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The veteran has still been a very productive hitter despite being in his late 30's.Last season showed signs of a little regression from what Cruz has produced in the last few seasons before. However, the six-time All-Star was still able to record 37 home-runs, 97 RBI's along with a .256 batting average.Those 37 home-runs ranked Cruz eighth in home-runs throughout the American League. Which shows he can still produce at an All-Star level, which is also why he was able to command $14 million for next season.advertising Sporting NewsAlthough, last season may be the start of what's to come for Cruz. Even though he mainly only has to worry about hitting, he is starting to show signs that he won't be around the game for much longer.Cruz's slugging percentage was the one big regressions he suffered last season. His percentage dropped .040 from just the season before. He also appeared in the fewest games in a season since 2013.He was benched in those games due to him needing more rest and time to recover. Which definitely shows that this could continue for the remaining seasons that he is in the league for. This is a big reason why he also only received a contract that guarantees him for just one season.advertisingThere's no question that he will still be a productive hitter for the Twins next season. It's just a matter of question if he will be able to appear in more than 140 games next season, due to needing more rest between games and series he plays in.What This MeansCruz should provide the Twins with that middle of the order bat that they will be able to pair next to Miguel Sano in their lineup. Even with him being towards the end of his career, he should still be able to produce at least 30 home runs and around 90 RBI's next season.However Shelby Miller Jersey , if the Twins exercise the second year in his contract then this will likely be the last deal he will ever sign in the MLB. Because it would be hard to imagine a lot of teams lining up to sign a 40-year-old player who can only serve as the designated hitter. These five men flew below the radar, but deserve recognition for their work on the 2019 D-backs."Fun reading through the nominations and pitches in the thread - thanks to all those who chipped in with their two cents worth. The final cut-off came at the two recs mark, so Zack Godley, Matt Koch, Christian Walker and... (fans self with rolled-up D-backs Insider magazine) Yasmany Tomas did not make to the final cut. Here are the five who did:Silvino BrachoMarch 18, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.April 15, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.April 20, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.April 30, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.May 4, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.May 8, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.May 11, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.June 5, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.June 14 Chris Owings Jersey , 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.July 1, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.July 2, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.July 5, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.July 7, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.July 12, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.July 23, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.July 31, 2018 - recalled Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.August 2, 2018 - optioned RHP Silvino Bracho to Reno Aces.September 1, 2018 - recalled RHP Silvino Bracho from Reno Aces.If you’re counting, that’s nine times Bracho was optioned to AAA, and nine times he was recalled. Before rosters expanded in September, his longest stay with the team was 11 days. Despite this http://www.diamondbacksfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-greinke-jersey , “Bus-pass” Bracho still posted a very respectable 3.19 ERA, striking out 34 over 31 innings, and holding opposing hitters to a .223 average.Clay BuchholzI guess a nomination as Comeback Player of the Year would technically disqualify him, but since he didn’t win this relatively minor award [quick, who won it in 2017?], it seems churlish to exclude him. This was a man who couldn’t even crack the Opening Day roster for the Royals, and hadn’t won a major-league game since 2016. Yet remarkably. he ended up being more valuable by bWAR to the D-backs this season, than J.D. Martinez was in 2017. After seeing Kris “I’m retiring” Medlen and Troy Scribner make starts, we’d have been fine if Clay had merely been replacement level. Instead, he gave us the lowest ERA in franchise history by any pitcher with 80+ innings of work. Daniel DescalsoWe already wrote about Descalso’s time in Arizona. So I’ll just copy-paste this: “It is for his remarkable clutchiness that Daniel will be best remembered. dead-last in the league for 2016, to second and third over the last two years. We’ll know more this season...Here’s the poll, please feel free to explain your choice and reasoning in the comments!