tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post3382713701084503138..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: No Ordinary RookieNick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-75246405713041440812010-09-11T23:41:49.269-05:002010-09-11T23:41:49.269-05:00So the argument I have heard against Valencia is h...So the argument I have heard against Valencia is he seems to disappear in games the Twins lose. In other words, he is nearly a .400 hitter when the Twins win, but he dips to the .200 mark when the Twins lose. A drop off in batting average is to be expected when comparing wins & losses - but is that much of a drop off common?Landonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317608633112978891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-66429035197920546132010-09-02T11:35:56.292-05:002010-09-02T11:35:56.292-05:00I've been enjoying watching Valencia play this...I've been enjoying watching Valencia play this year. I'm pleasantly surprised by his defense as I've heard that he was a work in progress defensively before he came up. If he can keep up the type of defense he's playing at 3B and hit around .260~.270 with doubles power, I would be happy with him manning 3B for the Twins for the next few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-85258191890858610042010-09-01T11:53:00.016-05:002010-09-01T11:53:00.016-05:00ullger should be fired.ullger should be fired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-67207518163653646302010-09-01T10:48:29.113-05:002010-09-01T10:48:29.113-05:00It really is impressive to think that Valencia'...It really is impressive to think that Valencia's played so well that Gardy had to limit the playing time of his favoritist little guy Nicky P (even when healthy). Really there hasn't been much Punto discussion at all since Valencia got called up (what's Punto's injury? I honestly have no idea). It's been delightful.Ed Bastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-25406502991065322212010-09-01T09:56:06.646-05:002010-09-01T09:56:06.646-05:00While I agree that he's been great so far, it ...While I agree that he's been great so far, it takes 1,000 major league at bats to properly evaluate a player and their capabilities. Casilla was awesome in 2008, ended up going cold at the end but still posted nearly a <br />.290 batting average and displayed good discipline at the plate. We all how he worked out in 2009, don't we...<br />All I'm saying is, good for Valencia. It's nice seeing him do a nice job up here playing good D and getting some good swings in. But let's not get too excited here. His evaluation is really just beginning.<br />Here's hoping that after 1,000 ABs, he's around .290, that would be wonderful.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984504525577892812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-3470017679514114692010-09-01T09:42:07.542-05:002010-09-01T09:42:07.542-05:00Could some Twins blogger please post about Scott U...Could some Twins blogger please post about Scott Ullger - good lord he is terrible - Kubel was out by a mile last night.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-5058211226102040662010-09-01T08:55:11.765-05:002010-09-01T08:55:11.765-05:00he keeps getting screwed out of RBIs by his rocket...he keeps getting screwed out of RBIs by his rockets bouncing over the fence!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-15056416806962454022010-09-01T07:45:02.744-05:002010-09-01T07:45:02.744-05:00I keep saying this, but I just like that Valencia ...I keep saying this, but I just like that Valencia "looks" like a 3rd baseman. Tall strong kid with a cannon arm. I was getting tired of Punto/Cuddyer/Harris and others over there. <br /><br />He's obviously played terrific and some of that might be the excitement of big leagues and some of it might just be a hot streak or MLB pitchers not having figured out his weaknesses yet. <br /><br />But either way he's locked himself into that 3rd base slot for at least the start of next season. He seems to me like a pretty thoughtful player and I have a feeling his patience and eye will improve over time. His frame makes you think he could in theory hit for more power but his age tells you he already has his man muscles.<br /><br />Either way he's played great and been fun to watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com