Monkeypaws

Looks like Bert is getting ready to spin off a curveball.

Recent history excepted, the Twins always historically were a good hitting mediocre pitching organization. Glad to see good pitching rise to the top. Seems like a sustainable strategy for success.

Sorry - this is what happens when you log on to Twins Daily after a night at the boozer. I'm not a Mauer hater, and if he is still post-concussion strapped, I'm sorry for him, but I remember Mientkiewicz being criticized for his power numbers, in spite of outrageous gold glove defense, so I do feel given what he is paid, his numbers are waaaaay short, recent surge included. Yeah, raindog, you are 100% right.

Here how Suzuki becomes expendible: move Mauer back to catcher - frankly, his offensive numbers at 1st are below pathetic. At least he can be elite behind the plate.

REBOOT: He has all the talent in the world, but has problems in the mental aspects. Let him kick some AA ass and rediscover his strengths, or flame out in glory. Good luck to him. I still think he needs to shave his head to achieve glory:

He seems to be doing okay for a guy who just turned 20.

I agree - perhaps by the end of that extension, Pinto will be the catcher we all hoped he would become.

Everybody round 4 (except Einstein)on down signed under slot. good work

Great news.

Berrios is a stud pitcher - great to see his hitting is coming along too

Nice read - heard Dick and Bert pimping this article on the air today.

To the chagrin of fans in Rochester, New Britain, and on down the line, top prospects are being groomed for a spot in the majors, not to help your team win games. Sad but true. All the more so with pitchers.

When did he end up in NB?

International signings are a chance to go balls out and spend some money - I don't have any complaints with the Twins' results lately, but if a prize offers itself, spend spend spend.

I remember buying Redman in my teens because that's what the pros chewed. Accidentally swallowing a whole mouthful of juice and then retching for the next hour cured me of that nasty habit before I got hooked. But my case was probably typical in following what I saw the pros doing.

The one on Sano reminded me of what I've read about Berrios: they take preparation and non-game work very seriously. That is great to hear. Gardy loves the guys that get after it. Sad to think that if Sano wasn't hurt, he would likely be playing 3rd for the Twins now with Plouffe out.

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I found Cederoth and Polanco - who are the others? Thx btw

Surprised Dozier isn't on your list too. i agree on Willingham, but that is about it. Maybe a tad too aggressive approach.

He became our favorite watching the Kernels a couple times last month. Yeah, dat stache.

No sense waiting for Samuel to turn it around.

Watched some of those vids lightfoot posted - boy he has an easy swing.

Correia don't get no respect. Deduno's high-wire act is catching up to him; I'm pretty sure he could be replaced by any of the leading candidates.

Ha, nice find!

Sounds like the kid has a great sense of pitching for a what, 20 year old?