Yankees show Twins bullpen needs help

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Reusse states the obvious
Published 8/13/2008 by cmathewson at Twinkie Town
... Patrick Reusse's latest column perfectly demonstrates why the Twins won't contend unless they get someone to replace Neshek. It was a lost opportunity before the break, and it's now very tough in their position to get the kind of guy they need. They have to be behind the White Sox to do it because the Sox can put a waiver claim on anybody they want in order to block a trade if the Twins are ahead of them. ...

Published 8/14/2008 by Aaron (noreply@blogger.com) at AaronGleeman.com
... to chime in on the subject, yet Nathan is on pace for a career-low 68 innings, has averaged just 15 pitches per appearance, and has gone five weeks since throwing even 20 pitches in a game. Underusing Nathan has led to overusing Guerrier and that combination has played a big part in the bullpen's collapse. ...