millej26

A RH relief pitcher is a glaring hole on this team right now. I have a little hope for Oliveros because he's young, has a little experience, throws hard, and got a few guys out last year. I have absolutely no hope for Alex Burnett other than throwing the ball over the plate and hoping for junk time outs.

Wasn't the word last year that Morneau was the one who stepped in and got in Delmon and Valencia's face when things were going bad?? I don't think he comes off as the leader on the field but he seems like he would be a bit different in the clubhouse. Pavano is the obvious leader of the pitching staff, even if its only be example.

Here is a Mankato FreePress writer's thoughts on the bullpen criticism TR has faced... http://mankatofreepress.com/sportscolumnists/x1511866919/Thoma-Twins-get-no-relief-from-bullpen-critics A couple of things I don't agree with him on: A) We didn't over pay Capps. I'm just not a fan of paying the guy 4+ million as a pitch to contact closer. Is anybody actually critical we let Mijares go???