tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29090025.post7758285560017670917..comments2024-01-31T08:53:14.005-07:00Comments on Taylor's Twins Talk: First Cuts of SpringJSThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12207754797909843134noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29090025.post-79002497364946417962008-03-15T08:35:00.000-06:002008-03-15T08:35:00.000-06:00Anon -- I don't think the Twins are cold-shoulderi...Anon -- I don't think the Twins are cold-shouldering or blocking Morales at all. Where is he supposed to play? I think it would be a mistake for the Twins to carry a 3rd catcher on the roster (even one that can possibly be used in the infield on occasion) when they also plan on carrying 12 pitchers. And since Morales is a legitimate prospect, why would you want him to waste away on the bench? I'm quite confident that the Twins recognize Morales' talent, and I'm sure he will eventually get his chance at sticking in the big leagues -- but for now, there's no reason to panic. <BR/><BR/>Incidentally, you mention he can play 1B -- so essentially he's being "blocked" by Joe Mauer at C and Justin Morneau at 1B. You say that if the Twins "block" him, they ought to get something good in exchange -- well, it sure seems to me they are. And if you want him to be a backup, I again just ask why? Let him get playing time in AAA and he'll become even better by the time he makes the bigs for good.JSThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207754797909843134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29090025.post-30223598932703692472008-03-15T08:06:00.000-06:002008-03-15T08:06:00.000-06:00For some reason I don't want to even think about, ...For some reason I don't want to even think about, it seems like they are cold-shouldering this young man. I started following Morales 3 years ago because my former wife is from Puerto Rico, and I believe hwe has done everything they have asked him to. I haven 't had the chance to meet him, but for te last two spring trainings I've noticed he is out early taking grounders like the best of them and then putting his gear on and stopping anything within reach. Two years ago we spend a whole month in the island aand I saw him play first base for a pro team down there and I know as a fact he hit over .300. I am a Twin fan, but if they are going to block this kid, they ought to better get something good in exchange.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29090025.post-59937138148707970752008-03-09T17:36:00.000-06:002008-03-09T17:36:00.000-06:00I wonder if Morales' atrocious base-running had an...I wonder if Morales' atrocious base-running had anything to do with his being cut so quickly. It seems to be a clear sign that Gardy is finally OK with taking only 2 catchers north. Now I'd expect the 25th spot to go to Buscher.neckrollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173753481536697590noreply@blogger.com