tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post8171000952104418752..comments2023-12-19T20:25:36.069-06:00Comments on Nick's Twins Blog: Growing PainsNick N.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00848574337121154690noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-38760471424519189552009-07-26T12:19:08.143-05:002009-07-26T12:19:08.143-05:00Do you still call this abortion of a rotation &quo...Do you still call this abortion of a rotation "The Fab 5" Nick?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-75363402890008365462009-07-26T11:30:04.690-05:002009-07-26T11:30:04.690-05:00I don't know how long it will last, but I thou...I don't know how long it will last, but I thought it was noteworthy that at least for the moment the Twins are 1-2-3 in OPS+ and adjusted batting wins in the AL. The old Free Kubel campaign has had some success.mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07713100975027888507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-33692822142396265522009-07-23T17:01:17.982-05:002009-07-23T17:01:17.982-05:00You know what could have been interesting is if th...You know what could have been interesting is if the Red Sox had acquired Adrian Gonzalez from the Padres. That would have made him the everyday first baseman and made Mike Lowell expendable. Of course Lowell has the same injury problem that Crede has, but I imagine the Red Sox would have been willing to swallow some of the salary hit. <br /><br />I don't think you'll notice a giant hole left by Crede's departure. Bill James always says defense is a little over rated and the average, well you've covered that.Schruenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01804838312617606137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-3291445594525076812009-07-23T14:04:08.043-05:002009-07-23T14:04:08.043-05:00Ok, the Perkins fiasco again makes me think that o...Ok, the Perkins fiasco again makes me think that our rotation is really the killer. Brings me back to Halladay. Since you don't like Doogie's proposed package, how about some more baseless suggestion:<br /><br />Blackburn 3.44 ERA/ 1.33 WHIP<br />Delaney 2.83 ERA/ 1.13 WHIP (AAA)<br />Manship 4.03 ERA/ 1.30 WHIP (AAA)<br />Morales .343/.397/.403<br />Casilla .143/.247/.211<br />Tosoni .283/.389/.478 (AA)<br /><br />or maybe even Gomez instead of Tosoni?Topperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630727502510188723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-58328073565054257912009-07-23T09:48:55.791-05:002009-07-23T09:48:55.791-05:00Thought this was interesting. Twins UZR by positi...Thought this was interesting. Twins UZR by position so far this year (which one of these is not like the others? ):<br /><br />1B: -1.8<br />2B: -9.1<br />3B: +11.9<br />SS: -2.5<br />LF: -6.0<br />CF: -1.6<br />RF: -9.6<br /><br />Here's hoping Crede can get healthy, because losing his glove is a big blow. For what it's worth, the Tigers have a team UZR of +24.4.janusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11215059.post-71319722283230324552009-07-23T09:42:55.167-05:002009-07-23T09:42:55.167-05:00I agree, this team needs Crede in the lineup for t...I agree, this team needs Crede in the lineup for the stretch run... I also agree with you about Valencia, finishing this season in AAA (and possibly a September call up) is probably best for his development. I have to say that with Grudzy a potential help in middle infield and moving Harris to 3B is probably the right move if we lose Crede, only problem is Grudzy needs time in minors to shake the rust off. <br /><br />I just don't see us making a bigger trade move, but I hope we do.HoopsParenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095575278120762148noreply@blogger.com