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Article: la vell e. neal III's twins insider; Experience, not talent, is rotation's biggest problem; The Twins are relying on many youngsters, with all their ups and downs, learning on the major league level while trying to contend for a division title.(SPORTS)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- July 8, 2007
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Byline: La Velle E. Neal III; Staff Writer
Most participants on the Star Tribune's Twins Insider blog have zeroed in on offense as the main problem with this team. While it's hard for me to wrap my brain around the concept of Jason Tyner as a designated hitter, the Twins also have the challenge of trying to reach the playoffs while developing their young starting pitchers.
"How they respond and how they handle the second half when everything gets heated up will tell you how we are going to go along," manager Ron Gardenhire said.
Watching prospects perform in meaningful games could be the best way to evaluate them. It's also a huge risk because ...