tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195084204316698108.post4973528763217333860..comments2024-02-19T07:12:32.248-06:00Comments on Baseball Outsider: Late night: Twins 5, Angels 3Edward Thomahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10769979703606661737noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195084204316698108.post-27310140856824611912010-04-07T22:14:55.523-05:002010-04-07T22:14:55.523-05:00Getting Thome some at bats is a good thing, but pl...Getting Thome some at bats is a good thing, but please not at the expense of Kubel. I hope this doesn't become a habit, Gardenhire.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195084204316698108.post-8631541289430095762010-04-07T13:43:33.977-05:002010-04-07T13:43:33.977-05:00Except of course that if Gardy were managing to th...Except of course that if Gardy were managing to the reality of the situation (Guerrier had an easy 8th inning) rather than its label (gotta bring in the closer because it's a save opportunity) Guerrier could've pitched two innings. Guerrier will probably have 70 appearances again because of such overuse, which will limit his effectiveness and increase the chance of arm problems. It happened with Crain a few years ago. Bill James wrote many years ago that bringing in many pitchers increases the risk that you'll find the one who doesn't have his good stuff that night.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7195084204316698108.post-61386967343683549202010-04-07T11:46:29.944-05:002010-04-07T11:46:29.944-05:00J.J. Hardy homered?! The guy is still flying under...J.J. Hardy homered?! The guy is still flying under my radar screen, as is Hudson. I'm sure looking forward to watching those guys as the season goes along!<br /><br />I'm hoping Rauch soon makes us say, "Joe who? Nathan? Never heard of him!" But I'm not gonna hold my breath! One save does not a closer make.<br /><br />But I hope he's wildly successful!GZimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343987749136219839noreply@blogger.com