New York Yankees @ Minnesota Twins (April 9-11)

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:14 pm

packerboy wrote:'anagram'....I thought that was one of those computer projected people that werent really there but stll talk to you like that Q guy on Star Trek: Next Generation........or is that monolyth?

This from a guy who worked "Iambic pentameter" into a thread this year. Yeah Chris, knock off the big words....

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 2:26 pm

***NERD ALERT!!!***

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:02 pm

Oh yah, anagram,..... what was I thinking.

Thats like when you put your initials on your shirt or underwear.

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:10 pm

I can't wait until this Yankee series is over so we can forget about this thread and move on.

ChrisK · Post by **ChrisK** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:10 pm

Anagram, isn't that what those devil-worshiping heavy metal bands put on their album covers?

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:03 pm

Did Brad Childress design the Twins offense too?

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:15 am

Good one gi-80

One word description of Game 1 and 2: UNWATCHABLE

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:14 am

Terry Ryan should watch it. So should the Twins hitters.

Boof threw 2 bad pitches. Both were crushed for 5 runs.

The Twins do not match up with the Yankees.

I enjoy watching good hitting even if it comes form the Yankees.

Hey, I know, lets sign another pitcher.

ChrisK · Post by **ChrisK** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:04 am

I haven't been able to watch the last two games and it sounds like a good thing. I don't like watching the Yankees hit the ball out of the park. The Twins aren't pitching the boofin' ball, hitting the boofin' ball or catching the boofin' ball. I'm with Govs93, I can't wait for this series to be over so we can move on.

Bartlett remains a concern, Gardenhire says that he's nursing a a sore groin. I don't know if Gardy's covering for him but Bartlett has had a terrible start to the season. He had a great season last year but was shaky in the playoffs and has picked up where he left off in Oakland. Casilla will likely start tonight.

Meanwhile Punto has been solid in the field but a liability at the plate. Gardenhire should move him out of the no.2 spot. This may be crazy but I'd suggest moving Mauer to 2nd, Cuddyer 3rd and Morneau 4th. These guys have been hitting the ball, they should get the most at-bats.

Cirillo just had arthroscopic surgery and is expected to be out 3-6 weeks. This is the time to give Kubel the opportunity to prove he can be the regular DH as there's no one else to fill that role right now.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:12 pm

ChrisK wrote:. This is the time to give Kubel the opportunity to prove he can be the regular DH as there's no one else to fill that role right now.

Is Phil Nevin still 98.6?

I don't think he is currently collecting a paycheck.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:45 pm

Another thing they can try is having the order look as such:

Castillo
Casilla
Mauer
Cuddyer
Morneau
Hunter
Kubel
Rabe
Punto

ChrisK · Post by **ChrisK** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:48 pm

I think Bret Boone's still available too.

Seriously there are a couple of guys that the Twins could pick up, someone listed these guys on LaVell's blog: Inf Erubiel Durazo, OF Karim Garcia, OF Richard Hidalgo, OF Roger Cedano, DH/1B Eduardo Perz. I'd still like to see what Kubel can do especially against righties but I would think one of these guys might be worth taking a flyer on.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:51 pm

Id bat Cuddyer 5th. Id want to make sure that if somebody got on in the first , Morneau would come to the plate.

I think thats more important than the concern over having 2 lefties back to back in the lineup. Mauer and Morneau hit lefties well enough.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:19 pm

PB you're darn tootin right.

Managers today are always looking in that 3 ring binder trying to get the mathematical matchup they want. It's a haze now but I think I talked about the lefty-lefty, right-lefty, righty-righty thing the other day in regards to Reyes.

Gardy go with common sense and make sure the League MVP gets to hit in the first inning if anyone can get on.

ChrisK · Post by **ChrisK** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:41 pm

Cuddyer has been hitting the ball well, it's the basepaths that have been a conundrum for him. It might make sense to move him to the no.2 spot so you've got Mauer in the no.3 spot. I'd prefer to have Morneau at the no.4 spot (which is where he should be right now) so he has maximum RBI opportunities.

I do agree that it's time to re-think splitting up the lefties, these guys are two of the best hitters in the majors and they should be able to hit the boofin' ball no matter who's pitching or following them in the order.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:45 pm

ChrisK wrote:Cuddyer has been hitting the ball well, it's the basepaths that have been a conundrum for him. It might make sense to move him to the no.2 spot so you've got Mauer in the no.3 spot. I'd prefer to have Morneau at the no.4 spot (which is where he should be right now) so he has maximum RBI opportunities.

I do agree that it's time to re-think splitting up the lefties, these guys are two of the best hitters in the majors and they should be able to hit the boofin' ball no matter who's pitching or following them in the order.

They need to keep it Mauer, Cuddyer Morneau. That leaves two options, they bring in a lefty, and Cuddyer benefits HUGELY, or they use three pitchers for three batters.

ChrisK · Post by **ChrisK** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:25 pm

Are Cuddyer's stats a lot better against lefties? I'm too lazy to look but if they are, I'd agree with Boblee, keeping him in between Morneau and Mauer makes sense. The statheads argue that the surrounding batters don't effect a hitter.

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:27 pm

ChrisK wrote:Are Cuddyer's stats a lot better against lefties? I'm too lazy to look but if they are, I'd agree with Boblee, keeping him in between Morneau and Mauer makes sense. The statheads argue that the surrounding batters don't effect a hitter.

His numbers aren't that much better vs. Lefties, it is just the idea of making things more difficult for the opposing manager. If M & M hit back to back, it takes one pitcher to get thru the toughest part of the order, not two, or three, or one who may be less effective against a righty.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 2:30 pm

It really protects Mauer the most and he doesnt need it.

Its a good thought but it doesnt kick in until the late innings and there are other things to consider.

highschoolhockeyfan · Post by **highschoolhockeyfan** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 3:34 pm

the twins are getting crushed and if A-Rod keeps this homerun total up he could break the record i know its early but it could happen i personaly dont think he takes enhancments so he could be the first "real" player to have the record

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:28 pm

While I'm not generally a big "blog guy", I kind of liked this entry:

Sometimes it is the size of the dog in the fight.

Sometimes it’s better to be good because then you can screw being lucky.

Sometimes it pays to have A-Rod in your lineup at third base instead of Nick Punto.

Sometimes Derek Jeter plays like he should win the MVP without a vote being taken. (Of course, 2006 wasn’t one of them.)

Sometimes Boof Bonser will pitch like Sidney Ponson. I have confidence that, many more times, he won’t.

Sometimes games don’t start well and the Twins take too many dreadful at-bats. It’s too early in the season to be seeing that, even in one-sided games.

Sometimes Twins fans should be thankful for a schedule that includes 19 games against Kansas City and 7 against the Yankees.

Sometimes I look ahead in the schedule and get concerned. Like when I see that 14-game stretch against Toronto, Detroit, the Yankees and Chicago just before the All-Star break.

Sometimes it’s better to take things one game at a time and not read too much into 2 nights of terrible baseball.

Blue Breeze · Post by **Blue Breeze** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:08 pm

I like the idea of moving Cuddyer to the #2 spot. Punto had a nice year last year, but I can't forecast another .290 average considering his track record and the holes in his swing. Put 2 good hitters in front of Mauer since he is the team's best hitter and maybe he will have more opportunities with men on base. Morneau can hit 4, both players hit lefties very well so there is no concern in that department.

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 6:47 pm

The sky is falling, the sky is falling!

Well, maybe not yet. IS will let us know....

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:07 pm

Blue Breeze wrote:I like the idea of moving Cuddyer to the #2 spot. Punto had a nice year last year, but I can't forecast another .290 average considering his track record and the holes in his swing. Put 2 good hitters in front of Mauer since he is the team's best hitter and maybe he will have more opportunities with men on base. Morneau can hit 4, both players hit lefties very well so there is no concern in that department.

Could try something like this in a couple weeks...

Castillo
Cuddyer
Mauer
White
Morneau
Hunter
Kubel
Punto
Bartlett/Casilla

Bash Brother · Post by **Bash Brother** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:09 pm

highschoolhockeyfan wrote:the twins are getting crushed and if A-Rod keeps this homerun total up he could break the record i know its early but it could happen i personaly dont think he takes enhancments so he could be the first "real" player to have the record

Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth???????Not real players?????

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