tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post3910673306926201476..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: LoyaltyNick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-91912412302115655542011-04-25T19:16:34.670-05:002011-04-25T19:16:34.670-05:00"heartwarming story"? I had to read it ..."heartwarming story"? I had to read it twice to make sure I read it correctly. L.M.A.O! Talk about sensationalism. Dick Bremer wouldn't even dare! Thanks for the laugh though.Noam Chomskyhttp://chomsky.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-10498418640941820002011-04-25T15:57:31.291-05:002011-04-25T15:57:31.291-05:00"heartwarming story"? I had to read tha..."heartwarming story"? I had to read that twice to make sure you really said that! lmao!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397268280313553562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-28267200597230975252011-04-19T16:31:16.546-05:002011-04-19T16:31:16.546-05:00The loyalty and favoritism of players goes back fu...The loyalty and favoritism of players goes back further than Gardy.<br />It starts with TK.<br />I thought they showed Cuddy way too much loyalty throughout his career.<br />It's served them well and it's bitten them, like most organizational philosophies, there are trade offs.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10984504525577892812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-53487851012028179212011-04-18T21:01:06.843-05:002011-04-18T21:01:06.843-05:00i hope Nathan can pull it togeather and get back o...i hope Nathan can pull it togeather and get back out there to the closing role at top notch, as big twins fan i have always said get it to the ninth with the lead and we will win because we got Nathan. I hope to say that again some dayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-80938301452170421812011-04-18T17:51:25.489-05:002011-04-18T17:51:25.489-05:00I know it would have left the Twins bullpen with a...I know it would have left the Twins bullpen with a real shortage of established "names" if this would have happened, but prior to the start of the season, I said that Nathan didn't belong with the big club until he proved he could be there by beating minor leaguers.<br /><br />I guess I'm not sure if he could have started out in AAA (I'm not sure of the rules related to options...), but I think he could have had he still been listed as injured? In any case, coming back this quickly, and especially into the closer role, seemed too rushed. <br /><br />It's hard to count the Twins out, considering what they've done the last decade, but this year, it's hard to not be pessimistic about their postseason chances.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-28271550081829979932011-04-18T17:28:47.176-05:002011-04-18T17:28:47.176-05:00The Nathan thing was predictable as you say. Even...The Nathan thing was predictable as you say. Even more disapointing from the fans perspective is the orginizations utter refusal to spend ANY money in free agency on the pen. Not on their own,(other than Capps and that was to save face for the Ramos deal) and not on an outside arm. Yes, I realize they've been quite active at and after the trade deadline, but if you ask me this problem is self inflicted.Lenny Websternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-75562578100039977892011-04-18T16:49:18.228-05:002011-04-18T16:49:18.228-05:00I thought the Twins were ready to get rid of him l...<i>I thought the Twins were ready to get rid of him last year with all his whining about being hurt and his service time issues.</i><br /><br />I thought so too, but they brought him back this year and pretty much guaranteed him a bullpen spot from the outset despite all that (not to mention the fact that he's been awful over the past couple seasons) so clearly they stand by him.Nick N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-79783940890929621802011-04-18T16:33:13.434-05:002011-04-18T16:33:13.434-05:00In the Twins case, I'm not so sure loyalty is ...In the Twins case, I'm not so sure loyalty is a good thing anymore. Promoting everyone from within and never having any turnover in the coaching staff...I think the organization sorely needs some fresh faces and new thinking.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242012458078199353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-80533546708008051252011-04-18T15:45:30.355-05:002011-04-18T15:45:30.355-05:00I don't know about the loyalty the Twins have ...I don't know about the loyalty the Twins have for Perkins. I thought the Twins were ready to get rid of him last year with all his whining about being hurt and his service time issues. I was actually surprised when it was Neshek that was moved before Perkins.cy1timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-31335739066194454252011-04-18T15:45:19.510-05:002011-04-18T15:45:19.510-05:00I don't know about the loyalty the Twins have ...I don't know about the loyalty the Twins have for Perkins. I thought the Twins were ready to get rid of him last year with all his whining about being hurt and his service time issues. I was actually surprised when it was Neshek that was moved before Perkins.cy1timenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-10715864911318855682011-04-18T10:34:47.881-05:002011-04-18T10:34:47.881-05:00While I agree that the closer is not the reason th...While I agree that the closer is not the reason the Twins are struggling, I do feel that it is a major blow to their mindset/confidence. This last week felt like the playoffs all over again. The Twins jump out to a small but manageable lead (always squandering a chance to really put a team away by leaving runners stranded) and then the lead withers away with the bullpen walking lead off batters and making poor pitches in crucial situations. <br /><br />The Twins need a spark - someone to loosen things up. This is where the loss of Orlando Hudson hurts. Mauer is by no means a vocal leader, and he isn't getting it done on the field (whenever he is on it). Same goes for Morneau. Cuddy seems to be the only Twin with the ability to liven things up in that dugout. Say what you will about the team but the talent is there. I refuse to believe that this team will struggle all year. I much prefer to revert back to history and the confidence that they will find a way, they always do. Baseball is 70% mental and 40% physical (like that math and made up stat?) someone needs to calm these guys down and let their talent do the work. The Twins win when they are having fun. Isn't that why we love 'em?Displaced Twins Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-82658416583122454482011-04-18T10:11:05.316-05:002011-04-18T10:11:05.316-05:00The "loyalty" thing is one of Gardy'...The "loyalty" thing is one of Gardy's many shortcomings - preferring "scrappy" players that resemble himself as a player to those that have actual talent but don't slide into first base. But at this point, like so many of Gardy's foibles, it aint gonna change so why even bother bringing it up anymore.<br /><br />On the Capps/Nathan thing, though, I don't think it's as criminal as you make it out to be. Let's not forget, over his career Capps has converted saves at or below the league average. He's not a great closer by any means. He's better as a setup guy. Maybe they thought "demoting" Nathan out of spring training would be a blow to his confidence. Who knows. I don't think Nathan as closer for the first 2 weeks is the reason this club is where it's at.Ed Bastnoreply@blogger.com