Minnesota Twins 2006 Discussion

[cjonesfan921]

Don't look now but Morneau is actually hitting. Surprising, I know.

[dust247]

The bats are beginning to show some life and slowly, but surely the pitching is coming around. It's good to see Radke pitching like he did tonight, he wasn't great, but he pitched well enough for us to get the win. Also Rondell White is beginning to get on base more. If his power can begin to show up, our offense might have a chacne to bring us back atop the Central.

[bergie56]

Was at the game again last night and I noticed the crowd really got behind Rondell White when he got his two hits. They also cheered pretty loud when Radke would get out of an inning without doing too much damage. It was really nice to see that Radke could get into trouble, yet not give up the big inning. I have really been impressed with what I have seen from Luis Castillo. It has been really nice to have consistancy from him, Shannon Stewart and Joe Mauer atop the lineup. I personally think that Joe Mauer has had a calming effect on Torii Hunter and Michael Cuddyer because both of them have been going deep into counts and still putting the ball in play. Finally, Juan Castro has been a great value for us. He plays excellent defense, has great at-bats, moves guys over and hits the ball the other way which is what we need to do a little more.

[snepp]

You'll never be able to sell me on Juan Castro, he makes Greg Gagne look like Arod. No amount of defense he plays can atone for the vast number of outs he generates at the plate. Between him and Batista we have an atrocious left side of the infield, the anti-Yankees in every sense. Thank GOD for Luis Castillo!!! Imagine the following combination of out-makers...

Batista...Castro...Rivas. Could write one hell of a horror movie with that material.

Anyway, about the game last night....ugh. I really thought Silva had himself back together after the adjustment to his mechanics and that good start he had. Go read my fun fact in the White Sox thread, that about sums it up.

[snepp]

Lohse with another craptastic start. He came into the game with an ERA above 8, and it went up.

[dust247]

According to what I heard last night, Francisco Liriano will be replacing Carlos Silva in the rotation.

[rowddogg]

The Twins have finally did it....they have taken Lohse out of the rotation and into the minors. Boof Bonser will be starting on sunday against the brewers. I am glad now!
http://www.startribune.com/509/story/438764.html

[dust247]

Quote: Originally Posted by rowddogg

The Twins have finally did it....they have taken Lohse out of the rotation and into the minors. Boof Bonser will be starting on sunday against the brewers. I am glad now! http://www.startribune.com/509/story/438764.html

WOW! This is great news, I guess the front office has finally stopped worring about players' feelings. I can't wait to see what Boof Bonser can do. He'll probably struggle in his first outting, but I can't wait to see what he can do.