Metrodome Memories

This is a solid story on left handed starter Glen Perkins and how he has a solid chance of making a depleted Twins starting rotation in 2007.  Aaron Gleeman recently finished up his series on the top 40 Twins prospects and Perkins came in at number three.  He Perkins won’t be an ace, but he’s very solid and his Double A numbers in 2006 show that.  You can’t argue with 131 strikeouts in 117 1/3 innings, although he’ll be 24 in March and he’ll probably be getting close to losing his prospect tag because of his age.

PECOTA projects Perkins as having a rough time in 2007 but his most comparable pitcher is Pirates starter Tom Gorzelanny, who many think will a pretty good starter in time.  Regardless, Perkins is definitely someone who bears watching in spring training.