MLB: Minnesota Twins

[Let's Go State]

Alright boys. We're 0-3. We've had some great defensive plays but some guys are having lots of trouble getting the bat going. I'm really happy with Morneau so far. Obviously Mauer has been disappointing and we're giving up a lot of runs. I knew pitching wouldn't be our strong suit.

It all starts on the mound. Performance and confidence. I really hope they can turn this around though soon.

FYI - the yanks are 0-3 as well.

 

[ItsCyence]

We need Baker back ASAP.

 

[cyfan50438]

We need Baker back ASAP.

We need more than just Baker. Even though Willingham is putting up some runs, they lost too much when they lost Kubel, Cuddyer and Delmon run production at the plate.

Also we need one ace starter and one ace set up man to pitch.

 

[DistrictCyclone]

We need more than just Baker. Even though Willingham is putting up some runs, they lost too much when they lost Kubel, Cuddyer and Delmon run production at the plate.

Also we need one ace starter and one ace set up man to pitch.

Agree that we need more than just Baker, especially since there's a good chance his elbow will explode sometime this season.

I think Perkins could be a solid set-up man or closer, but he won't get much work if our offense keeps playing this way. Plus, I think him and Liriano might be trade bait this year; Liriano's a free agent at the end of the season, and I think the only reason they locked up Perkins with a team-friendly contract was to boost his trade value.

 

[FDWxMan]

We need more than just Baker. Even though Willingham is putting up some runs, they lost too much when they lost Kubel, Cuddyer and Delmon run production at the plate.

Also we need one ace starter, three more mid rotation guys, and one ace set up man, a couple middle relivers, and possibly a closer to pitch.

Meh, I'd be comfortable in taking a Willingham + Doumit bet in offensive production vs. Kubel + Cuddyer at the end of the year. Or at least close enough that it won't be a significant drop off.

Career AVG/OBP/SLG (OPS)
A) .272/.343/.452 (.795)
B) .262/.361/.476 (.837)
Can you pick which was Cuddyer and which is Willingham? Does it matter?

Just to make it more freaky, here is Doumit and Kubel blind resume.
C) .271/.333/.441 (.774)
D) .271/.335/.458 (.793)

Both replacements are virtually identical offensive profiles.

I corrected the rest for you.


A is Cuddy, B Willingham, C Doumit, D Kubel.

 

[Let's Go State]

We need more than just Baker. Even though Willingham is putting up some runs, they lost too much when they lost Kubel, Cuddyer and Delmon run production at the plate.

Also we need one ace starter and one ace set up man to pitch.

Cuddyer and delmon did a lot more for this team than just hit a ball. They were clutch players. I think they can get there, just need some guys to step up.

 

[CycloneNorth]

I think the bats will come around, but the pitching will not be good.

 

[VikesFan22]

Josh Willingham has 3 HR in 5 games and is batting .353. Obviously he'll slow down a bit, but what a start by him. Let's keep the wins coming.