Joe Mauer as the new John Olerud

Monday, August 29th, 2011 Posted in Joe Mauer, Twins | Comments Off

Joe Mauer’s problem with bi-lateral leg weakness this year has led to him occasionally playing first base in order to get a break from behind the plate. Given the strong likelihood that this will continue not only this year but ...

WAR Games with Bill Smith after the Santana Trade

Friday, August 19th, 2011 Posted in Bill Smith, Twins | 4 Comments »

The recent trade of Delmon Young to the Tigers for two low-upside pitchers marks yet another failed move on the part of Bill Smith. Aside from the Jim Thome signing in 2010, just about every significant transaction by Bill Smith ...

Michael Cuddyer’s Success with Change-ups

Monday, August 15th, 2011 Posted in Michael Cuddyer, Twins | Comments Off

Michael Cuddyer’s bounce-back 2011 season has been due in part to a pronounced success against change-ups. Cuddyer has always hit change-ups well; since 2004 his 2.77 wCH/C is the best in MLB. But 2011 is proving to be his best ...

Getting the Right Return for Denard Span

Thursday, July 28th, 2011 Posted in Denard Span, Twins | Comments Off

A large number Twins fans are upset that the team may consider moving Denard Span.  Twins fans should support trading Span as long as it’s for the right return. That said, Twins GM Bill Smith has proven through previous trades ...