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vs. TWINS, 4/04 (Opening Day)


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I know it'd wayyyyyy to early, and I don't ever want to be THAT guy, but I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't worried about wieters being a black hole in the middle of a very potent lineup.

If he was 3 for 3 and you were hyping up how great his bat is going to be, it would be too early. But as of right now, based on the last few years, all you can do is assume he will be a black hole in the middle of the lineup until he shows us something else.

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