffe came up as shortstops, correct?
  21. stringer bell
    Here's my timeline estimate: Fuld returns--Hicks optioned. Arcia returns--pitcher optioned or DFAed. Willingham returns--Santana optioned. When the dealing is done, the starting center fielder is Sam Fuld backed up by Eduardo Nunez.
  22. stringer bell
    Arcia did homer for the first time last night. He is hitting .300 and playing every day, although I know he has been replaced in several games. If the Twins want to call him up, he could come up, but I'm not convinced they think he's ready for every day major league duty.
  23. stringer bell
    I have been among the harshest critics of the handling of center field. That doesn't mean I don't think Hicks has any chance. What is key is what is the best for the development of a young player and right now, IMHO, it seems very clear to me that he needs to go down to AAA and get his confidence back. It should help the player and and will also help the major league team because right now Hicks is about an average fielder and isn't a major league hitter.
  24. stringer bell
    Yeah, we all saw that one coming!
  25. stringer bell
    Send him back to AAA.
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