tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post1768029779734475303..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: Opening Day 25?Nick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-57616471220352398232007-01-30T11:59:00.000-06:002007-01-30T11:59:00.000-06:00I agree with you both that Tyner is probably a bet...I agree with you both that Tyner is probably a better option than Ford, but we're kidding ourselves if we think Ford isn't making the team. I do think that Ford is a better base-runner and a more versatile defender (I can't really see Tiny playing right field).<br /><br />Seth, I agree that Perkins and Slowey could be in the mix for that final rotation spot, as could Ponson. It's tough to predict right now, but I went with Garza just because I think he's the best pitcher of the group. That is a spot that will definitely be won in spring training.<br /><br />As for LeCroy and Harvey, I think those guys will be waiting in the minors for an injury or for Kubel to struggle at DH, and if either of those things happen they will be the first to get the call.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-39922500345161138572007-01-30T08:48:00.000-06:002007-01-30T08:48:00.000-06:00I agree with much of this. My only initial thought...I agree with much of this. My only initial thought was Tyner over Ford just to have a left-handed bat on the bench (not that Tyner would be intimidating or anything). <br /><br />I agree that Durbin will be in the bullpen. Really everything appears pretty set. The only questions marks seem to be:<br /><br />- Durbin or one of the lefties (Venafro, Choate).<br />- Machado or Luis Rodriguez.<br />- Garza or a month of Ponson (before he is released and Garza is brought up). <br /><br />Then there are some minor questions like what role can Ken Harvey and Matthew Lecroy have. And maybe if Glen Perkins or Kevin Slowey are amazing in spring training, can they make the team?<br /><br />SethSpeaks.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-7219410415324098302007-01-30T08:17:00.000-06:002007-01-30T08:17:00.000-06:00I can't argue with anything you've said. With it a...I can't argue with anything you've said. With it all laid out like that, it's tough to find a spot for Tyner.<br /><br />However, I do like Tyner a lot more than I do Ford. Last year Tyner put up .312/.345/.353 numbers and Ford only mustered .226/.287/.312. Tyner also brought a lot of energy to the bottom of the lineup during the stretch run.<br /><br />(Oh and Lew Ford is not worth the $1.3 million he is asking for in arbitration.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com