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  1. 02-01-2008 01:31 PM #1
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    The Backup Plan

    The Denver Post reports that the Twins contacted Josh Fogg's agent Thursday and "appear serious about adding the veteran right-hander if the Johan Santana deal goes through."

    Minnesota will have money to burn without Santana around and the Twins seemingly always bring in a mediocre veteran or two to hold back their youngsters. With Philip Humber and Kevin Mulvey soon added to the mix, the Twins have no shortage of rotation options if they're willing to go with a veteran-less rotation.
    Terrible backup plan! Fogg has never logged 200 innings so he's not an innings eater and his career ERA is 15 points higher than the league average. I say wait and see what happens during Spring Training.
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    Re: The Backup Plan

    Going from Johan Santana to Josh Fogg.... wow
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    Twins Re: The Backup Plan

    I think they are just looking for a veteran to fill out the rotation, not to be the number one starter. He went something like 10-9 with an ERA around 5. Yeah, not that great but remember he pitched a mile above sea level and also had to bat. I think if they are looking for someone who can fill that 4th or 5th spot with some experience, he might be ok. Plus, he has post-season experience on top of it.
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    Re: The Backup Plan

    He wasn't that good even before he was pitching in Denver
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    Re: The Backup Plan

    I'd rather give Nick Blackburn a shot at the rotation than Josh Fogg.
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