Biggest surprises in the Twins first half.

[Gopher_In_NYC]

I decided to allow up to three picks, because i know you could literally choose them all and only allowing one seems too stingy.

I’m really interested to see what people choose and can’t wait for the second half - playoffs here we come

 

[coolhandgopher]

I voted for the three pitchers—without them, I imagine we’d be in Royals territory and speculating what we would get for Joe Ryan at the deadline and if Buxton would waive his no-trade clause.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

I voted for the three pitchers—without them, I imagine we’d be in Royals territory and speculating what we would get for Joe Ryan at the deadline and if Buxton would waive his no-trade clause.

Solid selections; I threw in Bell over Morris because he’s been consistent after his slow start, been clutch with RISP and plugged a big hole in the middle of our lineup; I can’t imagine who would be there instead of him and it’s great that he’s a switch hitter

 

[howeda7]

Bell-he seemed cooked.

Taj-I don't think anyone saw this level.

Gomez

It sort of had to be that one of the minor league starters would end up in a key setup roll. If not Morris than Mathews or Festa.

Lee and Larnach stepping up were mostly foreseeable.

 

[TRF Guy]

That they are one game under .500

 

[golfing18now]

That I've enjoyed Twins baseball as much as I have this year.

 

[coolhandgopher]

I’d add Ryan Kriedler’s solid play, both at the bat and in the field, allowing the shifting of the infielders to better fit their strengths/shelter their weaknesses.

 

[GophersInIowa]

The biggest surprise to me is that they have the most runs scored in the AL (6th overall). I did not expect the bats to produce as much as they have. If you would have told me before the season that Buxton will have been on the IL twice before the All-Star break, I would have figured the team was well on their way to 100 losses.

 

[Ope3]

Truly what I am most surprised by is how bad the entire American League has been.

Never would have imagined the Twins would be chasing the White Sox for 1st Place/WC instead of 4th Place in the Central.

 

[GopherVotary]

I’m shocked Buxton ended up on the IL.