SB Nation User Blog: SteveHoffmanSlowey

Did Twins Lie To Rays about Garza's Health?

SteveHoffmanSlowey — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:13:42 -0000

So with Garza now currently on the 15 day DL, because of a pinched nerve in his right (throwing) arm. Was it or was it not a direct result from last season's late arm problems?

Obviously Ron Gardenhire has stated he had NO idea about any such thing concerning Garza and claims if Garza's telling the Truth he should have told the Twins about his arm.

My take on it is that Someone in the Twins organization knew something about Garza that the Rays did not before dealing him anyway to the Rays for essentialy DelmonYoung.

But Hey, the Rays knew that Matt Garza had neck Problems and other little nagging injuries early on in 2007 anyway...and its not like the Twinks are taking in return some kind of guaranteed superstar or guaranteeed "good guy' -clubhouse leader in Delmon.

Thoughts?

and in your opinion who will have the Better Career?

1. Garza or Young?

2. Eduardo Morlan or Brendon Harris?

Over Under on Livan Hernandez in a Twins uniform.

SteveHoffmanSlowey — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:00:10 -0000

Now that the Twins have signed Livan Hernandez, a veteran innings eater who is sure to have around a 5 ERA or higher this season.

The question is this over/under on Livan Hernandez pitching with the Twins past the Trade Deadling on July 21st? I say Under; I think he may be out before then, around the All-star break. He will be flat out realesed...and not even traded for anything of value, but thats just me. Thoughts?

How many more moves are coming from Bill Smith?

SteveHoffmanSlowey — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 21:55:46 -0000

I can't see it, I just can't really see it. To me, the Twins are setting themselves up for another move or two before the 2008 season begins; likely with the Athletics, or Orioles, maybe the Pirates...

I know a forum group of Pirate Fans that LOVE Wilson Ramos and would probably be willing to ship Ian Snell to the Twinks for Gomez, Ramos, and Plouffe...ironically all position players.
I think thats too expensive, but at the same time.....

Well, that is enough said from me.

What are your guys' thoughts? Any more moves coming for the Twins?

Looking at some A- ball pitchers

SteveHoffmanSlowey — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:29:05 -0000

I want to get some opinons, on a few of these guys...

I left out Manship, and Robertson as I'd figure everyone would vote for them, but, honestly I don't see J. Manship as an ace or #2. Same goes for T. Robertson, (well maybe a #2)

I think these guys are young enough, to still take strides and leaps and bounds in 2008.

Poll

Whose got the best shot as a Future Ace?

Michael Torsi - great all-around pitcher needs to get stronger

0 votes

Henrey Reyes - needs to beef up and learn "how" to pitch the complete game

0 votes

Cole DeVries - local kid with good arsenal

3 votes

Michael McCardell - older but never commits a walk

3 votes

David Bromberg - insane strike out numbers yet to pitch a full season

13 votes

Daniel Berlind - needs to solidify secondary pitches if so has Great shot

2 votes

Alex Burnett - power pitcher with nice pitch selection

26 votes

Michael Allen - not a hard thrower but has solid command

0 votes

47 votes | Poll has closed