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Got a theory that the Twins trade Duran 1/1 for an OK starter they think they can optimize. He's the Luis Arraez of this offseason. A buzzy fan-favorite at peak value with an amazing skillset that the Twins FO doesn't value too much. They've always treated relievers as fungible. I think they seriously consider flipping him.

Hello Jerr.
It was funny when I logged in today.  I saw I had "reactions" from both you and Mike Sixel. I knew very well that Mike would dislike whatever it was I said because he does that..  I have had virtually no interaction with him and yet he keeps disliking my posts.  He never bothers to explain where my logic is flawed, he just dislikes my posts.  I think it is kind of childish.  I have used dislike only a couple of times and when I have I try explain why I do not agree and I did it in a cordial way.  I guess this thumbs up/thumbs down thing is the norm on "social media" but I do not have a Twitter, Facebook or any other kind of page.  I do not even have LinkedIn, since I have been a teacher for nearly 30 years and am heading toward retirement soon.
I think the problem with Buxton here is that so many doubled down over and over again about how much of a superstar he was and they just can't admit they are wrong.  I do not like hyping up young guys.  We all wanted Buxton to be great but he is not.  If I say that sentence stand alone by itself, I bet a number of people would dislike it.  I am sorry, but I just do not understand how that is.  I appreciate the likes, though lol
Take care,
Ralph

Hey Nate, here is a link to Seth's post about the '04 "Rodney Dangerfield of AL Playoff teams" and their postseason win:
Wednesday (archive.org)

I had forgotten how fun October baseball really can be!