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Those are the numbers of Justin Morneau, the Twins supposed Paul Bunyan.
He hit a 3-run homer last night that was basically the difference in the game, though he was back in the 7-hole doing it.
I've criticized Gardy for moving Morneau in and out of the cleaup spot this year, but lately he has shown to be utterly incapable of handling it.
I don't think anyone is ready to give up on Morneau, but he faces more pressure during the off-season than any Twin.
He has to get off to a good start next year, and he has to have 30-40 homers by the end.
It does make you wonder what happens in the off-season with these guys, because if you'll remember back, Morneau had a horrific off-season.
He had all kinds of illnesses, and basically couldn't do anything until spring training.
Does that have something to do with his crappy season?
Another factor of course, is that he hit 19 homers in 65 games last year, which made the whole league sit up and take notice (and scout him, adjust to him, and now, beat him).
Now it's time for Morneau and the Twins coaching staff to make adjustments in return.
Teach the kid to layoff the slider down in the zone.
Let him go the other way with the ball instead of pulling 4-6-3 DP's all the time.
Hell, just give him a fighting chance, because too many times this year he's looked overmatched - when last year he looked like the next Jim Thome.