Comments on: Two Weeks In: Who Is This Team?

By: Jim Crikket

Jim Crikket — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:47:11 +0000

That series between CR and Beloit in June comes right after the MWL All-Star Game, I believe, so it starts the 2nd half of the season. I hope Sano and Rosario are still with the Snappers at that point, but it wouldn’t be too surprising to see one or both headed to Ft. Myers by then. Beloit has their first visit here May 2-4 and I’ve already laid claim to my company’s suite at Memorial Stadium for that first game on May 2. Sure, I have to invite my staff to join me, so I don’t get the room to myself, but they aren’t bad people to hang out with.

As for things in CR you “shouldn’t miss,” you’re already going to the ballgame… there honestly isn’t much on the list beyond that. But if you want some help knowing where the best wings are or something along those lines, just let me know. There’s a good chance I’ll be at that game the 22nd, as well, so maybe we can at least say hi.

By: Craig H

Craig H — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:33:54 +0000

Fun read. Offense is nice. The MLB network guys were ripping Target Field to shreds after Morneau hit his second homer in NY. Did they say Morneau has hit as many HRs in NY as at Target Field since Target Field opened?

Love Willingham. He is slow out in the field, though. At one point I said to a friend, “Delmon would’ve got to that ball a lot faster before he fell down.” Sorry, just a small-sample observation, not hating on the Player of the Week.

I didn’t know you are in Cedar Rapids. Friends and I have tickets to the Kernels game against the Snappers on Friday, June 22. From there we head to Cincinnati to see the Twins Saturday and Sunday. I have never been to Cedar Rapids. Let me know if there’s something I shouldn’t miss.

By: Jim Crikket

Jim Crikket — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:37:40 +0000

Tough loss tonight, but even in the loss, there were encouraging signs. I get a feeling there are going to be a lot of 7-6 games this year. The sticks are going to put up some numbers pretty regularly, but the pitching is going to allow them, too. Going to be an adventure.

PK, I agree… it really will be interesting to see what sort of moves TR makes as the season goes along. How soon does he cash in his chips? I don’t expect it to happen until June, at least… earlier than that is kind of foolish because that’s when values start rising. He’s going to have some options, though.

Valencia woke up a bit tonight, frightwig… maybe he’ll warm up this weekend.

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By: frightwig

frightwig — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:11:14 +0000

Hey, the Twins are 4-2 against teams not currently in 1st place!

Really, I haven’t seen anything that changes my view of the team and makes me think it could be a contender this year, but I am happy that Morneau, Mauer, Span, and Willingham have played just as well as I had hoped. Shame about Baker and Liriano, though.

Lexi remains what he’s always been: a generally bad player who occasionally has a big game or a little hot streak and does some exciting things. Still, I wish I could say as much for Valencia at this point, yeah?

By: PK

PK — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:00:42 +0000

Good assessment of what we have seen so far. I particularly agree with your recognition that we don’t yet know what kind of team this is going to be. I have a feeling the most intriguing aspect of this season is going to be how the roster evolves into the core for the future and what moves Terry Ryan makes to bolster the minor league talent, especially how he might get some major-league ready guys.