Sunday Insider: The 3-2 pitch

April 19, 2015 at 1:53AM
The Kansas City Royals Lorenzo Cain follows through on his two-run, 2nd inning homerun off of Twins starter Tommy Milone. The Twins beat the Royals 8-5 Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN.](DAVID JOLES/STARTRIBINE)djoles@startribune.com Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals
Lorenzo Cain homered Thursday against the Twins. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Three observations …

• Who taught Lorenzo Cain how to hit? He has become one of the best players in the game. Just stay healthy.

• MLB is encouraged to fine anyone who violates the pace-of-play rules put in place this year. The shorter games are a delight. Great for families.

• Is it too early to wonder about the Yankees finishing in last place in the AL East?

... and two predictions

• Cubs third base prospect Kris Bryant will hit four home runs before April is over. He was called up on Friday.

• Miguel Sano will be called up by the Twins before Byron Buxton.

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