Comments on: Twins Notes: Morneau, Slowey, Turpen, Putnam, French, and Tolbert

By: Confused

Confused — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:39:10 +0000

For the record, Morneau did not suffer another concussion last July. He had a return of concussion symptoms, but was not diagnosed with another concussion.

By: JB (the Original)

JB (the Original) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:06:18 +0000

Go back to the June 15th posting comments and you will see that I essentially predicted what the “sore wrist” was. Hardly under the radar, though I’m sure they don’t want to talk it up as swinging a bat is going to be wrenching on that repaired wrist/tendon with every swing.

By: JMK

JMK — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:55:11 +0000

If a player is injured, when and how much does insurance typically kick in? I am just thinking that the Twins are so set on $100 payroll, but if Morneau goes down or never plays this season, don’t the Twins recoop at least part of his salary from an insurance rider? Then they could spend on a replacement? I think Kotchman coudl be a very nice fit for the Twins. Great D, decent avarage….thoughts?

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:08:40 +0000

Question for the Podcast:

1. Did the Tigers overpay for a new first baseman by giving Fielder a 9 year contract for 214 million?

2. I assume that the Tigers are the team to beat in this coming season. However, I would have assumed that was the case even before the Tigers picked up Fielder. So how much does Fielder solidify the Tiger’s playoff hopes this year, as well as 5 years into Fielder’s new contract?

By: McGivey

McGivey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:55:04 +0000

How sad is it that Nick Punto will probably be the starting shortstop opening day for the Red Sox? Also please discuss the enigma that is Nick Punto, who I for one, wish had never been born.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:02:32 +0000

What’s the fattest matchup of all-time? Capps vs. Fielder should be pretty entertaining and might even impact shadows on the field.

By: mike wants wins

mike wants wins — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:59:29 +0000

Ah, to be the fan of team that goes out and gets STARS, instead of always passing on them (cliff lee trade anyone……).

By: NotThatAndyJ

NotThatAndyJ — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Question for the podcast:

In light of the big contract the Tigers gave Fielder, what are your thoughts on all the talk of his size affecting his play? Played at least 157 games in all of his full 6 seasons. I get that age will change how his body reacts to his size, but (as a big guy myself), I get tired of reading this, so far unfounded, criticism. Curious to hear your thoughts.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:36:39 +0000

After reading Morneau’s symptoms I just realized I too have concussion symptoms. All this time I thought the lack of focus was due to stress from a job and raising three kids. Go figure.

By: Wade

Wade — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:10:38 +0000

How bad would the 2012 Twins have to be to have Gardenhire fired mid-season?