I've always had the sense that Ron Gardenhire has a secret cache of baseball knowledge, because his Twins always outperform their payroll and roster. His public comments often fly in the face of the latest sabermetric findings, but it might all be a cunning effort to lull us into under-estimation.
This paean follows the skipper's decision to yank Kevin Slowey after seven no-hit innings. Gardenhire admitted that his action was lamentable. Unsaid were the following considerations:
1. Minnesota's in a pennant race.
2. Slowey missed his last start with arm trouble.
3. He'd thrown 106 pitches already, so was unlikely to finish the game anyway.
Pennants fly forever. Quick, who threw last year's two no-hitter. See?
Bravo, Ron Gardenhire.
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