JB (the Original)

If I remember correctly, no one on the Twins' staff actually saw him play in person. It was all on 'word of mouth' and the video presentations..... (I'll dig around and see if I can find the reference that said that)

It'd be nice if someone on the team showed a little rage and fire.... (I say that somewhat tongue-in-cheek).

http://eye-on-baseball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22297882/34998354

I've played Fantasy Baseball for a number of years in a number of formats, and while it's nice to be "steady" and "compete" in the Twin's way of thinking, it's still nice to know that you've got some players (in real life) that are good enough to make Fantasy Rosters in a 12 or even 14 team league. That said, outside of Mauer, and Capps (simply for the "saves" category that everyone tries to load up on closers for--but for no other reason), who do you see on the roster that makes the cut? I think Baker and Liriano will get some looks, but more likely FA pick-ups depending on how they start, and injuries to bigger name (numbers?) guys. Perhaps Doumit, but as a backup with C, OF, and 1B once he acquires eligibility at those positions. Anyone else? Thoughts?

I've played Fantasy Baseball for a number of years in a number of formats, and while it's nice to be "steady" and "compete" in the Twin's way of thinking, it's still nice to know that you've got some players (in real life) that are good enough to make Fantasy Rosters in a 12 or even 14 team league. That said, outside of Mauer, and Capps (simply for the "saves" category that everyone tries to load up on closers for--but for no other reason), who do you see on the roster that makes the cut? I think Baker and Liriano will get some looks, but more likely FA pick-ups depending on how they start, and injuries to bigger name (numbers?) guys. Perhaps Doumit, but as a backup with C, OF, and 1B once he acquires eligibility at those positions. Anyone else? Thoughts?

"Hey buddy, 'stache this somewhere for me, will ya?"

You must have read my response to this news on Hardball Talk, eh?