Healthy Buxton has been fun to watch!
First Pitch: 12:35 PM CT
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Know Thine Enemy: Over the Monster
Sometimes as sports fans, we let frustrations over injuries, resentments about large contracts, and a lack of championship banners color our viewing experience/enjoyment far too much.
Case in point: Byron Buxton.
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Ten years ago, Byron Buxton made his Minnesota Twins debut. Since that time, he has:
- Never been part of a championship club (never advancing past the ALCS, in fact)
- Been injured all the time (2 seasons of 100+ games played)
- Received a hefty chunk of change
But let’s put all that aside for a moment and simply marvel at how exciting of a player a fully-operational Buck truly is.
Rocco Baldelli has been flashing the green light when Buxton gains base path access—and Byron has been hitting the gas more often than not (7 SB)…
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When #25 isn’t flashing the footwork, he’s loosening up the leather out in center…
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Yes, he is still susceptible to those pesky breaking balls in the dirt (perhaps hanging out with Michael Cuddyer too much?!), but when he gets a mistake pitch it often travels to any of the three LF decks of Target Field…
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Whether from a stadium seat or my living room recliner, it has been a joy to watch Buxton once again be able to showcase his full talent acumen on the diamond.
One thing Buck hasn’t accomplished in his career: Hitting one out of Fenway Park. Perhaps he can change that today and send one over the Monster to help MN win the series!
