tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470015876326293634.post3866429981405347620..comments2012-04-19T15:57:01.667-07:00Comments on The Twins Armchair GM: Calling Out (some) Twins FansKyle M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03205092830377667460noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470015876326293634.post-1037598962938982602012-02-22T14:34:58.569-08:002012-02-22T14:34:58.569-08:00Twins Armchair GM,
I'll buy what you're s...Twins Armchair GM,<br /><br />I'll buy what you're selling!<br />I've learned 4 very valuable words as a Minnesota sports fan. "There's always next year." I can't wait for the 2012 season to start.<br />I hate being "That Guy" who breaths negativity about the Twins and other local teams. I tend to hold a glass-half-full type of philosophy. However, there is something about the Twins that isn't scratching my itch. <br />I'm not sure how to get my point across in a subtle way, so i'm just going to go for it. Joe Vavra needs to go. Here are 3 reasons why: <br />1. Delmon Young - When we received Delmon as a part of the Garza trade, he was like a batch of uncooked cinnamon rolls. just sitting in the mixing bowl, ready to be nurtured and crafted into something amazing. Instead of bringing out Delmon's strengths and molding him into a big league threat, and a perfect #5 hitter, Joe Vavra tried to change Delmon's style and raw talent and make him into a technical mini-mauer. Go with the pitch...drive the ball to the opposite field...blah blah blah. Vavra tried to make Delmon into something he's not. Not everyone is meant to have the same hitting style and approach as Joe Mauer. Vavra doesn't get it. It was no surprise to me that Delmon started to thrive once he left the Twins. <br /><br />2. JJ Hardy - This is another prime example of how bad Vavra is. 07 and 08, JJ hit 24 and 26 HRS with the Brewers. 09 he was banged up and only hit 11 HRS leading into the worst hitting season of his career with the Twins in 2010. I know he only played 101 games in the '10 season, but his production was limited. He was not being used to his potential. He was being being forced in the mini-mauer mold, which doesn't work for everyone. Again, no surprise that JJ Hardy went off when he left the Twins. In 2011 he hit 30 HRS with the Orioles. Man, we could have used that in our lineup. I wish i could find the interview with JJ Hardy, where he basically says that when he was with the Twins he was coached to hit the ball to the opposite field. When he got the Baltimore, his hitting coach was like, "screw that, you're a power hitter. pull the ball and hit it out of the park." (i think there were some expletives in the original quote) JJ did just that in 2011 with 30 bombs. I hope you're seeing my point. Joe needs to go.<br /><br />3. Lack of HR production from our whole roster - I'm so sick of hearing about Target Field and how it's a pitcher's park and how it's hard to hit HR's. Bolonga. Our pitching staff's stats and ERA will prove otherwise. Matt Capps gave up his fair share. Ok, I'll wrap it up. The problem isn't Target Field. The problem is our "AT BAT Philosophy." The problem is the hitting coach. Joe has to go.<br /><br />I'm hopeful. I still have the glass-half-full philosphy. I hope Vavra proves me wrong. But, boy oh boy does he have a lot to prove.<br /><br />- That GuyRJMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977377943386844771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8470015876326293634.post-89324940332883951922012-02-22T11:57:54.059-08:002012-02-22T11:57:54.059-08:00Well stated. Although I may not be as hopeful for ...Well stated. Although I may not be as hopeful for this year as you are, I long ago tired of the bashing going on from angry fans and the Strib's leader of the goon squad. Anything to sell papers, I guess.PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708825681733358856noreply@blogger.com