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Twins DEFENSE

SledNeck

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SledNeck Grand Master

SledNeck

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Morneau

Castillo

Bartlett

Punto

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Mientkiewicz

Rivas

Guzman

Koskie

I'll take our guys now.Plus these dudes can HIT!

What an infield WHAT AN infield!

Punto is definately a gold glover atleast in the eyes of people that watch him play everyday.

Bartlett is very solid for his MLB experience level.

Castillo is Castillo GG calibur as always.

Morneau has become a better fielding firstbaseman than anyone could have ever predicted. Doug who?

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Willy Experienced

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Justin is actually an above average first baseman statistically. I'll agree his range is poor, but he makes the plays he's supposed to, all the while leading the team in almost every offensive category. Dougie was good in the field, no doubt a gold glover. His bat was/is the worst in the league as far as first baseman go.

Castillo > Rivas = This one's not even close offensively and defensively.

Bartlett = Guzman = I would say in his prime Guzie might have been better defensively. Offensively, Bartlett gets on base, which is more than you can say for Guzman.

Koskie > Punto = In his prime, defensively, Koskie was as good as they come. Punto in my eyes at least is a gold glover this year. INCREDIBLE defensive 3B. Offensively, Koskie hit for power, with a great OBP. Punto gets on base and scores runs.

That first run of division title winner infielders was a tight nit and great group of infielders. However, this new young group is better as a team. They can all hit also which is a huge plus. You have 3 great table setters, and an offensive RBI machine in their now.

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PierBridge Grand Master

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For his age and experience I guess he's OK, but as a major league first basemen he's near the bottom I would say slightly ahead of Ortiz and Thome... smirk.gif

No range whatsoever and the worst in the league at scooping throws out of the dirt he just looks real awkward to me ....of course his bat more than makes up for his defensive deficiency..... grin.gif

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Willy Experienced

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For his age and experience I guess he's OK, but as a major league first basemen he's near the bottom I would say slightly ahead of Ortiz and Thome...
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I will also have to disagree with you. I think he is actually average to above average. Gardy saying he could win a gold glove is a bit off the mark, but he is pretty solid over there.

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8-Ball Experienced

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Yep, Pier-lets agree to disagree. He makes most of the scoops at 1st. Right now, with his bat and above average "D", I would take him over any other 1st in the A.L.. His range is somewhat limited, but he is indeed above average, me boy.

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buzzsaw Grand Master

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A little more cut and paste:

Twins' bullpen deserves 'A' gradeposted: Wednesday, September 20, 2006 | Feedback | Print Entry

The Twins' magic number for clinching a playoff spot is down to eight, and if they make it, their relievers will have played a major role. The Twins' rank first in the majors in bullpen ERA, at 3.03, and are tied for seventh in victories, with 24.

And despite Minnesota's reliance on its bullpen, the Twins' relievers should go into the offseason relatively fresh, with each having contributed a relatively modest number of appearances and innings. Among the four teams that would be playoff-bound, as of today, their bullpen might be the best, but also the most rested.

Beyond the statistics compiled through game use, the Twins' coaching staff tracks the number of times that each reliever gets up in the bullpen. Some teams track the number of pitches thrown in bullpen sessions, but Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson does not; he does make a note of the level of intensity required in the bullpen session, and during an appearance in a game.

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westb Enthusiast

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Good one. Rip on the guy who carried us to the playoffs. I don't think he cost us the game. Without him we wouldn't have made it to the playoffs. Twins played like a young ball team, too many mistakes. I like our chances for the next few years. If only we could find a good first baseman. laugh.gif

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