Resting Morneau

by Dale on Apr 23, 2010 4:35 PM EDT

I'm a little surprised that, considering his 2nd half fades and back problems, Morneau isn't getting an occasional break at first base. I truly expected to see Cuddy there at least once by now. It seems that with the deeper bench, we'd be taking advantage of that. Morneau rests, Cuddy plays first, Kubel handles right field and Thome handles the DH role. You also get the added benefit of keeping Thome sharp.

Is it too early in the season to expect this? Be a shame to wait until Justin gets worn out to do it.

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Good point

but I don’t think Cuddy will be at 1st this year. I think Harris is the backup, but with Punto injured, it hasn’t been possible to put Harris at 1st.

by gonzobob on Apr 23, 2010 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

What happened over the offseason...

…that would make you think that? If Cuddy was the backup at 1B last year while Harris sat on the bench, why would that change now?

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by WindyCityTwinsFan on Apr 24, 2010 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions

i disagree

i think cuddy will be starting at first because he was an above average 1st baseman last year and that way u can just put thome in for morneau with kubel moving to right

by bighead306 on Apr 23, 2010 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

Above average?

Really? Was he? This is a serious question, not a criticism. I remember watching, and feeling like he played well, for a guy who isn’t a first baseman.

by snolls on Apr 23, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think he had any errors in September...

He actually looked pretty good, I doubt Harris would be much better.

by kcoryell on Apr 23, 2010 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Better at 1B than in RF

Cuddyer has played a lot of infield. He’s a natural 1B.

by DJL44 on Apr 23, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Kubel

I remember reading an interview with Gardy where he stated he was getting Kubel reps at 1B during the spring and planned to use him as the speller during the season. It rather surprised me. Wish I could find the interview.

Nonetheless, great point made Dale. Porno certainly needs to be sat down every ouple weeKs. Cuddy would be the ideal sub should Kubel not be ready for it. Maybe Thome gets the nod. ; )

by PinkiePinkerton on Apr 23, 2010 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

Did Thome

even bring his glove to the Twins?

I love Twins Baseball and Minnesota Vikings Football.

by Percy Harvin My Fav! on Apr 23, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

no

gardy said leave it at home i dont wanna risk it

by bighead306 on Apr 23, 2010 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

I agree Justin should be rested more

I disagree that we have a “deeper bench”. We have a really awkward bench. We have no backup OF’s most nights. We have a catcher who probably should be at AAA. We have one bench player who can’t play in the field. It’s harder for Mauer/Morneau to DH this year. We’d ideally sit Justin vs a LHP but then we replace him with a LHB anyway.

It’s just awkward.

by ajmargarine on Apr 23, 2010 6:00 PM EDT reply actions

It's easier to give guys full rest and field a potent lineup

but much much harder to give players half-rest like Gardenhire likes to do

by ckb on Apr 23, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

I know it didn’t work out so well but our lineup the other day with Mauer and Hudson sitting our lineup still looked better than our everyday lineup last year.

Peyton's good but have you ever heard of Jeff George?

by halfchest on Apr 24, 2010 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions

by Old Twins Cap on Apr 24, 2010 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Ramos would have provided a plethora of opportunities

Then they would have 10 hitters who are legitimate all star caliber players.

by kcoryell on Apr 24, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Morneau being Morneau

“Leave me in Gardy, I feel fine, eh?”

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by less cowbell, more 'neau on Apr 24, 2010 12:59 PM EDT reply actions