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By Sam Hansen
Santana gives up one hit over seven shutout innings, and many writers will say “It’s just another day at the park for him”. Ponson gives up 8 runs in 5 2/3 innings and I say the same thing. After the game, Ponson said “I’m not a guy to make excuses; I just didn’t pitch good today. That’s what it comes down to.” No Ponson, while you might not make excuses, you also don’t make good performances on the mound. You didn’t pitch good today? How about your career? Ponson is the epitome of below average. The poster child of “the one who had potential but nothing ever came of it. He is the hope of all of the “usta’s” and the “gonna’s” of the lazy world, who settle for what is given to them, but never do anything with it. There is nothing, and never has been anything great about Sidney Ponson. The Twins looked in the free agent market hoping to get veteran pitching to solidify a rotation early on so all of the young arms in triple A will have to wait yet another year before coming eligible for arbitration. This is the sole reason why pitchers like Matt Garza, Kevin Slowly, Glen Perkins, and Scott Baker are kept in the cocoon of the minor leagues. Yes, you can argue that Baker struggled in the major leagues last year and is not ready for the move. This may be true, but I will still take a guy who could be good over a guy who has proven for years that he is nothing more than a good minor league pitcher in a big league uniform. Don’t get me wrong, the signing of Ortiz was a solid move and with the help of Rick Anderson I believe will benefit the team. But as far as both Ponson and Carlos Silva go, they need to get out of town.
5 comments:
I agree with Sambo here. I was iffy before Ponson took the mound, and he proved me correct. I don't like Silva in the twins rotation, and if we have two sinker-ball throwers, the teams will be expecting it. I would like to see some younger arms in the rotation. Get rid of the fat asses! Did you see how soon Ponson was perspiring? What's that tell you? He's out of shape. Send him down, bring up Garza or Baker.
Although Sam has written a nice article, you should still continue your search for Scotty Too Hotty. Pay whatever ransom you need to get him back. For now you can let Sam stay in the big leagues and gain some experience. Next time Venezuela calls, send Sambo. If he makes it back, he has earned his Twins beat writer stripes and should be given a spot in the rotation.
I totally agree with Sam. Ponson coming back from surgery was a big risk and it definately didnt work out. I just found out now that Glen Perkins was called up after the game yesterday (4/11). This is a smart move but why not call up Garza and send Ponson out. Although i agree with most of what gromilton had to say there was one thing that i didnt. He made an assumption that all fat asses were bad. You cant forget about the fat asses that are still pitching well like CC Sabathia, Batrolo Colon, Bobby Jenks, Dennys Reyes, David Wells, and when he comes back Roger Clements. These fat asses are good pitchers and it may be that they are out of shape but they are still able to dominate their opponents. The "fat asses" that gromilton is talking about (ultimately Ponson) may be fat this dosent mean that because he is fat he should leave, its becasue he cant compete anymore. And the fact that he was perspiring means that he was warmed up and i would rather see him warmed up then not sweating at all and not playing at his full potential.
Overall great article Sam cant wait to read another.
Not a bad outing sam.
Send me some more articles by email and we'll post em. (Still intern basis though).
-Tyler
But damn it sam...use some paragraphs!
Tyler
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