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Today, 05:42 PMInclude Plouffe with other(s) and see if a REAL 1B can be acquired. Or, a quality, ML, starting pitcher. Plouffe isn't a 3B, he a place holder, and...21 replies | 221 view(s) -
Today, 04:35 PM"When the windows open"--Whose window is open? Not the Twins' window! It has been established that the main objective of the FO is to reduce...99 replies | 1168 view(s)
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Today, 02:01 PMTrade: ____, ______, and/or _____. Please be realistic, Twins players aren't "in demand". Any trade the Twins propose will be viewed as a salary...21 replies | 283 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:32 AMPelfrey fits the Twins concept of pitchers: cheap, available to pitch, and "attacks the strikezone".30 replies | 1288 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 09:09 PM...lost two out of three and faced the #4, #5, and #6 starters. It didn't appear to me that the Tigers were all that motivated to bring the "A" game...4 replies | 400 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 07:00 PMComparisions to KC and Minnesota? Why not to Detroit? They traded their "top prospects" to get talent (Cameron Maybin and others). That acquired...127 replies | 2583 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 10:24 AMI've been a Twins fan from '61--and I certainly don't need a lecture about loyalty. There have been some very valid points made about the lack of...127 replies | 2583 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 10:51 PMKwak replied to a thread Minnesota Twins Now Have Difficulty Finding Room for Kyle Gibson in Minnesota Twins TalkLet me see...hope that a guy pitches well--so you can trade him? Ah, what a strategy! Trade all of your good players for minor leaguers. It all...91 replies | 2994 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 02:18 PMKwak replied to a thread Minnesota Twins: What Has Happened to Justin Morneau's Power? in Minnesota Twins TalkProbabiliy of a Morneau extention--very low. The Twins are committed to low payroll and youth. I fully expect the Twin will accept the first offer...37 replies | 749 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 01:04 PMKwak replied to a thread Minnesota Twins: What Has Happened to Justin Morneau's Power? in Minnesota Twins TalkTalk about usng "conjecture"?! Watch him swing the bat. Why does he open up? IDK. Hence the use of a ? mark.37 replies | 749 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 01:00 PMKwak replied to a thread Minnesota Twins Now Have Difficulty Finding Room for Kyle Gibson in Minnesota Twins TalkI think Ryan is committed to Pelfrey in hopes he reaches (exceeds) the "Corriea level" so he can sign him to $3-5 MM contract for 2014. ...91 replies | 2994 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 10:16 AMKwak replied to a thread Minnesota Twins: What Has Happened to Justin Morneau's Power? in Minnesota Twins TalkWatch Morneau swing--his first movement is to open his front shoulder. Is this to permit his left eye a better view? Whatever, this won't permit...37 replies | 749 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 03:18 PMSlama is freed! I sure hope this doesn't lead to 300 posts moaning and groaning over his loss--or that he should have been traded for " a prospect".47 replies | 1562 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 10:53 PMHmm, 2-0 with (what were those words again that shouted that Thomas was worthless and had no business getting a job). True, he isn't special, but so...79 replies | 2470 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 02:27 PMI watched the televised Kernels game Monday and was impressed by Melotakis. I believe he has a very good chance to become a starting pitcher for the...13 replies | 939 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 01:53 PMI'm curious how people are so casual with the year 2016 to be the first year of "winning". Cue the Tigers: 2003 this team was wretched winning only...53 replies | 2370 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 08:37 PMHis contention is to have a running conversation.79 replies | 2470 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 05:22 PMLook on the bright side--next June the Twins will select one or two slots higher--and hopefully get a more useful player!79 replies | 2470 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 01:39 PMSpend FA $ for an extra CF--one who was destined to be at best #4 on the depth chart?! Oh my brother, given all of the posts on TD about awful...79 replies | 2470 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 12:45 AMAll this talk about CF depth? Yikes! There are so many holes on this team that to focus on a short-term problem is myopic. Power-hitting, timely...79 replies | 2470 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 09:55 PMMy thee are the Parmalee haters! Right now Parmalee's got a tighter grasp on a major league job that Hicks and Arcia. Willinghame is more likely to...52 replies | 4709 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 09:33 PMTK = Tom Kelly, not Gardenhire.52 replies | 4709 view(s)
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06-10-2013, 04:27 PMRyan had this belief that he could obtain "adequate" pitching for "average" salaries--"attack the strikezone with medium speed sinlers and sliders". ...52 replies | 4709 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 10:23 PMDozier makes that pill easier to swallow.31 replies | 3105 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 05:44 PMCongratualations to Sano! Since there were no comments in the Kris Bryant thread that he was "too big to play third", hopefully that issue won't be...31 replies | 3105 view(s)
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06-09-2013, 01:40 PMGolly, we could have saved 200 or so posts on the "Benson Thread" if it were known that an injured man could not be removed fron the 40 man roster.171 replies | 16748 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 07:20 PMApparently the Twins see things like the rest of you--three Catchers selected in the first ten selections--3rd,6th, and 9th.13 replies | 1528 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 06:59 PMNone of the State of Minnesota High School players were drafted. Apparently, they all believe that they can improve "their slot" significantly.196 replies | 13469 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 04:56 PMIt sure looks as if the Twins are planning on moving Mauer.196 replies | 13469 view(s)
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06-07-2013, 01:42 PMDid we just replace Tyler Robertson?196 replies | 13469 view(s)
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Kwak liked post by jokin On thread : Article: Prospects on the Move
What a difference a weak week makes. Nick Nelson on 6-9-13: Nick Nelson on 6-2-13:
Liked On: 06-10-2013, 07:22 AM
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Kwak liked post by Ozziedavisfan On thread : Article: Pitcher And Catchers Report On Day 2
yes! we drafted drew butera again in the 3rd round
Liked On: 06-07-2013, 12:30 PM
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Kwak liked post by StormJH1 On thread : Article: Joe Benson claimed off waivers by Rangers
Gleeman's negative reaction to how they handled this (shared by many on this thread) is a valid complaint. They obviously lost a young "asset" when they could have exposed a number of...
Liked On: 06-06-2013, 11:44 AM
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Kwak liked post by John Bonnes On thread : Article: Twins Daily Audio: Could Appel Be Coming?
I wouldn't be shocked if MLB's strategy might be to break Boras.
Liked On: 06-06-2013, 11:07 AM
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Kwak liked post by Cap'n Piranha On thread : Twins Add Clete Thomas, DFA Tyler Robertson
If by respectable numbers, referring to Robertson, you mean a guy with a 1.84 WHIP and 16 BB in 20.2 IP, than I guess our definitions of respectable vary greatly. As for why they didn't bring up...
Liked On: 06-03-2013, 02:29 PM
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Kwak liked post by JB_Iowa On thread : Souhan: Free Agent Pitchers Not The Answer
To me, there is a difference between trying to buy a team or rotation (free agency isn't the route to long-term success) AND bottom feeding in the guys you DO acquire especially when you have a staff...
Liked On: 05-26-2013, 10:34 PM
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Kwak liked post by IdahoPilgrim On thread : Article: Joe Benson claimed off waivers by Rangers
I wouldn't say approve, but frankly I'm not that big on Benson. I started following the Twins minor league system last year, so I never followed his career in the low minors when he was a top...
Liked On: 05-25-2013, 11:54 PM
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Kwak liked post by TwinsFanInPhilly On thread : Article: Joe Benson claimed off waivers by Rangers
Maybe he just isn't as good (or never will be) as some of you think.
Liked On: 05-25-2013, 02:41 PM
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Kwak liked post by jokin On thread : Why have the Twins been dumping so much salary and players the last couple years?
The answer would be: "FOUR" Boston, Cleveland, Toronto and the Cubs. The Twins were in position the last 2 offseasons to address their gaping holes and have found fit to priotize partial and...
Liked On: 05-12-2013, 02:37 PM
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Kwak liked post by Ultima Ratio On thread : Article: Oswaldo Arcia To Be Called Up On Monday
I would like to see Arcia get his own extended look like Hicks, and during that time Hicks goes down. Of course, the real problem (not for me) in this scenario is who would lead off? I mean Hicks...
Liked On: 04-14-2013, 11:13 PM
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Kwak liked post by Thrylos On thread : Wolfson: DFA'd Borbon a possibility
This is major BS by the manager of the millennium, btw. That field was so bad, that his second baseman fell on his rear end trying to work a double play, so gassing it on the bases was not an option...
Liked On: 04-11-2013, 08:38 PM
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Kwak liked post by Thrylos On thread : Reusse: Always are Angry Twins Followers
Agreed. But using the word "haters" to describe people with different opinions, you automatically become like them, not? Here is my beef with the Twins (and I really do not care about the...
Liked On: 03-08-2013, 06:13 PM
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Kwak liked post by Highabove On thread : Article: Are Gibson, Hicks Destined For Rochester?
The 2012 Tampa Starting Rotation James Shields 16th round Matt Moore 8th Jeremy Hellickson 4th (rookie of the year) Alex Cobb 4th Dave Price 1st Tampa has mostly built their success on...
Liked On: 03-07-2013, 04:06 PM
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Kwak liked post by Han Joelo On thread : Article: Are Gibson, Hicks Destined For Rochester?
I agree with Brock--things go in cycles. Picking in the top 5 for a few years in a row certainly should help an organization look good. To the Rays lovers--I understand geographical loyalty. I'm...
Liked On: 03-07-2013, 11:49 AM
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Kwak liked post by ScottyB On thread : Article: How Max Kepler can help conquer Europe
You're forgetting about Arcia, and he may be the best of all. :)
Liked On: 03-02-2013, 10:37 PM
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