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  1. stringer bell
    Favorite all-time Twin: 2013 NL Batting Champion Michael Cuddyer Favorite Pizza: Sausage and Mushroom
  2. stringer bell
    I've followed this conversation for six pages and commented a couple of times. Here is my take on the "sub-issues" at hand: 1) Yes, the appendectomy slowed Florimon early, but he was fully healthy (but behind) well before the regular season started. He probably was the one starter that needed a full spring to get some semblance of comfortable at the plate. 2) There is no doubt in my mind that Florimon is the best defensive shortstop in the system and shortstop is a crucial defensive position. 3) It does appear that P-Flo is the most likely casualty when Eduardo Nuñez is recalled, so his leash is very short. 4) Florimon's hitting since he has been a Twin is poor and the prospects for more than marginal improvement are extremely small. 5) This season's poor start is fuel for the fire, but it is so early that a couple of good days (well maybe a week of good days) would make Florimon's numbers look OK.
  3. stringer bell
    Speaking of Dozier, he has 12 hits, but has scored 18 runs, most in MLB. After 15 games, the Twins lead the AL in runs per game and walks per game.
  4. stringer bell
    He might come back and be effective, but Burton needs to stay away from high-leverage situations for a while. I think there are a lot of very good options in the minors, so if the Twins want to trade one or two of their veteran relievers, it might be a good idea.
  5. stringer bell
    Just finished watching the game on my DVR. I'm fascinated by Dioner Navarro. First of all, he looks like every fat kid in every kid sports movie. 5'9" 205 according to BBRef (doesn't look like that now). I realize it is only one game but Pinto blocked a bunch of pitches that went over, under, and around Navarro. If this is any indication, Dioner must have Doumit-like defensive metrics.
  6. stringer bell
    Fox Sports North Plus. Check the "fsn+" thread below for more info.
  7. stringer bell
    No shutouts tonight!
  8. stringer bell
    Dozier!
  9. stringer bell
    So is Plouffe. Don't hate the lineup, but I'd rather see Trevor out there. FWIW, I was replying to afurry.
  10. stringer bell
    Hey, how many of you will be watching Game 2 and commenting on this board? I would certainly rather watch baseball than playoff hockey, but I do have an evening appointment.
  11. stringer bell
    If he had 95 instead of 105, I think they'd let him go for it. Starting the ninth at 105, it's pretty doubtful he'd finish the inning and I doubt the Twins want to have a pitcher come on in the middle of an inning.
  12. stringer bell
    Plouffe had two bad ABs and made an error, but he's had two good at-bats since. There is improvement there, for sure.
  13. stringer bell
    All of these batters have reached, and each time I think about baserunning, plays to put on, etc. From Mauer through Suzuki, there is really no speed at all.
  14. stringer bell
    Hose-meal!
  15. stringer bell
    Two outfielders out has necessitated putting the two likely DHs at the outfield corners. The recall of Herrmann has given Gardenhire the flexibility to use Pinto as a DH. That won't last much longer, I hope. If the DH option isn't available for Pinto, he'll catch more. Also, with cool weather and frequent off days and rainouts, there has been no need to rest Suzuki. That will be different when the schedule tightens and the weather warms up.
  16. stringer bell
    I'm fairly certain that they wouldn't be playing if Toronto makes another trip here. 60 miles from Target Field, yesterday would have been fine to play. The temperature was in the mid-50s, we didn't get any snow at all and it didn't rain until after 6 PM. It is much colder today, right around freezing, but no precipitation.
  17. stringer bell
    I remember Dickey pitching for the Twins in an early May game in 2009. Mauer had never caught him since he missed spring training and the month of April and Gardenhire ordered Dickey to throw fastballs in a game situation. Dickey allowed the game-winning hit after about a half dozen foul balls.
  18. stringer bell
    Tight, tight zone again today. I would rather see them open it up for both pitchers.
  19. stringer bell
    Same lineup for what five games in a row? Will Hicks hit righty against the knuckleballer?
  20. stringer bell
    Ah! I get to talk to myself today.
  21. stringer bell
    The "Gibson squeeze" continues.
  22. stringer bell
    So Nuñez is only available for the second game?
  23. stringer bell
    Coldest start ever for the Twins at home. Balaclavas all around!
  24. stringer bell
    I think the versatility thing is key. Escobar has a major league future as a utility player, while Florimon is a shortstop and shortstop only. If Florimon is optioned, what do the Twins do with him--send him to AA? They want Santana to get reps in Rochester. I would think that if they decide he is a hopeless case with the bat, that they will release him. Escobar and Nunez are both utility guys, but one can slide into being the regular SS and if it doesn't work out, they can give the other guy a chance. I don't see either with having more more upside than Florimon, but at least they can be replacement players at several positions.
  25. stringer bell
    It's that inning.
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