Q: How did the Twins compete after trading away the best pitcher in baseball?
A: That trade didn't actually hurt them.
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 ubelmann  December 10, 2008, at 6:42 pm  13 LTEs - (Sorry, but the time to add LTEs has expired)  Bill Smith, Carlos Gomez, Deolis Guerra, Jacoby Ellsbury, Johan Santana, Jon Lester, Kevin Mulvey, Melky Cabrera, Minnesota Twins, Philip Humber, Trade Analysis ubelmann July 21, 2008, at 9:36 pm 2 LTEs - (Sorry, but the time to add LTEs has expired) Carlos Gomez, Denard Span, Jacoby Ellsbury, Lineup Effects AVG/OBP/SLG, since May 1st Games/Games hitting leadoff, July It's frustrating that Gomez isn't hitting, but it's not like the Twins are the only team making decisions like keeping a struggling rookie in the leadoff spot. If he keeps struggling and the Twins start losing, Gardy will make a move. It won't really be a big deal either way, though. Also, how about this: .262/.332/.363 -- Jacoby Ellsbury, Age 24 Span's line is a weighted average of his major league line and the Major League Equivalent of his minor league stats. Ellsbury certainly had a better minor league career on the surface, but he was older and more refined when the Red Sox drafted him. Span walked in 8.8% of his minor league PA, and Ellsbury walked in 9.6% of his minor league PA. Neither player has significant power, and both guys can hit for high average. The difference between Span and Ellsbury is not that large. But, Denard, if you are reading this, keep working hard--you still suck. |
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