There is probably no better way in the world for a top gun
to get ignored than to be on a miserable team, in a North Central market, that
literally no one respects, and gets no ink or highlight reels on Sprts Center.
Such is the fate of Ervin Santana. If you offered the Twins a schedule that
allowed them to start Santana, then get rained out four straight days, over and
over again, they would jump at the chance. Long story short, the balance of the
rotation sucks.
Let me give an example based on my initial power ratings for
each Twins starter versus Duffy. Santana 119.6, Santiago 91.1, Gibson 87.3,
Hughes 87, Duffey 86.5. Get the drift? The power rating of an MLB team changes
every day all season, depending on many factors, but starting pitching is still
the greatest factor of all.
I have nothing against Danny Duffy. I am a Royals fan and
admire the progress he made last year. If the Royals contend in the Central, as
I expect them to do, Duffy will be one of the major reasons, but in this one he
is simply overmatched. Santana cruised through ST like he never took a break
over the winter, while Duffy struggled a bit and may not yet found his rhythm.
Not that it matters, but Ian Kennedy, based on last year and
an excellent ST, should have received the opening day start. I am not so sure
Yost did not realize that, but saved Kennedy for an easier matchup Wednesday
(they take Tuesday off).
The price is dirt cheap right now and I don’t care to wait
on the 5 inning lines because I think the price will jump when the serious
money gets involved.
I will probably have another play tomorrow, and will post
the recap on today’s play when I post it.
BOL
Now and then even a BLIND squirrel can find an acorn
There is probably no better way in the world for a top gun
to get ignored than to be on a miserable team, in a North Central market, that
literally no one respects, and gets no ink or highlight reels on Sprts Center.
Such is the fate of Ervin Santana. If you offered the Twins a schedule that
allowed them to start Santana, then get rained out four straight days, over and
over again, they would jump at the chance. Long story short, the balance of the
rotation sucks.
Let me give an example based on my initial power ratings for
each Twins starter versus Duffy. Santana 119.6, Santiago 91.1, Gibson 87.3,
Hughes 87, Duffey 86.5. Get the drift? The power rating of an MLB team changes
every day all season, depending on many factors, but starting pitching is still
the greatest factor of all.
I have nothing against Danny Duffy. I am a Royals fan and
admire the progress he made last year. If the Royals contend in the Central, as
I expect them to do, Duffy will be one of the major reasons, but in this one he
is simply overmatched. Santana cruised through ST like he never took a break
over the winter, while Duffy struggled a bit and may not yet found his rhythm.
Not that it matters, but Ian Kennedy, based on last year and
an excellent ST, should have received the opening day start. I am not so sure
Yost did not realize that, but saved Kennedy for an easier matchup Wednesday
(they take Tuesday off).
The price is dirt cheap right now and I don’t care to wait
on the 5 inning lines because I think the price will jump when the serious
money gets involved.
I will probably have another play tomorrow, and will post
the recap on today’s play when I post it.
Great write up. I am on KC. Spring training aside. Duffy pitched great in the WB Classic when it actually mattered. I am putting one unit say he pitches well enough to win tomorrow. GL .this season
Great write up. I am on KC. Spring training aside. Duffy pitched great in the WB Classic when it actually mattered. I am putting one unit say he pitches well enough to win tomorrow. GL .this season
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