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 ...

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 ...

The Twins Bullpen Lost a Lot of Slider Value this Offseason – How Should it be Replaced?

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 Posted in Twins | Comments Off

While looking through Fangraphs.com, I came across a stat showing that 21.1% of all pitches thrown by the Twins were sliders, the second highest rate in the majors. When split between starters and relievers, 17.6% of pitches thrown by Twins ...