He hit his first career double on Tuesday. He hit his first career triple on Sunday. His OPS (the trendy new stat, which measures on-base plus slugging percentage) is a hefty 1.089, easily the best on the team. And he's driving in a run every seven at-bats this year.
Is it time for the Twins to start using Johan Santana as their new designated hitter? Granted, we're looking at a pretty small sample size (seven at-bats) this year, but he's shown enough confidence and bat control to at least merit consideration as a pinch hitter in certain situations.
Right?
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I'd love to see Santana-zee as a pinch-hitter. That would be fantastic! Reminiscent of Brooks Kieschnick a couple years ago, only cooler.
It sure would beat watching Gardy call upon Tyner for a lefty vs. righty situation. I hate that.
I remember reading that Liriano was known as a big slugger before someone said, "Hey, maybe you should pitch." I say, when he comes back, put them both in the lineup.
Hey, Liriano could DH today. He'd have to be better than L-Rod.
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