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My team the Twins just signed Sidney Ponson… what can I expect?

I know he has had weight and alcohol issues, but Rick Anderson should be able to straighten him out and players on the Twins always seem to behave, SO lmk if you know anything about him, have watched him extensively in the past, etc. I am really not looking for “Ponson Sucks” type of answers. If you think he will suck tell me why?

Sorry to say, but I wouldn’t expect anything. I think Sidney is done. He was awful for St. Louis, and even worse with the Yankees, who dropped him after just a few horrible outings. He used to have great stuff, but it looks like he now has lost it. He just hasn’t taken care of himself, and has gotten too out of shape. Dave Duncan is a great pitching coach, and even he couldn’t turn Ponso around. I think the Twins know he doesn’t have much left, and are maybe just seeing if they can use him somehow as a fifth starter type. The Twins have a great bullpen and some good young pitchers, so I have no idea why they are wasting their time with Ponson.

Jim Thome Interview After Being Signed By The Minnesota Twins (1/27/10)