Comments on: Just Keepin’ It Real

By: Jim Crikket

Jim Crikket — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0000

JB and James, it’s not so much that I’m worried these guys won’t start hitting. They will.

But I keep hearing/reading about how Casilla isn’t doing his job and Nishioka isn’t looking good and some starting pitchers, in their first and only appearance of the year, got touched a bit… as if those are the reasons the Twins haven’t won more than two games so far. When in fact, the bigger reason for the early 2-3 record is that the big boppers have been bellyflopping.

People are being so quick to criticize the “marginal” players… the middle infield and middle relievers… while giving the guys who are supposed to be driving in runs a free pass because we’re “not worried” about them? Why should they avoid being held accountable while we jump on the friggin #9 hitter for not doing more?

As I wrote, if and when the heart does start hitting, this team will win a lot of games. Until then, they won’t.

By: James

James — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:25:40 +0000

I have heard speculation that the slow start for Mauer and Morneau and Cuddyer is that they didnt get as many reps in Spring Training because of injuries. So really, this is like the latter half of ST for them

Anyway, Im not worried yet. The Twins have a tough schedule the first part of the year (no days off for almost 2 weeks) and the weather is warming up (supposed to be in the 60s this weekend) things will be fine.

I just want our pitchers to stop giving up 1st inning homer runs..or homers in general

By: JB_Iowa

JB_Iowa — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:52:41 +0000

I guess I’m not worried that the heart of the order will come around (although I never felt like the line-up played to its potential for extended periods last year). I was very pleased with Matt Capps (six stars) and Joe Nathan (three stars) last night. I think it really will come down to whether the starters can go 6 (or preferably 7) so the BP stays fresh.

By: AW

AW — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:29:34 +0000

This is exactly right. Although it was disappointing the manner in which the runs were given up the last 2 games, it’s not unrealistic to give up 4 runs to the Yankees in New York. In fact, if you ignore WHEN the runs were given up, our pitchers, in the aggregate, have not had an awful series so far.
But I think we’re to the point now where it’s reasonable to expect your offense, and especially the 3, 4, 5, and 6 guys in this lineup, to hit the ball hard.

By: CapitalBabs

CapitalBabs — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:50:37 +0000

hehehe… you seem to channeling your inner Annie more than your inner Nuke. Just saying.