Welcome back Stewart!

In a couple other blogs I commented on how the Twins should shop around Shannon Stewart for a possible trade this July, especially for a good third baseman. After his return on Saturday, I completely retract that thought.

Stewart went 4-4 with a walk in the 8th to take the lead. He even got an RBI double on Sunday in the Twins 8-0 victory to sweep the Brewers.

I originally thought that we really didn't need Stewart since we did so well without him in the lineup. Now I'm taking the attitude that Stewarts return is essentially picking up a bat from another team before the trading deadline, only we haven't had to give up anything for him (except maybe Rondell White).

If the Twins won 16 of 17 without Stewart, imagine what they can do now that he's back! Especially if he hits like he did on Saturday! He's the perfect answer for the Twins DH! Regarding 3B, I think we're doing just fine with Punto and Tiffee.

Also of note: The Tigers and White Sox were kind enough to lose one game this weekend, giving the Twins a slight bump in the standings, more than they had received the last 2.5 weeks! It should only get better. Chicago has Boston and Baltimore next, and the Tigers have Oakland and Seattle. I'm still hoping for another couple games before the All-Star Break.