Buxton buzz: Twins excited by budding star's powerful start
The Minnesota Twins have been patiently waiting for Byron Buxton to perform at his superstar potential for a full seasonAPRIL 9, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doubles twice in winSimmons went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over Seattle.
ImpactThrough 20 at-bats, the veteran shortstop is hitting .450 with three RBI and has walked as many times (five) as he's struck out. The absence of Josh Donaldson (hamstring) has pushed Luis Arraez to third base, making Jorge Polanco the everyday second baseman and increasing Simmons' role. Injuries in recent years have prompted speculation that the 31-year-old is best suited as a part-time player, but Simmons' early offensive excellence has likely earned him frequent playing time even after Donaldson's not-too-distant return.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Continues hot startGarlick went 2-for-5 with a RBI, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over Seattle.
ImpactThe outfielder is hitting .417 in 12 at-bats. As of now, Garlick remains the backup left fielder behind Jake Cave, but Cave has struggled to start the season and may yield playing time if he doesn't improve at the plate. A long-time minor leaguer, Garlick will need to keep hitting if he wants to keep his roster spot when top prospects like Alex Kirilloff are deemed ready for promotion.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Another multi-hit effortFrance went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Twins on Thursday.
ImpactThe 26-year-old put together his second multi-hit effort in the last three games. Thursday's production brought France's season slash to .346/.452/.538 over 31 plate appearances, and he's reached base safely in all seven games thus far.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Three hits in latest startTorrens went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to the Twins on Thursday.
ImpactTorrens' second two-bagger of the season helped push his season average to .333, with the 24-year-old having hit safely in three of his first four starts. Torrens and Tom Murphy project to continue splitting time behind the dish fairly evenly, with each logging the same number of starts thus far.
APRIL 9, 2021•ROTOWIRE
What is wrong with Marco Gonzales so far in 2021?Heading into the start of the 2021 season, most Mariners fans felt pretty confident that we were going to have a solid pitcher at the top of...
APRIL 9, 2021•SODOMOJO.COM
Bert Blyleven on 25 years of Twins broadcasts and the origination of ‘Circle Me, Bert’After a more than a quarter of a century in the broadcast booth, you won’t see or hear Hall of Fame pitcher Bert Blyleven offering color com...
APRIL 9, 2021•TWINCITIES.COM
