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  1. jimbo92107
    At this point it looks like Parmelee might just be the starting first baseman, with Morneau starting the year on the DL. After that I go with Hendriks, because Baker or Blackburn (or both) will tweak something. Dozier and Benson probably will need to wait until a player gets hurt, bats .100 for a month, or some other random mishap. On the other hand, Hendriks might have to wait for Duensing, who probably has first dibs on replacing a starter. There is one other factor: If Benson or Dozier catches fire in AAA, hitting every other ball over the fence, then management will eventually acknowledge that this chicken has hatched.
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    I agree. Burnett looks like a guy who is trying to find not just his stuff, but his whole pitching style each time out. For awhile it looked like he was channeling Rivera, but that didn't work. I think he's tinkering too much, and that's a problem best solved in AAA, not with games that count against the major league club.
  3. jimbo92107
    If Morneau is sidelined by something other than concussion symptoms, then actually I don't mind. It means he's still got a chance to come back. Maybe not as soon as we'd all like, but someday.
  4. jimbo92107
    Brian Dozier, Brian Dinkelman, Luke Hughes, Chris Parmelee, Joe Benson, Liam Hendriks. These guys are all young, talented, and they work cheap. This spring, they have all been performing well enough to play major league ball. To keep costs down, teams like the Twins need to use a lot of players from their minor league system. Sometimes they're not ready or they're not good enough, but right now I see little difference in quality between guys they've brought in versus guys that are available for the major league minimum. If anything, the guys that have come up through the Twins system seem more focused and determined than the ones brought in from elsewhere. Just today Hendriks pitched very well, Hughes bashed a huge three-run dinger over the left field fence, then Benson knocked Hughes in with a blast to left-center after Hughes smacked a solid liner past the shortstop. Meanwhile Parmelee smacked a single and a triple, scoring both times. How long is management going to wait? Let's get the next generation Twins up with the club. What have we got to lose, 99 games? With these new guys, that won't happen. We're looking at the core of a new team. And while they're at it, give Slama a chance!
  5. jimbo92107
    True that all three are CF's, but I've seen Span in person in RF. He was incredible. Played like he was born there. I'm assuming Hicks has more range than Benson, and his arm should be like a young Torii Hunter. Benson I put in LF because he throws right. Verily you could swap them any which way and get good defense. The only real questions for the newbies are, can they hit?
  6. jimbo92107
    Benson LF, Hicks CF, Span RF. Best outfield in baseball for half a dozen years.
  7. jimbo92107
    Understandable decision with Nishioka, who seems to be having trouble learning the MLB basics of fielding. Nobody wants to see a guy get hurt out there because he doesn't know how to protect himself turning a double play. I just hope Nishi is able to learn and regain his confidence. He could still be a good utility man, possibly a starting 2B.
  8. jimbo92107
    Baker's elbow gives him problems because his motion includes a sudden snap near the end, when he rotates his rotator very quickly to pronate his forearm. This motion puts a lot of torque on the elbow joint, especially if he tries to add power with his upper body. It's a dangerous motion because if his timing or form is off just a little, it can damage the shoulder and elbow joints. However, if done just right, it makes the baseball jump from his hand. Baker eventually will be forced to retire because of elbow damage, but meanwhile he can pitch awhile longer if he emphasizes developing power with his legs and lower body. Like Sandy Koufax, he's going to have to develop almost perfect form.
  9. jimbo92107
    New Rule: Every photo should have a caption, and the caption should start with the guy's name. Especially now with all the turnover, a lot of us don't know who the heck these people are!
  10. jimbo92107
    Another thing about that 76 percent ground out stat. If there's a runner on first base, a ground ball is a lot more likely either to get the lead runner or to start a double play. As long as the Twins have decent infielders, Gardenhire should make room for Kyle Waldrop.
  11. jimbo92107
    Parmelee's look says, "I just won a free rectal exam? Oh, boy!"
  12. jimbo92107
    Casilla's got the talent to be the top 2B in the division, if he can somehow stay healthy for a whole season. Let's hope he remembers to visualize his imaginary strike zone.
  13. jimbo92107
    Hendriks is going to be a solid starter for a decade.
  14. jimbo92107
    Gutierrez: Was his fastball sinking? That's more important than the velocity.
  15. jimbo92107
    Yup. Fielder is a surprisingly good 1B, despite his girth. If he dropped fifty pounds, he could have a legendary season. Fat does not make the ball go farther!
  16. jimbo92107
    Hey, a baseball player that can write! Clean grammar, short, punchy sentences, nice flow, a little philosophy, descriptive verbs... Stop that, I'm jealous!
  17. jimbo92107
    We all saw how much better Glen Perkins was throwing the ball last year. Increasing his heater from low 90's to high 90's is a rare thing, especially after a pitcher has had arm trouble. Somehow Perkins developed better technique on both his fastball and his slider. It's unlikely he will suddenly forget what he figured out. How Glen Perkins refined his throwing motion would be the topic of a truly fascinating article.
  18. jimbo92107
    Perkins has finally found his proper niche as a pitcher. One inning, really burn 'em in, throw that nasty slider, then walk away. This deal is good for everybody, including Matt Capps, who now has a backup at stopper.
  19. jimbo92107
    Wow, that's could wind up being really low for a guy who's shown some lights-out, upper 90's stuff lately. Perk might become the best lefty closer in the league, and meanwhile he's certainly one of the best setup men. Now if a couple more good relievers emerge from spring, they might just have most of a pitching staff...
  20. jimbo92107
    Wait a minute. College prepared you to pour urine into...a nasty adjective? That's so metaphysically messed up, dood... ;-)
  21. jimbo92107
    Likely Starter: Joe Mauer. A brave and bold prediction!
  22. jimbo92107
    What's surprising is that apparently nobody is charting pitches for these players and then working with them on meeting pitches better in their weak areas. What else explains Hughes' ignorance of his outside weakness? What are the batting coaches doing to earn their paychecks?
  23. jimbo92107
    Two things stand out about Chris Parmelee. Firstlywise, he's got one of the most natural power swings I've seen. That swing will produce tons of hits and maybe 30+ homers some day. Secondentially, he's got the steady, quiet self-confidence of a successful baseball player. When he strikes out, he shrugs it off. When he hits a home run, high-fives, then on to the next play. He projects an air of competence that reminds me of Hrbek and Morneau. Parmelee just might become quite a ballplayer.
  24. jimbo92107
    Of course, I just happened to tune into the game one minute before Bulger walked in a run, then gave up a grand slam. Gar, grump.
  25. jimbo92107
    Agree with spoofbonser. Any way you can get back behind the plate? A backup catcher/1st baseman that can hit his weight would be huge for this team.
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