simsypoo

Twins have a -61 run differential. Their expected win/loss record should be 41-53 at this point. It's a miracle they have a winning record. The Astros have absolutely slaughtered them in regular season play so far, I don't see them beating a team of that caliber in the playoffs. I would NOT be betting the farm on this team. If they play closer to what their run differential is implying.. all buying is going to do is allow them to tread a little longer before eventually sputtering out. They've got young arms with innings limits, put those guys in the bullpen in August/September and keep giving players like Turley chances until they can figure it out. I'd hate to see the Twins empty the cupboards only to see the Team get swept in the first round, and then play losing baseball the following year.

I think he regresses back to his normal "power" numbers, which means much less in the HR department. I think he puts up the same OPS as last year, but by making better contact and having slightly better OBP numbers. .270 9 HR .335 OBP .395 SLG.

Throughout his career in the minors, Hicks at the very least has shown pretty great plate discipline. So even if he can't hit .250, he's still getting on base at a .340 or .350 clip. That would be 2nd best on this year's squad based on 100+ PAs. Last year with the club even though he hit .215 AVG, it came with a .341 OBP. Jordan Schafer's OBP as of today is .250. Hicks could beat that batting no handed.