What remains to be seen with all Minnesota pitchers…is the effect of the outdoor stadium. What will wind currents (such as Steinbrenner’s Stadium) do to the fly-balls? What about dimensions compared to the Metrodome? How will that effect a pitcher like Slowey who tends to leave the ball up (or at least around the zone).

Also, the baggy in right field took a couple home-runs away, especially when teams loaded their line-ups with lefties when facing Slowey.

I expect Slowey’s ERA to be aroudn 3.75-4.50 for the next season. I think the Twins pitcher to watch our for is Blackburn. While many would say Baker, I would disagree. Baker has the best stuff, but sometimes his head just doesn’t show up to pitch.