I need you guys to read every word of this:
Byron Buxton has 25 HOME RUNS his last 54 games
That is a 75 HOME RUN pace over a full season, and he’s still top 1% in sprint speed
Byron Buxton started the season by hitting .182 with no homers in 14 games through April 11.
Since then, Buxton has hit .297/.355/.670 with 23 homers in 51 games.
During that time, he leads MLB in homers and slugging percentage, and also ranks second in OPS and fourth in WAR.
Byron Buxton on his concern level with trade talk, via @DanHayesMLB:
"I don't give a f*ck ... I ain't said nothing about leaving, nor will I. I'm a Twin."
After securing 10-and-5 rights Buxton has a no-trade clause.
Byron Buxton loves the #MNTwins clubhouse vibes. The trade talk? "I don't give a f***. ... I ain't said nothing about leaving. Nor will I. I'm a Twin.” Story is open for all to read. Check it out in @TheAthletic only.
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