Twins Swap Go-Go for J.J.

Posted by John on November 6, 2009 under John | 4 Comments to Read

Really big news today out of Minneapolis for the Twins. Hear John Meyer, the Twins MVB, and his opinions on this big trade. Also, make sure to leave your opinions on this move? Are you going to miss Carlos Gomez? Are you happy to have a player like JJ Hardy?

* Note – when I said they’d have extra money to sign a 2B or SS, I meant 2B or 3B, my bad.

I also want to wish Carlos Gomez best of luck in Milwaukee. He was certainly an entertaining player in Minneapolis, but this move really made sense for the team. It did however make me think of his Twins debut on Opening Day in 2008. I nabbed this video from way up in the upper deck GA seats. Gomez stole two bases on that first day and it’s hard to argue that everything else was pretty much downhill after that. (Other than the cycle against the White Sox in 2008)

Tags: Bill Smith, Carlos Gomez, Hot Stove, JJ Hardy

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twinsmvb said,

Finally my thoughts on the big trade of the day. Goodbye to Go-Go and Hello to J.J. http://bit.ly/v0rsF

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brookingsblogs said,

Twins Swap Go-Go for J.J.:
Really big news today out of Minneapolis for the Twins. Hear John Meyer, the Twins .. http://bit.ly/H7pXz

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twinsbuzztap said,

The Minnesota Twins Most Valuable Blogger >> Twins Swap Go-Go for J.J. http://bit.ly/V6K26

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Ryan said,

While I was a fan of Gomez and his stellar defense, I cringed every time he came up to bat because I knew he’d be swinging at every ball from the shins to the chin. Hardy brings with him a pretty good glove, and the potential to be a very good 2 hitter in front of Mauer. This move also helps free up the outfield, and I have thoughts on that as well. Delmon will be in left every day (minus a day off). If he doesn’t produce, the Twins have 2 future star outfielders waiting in the wings in Aaron Hicks and Ben Revere. Granted they are a ways away from the majors, I feel they could work their way through the system pretty quick. I would like to see the Twins sign a veteran pitcher to help out the young starters, and most importantly, sign Mauer!