Comments on: Minnesota Twins ‘07: Inside the Numbers (Part 1) http://hardballreview.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/minnesota-twins-07-inside-the-numbers-part-1/ "Through it all, we’ve been right about almost everything, and the team has failed spectacularly.” - Dave Cameron Thu, 14 May 2009 06:04:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: brentschwartz http://hardballreview.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/minnesota-twins-07-inside-the-numbers-part-1/#comment-17 brentschwartz Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:26:46 +0000 http://hardballreview.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/minnesota-twins-07-inside-the-numbers-part-1/#comment-17 Brandon also added this, but I was unable to format it properly. .243/.318/.384 – 7 HR – 37 RBI While I’m very rarely inclined to use counting stats as part of my point, I think they may be vital in this instance. These numbers represent the split of nobody other than Mr. MVP, Justin Morneau. Yes, you may find it tough to win games down the stretch (I should note the Twins did not have a .500 month after June) when your biggest middle of the order threat hits like the man who waited over 1,000 AB’s for his first career HR (Jason Tyner). Yep, it’s pretty tough to envision winning a lot late when you have Jason Tyner hitting 5th for you, isn’t it? For comparison’s sake, Morneau posted a stellar .295/.364/.581 mark in the first half, which makes his otherwise seemingly solid overall line of .271/.343/.492 seem like some sort of let down. Brandon also added this, but I was unable to format it properly.

.243/.318/.384 – 7 HR – 37 RBI

While I’m very rarely inclined to use counting stats as part of my point, I think they may be vital in this instance. These numbers represent the split of nobody other than Mr. MVP, Justin Morneau. Yes, you may find it tough to win games down the stretch (I should note the Twins did not have a .500 month after June) when your biggest middle of the order threat hits like the man who waited over 1,000 AB’s for his first career HR (Jason Tyner). Yep, it’s pretty tough to envision winning a lot late when you have Jason Tyner hitting 5th for you, isn’t it? For comparison’s sake, Morneau posted a stellar .295/.364/.581 mark in the first half, which makes his otherwise seemingly solid overall line of .271/.343/.492 seem like some sort of let down.

]]> By: brandonwarne52 http://hardballreview.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/minnesota-twins-07-inside-the-numbers-part-1/#comment-16 brandonwarne52 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:05:08 +0000 http://hardballreview.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/minnesota-twins-07-inside-the-numbers-part-1/#comment-16 I have no idea what is up with the formatting. I've asked Brent to fix it, and I hope the article reads well after. Sorry! I have no idea what is up with the formatting. I’ve asked Brent to fix it, and I hope the article reads well after.

Sorry!

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