Originally published over at B/R. Some problems are too big for one man to solve. Some men are too small to solve a big problem. For Minnesota Twins fans, it is clear that there is a problem with their baseball team, and it’s a big one. Not the kind of problem a miniature fire extinguisher [...]
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A Finger In a Collapsing Dam
Posted: 5th August 2009 by vacant in Opinionated MusingsTags: Orlando Cabrera, Ron Gardenhire
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How Soon Can The Future Be Ready?
Posted: 24th July 2009 by vacant in Opinionated MusingsTags: Danny Valencia, Joe Crede, Michael Cuddyer, Nick Punto
Danny Valencia has long been hailed as the third baseman of the future for the Minnesota Twins. Not since Corey Koskie have fans been able to watch a consistent jersey take grounders from the hot corner. After the 2004 season, the Twins were forced to plug the hole at third base. In 2005, it was Michael [...]
On Liriano, Swarzak, and the Bullpen
Posted: 2nd June 2009 by vacant in Opinionated Musings, Roster MovesTags: Anthony Swarzak, Brian Duensing, Bullpen, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins, Jesse Crain, Kevin Mulvey, Luis Ayala, RA Dickey, starting rotation
Meanwhile, Anthony Swarzak has dominated in his two starts so far this year. Swarzak is just 23 years old and his incredible 2.08 ERA needs to be taken with a huge grain of salt considering his virtually non-exsistent major-league experience, but he has navigated through both the Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers’ lineups without [...]