Comments on: Cuddyer Lands On The Disabled List, Span Called Up http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/ The latest on the Minnesota Twins Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:56:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: AM http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68163 AM Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:57:45 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68163 I agree that the Twins appear unlikely to sign Bonds. I've said before, I still think this is a huge double standard in MLB; there is a player with a positive PED test in Twins' bullpen, and admitted wife beaters on mlb rosters. But two points about Bonds: 1)On helping the team: Would you rather give 300AB to Craig Monroe, or Barry Bonds? Because let's face it, Monroe is getting at least 300 Twin AB this year. 2)On negativity in the clubhouse: Is there anyone on the Twins bench who is going to say, after (gomez/young/morneau/monroe) flailing at a pitch well out of the strike zone to strike out or pop up on the first pitch, "Why were you swinging at that? You should only be swinging at pitches you can drive." I don't think anyone in the Twins clubhouse is doing that now. Bonds would have the respect, especially of young players like gomez and young, to do that. So, on both counts, I think Bonds wouls help the Twins. As for him not wanting to go to MN-- I think he wants to play, and get 3000 hits. MN has won a lot, lasy I checked. We're not the O's (or this year's Giants.) I agree that the Twins appear unlikely to sign Bonds. I’ve said before, I still think this is a huge double standard in MLB; there is a player with a positive PED test in Twins’ bullpen, and admitted wife beaters on mlb rosters.

But two points about Bonds:

1)On helping the team: Would you rather give 300AB to Craig Monroe, or Barry Bonds? Because let’s face it, Monroe is getting at least 300 Twin AB this year.

2)On negativity in the clubhouse: Is there anyone on the Twins bench who is going to say, after (gomez/young/morneau/monroe) flailing at a pitch well out of the strike zone to strike out or pop up on the first pitch, “Why were you swinging at that? You should only be swinging at pitches you can drive.” I don’t think anyone in the Twins clubhouse is doing that now. Bonds would have the respect, especially of young players like gomez and young, to do that.

So, on both counts, I think Bonds wouls help the Twins.

As for him not wanting to go to MN–
I think he wants to play, and get 3000 hits. MN has won a lot, lasy I checked. We’re not the O’s (or this year’s Giants.)

]]> By: GENO http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68155 GENO Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:33:42 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68155 Gomez seems to be open to instruction from the staff.We are better served to have him make mistakes up here,were the staff can tell him what he did wrong in that night's game and hopefully minimize future mistakes. Gomez seems to be open to instruction from the staff.We are better served to have him make mistakes up here,were the staff can tell him what he did wrong in that night’s game and hopefully minimize future mistakes.

]]> By: PJS http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68154 PJS Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:29:29 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68154 Anyone have any ideas for following the game online? I typically can watch the game on MLB Ticket, but damn Fox/MLB conspiracy ruins Saturdays. Anyone have any ideas for following the game online? I typically can watch the game on MLB Ticket, but damn Fox/MLB conspiracy ruins Saturdays.

]]> By: Fran http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68153 Fran Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:18:47 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68153 <i>This will be the sixth twins game and 2nd not aired. wtf is up with that.</i> Today it's because the regular Fox network is starting with their 'game of the week-style telecasts and Fox's deal with MLB does not allow local team telecasts to compete with that. Fox has selected one of three games to send your way, depending on region of the country, and all of the other day games are off-limits. In short, blame corporate Fox and Bud Selig, not FSN, not Dick and Bert, etc. This will be the sixth twins game and 2nd not aired. wtf is up with that.

Today it’s because the regular Fox network is starting with their ‘game of the week-style telecasts and Fox’s deal with MLB does not allow local team telecasts to compete with that. Fox has selected one of three games to send your way, depending on region of the country, and all of the other day games are off-limits. In short, blame corporate Fox and Bud Selig, not FSN, not Dick and Bert, etc.

]]> By: PJS http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68152 PJS Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:10:23 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68152 Lineup is out: C. Gomez M. Tolbert J. Mauer J. Morneau D. Young J. Kubel C. Monroe M. Lamb A. Everett Lineup is out:

C. Gomez
M. Tolbert
J. Mauer
J. Morneau
D. Young
J. Kubel
C. Monroe
M. Lamb
A. Everett

]]> By: DrunkenWildDude http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68151 DrunkenWildDude Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:59:58 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/neal/2008/04/04/cuddyer-lands-on-the-disabled-list-span-called-up/#comment-68151 k im done venting, well least its a nice day to be outside!! k im done venting, well least its a nice day to be outside!!

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