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Article: Plouffe Answering the Call

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Mike Sixel

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I just want to see him out there 5-6 times a week this year. They aren't winning anything, let's see what these younger guys have or don't have. Last year, they didn't do that much (mostly by choice). The Vikings are a great example of this. Rather than play young guys last year, they kept playing old, awful veterans for no reason. Now they have no idea who their RG is, and whether or not any of the backup OL are any good or not. I'm hoping the Twins don't make the same mistake.

 

On other topic, they should have meditation experts working with Benson. His mind is too fast. Meditation is shown (scientifically, in studies) to help with that.....it's not like this isn't widely known. Hopefully they are actually trying stuff, and not just hoping (which seems to be their normal MO).

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Why would anyone blame Vavra for Plouffe?

He didn't hit very well over his minor career.

And overall he is not hitting very well in his major league career. - But at least now he has some power in his swing.

 

Seems like Vavra should get some credit for getting something where there was nothing.

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Tonight Plouffe answered, then hung up immediately. His swing looks similar to Willingham's, but his approach, eye and discipline draw no further comparison. Maybe Hammer can help him out, but here's one tip: don't swing at a first pitch 10 inches inside. That's stupid. I love aggressive hitting, but not that. I still have hope he can figure it out.

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Tonight Plouffe answered, then hung up immediately. His swing looks similar to Willingham's, but his approach, eye and discipline draw no further comparison. Maybe Hammer can help him out, but here's one tip: don't swing at a first pitch 10 inches inside. That's stupid. I love aggressive hitting, but not that. I still have hope he can figure it out.

With greater focus and confidence, Plouffe could be scary good. Although he will be 26 this month, he is still young enough to put together a great career.

 

This year Plouffe is on track for 19-20 home runs, and as stated in Parker's excellent article, he has been unlucky.

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Dear Target Field Patrons,

Can we please hold off on the "Plooooooouffe" chant until he becomes at least a replacement level player? I know it's really fun and I'm asking for a lot, but guys who are hitting .150, play subpar defense and run the bases with their asshat on should not be singled out every time they make a decent play. It's giving me terrible Lew Ford flashbacks.

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