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Observation from last nights Twins' game...

I had the opportunity to go to last nights Twins game, just my second of the season, which puts me way behind my normal pace.  Here's a few observations I made during the game:

  1. I hate the Metrodump as much as the next person, but honestly, last night in Minneapolis, it was miserable outside, and it was a releif to be in the air-conditioned 68 degrees of the Stay-Puff Marshmallow Dome.
  2. JC Romero - Ugh.  4 batters faced.  3 of them left-handed (Kotsay, Chavez, Dan Johnson). 0 outs. 2 runs allowed. Gave up the lead inning after Cuddyer hits a monster homerun to tie it.  If there's any truth to the rumor that we could have had Youkilis for him, I'm gonna be sick.  I don't see how Boston would do that, I think they'd want more, say like Joe Mays in that deal...
  3. Speaking of Joe Mays - pitched great for the first 5 innings.  I may be wrong on this, but it seems like that's his limit now.  And this is one of the guys keeping Baker and/or Liriano out of the rotation.
  4. Terry Mulholland. I am begging someone to please tell me why he has a spot on a major league roster?  I really want to know if there is any justification for that, especially when we've got someone like Bowyer in AAA.  
  5. Jason Bartlett - Hit the ball hard, but for outs.  Made some pretty solid to outstanding plays in the field.  One game, but pretty encouraging.    

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ugh...
stick a fork in the Twins...  I hate to say it, since I am a big fan, but I have lost any hope for a playoff spot this season.

As for Mulholland, I am with you.  Lets just DFA him and bring up the young guys.  

I don't mind sticking with Mays, to see if he would be able to help next year.  He does do well, if limited in innings, like you said.

I couldn't believe the rumors that Terry Ryan asked for Annibal Sanchez along with Youkillis for Romero.  IF TRUE, what would make Ryan think the Sox would ever go for that?  

by dbimberg on Aug 3, 2005 11:42 AM EDT reply actions  

Youkilis
Maybe he's spoiled after SF threw in Liriano and Bonser for AJ...Anyway, Youkilis for Romero straight up would have been excellent, because Youkilis could have potentially been our 3B for quite a while, and fill in for Morneau at 1B occassionally as well.  I could have envisioned a lineup that had Youkilis, Mauer, and Morneau batting in order.  That's got to be worth some runs...

by Gudy2Shoes on Aug 3, 2005 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

What makes you think...
that Youkilis would be an upgrade over Cuddyer?

by Sulla on Aug 3, 2005 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Twins
Why is it that there hasn't been a site set up for the Twins here on SB Nation? There must be some Twins fans out there capable of maintaining a site dedicated to them.
Over the Monster for my Red Sox minor league updates

by Brian38 @ Minor League Ball on Aug 3, 2005 1:33 PM EDT reply actions  

hmm
No offense but great prospects don't necessarily turn into great players.  I mean to think that Youklias is a guarentee is silly, cuddyer was supposed to be a real star too.  I don't think Terry Ryan was out of line looking for two very good prospects for a player that has proven himself to be very valuable.  

by babaoriley7 on Aug 3, 2005 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

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