Brian Jordan has stated that his left wrist is still bothering him. He failed to have offseason surgery as he hoped it would clear up. Well it didn't. He plans to play with the discomfort. He was a player I expected a big year out of.
Wrist injuries tend to zap power.
Don't expect a big power breakthrough this year. This is good news for Brian Giles and Chad Curtis who will each see an increase in playing time if Mitchell doesn't stick. I'm betting he doesn't. I expected to see Rick Aguilera placed back in the closer's role in Minnesota. Don't count on it.