Glen Perkins Likes Advance Stats

As a fan of baseball sabermetrics it’s always refreshing to hear about a player using these advance stats as a tool to improve their game. But hearing that one of these players also happens to play for the Twins, well – that’s the type of news that warms my TC Lovin’ heart up.

In an article written today on the Twin’s website, it takes a look at the relationship pitcher Glen Perkins has with sabermetrics. If you are a fan of sabermetrics, this is a must read as lets you delve into the psyche of a player who isn’t ignorant towards numbers.

A link to the article is here. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

Minnesota Twins Injury Update

Justin Morneau - worked out this morning, will only DH for the rest of the season to avoid diving.

Denard Span - Hoping to be back soon and was sprinting this morning.

Glen Perkins - Played catch this morning but isn't available to pitch yet.

Francisco Liriano - Played catch today but will likely be shut down for the rest of the year.

Danny Valencia Saves Season With Walk Off Single, Closer Thoughts

It looked like the Twins' season was all but over. Casilla flew out to left field, and Mauer was up to bat with one out. The Twins' were about to be 8 games back in the division, and likely would be trading key players at the deadline, but the Twins' fought back in a huge way, just like they have been doing all season. Mauer walked, and Cuddyer hit what looked like a single, but become a double because of his hustle. The Indians intentionally walked Jim Thome, bringing up Danny Valencia. Valencia hits a dinky fly ball to left field that drops and Cuddyer rounds third to score the game winning run. This is a huge win for the Twins that brought them to 6 games back of the 1st place Indians. They have to win again tonight if they want to keep their hopes alive.

Matt Capps pitched again last night and looked better than before. He clearly cannot handle the mental grind that comes with being a closer, as he leads Major League baseball with 18 blown saves over the past year. I think Joe Nathan is improving, but I would love to see Glen Perkins close. He's got closer stuff, the only thing you have to worry about with him is his mental toughness. He shouldn't have to worry about the mental part because when you are throwing a filthy slider along with a 97 mph fastball, you should be just fine. Gardy, just give him a shot, please.

Matt Capps and Glen Perkins Get Deal

Matt Capps and Glen Perkins avoided arbitration, signing one-year deals for $7.15 million and $700,000. The $7.15 million seems high, and it is indeed high. However, it is a contract I will take as opposed to signing Matt Guerrier or Jesse Crain to three year deals. Capps is on the book for one more season as opposed to three. I also like the $700,000 for Perkins. Clearly Perkins has struggled recently but it's a low risk potentially high reward. He was a former first round pick and I still believe in the guy.