It’s time for Ron Gardenhire to do something he doesn’t seem to like to do very often – tell one of his boys to get it done or get moved. Michael Cuddyer is simply not performing at the plate with men in scoring position. With by far the most at-bats with runners in scoring position [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Michael Cuddyer’
It's Time to Move Delmon Up, Cuddyer Down
Posted: 13th June 2010 by jeffboone in UncategorizedTags: Delmon Young, Michael Cuddyer, Twins
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Twins Trade Gomez, Acquire Hardy, Retain Cuddyer
Posted: 10th November 2009 by David in UncategorizedTags: Carlos Gomez, J.J. Hardy, Michael Cuddyer
The offseason has gotten off to a fast start for the Twins – much faster than I could have expected. On Friday, the Twins sent the centerpiece of the Johan Santana trade, enigmatic speedster Carlos Gomez, to Milwaukee in exchange for J.J. Hardy. On Saturday, the Twins exercised Michael Cuddyer’s 2011 (not 2010) option. In [...]
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 [...]
One Piece Away?
Posted: 29th June 2009 by vacant in rumorsTags: Alexi Casilla, Bobby Keppel, Brad Penny, Brendan Harris, Carlos Gomez, Delmon Young, Denard Span, Francisco Liriano, Freddy Sanchez, Glen Perkins, Jason Kubel, Joe Crede, Joe Nathan, Jose Mijares, Justin Morneau, Kevin Slowey, Matt Guerrier, Matt Tolbert, Michael Cuddyer, Nick Blackburn, RA Dickey, Scott Baker
Most fans prefer to lose via the blowout. They argue, and I agree, that it is less painful to lose when you know the outcome of the game in the fourth inning. In the past twenty-five Twins’ losses only three have been by more than five runs. At least lately, when the Twins lose they [...]
ESPN Gives Shout-Out to Michael Cuddyer
Posted: 11th May 2009 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Michael Cuddyer
“A consummate professional.” “The ultimate character guy.” “The leader of teammates.” “The nicest guy in the world.” “A magician.” These are just a few of how Twins’ outfielder Michael Cuddyer is referenced in Tim Kurkjian’s article on ESPN. To read it, or to watch two clips of Cuddyer’s card tricks, click here.
Offer to Blake In The Making?
Posted: 15th November 2008 by vacant in UncategorizedTags: Bill Smith, Casey Blake, Garrett Atkins, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Michael Cuddyer
Casey Blake According to the LEN III, the Twins may offer Casey Blake a contract as soon as next week, while others say that a “framework” has already been offered. I have mixed feelings about this development. The first thing that comes to mind is disgust; I would rather do three things than be forced [...]