alwaysonthemove Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Just Got a little Baseball fever and wanted to start a new topic.Opening day lead off hitter? Gomez or Span??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverrat56 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 SpanGo-Go has looked good so far this spring, but I still think Span is a better lead off hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Span. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrod32 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Span will start the year as lead-off hitter, but Gomez will have a higher batting average than Span this season. It is only a matter of time before Gomez solidifies himself as the Twins' leadoff hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greebs Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I think putting him in the #9 slot takes a little pressure off of him and that's where he will be. I do think he's got the potential to be a #1 or possibly even #3 batter in the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PierBridge Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Span is struggling big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koonie Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 If Gomez learns some discipline and patience at the plate he'd be a good leadoff hitter. IF!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Span is struggling big time! They think he will pull out of it after the regular season starts. Hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric29 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I think Span had a couple hits and a homer yesterday.Id like to see Gomez lead off though.GomezCasillaSpanMorneauThat looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. Amish Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 However it shakes out, it sure will be fun to watch those 4 speedsters hitting 8,9,1,2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike morris Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 It's the middle of March... I am not worried about Span at all. He is just starting to find his stroke. I still see him being much more consistent that Gomez at the plate, so I'd say the Twins should leave Span leadoff and Gomez as the second leadoff hitter at #9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyguy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I think Span had a couple hits and a homer yesterday.Id like to see Gomez lead off though.GomezCasillaSpanMorneauThat looks good You didn't just put Span in the #3 spot, did you?Span leads off unless spring training trends for him and Gomez continue a couple of weeks into the season. We all have to remember that Span is a lifetime .250 hitter in the minors with 1/2 a season of outstanding big league play. Hopefully, he will be fine but you won't find me surprised if he comes back to earth some. Gomez is no different really. Unproven past and loads of potential. They both need to play at a high level for this team to succeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric29 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 With Mauer out as of now, I dont know who else ud put there. I wouldnt pull crede out of the fifth spot. 3rd spot i think is the best as of now.I think hes got more power than gomez and casilla. Casilla wouldnt be a bad idea for lead off either, i think he hitting almost 500 this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishyguy Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I hear what you are saying if Mauer is out but I don't think Span will be the guy. His inexperience, poor spring, and value at the top of the order would keep him from the spot. I know what you mean about not messing with the rest of the order but your 4th and 5th guys lose their importance in those roles if you don't have a quality #3 in the lineup. I think you would see Morneau, Crede, Kubel or even Cuddyer (just for you Sled ) in that spot before Span. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 SpanCasillaCredeMorneauYoungKubelCatcherPuntoGomez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 SpanCasillaCredeMorneauYoungKubelCatcherPuntoGomez Young is on the bench opening day. Let it go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBo Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I see Span on the bench. I think our 4 outfielders will all play about the same amount of games with Span playing all three positions to spell the other guys.Opening Day Lineup:GomezCasillaCredeMorneauCuddyerKubelYoungRedmondPuntoAnd I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysonthemove Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hey if I had Carlos Gomez or Denard Span playing next to me I would probably shag to the ball if it was hit in that direction too.... those guys have to carry fire extinguishers with em when they run the inflatable toilet turf starts on fire!! Delmon will turn out to be an exceptional hitter, especially if he can lose about 20 pounds of that baby fat yet...Just for Sled head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 The depth chart has already been out for awhile now, Young is odd man out. They figure Span will bounce back after spring training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledNeck Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Originally Posted By: SledNeckSpanCasillaCredeMorneauYoungKubelCatcherPuntoGomez Young is on the bench opening day. Let it go!! wanna back that up with an avatar bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahitman44 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 actuallyGo-GoCasillaMorneau (great pure hitter when he doesn't try to hit bombs)Crede (RH)YoungKubelCuddyRed-DogHarris / Punto (sorta still hurt-ish) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahitman44 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 When the Golden Child returns --Go-GoCasillaJoey M.MorneauCredeKubelYoungCuddyPuntoThat is a GOOD 1-9 actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahitman44 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 BTW -- once cuddy falls down rounding second insert Spanner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Last updated, today:http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/team/depth_chart/index.jsp?c_id=minYoung is still odd man out. I don't know why anyone thinks I am making things up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I will tell you what Sled, 7 games into the new season, whomever plays more, Young or Cuddyer- winner gets to pick the other guys avatar, and they have to keep it for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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