Written by I’m about to hit the road for Sarasota for tonight’s Twins game against the Orioles, but I wanted to try to drop a quick post this afternoon because it will likely be late tonight or early tomorrow morning (at the earliest) before I get around to posting anything about that game.
I spent a little time today back at the minor league complex and had the opportunity to watch a few players that I’ve had the pleasure of seeing during recent seasons with the Beloit Snappers, when they’ve visited Cedar Rapids to face the Kernels. I didn’t have time to watch the whole game, but I was there long enough to see former Snappers James Beresford and Angel Morales get hits in the bottom of the first inning and eventually come around to score. In addition to Beresford and Morales, I recognized at least one other former Snapper on the field, Deibinson Romero. Romero was playing first base, though I seem to recall him being a third baseman when he was with Beloit a couple of years ago.
Of course, this wouldn’t be a Knuckleballs Spring Training report without a few pictures.
James Beresford gets a lead off of second base
Angel Morales coils at the plate
Deibinson Romero ready at first base
Morales at first base following a base hit
Coach Jake Mauer and Beresford share a smile at 3B in the first inning
With that, I’m headed up to Sarasota for the evening!
- JC
fun stuff jc, but you’re right, pitching wins. mauer all by himself wont and cant. the twins should trade him for a big pitcher or at least a pavano type and some more depth. then they might have a chance.
I think it’s kind of funny that Jake stands just like little brother, Joe.