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Does anybody rank players by defensive stats anymore?... How does Escobar measure up? Like compared to the all the other Escobars for example.. I tried a little research with not much luck.

Entertaining game thread. At least we can find humor in our trip down the standings. Non-the-less, I'll be cheering at 12:07.

Good stuff, Seth. With all the talks about reinforcing the bullpen.. are any of these guys on the trading block?

He quickly became my favorite player on the team last year. I was pumped when he signed for 4. I think he gets to home base a lot because he brings so much energy to the bases and the other team hates it.

I hope Ryan does read this post for free advise, there's some good stuff here;) The only point I'd add is there is something to be said for experience and consistency in a line up. I feel that without both Mauer and Tori next year, inconsistency will be much worse. Even if they have slow times, they help others with confidence. I've been on many sports teams, the young guys need someone on the field to emulate. Even if when they're throwing bats and jerseys on the field. At least it shows they care. Having said that, I'm frustrated with Mauer but he still brings enough to start another year given the intangibles I mentioned. Let's fill the outfield with the young talent. Keep Trevor and Joe up front for another year until we have more clarity. Tori is an easy scratch off the payroll, hopefully he goes out with a bang this year.

You're probably under-rating Plouffie a little. But I'm with you on rooting for these guys who are battling under the radar. Good post.