Monday, June 5, 2006

Twins Thoughts

Roger's Minor League Players of the Week

Twins Minor League Report

MAY GRADES

Good morning everybody! Thank you, as always, for stopping by the site. I hope that you find it interesting and informative, but also fun.

 

Today, I am going to hand out my May Grades for all of the Twins players. Of course, this is primarily subjective, but it is also based on their stats over the month. I hope that such a posting can generate quite a bit of debate or discussion down in the Comments section. Also today, I will be updating you on the minor league team's weekends. Roger gives us his players of the week. And also, I would like to note that tomorrow, I will be posting my Minor League Hitter and Pitcher of the month, so be sure to stop back for that.

 

For all those Chris Coste fans out there, I found this site that is complete with several Chris Coste Quotes, so be sure to check them out!

 

I went to Over the Hedge yesterday. Good movie with an excellent cast of voices! I don't know why, but I really enjoy watching animated movies these days. They're just too funny.

 

But anyway, let's just get to the grades, right?

 

THE PITCHERS

THE STARTERS

SCOTT BAKER

(5 Starts, 25.2 Innings, 1-3 with a 8.42 ERA, 4 walks, 25 strikeouts, 1.75 WHIP, .388 Opponent Average, 8.77 K/9)

His April was good, but his May was awful. It would have fit in nicely with the veteran starters in April. Although his strikeout rate was much higher than he is known for and his walks were fine, he was just way too easy to hit as evidenced by the batting average against and the WHIP. Keeping the ball up in the zone didn't hurt him in April, but in May, everything was hit hard, or if it wasn't, it found the holes at just the right time. That led to his demotion to Rochester at the end of the month.

May Grade: D-

April Grade: B

 

BOOF BONSER

(2 starts, 11.0 Innings Pitched, 1-0 with a 4.09 ERA, 4 walks, 13 strikeouts, 1.55 WHIP, .362 Opponent Average, 10.64 K/9)

Bonser got off to another good start at Rochester and when Kyle Lohse was demoted, the team finally decided to give Bonser the ball and a chance. In his first inning, he allowed the bases to be loaded against the Brewers, with no outs. He got out of that inning allowing just one run and went on to six solid innings. In his second start, he had a rough second inning and gave up four, but he battled, made it five, didn't allow any more runs and recorded his first win. He has led his league in strikeouts the last two years, but that is a combination of his skill PLUS the fact that he has not had a mid-season promotion either year. His strikeout rate should fall into the 7.5 range over time, I think. He needs to get that WHIP down (and the opponent batting average) or that will catch up to him soon. I think Bonser can be a solid big league starter right away. He will have some lumps, but seems to show good poise and effort. It was a solid first couple of starts for the big righty.

May Grade: B+

 

FRANCISCO LIRIANO

(7 Games (3 starts), 24.0 Innings Pitched, 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA, 8 walks, 26 strikeouts, 1.00 WHIP, .270 Opponent Average, 9.75 K/9)

Finally! I am not sure what took so long, but Liriano replaced Carlos Silva in the starting rotation mid-month. He was lights-out in all but one relief appearance before the change, and his three starts have all been great. Of course, I don't expect him to maintain anything near a 1.13 ERA. That would be unfair to expect. However, all of the other numbers seem about right. More than a strikeout an inning. Few walks. The numbers do look familiar, and the Johan Santana comparisons should now only heat up!

May Grade: A

April Grade: A-

 

KYLE LOHSE

(3 starts, 12.2 Innings Pitched, 1-2 with a 9.24 ERA, 6 walks, 12 strikeouts, 2.13 WHIP, .415 Opponent Average, 8.53 K/9)

Finally! Kyle Lohse was sent out! Just look at that. Three starts in which he averaged barely four innings each. The ERA stayed too high. The WHIP and Opponent Average Against were wayyyyyyyy too high. The strikeout rate was actually more than double what he has been doing, but that just really doesn't matter. The walks were too high. And, his attitude has obviously been a concern for quite some time. Sending him to Rochester is likely just the start. Although he is pitching well there, as you would expect, I just can't imagine the Twins bringing him back. Of course, I didn't think that Luis Rivas would have been recalled last September either, so you never know. I look for him to be traded.

May Grade: F

April Grade: F

 

BRAD RADKE

(6 Starts, 35.1 Innings Pitched, 2-3 with a 5.60 ERA, 13 walk, 22 strikeouts, 1.81 WHIP, .398 Opponent Average, 5.60 K/9)

I think most Twins fans will be surprised to see the 5.60 ERA for Radke. Normally, you would expect that because it should be lower, which is true. However, I was surprised that it was as low as it was. I also didn't remember him picking up two wins. The WHIP is especially high because his walk total was inexplicably high this month. That is not good when the opponents are already hitting almost .400 against you. Radke started June with an excellent start against the A's, but his May was almost as abysmal as his April.

May Grade: D

April Grade: F

 

JOHAN SANTANA

(6 Starts, 43 Innings Pitched, 3-1 with a 2.72 ERA, 5 walks, 52 strikeouts, 0.95 WHIP, .259 Opponent Average, 10.88 K/9)

Now that is the Santana that we remember. He just does not start seasons well. I was hoping that the WBC would have made him do better in April, but it clearly didn't. But in May, he was back to his old self. His dominating near-no hitter against the Tigers was incredible, but it was really similar to what he did most of the month of May. His innings per game was way better. His ERA was low. His walks were down and his strikeouts and strikeout rates were way up. In May, he pitched like the Johan Santana that we know and love! Hopefully the rest of the season will be more of the same.

May Grade: A

April Grade: C-

 

CARLOS SILVA

(3 Starts (8 Games), 23.1 Innings Pitched, 1-2 with a 4.63 ERA. 5 walk, 8 strikeouts, 1.63 WHIP, .368 Opponent Average, 3.09 K/9)

Silva's numbers actually don't look all that horrible. I mean, his walks are low, his strikeouts are never high, and he has always been hittable. But the hits that Silva allowed while starting were not typical. The sinker ball pitcher was leaving sinker balls at thigh level for hitters. Now, I'm not a pitching coach, but if you consider the movement of a sinkerball (not moving as much as you'd like), and then a hitter's natural swing... no wonder so many of his pitches ended up in the outfield seats. Now, the goal of his stint in the bullpen was for him to work on his mechanics, to get the right movement on the sinker as well as find the proper release point for it to stay down in the zone. Hopefully he and Rick Anderson were able to find those answers and the remainder of his starts will remind us more of 2005.

May Grade: D

April Grade: F

 

THE BULLPEN

JESSE CRAIN

(10 Games, 10.1 Innings Pitched, 0-2 with a 6.98 ERA, 3 walks, 11 strikeouts, 1.94 WHIP, Opponent Average .408, 9.58 K/9)

Well again, Crain did what we wanted to see from him. His strikeouts are up and his walks are down. But he is now just so hittable. I think that his pitches are just entering the zone way too straight, making it easy to hit even at 94 or 95 mph. Maybe he's throwing too many fastball, maybe not enough. Now, to be fair, for the first half of the month, Crain was nearly perfect. Most of his struggles occurred late in the month. A demotion (and subsequent recall of Pat Neshek) may be the best for all concerned at this point, including Crain.

May Grade: D-

April Grade: D-

 

WILLIE EYRE

(6 Games, 9.1 Innings Pitched, 0-0 with a 5.79 ERA, 4 walks, 4 strikeouts, 1.61 WHIP, .381 Opponent Average, 3.86 K/9)

It is almost eery just how similar Eyre's numbers were in May as April. He just gave up more hits. The struggle in grading Eyre is that his usage is so infrequent. He has twice gone nine days without pitching. So, no, his numbers weren't good, but to grade him along the same curve as Crain or Rincon or now Guerrier is not really fair. Last week, I mentioned that the Twins should consider a platoon of sorts with Eyre and Pat Neshek. (although Crain may be involved in this too). In this system, the Twins would send Eyre down and call up Neshek. They would tell each of them that they will be with that team for a month at which time they would switch spots again. It was allow Eyre to go back and get more consistent innings. It would give Neshek a taste of the major leagues, the big league life. But the communication would be vital so that each knows how important they are to the organization and its future. Let's be honest, other organizations do this type of thing all of the time. Maybe not as formally, but if you check the transaction wire as frequently as I do, you will see that other teams are constantly shuttling players back and forth. I'm not saying that is a good thing, but I believe my system would be beneficial for all concerned.

May Grade: D+

April Grade: C+

 

MATT GUERRIER

(11 Games, 19.2 Innings Pitched, 0-0, 1.37 ERA, 6 walks, 14 strikeouts, 1.12 WHIP, .289 Opponent Average, 6.41 K/9)

In April, Guerrier could not get anyone out. Every other hitter was getting a hit against him. Now as June approaches, Guerrier is now getting Crain's innings. He is getting high leverage, important innings in tight spots, and in May, he came through. I know many wanted him to be dropped in April. I just couldn't support that because I think that a guy who spots a 92 mph fastball and has the great curveball that Guerrier does needs a little bit of wiggle room. Guerrier has backed Gardy's support of him with a good month. Hopefully he can continue it. 

May Grade: A-

April Grade: F

 

JOE NATHAN

(10 Games, 11 Innings Pitched, 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA, 3 Saves in 3 Chances, 1 walk, 20 strikeouts, 0.64 WHIP, .171 Opponent Average, 16.36 K/9)

The best closer in baseball. It's not even close. But how do you measure that? It's impossible to measure it based on Saves. That is a meaningless statistic. He is perfect on the season in Save Chances, the team just hasn't given him enough. But look at the walks to strikeouts, the WHIP and that remarkable strikeout rate! Either the Twins offense needs to find a way to get him the ball in more save opportunities, or Gardy needs to put him into those more important non-save situations. It is unfortunate that such a dominant pitcher is not being used adequately. 

May Grade: A

April Grade: A

 

DENNIS REYES

(9 Games, 9.0 Innings Pitched, 0-0 with a 2.00 ERA, 4 walks, 9 strikeouts, 1.22 WHIP, .289 Opponent Average, 9.00 K/9)

I remember when Reyes came up that Terry Ryan said that if we saw too much of him, it would not be a good thing. Well, Reyes appeared in nine games, and nine innings. I don't know if that's too much. He did just fine when he was in there, but the fact that he has so many games and the other relievers have so many too tells us that the starters were not good enough. Hopefully we saw that improve over the month. But, getting solid innings from Reyes is good. I mean, it's better than the alternative.

May Grade: A-

April Grade: A+

 

JUAN RINCON

(14 Games, 14.2 Innings Pitched, 1-0 with a 1.23 ERA, 4 walks, 13 strikeouts, 1.02 WHIP, .273 Opponent Average, 7.98 K/9)

14 Games is too much probably for even the best relievers. At least over the course of a season I would think it would be. That said, Rincon was lights-out in May. Excellent ERA, WHIP and he was back to being more consistent. I think the strikeout numbers will move back up too, and Rincon will continue to do a great job of setting up Nathan. For what? Let's hope some Saves. If nothing else, Rincon's name could start appearing in some trade rumors too. He could be a closer for any of the pennant teams in need of one, like Atlanta.

May Grade: A-

April Grade: B-

 

THE HITTERS

TONY BATISTA

(22 Games, 19-81, .235/.279/.407, 5-2B, 0-3B, 3-HR, 13-RBI, 0/1 SB, 5 BB, 9 K)

Now this is the Tony Batista that we expected. His average at best April almost made us forget just how bad he is. But the low batting average, very low on-base percentage Batista is back. Yeah, he had a couple of home runs that were quite helpful, but I think that the coaching staff was even seeing what they figured they'd get from Batista. His playing time was lessening, but then came the home runs, so now he's playing again. That's too bad.

May Grade: D-

April Grade: C

 

LUIS CASTILLO

(26 Games, 30-109, .275/.331/.385, 6-2B, 0-3B, 2-HR, 10-RBI, 1/3 SB, 8 BB, 7 K)

Castillo's April was excellent. Great way to come to a new organization. Why? Because if you have a strong April and your numbers slowly drop, people still remember April. If you have a bad start in April, no one is happy with you the whole year. Now, Castillo was not bad in May. I still like his plate discipline and approach. The numbers just weren't what you would like from a #2 hitter, although probably a little better than average. The good news, however, is that Castillo stayed healthy the whole month!

May Grade: B-

April Grade: A-

 

MICHAEL CUDDYER

(25 Games, 29-93, .312/.383/.581, 9-2B, 2-3B, 4-HR, 19-RBI, 2/2 SB, 10 BB, 22 K)

Speaking of a guy who had a bad April and fans always looked at his season totals rather than seeing how much better he had been doing... Michael Cuddyer circa 2005 could be the poster child for that. Amazingly, Cuddyer seems to finally have a full-time gig, at least for the month of May. He hit for average, something I wouldn't not expect to continue. I think he's about a .268-.285 type hitter. He got on base, something I do think that will continue. And, he hit for power as shown by his 15 extra base hits. His bat in the middle of the lineup was able to drive in runs, including several very big runs. Yes, he strikes out a lot, and may be a guess-hitter, but he came up big in May. Hopefully a June slide (if there were to be one) would not put him back on the bench and he will get a real shot as a starter.

May Grade: A

April Grade: B+

 

JUAN CASTRO

(20 Games, 16-66, .242/.271/.364, 1-2B, 2-3B, 1-HR, 9-RBI, 0/0 SB, 3 BB, 8 K)

Well, Castro's numbers were slightly better in May than April, and that is still to say, they were horrible! If the rest of the offense is solid, you can afford to get next-to-no production from your shortstop. However, the Twins offense is not, and it could use a shortstop who has shown an ability to hit. (but where could we find one of those?). Like I said in the Blogger's Moment this past weekend, if Castro played Gold-Glove caliber defense it would make more sense. However, he doesn't, and we have seen that. I know some may still be fooled, but Castro is vastly overrated defensively. So, enjoy those numbers you see for May because odds are, we won't see them again from him.

May Grade: C-

April Grade: D+

  

LEW FORD

(18 Games, 17/68, .250/.320/.338, 1-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR, 5-RBI, 3/3 SB, 4 BB, 13 K)

At the end of April, Ford was batting third for a few games. We didn't know why other than to say that Gardy just doesn't have a clue. He found himself as the 4th outfielder most of May, but the Shannon Stewart injury gave him some extra at bats this month again. That is fine. I appreciate Ford's energy and what he seems to do for the lineup. That said, the batting average does not really fit. But I do appreciate his approach at the plate, although the extra pitches taken meant a lot of strikeouts. He hit the big walk-off homer last week in a game off of Eddie Guardado. He stole some bases, and his defense is clearly light years ahead of Stewart's.

May Grade: C

April Grade: D+

 

TORII HUNTER

(28 Games, 36/107, .336/.402/.505, 6-2B, 4-HR, 21-RBI, 3/4 SB, 13 BB, 18 K)

Well, if I have been critical of Hunter in the past, I have to be fair and point out that his May was excellent, at least the first half of it. As I've said several times, he has his bi-annual two week stretch where he does carry the team, and he had that in early May. He hit for average, and power, and got on base and drove in runs and stole a couple bases. Even his defense was better in May. Hopefully just some semblance of this stretch can filter through to the rest of the season.

May Grade: A

April Grade: D- 

 

JASON KUBEL

(6 Games, 3/16, .188/.176/.375, 0-2B, 1-HR, 2-RBI, 0/0 SB, 0 BB, 7 K)

Like in April, Kubel was only up briefly at the end of May. His 3-16 in that stretch was exactly the same as the 16 at bats he got before he was sent back to Rochester. Yeah, 16 at bats before he was sent down to Rochester. And Gardy wonders why Kubel feels pressure to perform. Thankfully, he has played most every day in June and performed better. Of course, the question becomes what happens when Shannon Stewart comes back because we know that Gardy will play him in LF and bat him first. Will Kubel stay up with the Twins, and if so, where and when will he play?

May Grade: C-

April Grade: C- 

 

JOE MAUER

(26 Games, 39-101, .386/.432/.554, 8-2B, 3-HR, 18-RBI, 3/3 SB, 9 BB, 13 K)

OK, as good as Torii Hunter's April numbers were, they are nothing compared to those of Joe Mauer. The exciting thing is that, unlike with Hunter, with Mauer you don't feel as though it is as much a fluke. His swing, his stance, his approach all lead me to believe that, although his batting average may not always be as high, the on-base skills will remain the same and his power will only improve. He is now consistently play DH when he is not catching to keep his potent bat in the lineup. 

May Grade: A

April Grade: A-

 

JUSTIN MORNEAU

(26 Games, 26-95, .274/.333/.505, 7-2B, 0-3B, 5-HR, 21-RBI, 1/1 SB, 8 BB, 15 K)

These are the types of numbers that I believe Morneau is capable of consistently attaining. All three rate numbers seem about right. The extra base hit and power numbers seem about right. Five homers a month equates to about 30 homers a year. He only struck out about once every 6.3 at bats, which is solid for a power hitter. As I've mentioned several times, I think that Morneau's at bats have been much improved since the first three weeks of the season or so, and I think that really bodes well. What I am waiting for is that big month from Morneau, a month when he hits eight homers and drives in 30. I think that is possible one of these months.

May Grade: B

April Grade: D-

 

NICK PUNTO

(15 Games, 14-44, .318/.388/.364, 2-2B, 0-3B, 0-HR, 2-RBI, 2/2 SB, 5 BB, 5 K)

Punto has started to see increased playing time. It appears that he is getting about one start at shortstop each series. First, that is a good thing because it takes Castro out of the lineup. But second, it means that the alternative is Punto. Now, I certainly do not question Punto's effort. He does do a nice job on defense. But when that is the replacement for a bad shortstop, are you really improving that much. If only there was a shortstop in the system with good range and a good bat!!

May Grade: A-

April Grade: C-   

 

MIKE REDMOND  

(7 Games, 12-28, .429/.433/.500, 2-2B, 0-HR, 4-RBI, 0/0 SB, 0 BB, 3 K)

Every month I give Redmond an A and say that he does everything a #2 catcher can do. Most months I then say that he just can't do it every month... and he really has. I don't think he should be the team's #3 hitter, but if he is hitting 7th or 8th, he is just fine. Redmond has to rank up there with any of the team's free agent acquisitions in Terry Ryan's tenure. 

May Grade: A

April Grade: A 

 

LUIS RODRIGUEZ

(8 Games, 2-19, .105/.190/.105, 0-2B, 0-HR, 0-RBI, 0/0 SB, 2 BB, 2 K)

As well as Rodriguez did in April, he was equally poor in May. But again, 19 at bats in a month, and just three or four starts is probably not exactly a fair look at what he is. I still believe he should play more SS and 3B. I won't say that he is an every day player. However, I won't say that he isn't the best option at either position either.

May Grade: F

April Grade: A 

 

SHANNON STEWART

(15 Games, 16/61, .262/.333/.328, 2-2B, 1-3B, 0-HR, 7-RBI, 1/1 SB, 7 BB, 4 K)

More injury time for Stewart. The guy is done, and if the team can get anything in the line of prospects for him, they need to do it. He actually did a nice job of taking walks and not striking out in May, but his other numbers are not good. They are, however, about what I think that they will be over the course of a year. He just doesn't take quality at bats as much any more. He's not a good leadoff hitter. He's constantly aching if not hurt. He had a nice two year run with the Twins, but it's just not there anymore.

May Grade: D+

April Grade: A-

 

RONDELL WHITE

(23 Games, 20-76, .263/.288/.329, 5-2B, 0-3B, 0-HR, 9-RBI, 0/0 SB, 3 BB, 6 K)

Because his average is still right around .200, White will continue to be bashed. However, the batting average is only a few hits away from our expectations. The problem remains that he still is not walking, and he is not hitting for a lot of power. He is already losing some time to Mauer at DH, and Tiffee may take some time too. The problem, to me, is just that he is not putting together quality at bats. For awhile, he was probably pushing to get his average up to .200, and now he is likely pushing to hit a home run.

May Grade: D

April Grade: F

 

So, there are my May Grade for the Minnesota Twins players. I would love to hear you thoughts or comments on any of them. Please feel free to agree or disagree and let me know why. Send me an e-mail. 

 

TWINS THOUGHTS

Is the offense Lethargic, or just not very good? And, which one would be worse as a Twins fan? Obviously, I want the guys to give the effort and care, and we all know that hitting in the big leagues is not an easy endeavor, but at the same time, wouldn't it also be nice to know that they could be good, that they could score some runs? I mean, we have seen them score double figure runs four or five times this year, but for the most part, again, they score three or less, and that just isn't going to cut it. They just spent four games in Oakland during which they finally got some quality pitching, but they were only able to score five runs. In four games! I would like to say it is one of those series that just happen. And it was. It is just that with the Twins, they happen a lot!

 

During the four game series, the Twins saw Barry Zito, Kirk Saarloos, Dan Haren and Rich Harden. Now, Haren and Harden are elite-type pitchers. Zito is in that second level and Saarloos is just a decent pitcher. So, it's not like the Twins did poorly against poor pitchers. But five runs in four games? That's bad no matter what. Here is how the Twins hitters did in the series:

• Luis Castillo (2-16, BB, 3 K)

• Joe Mauer (5-16, 2B, HR)

• Justin Morneau (3-15, HR, 2 RBI, 4 K)

• Michael Cuddyer (1-14, 2 BB, K)

• Torii Hunter (1-12, 4 BB, 2 K)

• Jason Kubel (3-11, BB, 2B, K)

• Tony Batista (1-7, 2 BB, K)

• Lew Ford (0-7, BB, 3 K)

• Nick Punto (2-6, BB, K)

• Juan Castro (2-5)

• Mike Redmond (0-5)

• Rondell White (1-4, K)

• Luis Rodriguez (2-3, K)

• Terry Tiffee (0-3, BB, K)

Let's be positive though. The Twins got solid starts from Boof Bonser, Johan Santana and Brad Radke. Radke had his second straight quality start. He went seven innings and gave up two runs, just one earned. So, he has maybe gotten a couple of wins that he didn't deserve, but in this case, he did not deserve the loss. Hopefully he has found whatever his issue was and will return to the Brad Radke that has been a solid starter for more than a decade.

 

On another note, Willie Eyre came in yesterday and got just one out. He walked one and struck out one before he was quickly removed. I can help but wondering if that might have been his last appearance with the Twins for a while. I would not be at all surprised if we found out before Tuesday's game that Eyre has been sent down and Pat Neshek will be called up. That is completely a hunch, based on no inside information, just an opinion.

 

The Twins will hopefully enjoy an off-day today before starting a three game set in Seattle against the Mariners. The series will have the same matchups as last week when the two teams played in Minneapolis. That includes a Tuesday night pitching matchup of Francisco Liriano and Felix Hernandez again!

 

Check out Stick & Ball Guy again. He posts his most recent 360 Degrees, a look at the Twins last five starts compared to previous trips through the rotation. It is looking a little better!

 

With the draft set for Tuesday and Wednesday, John Sickels' organized a very nice mock draft. See how the Twins drafter picked for the team! 

 

Aaron Gleeman posts his choice for the #24 Twin of All-Time.  

 

Any other thoughts on the Twins? E-mail me, or leave some Comments below.

 

ROGER'S MINOR LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Throughout the year, our friend "Roger" will be keeping tabs of the Twins minor leaguers again. This year, he is coming up with a minor league hitter and pitcher each week.  Feel free to comment! And don't forget to check out his weekly minor league update at Twinkie Town.

Player of the Week - Alexi Casilla, Ft. Myers Miracle

…The Twins obtained Casilla during the off season from the Angels for J.C. Romero.  Casilla was back in the groove this week with 10 hits in 25 at bats including 3 walks, 4 runs scored and his system leading 17^th stolen base.  Although Casilla played mostly second base early in the season, lately he has been playing some games at shortstop.  Alexi currently has a team leading .305Ave and .343OBP.  

Runner-up is Edward Ovalle, a 20-year old Beloit Snapper outfielder from the Dominican Republic.  Ovalle began the week with a walk-off two run homer on May 27^th, breaking the Snappers 6 game losing streak.  For the week, he was 8 for 26 with 3 runs scored, 1 double, 2 home runs (including a grand slam on Sunday) and 8 runs batted in.        

Pitcher of the Week - Anthony Swarzak, Ft. Myers Miracle

…Swarzak won his only start this week in the Miracle’s 5-0 win on Wednesday.  Anthony pitched 6.0 shutout innings, allowing 2 hits with 8K/2BB.  Swarzak is a 20-year old who advanced to Ft. Myers last season after pitching very well for Beloit.  He had a few outings earlier this season that weren’t up to par with last season’s performance, however, appears to be getting back to a level expected of a top prospect.      

The runner up is fellow 2004 draftee, Kyle Waldrop, who returned to Beloit for a second year.  Waldrop, who is the workhorse of the Beloit staff, has been pitching better as the season proceeds.  Waldrop pitched 7.0 innings in Saturday’s 4-3 win, allowing 3 hits and 1 earned run with 4K/2BB.  He got the win in Friday night’s 3-2 win, again pitching 7.0 innings with 7 hits, 2 earned runs and 3K/1BB.                       

TWINS MINOR LEAGUE NOTES

Thanks again for stopping by this site. Again, tomorrow I will be posting my Hitters and Pitchers of the Month for the Twins Minor Leagues. If you have any questions, comments or ideas for future postings, please e-mail me.

 

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