tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post111621885077605218..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: The Five HoleNick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-1116531160518979282005-05-19T14:32:00.000-05:002005-05-19T14:32:00.000-05:00Agreed on both points. Hunter is not the caliber h...Agreed on both points. Hunter is not the caliber hitter you want in your 5 spot. You need someone who can protect Morneau, not swing at the first pitch and show incredible impatience. Cuddyer isn't the answer either, though. Cuddyer is legitimate #6 or #7 hitter, but he isn't up to par in protecting Morneau. You just have to go with Mauer in that spot.Nick M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05029328242185237902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-1116275688516715722005-05-16T15:34:00.000-05:002005-05-16T15:34:00.000-05:00I see your point Anonymous, but it's just as frust...I see your point Anonymous, but it's just as frustrating when Hunter comes up in the bottom of the ninth with one out and Mauer and Morneau both on base and watching him ground into a game-ending double play. At this point, I don't think it would hurt to give that setup a shot... I don't think they could possibly produce any less.<BR/><BR/>As for Cuddyer... if he could produce regularly like he did on Sunday, I would be all for giving him a shot at the 5 spot. The problem is that I'm not at all convinced that he can.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-1116270589357397502005-05-16T14:09:00.000-05:002005-05-16T14:09:00.000-05:00The only problem is that this basically comes down...The only problem is that this basically comes down to sports psychology rather than game management. <BR/><BR/>Why give Hunter more at bats when he's producing the most outs? <BR/><BR/>Yeah, maybe it would work out the way you have it described, but it would drive me nuts if the bottom of the ninth comes up and Morneau/Mauer are sitting in the "on deck" circle watching Torii strike out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-1116244785458597032005-05-16T06:59:00.000-05:002005-05-16T06:59:00.000-05:00After a dismal April, could Cuddyer be the answer ...After a dismal April, could Cuddyer be the answer for your 5 hole slot? Will never happen, but interesting thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com