Rod Carews Birthday
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Good move. You have to give up something to get something. The Twins need pitching for this year and Gray provides that. Keep on going!- 158 replies
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What Impact Does Missed Baseball Have?
Rod Carews Birthday replied to Ted Schwerzler 's topic in Twins Daily Front Page News
So, in real terms for real people (not baseball owners) — You own a $20,000 car. It needs a $400 brake job. Instead of fixing it so it is usable, you park it because it’s not worth fixing. Sorry owners, you are an entirely new brand of stupid. -
If Eddie Rosario were the only player in the league (or even on the Twins team) that doesn't hustle every step of the way, then I think that something (likely short of benching) would be warranted. However, as stated above, that behavior is more the rule than the exception around baseball, so the short answer to the question is "no." I would also consider that the "publicity" on this comes out of the mouths of the White Sox announcers. These guys are not exactly the "A" team in the broadcast world -- I live by Chicago -- and will frequently demagogue the opposing teams' players to make themselves look smart. They also had a couple of their young players sounding like future hall of famers during the game last night, so take any of their comments with an entire barrel of salt. Finally, to all of those folks out there who are down on Eddie Rosario, this is the guy who might be the catalyst for this team in many ways -- I am reminded of Gary Gaetti and when he left the Twins. Does he swing at some bad pitches. . . yes. Does he hit some of those same pitches out of the park. . . also yes. Does he make some boneheaded plays in the field. . . yes. Did he make perhaps the throw of the season a few days back. . . also yes. He makes clutch plays. He is a serious run producer. You take a little bit of not very good (or very smart) with the good. I very much hope that he is one of the guys they manage to sign long term. Rosario is a winner and makes things happen on the field.
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I think the best second half is going to come from Berrios. I would really like to see him keep having success and keep making the adjustments that will enable him to be the Twins ace for years to come. On the batting side, I think the safe money is on Rosario, but I wouldn't bet against one of the young underachievers (Buxton or Sano) to come back with a vengeance if they don't spend too much time in the minors.
