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...especially those by the Paul Richards Ethic, but Baltimore Orioles aren't going where this year. The boy- pitchers are something less sure bets, and Skinny Brow getting old. Jim Gentile may time his late-season fade- last fast full, and Mary Breeding simply not a good second-base Shortstop Ron Hansen hit above his head last year, not likely to do as well. Robinson is the one solid in the lineup; the outfield is and catcher Gus Triandos good as he used to be, which so hot anyhow. Some day will have its time...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Zorro To Lead Twins To A.L. Flag | 4/21/1961 | See Source »

Sixth: For years, people Detroit seem much better was; but now, they Tigers. With Rocky Bruton, Al Kaline, and Maxwell, Detroit can claim the A.L.'s best outfields, and Cash is a fine hitter and a first sacker. Shortstop Fernandez could...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Zorro To Lead Twins To A.L. Flag | 4/21/1961 | See Source »

Fifth: The Boston Red bad on Opening Day, but to think of it, they're really that terrible. They could fine hitters every day-- Chuch Schilling, Frank Pete Runnels, Russ Yastrzemski, Gary Jackie Jensen--if they gave up on defense. But has to play shortstop-- weak-hitting Pumpsie even with him the infield...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Zorro To Lead Twins To A.L. Flag | 4/21/1961 | See Source »

Fourth: The Chicago are too old. The fabulous Al Smith, and Roy Sievers, hitters, and Frank Juan Pizarro could turn effective pitchers. But other the White Sox are no great Chicago can also claim overrated player in all be shortstop Luis Aparicio...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Zorro To Lead Twins To A.L. Flag | 4/21/1961 | See Source »

Third: Cleveland, which have won the pennant could do it this time this season they will have in the guise of an The best shortstop in the armed Woodie Held, hands field that is the equal of The Tribe has a fielders with Willie Piersall, Tito Francona, Bond. Pitching, however, question mark...

Author: By Michael S. Lottman, | Title: Zorro To Lead Twins To A.L. Flag | 4/21/1961 | See Source »

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