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After self-doubt and frustration, De Vries' perseverance pays off

  • Article by: CRAIG MALVEAUX , Star Tribune
  • Updated: August 10, 2012 - 11:50 AM

The Gophers product is pitching well for the Twins after gutting out tough times.

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mrfaquesenAug. 10, 12 8:38 AM

He just needs to do a better job keeping the ball in the park. 13 HR's in 59 innings! He may take Bert's record away.

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lindy_frank123Aug. 10, 12 9:27 AM

Hey I'm with you Cole. People have doubted me for years. Negative bank account? Only because I'm helping others by getting myself in debt. Who really does that? I know I know.

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minnetonka12Aug. 10, 1212:45 PM

Lindy frank - i doubt that

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bassillAug. 10, 12 1:15 PM

IT is a nice story about DE VRIES but in reality is DE VRIES a major leauge pitcher and the answer is NO.HE gives up way too many home runs.

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danmyteAug. 10, 12 2:25 PM

Love this kid. Considering where he has been he has been great for the Twins. Give him an offseason and lets see if he can seize a spot next season. It would be a huge deal for the Twins if he could take over a spot inthe rotation full-time.

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mrdurdenumdAug. 10, 12 2:37 PM

13 HR's in 59 innings? Moon Shot Scott would laugh.

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dakfanviewAug. 10, 12 4:05 PM

If he had someone that knows how use the curve ball and keep it down. The Twins know a guy who did that for awhile. But they have the managers bff.

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n8conoclastAug. 10, 12 4:39 PM

Sometimes it's fun to forget about how good/bad a team is and just enjoy a positive story like this. Local boy claws his way to the Majors against all odds.... anyone who isn't rooting for DeVries is either heartless or doesn't know anything about him.

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n8conoclastAug. 10, 12 4:40 PM

As for DeVries' success as a pitcher, he'd be a pretty good mid/back of the rotation starter if he could keep the homers under control. He has decent strikeout and walk numbers. The good news is that he never had a big problem with homers in the minors, so it's possible the 13 HR in 59 innings is just a fluke or a symptom of his lack of MLB experience.

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yathinksoAug. 10, 12 6:49 PM

He is a borderline pro at best. Will have a few good outings, but will never be consistent enough to have a role as a starter.

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