Stolen bases - CBSSports.com Message Boards

Stolen bases

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 10, 2008

May 12, 2008 3:48 am

Who will finish second on the Twins in steals behind Carlos Gomez?

Stats '08 so far...

Young: 7 SB's

Tolbert: 3 SB's

Cuddyer: 3 SB's

Punto: 3 SB's

See replies · Reply · Permalink

Stolen bases -
Minny madness Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Jun 22, 2007
	May 12, 2008 11:38 am Score: 90
	I think Delmon will be second on the team, but what about Alexi Casilla? He got called up yesterday and if he got a full time job i think he could be second. I know its a long shot considering he hit like .210 in triple A and made 4 errors already, but maybe he picks it up and all that talent blooms. Same goes for Matt Tolbert he get a starting job at any 3 of the infield positions he could also get 20 plus steals. I would love to see a line up like this. 1. Gomez CF 2. Tolbert 3B 3. Mauer C 4. Morneau 1B 5. Cuddyer RF 6. Kubel/Monroe DH 7. D. Young LF 8. Harris 2B 9. Casilla SS Harris and Tolbert are interchangable. I know im dreaming but hey who knows.
	See replies · In Reply to... · Reply · Permalink

Stolen bases -
twinsmlb613 Reputation:93 Level:All-Star Since:Oct 3, 2007
	May 12, 2008 1:05 pm Score: 94
	Delmon Young will get a lot of steals this year, and it wouldn't surprise me if he finished second on the Twins roster. However, I decided to go with Nick Punto. Even though he's on the disabled list right now with that hamstring issue, I think that when he gets back he's going to get a shot at a few more starts. With Adam Everett hitting only .200 as opposed to Punto's .265 (with Punto only having one less at bat) don't be surprised to see him at short. Of course, that implies that he has to make sure that he actually gets on base as well, but he's shown signs this year of putting last year behind him. Basically, there are a lot of "if's" in my thinking, but I think he's got a shot....
	See replies · In Reply to... · Reply · Permalink

Stolen bases -
jamasta Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 26, 2006
	May 13, 2008 12:21 pm Score: 93
	You're dreaming with regard to Casilla. He sucks. SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS. He's like Gomez, but slower, and with a worse bat. And about 50% less defense. S-U-C-K-S
	See replies · In Reply to... · Reply · Permalink

Stolen bases -
Minny madness Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Jun 22, 2007
	May 13, 2008 3:27 pm Score: 92
	I wouldnt say Casilla Sucks, he makes alot of mistakes right now and dumb errors but the guy has alot of skill. He actually reminds me alot of Christian Guzman, when Guzman was first up he made alot of those mistakes, it seemed he feels like the big leagues are a million miles an hour, but once he grasped it he was and has been a consistantly decent player. Casilla has more talent then Everett, Harris, and Punto combined.
	See replies · In Reply to... · Reply · Permalink

Stolen bases -
jamasta Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 26, 2006
	May 14, 2008 10:25 am Score: 92
	Mistakes + Dumb Errors + Poor hitting + mediocre defense + a "Cristian Guzman" ceiling = SUCKS.
	In Reply to... · Reply · Permalink

Stolen bases -
thosemine Reputation:49 Level:Rookie Since:Apr 25, 2008
	May 20, 2008 4:29 pm Score: 45
	I'm still in shock over that home run last night. Where did that come from? I think this is Cassilla's last call up with the Twins. I see him being traded possibly or just let go outright. He has talent, but not big league talent. Either that or a permanent member of Rochester.
	In Reply to... · Reply · Permalink