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Apparently the loss of the "Gritty" Nick Punto has affected the Twins play as they are putting on an ugly display
Apparently the loss of the "Gritty" Nick Punto has affected the Twins play as they are putting on an ugly display
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Originally posted by EQguy View Post
Yeah, I can't even watch the game. It's horrible. Pavano is having some major issues, and Nishioka isn't having the greatest night. Losing Punto sucksGreat moments are born from great opportunities.
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Why? I really wish we still had him. What about him did you not like?Originally posted by JamesJacks View PostGreat moments are born from great opportunities.
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He played hard, I'll give him that. But he played too much. Sometimes he played a lot due to injuries to other players, but still way too much.Originally posted by Madi V:)Mitchell View Post
Batting average
2004 - .253...38 games
2005 - .239...112 games
2006 - .290...135 games
2007 - .210...150 games
2008 - .284...99 games
2009 - .228...125 games
2010 - .238...88 games
Utility infielders are known for their defense, which is what Punto was for the Twins. BUT, utility players don't play as much as he did. In today's game a guy who hits .228 should not play in 125 games. If it was 1970 it could happen, but not now.Comment
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Originally posted by JamesJacks View Post
Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. I still miss having him though. I just hope that we can do much better than tonight in the future.Great moments are born from great opportunities.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2011 Season Thread
Worry not my friends.
The Twins typically play the Blue Jays about as well as they play the Yankees.
On a side note, I had a dream, or shall I say a nightmare, last night that the Twins re-acquired Nicholas Punto just before the season started.
Thank God I woke up before I had to watch him bat."Life is short so make sure you spend as much time as possible arguing with strangers on the Internet." - PersonComment
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Great moments are born from great opportunities.
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Reason # 1 would be that he got paid about 4 million $ more than what he was worth last season.Originally posted by Madi V:)Mitchell View PostComment
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.Originally posted by bigticket1 View Post
Yeah, that's true too. II guess you guys are right.Great moments are born from great opportunities.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2011 Season Thread
It only took 21 innings, but the Twins finally have a lead! And a home runComment
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2011 Season Thread
Originally posted by mango4 View Post
Ha ha yeah! Only 21 innings.
Great moments are born from great opportunities.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2011 Season Thread
Finally! We won! Ha ha now we gotta go kick some Big Rotten Apples! (If you don't get that, please, ask.)Great moments are born from great opportunities.
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2011 Season Thread
Hip Hip, Jorge!Jackrabbits: Long ears, strong hind legs, gritty, relentless, fearless.Comment
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Re: Minnesota Twins 2011 Season Thread
I swear the Twins give up more 1st run innings than any team in the history of Major League Baseball.
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