With the All-Star break not getting here fast enough, the Twins have fallen from decent to mediocrity. Their once potent lineup has now proven to have many more holes then it let on and has given the Twins a lot to gather in their three days off.
An optimist would say the Twins play better in the second half. However, one shouldn't bank on such thoughts because the pure fact that Minnesota's starting rotation has fallen to an atrocious level.
A Rotation in Decline
Right-handed starter Scott Baker has been nothing short of pedestrian this season going 7-8 in the first half with a 4.78 ERA with a 5:1 strikeout to walks ratio (95/19). His lone high note has been his ability to go deep into games, but not necessarily keep his team in it.
In June, Baker only managed one victory in fi ...
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Minnesota Twins: Pick Your Pitch(ers) and Other Midseason Issues
Posted: 10th July 2010 by Brandon Erickson in MLBComments Off on Minnesota Twins: Pick Your Pitch(ers) and Other Midseason Issues