02-20-2006, 04:58 PM
They replaced Joe Mays and his 5.6 ERA with Francisco Liriano, who is a monster.
They actually got a 2B in Luis Castillo
Liriano, Santana, Radke, and Silva will be (in regards to ERA) probably the best foursome in the AL (Harden, Zito, Haren & Blanton will be close)
Luis Castilla, though he doesn't run anymore is still a solid leadoff hitter. HE is known (rightfully) as a little slap hitter. But Minnesota's offense was so bad last year, that his .760 OPS would have been forth best on the team
Additionally,
Morneau had a putrid season last year, and everyone thinks he's much better,
Rondell White is underrated, and especially now that he's DH, should be able to avoide the injury bug.
Torii Hunter was hurt for almost half the year.
I think Joe Mauer is ready for a breakout season.
They actually got a 2B in Luis Castillo
Liriano, Santana, Radke, and Silva will be (in regards to ERA) probably the best foursome in the AL (Harden, Zito, Haren & Blanton will be close)
Luis Castilla, though he doesn't run anymore is still a solid leadoff hitter. HE is known (rightfully) as a little slap hitter. But Minnesota's offense was so bad last year, that his .760 OPS would have been forth best on the team
Additionally,
Morneau had a putrid season last year, and everyone thinks he's much better,
Rondell White is underrated, and especially now that he's DH, should be able to avoide the injury bug.
Torii Hunter was hurt for almost half the year.
I think Joe Mauer is ready for a breakout season.