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Sky14
I’m not too concerned about their bench, it will improve once Willingham and Arcia become healthy. It doesn’t hurt to troll the waiver wire but they are unlikely to find quality middle infield depth there. Unless they are concerned that Kubel and Colabello will turn into pumpkins soon, they seem to have most positions covered for the time being.
0vercast
I agree. Things are looking pretty good right now. It’s been a lot of fun watching them, and I think Paul Molitor has had a major impact on player’s plate discipline and attitude. The Twins are leading or among the MLB leaders in R, BB, OBP, pitches per AB, etc. That’s a 180 degree change from how it’s been the last couple seasons.
I hope they don’t get too excited about this quality start to the season and go overboard. It’s not time to make an aggressive push and starting dealing prospects. This team is a lot more entertaining than they have been in years due to their improved/lucky offense, but “win now” is still at least a year or two off. Let’s not get too excited. Wouldn’t you agree?
Sky14
I agree, they should not make any short-sighted, win-now moves which makes that quote from Gardy a little scary. Hopefully that isn’t the mind-set of the front office, they should continue of their current trajectory.
Though I can understand the optimism, they have a lot going for them. Their offense might be overperforming a bit (though the BB’s are encouraging) but they have performed well with Florimon in the lineup, no Arica or Willingham and Hicks still struggling mightily. Not to mention, Mauer, Dozier (outside of HR’s) and Pinto could improve. I think any drop off from the offense might be offset by improvements in the rotation which has greatly under-performed outside of Gibson. The Bp is probably going to be strong all season so there might be a decent chance to be around .500ish all season.
In the end, you are right, absolutely no reason to push all the chips on the table though the light is starting to show at the end of the tunnel.
Lookouts400
What’s the latest on Willingham?
Thanks.
Sky14
Last I heard he had a a small fracture in the wrist but the team didn’t give a time-table as far as I know. I wouldn’t be surprised if he was out until early to mid-May, though he claims to be ready soon.
Lookouts400
Thanks!
baines03
Their bench? What about the entire rotation?
coreif
I’d want to improve my bench too if I had just acquired Eduardo Nuñez.