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Read more about Right field wall

Right field wall

Michael Rand today quotes extensively from an article by Washington Post writer Thomas Boswell. The gist of Boswell's article is to criticize the high wall in right center that makes home runs to that part of the ballpark much too difficult. Target Field is a lovely downtown home for the Twins, classy and comfortable if not breathtaking. But until that right field wall becomes remotely fair to hitters, especially in the 120-foot-long power-alley expanse from the 385-to-403 signs, this is a badl

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• Obie
• July 16, 201412 yr

Read more about Miguel Sano L-R splits

Miguel Sano L-R splits

Sano's left-right splits at New Britain are backwards. His OPS against righties is .965, but against lefties, it is only .714 (overall .899). This would appear to be a positive stat in that his performance against lefties is likely to catch up and pass what he is already doing against righties.   Anyone have access to his splits for earlier teams? Has this been a persistent pattern?

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• Obie
• July 30, 201313 yr

Read more about Plouffe

Plouffe

What the latest report on his return?

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• Obie
• August 6, 201214 yr

Read more about New Britain callups

New Britain callups

With New Britain likely headed toward the playoffs, we may not see some prospects early in September. Hermsen and Benson would be probables, but I am especially eager to see Hicks and Arcia. With his five hits on Wednesday, Hicks has moved to the top ten in league OPS, and most of the others on the list are 1B or DH. Most importantly, his left-handed productivity has caught up with his right-handed productivity this summer. Meanwhile, Arcia would be leading the league in both BA and OPS if h

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• Obie
• July 26, 201214 yr