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Yesterday, 08:03 PMI kept reading "Buteriffic" as Butteriffic and I was kicking myself because I just started a butter-related blog and didn't trademark the name. ...3 replies | 320 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:08 PMPerhaps I was getting too bogged down in the specific Machado example. I do feel that the argument that the Twins hold their prospects back is a bit...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:49 AMHe's been in A ball for 40 some games. He has obvious parts of his game that still need work. It's possible that a part of the reason why he has...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:41 AMMachado is better than Sano, simple as that. He was a better prospect and he is a better player. He is a more advanced hitter and fielder. Sano...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 04:19 PMYep, lots of 25-year-olds with decent track records completely disappear after eight bad starts.16 replies | 682 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 02:33 PMI predict that Vance Worley will be sent to Rochester a few seconds ago.16 replies | 682 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 02:16 PMI don't, but this does seem like the best place to look for them.16 replies | 682 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 12:22 PMIs it just me, or does Colabello look kind of weird in this picture: His head is very round and his cheeks kind of dangle.58 replies | 4615 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 11:54 AMWell, I don't really care about wins because I am a stereotype, but you could make the opposite argument that his stats should be worse because of...39 replies | 2010 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 10:34 AMI tell you what, if Deduno proves me wrong (and I really do hope he does, I am a fan of the Twins at heart), then I will run out and carry him off...39 replies | 2010 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 10:20 AMThis is also true. I certainly prefer Deduno to De Vries or Hernandez. If Deduno can harness his stuff, I'll gladly admit that I was wrong.39 replies | 2010 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 10:11 AMThat is an absolutely fair point. You are right, he has a K/9 over 9 in 800 career minor league innings. To me, the second number says a lot more...39 replies | 2010 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 09:39 AMCareer innings pitched: Worley - 322.2 Deduno - 84.2 Correia - 1123.2 Pelfrey - 936.2 I don't really have a problem with anyone being...39 replies | 2010 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 09:35 AMAt AAA this season: Start 1 - 5.1 innings - 4 Ks, 4 BB, 5 hits, 0 ER, 100 pitches Start 2 - 5.2 innings - 5 Ks, 4 BB, 4 hits, 1 ER, 99 pitches...39 replies | 2010 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 08:37 AMCareer K% for the following: Vance Worley - 18.5% Sam Deduno - 17% Kevin Correia - 15.1% Mike Pelfrey - 12.7% League Average in 2013 - 20.0% ...39 replies | 2010 view(s)
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05-22-2013, 07:34 AMI completely agree! Here is a link to the Twins 1997 draft from Baseball Reference: 1997 Minnesota Twins Picks in the MLB June Amateur Draft -...3 replies | 909 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 01:23 PMIf I am remembering accurately, I believe Kris Medlen's 2012 was the desired model for Gibson's 2013. Although, that did not happen (starting in...29 replies | 802 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 01:11 PMTravis Lee was being a real jag and didn't want to sign with the Twins after the 1996 draft. The Twins did not want to duplicate that jaggery in...3 replies | 909 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 11:28 AMI think we might be overestimating Sano as a hitter right now too. While he might run into 25-30 home runs at the MLB level, I'd guess he'd be...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 11:00 AMBrad Swanson created a blog entry 25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 1997 in Kevin Slowey was Framed!Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed! Hi, Twins Daily! In the last few days, I have posted a few more draft recaps at my blog. If you...0 replies | 100 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 10:57 AMI'm not really defending their process, I just think Machado is a very unique example. He was an advanced teenage prospect and clearly is already...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 10:32 AMI think there is some difference between Buxton and Machado and definitely a difference between Sano and Machado. Machado has a more refined...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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05-21-2013, 08:03 AMI have already admitted that I understand the desire to send a player down for seasoning. It sounds delicious. My point is that I don't agree...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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05-20-2013, 11:35 PMHow does three weeks in Rochester really help Hicks? I don't buy confidence as the factor. If confidence is what you're looking for, isn't there a...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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05-20-2013, 10:46 PMIn a way, I understand the desire to send Hicks and Arcia to AAA for "seasoning" and giving older AAA veterans opportunities that they have earned...161 replies | 3108 view(s)
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05-20-2013, 08:50 AMWelp. The Minnesota Twins weren't really supposed to be good or even decent this season, so a 2-7 homestand isn't crazy. It's more disappointing...0 replies | 405 view(s)
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05-20-2013, 08:00 AMOriginally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed! Weekend Recap Welp. The Twins weren't really supposed to be good or even decent this season, so...0 replies | 145 view(s)
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05-19-2013, 09:17 PMBrad Swanson commented on article Twins Minor League Report (5/19): Gibson, Richardson, Colabello Star in Minor LeaguesWell, when you guys figure out when you want to call up Gibson, let me know so I can watch his first start.23 replies | 2311 view(s)
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25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 1997
by Brad Swanson on 05-21-2013 at 11:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
Hi, Twins Daily! In the last few days, I have posted a few more draft recaps at my blog. If you missed them, and want to read about them, you can find them here: 1994, 1995, 1996.
Here is 1997:
Travis Lee was being a real jag and didn't want to sign with the Twins after the 1996 draft. The Twins did not want to duplicate that jaggery in 1997. They had a strict "no-jag" policy in '97, opting instead
Monday Morning Madness
by Brad Swanson on 05-20-2013 at 08:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
Weekend Recap
Welp. The Twins weren't really supposed to be good or even decent this season, so a 2-7 homestand isn't crazy. It's more disappointing, after what seemed like a such a positive start. Regardless, this franchise is clearly trending upward, even if this past week doesn't reflect that.
The thing that struck me the most from the weekend was another shaky Scott Diamond start. I did a detailed breakdown
25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 1993
by Brad Swanson on 05-17-2013 at 11:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
Welcome back! In my never-ending quest to recap old drafts (feature ends June 4), I present to you, if you missed them:
1991
1992
Here's 1993, in all it's glory:
The 1992 draft was a nightmare, but the 1993 draft was like the morning after a nightmare when you realize that none of what you experienced was real and that you are safe in your own bed, but then ohhhh there's blood on your
What is Oswaldo Arcia doing with his arms?
by Brad Swanson on 05-15-2013 at 07:39 PM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
The Minnesota Twins are going through a bit of a rough patch. The White Sox are terrible, but hit the Twins hard today and won the series. The Twins rotation is not performing. Mike Pelfrey seems jolly, but that's not enough. Vance Worley has cool glasses, but that's not cutting it. Pedro Hernandez is a lefty, but even that isn't getting the job done.
In addition, there are questions about the offense. Is Josh Willingham
25 Minnesota Twins Drafts in 25 Days: 1990
by Brad Swanson on 05-14-2013 at 11:00 AM
Originally posted at Kevin Slowey was Framed!
Hello Twins Daily! I am continuing my journey through the last 25 Minnesota Twins drafts. As promised, I will not post each here, as I don't want to create any clutter. If you are interested in previous entries, you can find them here:
1988
1989
There! Here's 1990:
The 1989 draft produced one of the biggest names of the Twins' last quarter-century, in Chuck Knoblauch. How could the
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