A Disastrous Day

90,000 Twins fans showed up for the first two home games, and the boys responded by getting on their knees for the South Siders.
Saturday Radke was average at best, while Cuddyer had maybe as much of a negative effect on the game as is possible for a 3rd baseman. It was a very poor defensive effort, which is an onimous sign. Lack of D is what kept Chicago from catching the Twins in recent seasons. If the Twins don't catch the ball this year they're in trouble, especially in light of the truly horrible news.......
Carlos Silva, who has shown signs of becoming a future All-Star, is likely out for the year. This is a tremendous blow for a team already crossing its fingers with Lohse and Mays.
Dave Gassner will take his place. Gassner is a sort of 27 year old Jamie MOyer, who was acquired in the Bobby Kielty, Shannon Stewart trade. A nice pickup by Terry Ryan, but one that is being put to the test early.
I don't like where this is headed.