Ben Revere We all know the offseason can drag on and on, so from time to time I’ll provide you guys with a potential trade to chew on. As a disclaimer, this is nothing but speculation and has nothing to do with published reports unless I specifically say that it is. Twins Give Up Ben [...]
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Jason Kubel and the Twins' DH Problem
Posted: 14th October 2008 by vacant in contemplationTags: Jason Kubel
This is an interesting piece by Dan Wade. I thought you’d like to check it out. The fact of the matter is that the Twins should never have had the DH problem that has plagued them over the last few years. Imagine the Twins lineup in 2006, but instead of the unholy platoon of Jason [...]
Jason Kubel has had his ups and downs during his four year tenure with the Twins. He has suffered through injury and slumps, and experienced child-birth but has steadily improved through the years. His batting average has gone up and down, but his 2008 average of .272 is a good measure of how he has [...]
The Bullpen: A Strongpoint or a Problem?
Posted: 10th October 2008 by vacant in contemplation, StatisticsTags: Boof Bonser, Craig Breslow, Jose Mijares, Pat Neshek
Boof Bonser will most likely be back, while Eddie Guardado will probably be looking for another team soon. Filling his place is another name that is rarely mentioned among Twins fans. Craig Breslow was picked off waivers earlier this year, and went quietly through 2008 putting up great numbers and keeping a low profile. [...]