Gardenhire Heaps Praise On Span

Span was 3 for 5, with 4 RBI, which included a bases-loaded clearing
triple, a single, and a bunt single, plus a stolen base. He also
robbed a 2 run HR off the bat of Adrian Beltre, leaping high against
the wall in right center to snare the ball.

“Boy, he’s been some kind of player for us.… I wish I was his agent
right now,”

He’s been promoted to Minnesota twice this season only because Michael
Cuddyer got hurt, most recently a finger injury for which the
outfielder may return next week.

When he does, Span isn’t going anywhere.

“He’ll bat No. 1, and he’ll play every day. I can tell you that,”
Gardenhire said.

When asked what he’s brought to a Twins team that reclaimed first
place for the first time in three months with Span starring,
Gardenhire gushed like a garden hose.

“Calming. Super defense. Understands the game more. Has grown up a
lot,” the manager said. “I can’t really think of too many things he
hasn’t done well since he’s been back.”

On Aug 7, 2:40 pm, John Gregory <ashb....DeleteThis@skypoint.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 7 Aug 2008, powrwrap wrote:
> >> On Aug 6, 11:23 pm, "brink" <brinknos....DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> >>  He and Gomez together make a
> >> fantastic OF tandem.  They also would have a great duo nickname that is far
> >> too crass and offensive to use, but funny.
>
> > Go-Nards?
> > What?
>
> I regret to say I got brink's joke.  I won't state it, but it will come to you, and then you will regret it too.


Uggh. Yeah, you're right about the regret part.