Forum Friday 02/06/2015

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Let’s get into this week’s action…

Michael Beller from SI.com takes a look at Brian Dozier’s last two seasons and asks the question “is he due to regress?” Always a conversation-starter on the Twins Daily forums, this thread sparked a lively debate about Dozier and his ability to maintain 2014’s performance level.

Dozier: A Candidate for Regression?

Nick Nelson posted the top 11-15 prospects in the Twins system - many of which would be top five or ten prospects in other systems - and debate raged over the order of the list. Where would you put Lewis Thorpe, the left-handed teenager with shoulder questions?

Twins Top Prospects: 11-15

Twins Daily member Halsey Hall has been moseying around sunny Ft Myers, enjoying above-freezing temperatures while keeping us updated on the happenings at Hammond Stadium, including its renovation.

No one likes Halsey Hall.

Hammond Happenings

Fellow Twins site Twinkie Town interviewed the Twins Assistant General Manager, Rob Antony. When the front office is involved, expect “lively” debate on the merits of everything from the acquisition of Ervin Santana to statements that removing the trees was a mistake to suggesting that the front office should be replaced by concessionaires.

Twinkie Town Interview with Rob Antony

In Wild News:

Last night was a good night and it couldn't have gone better for the Wild had they scripted it themselves. Surrounded in the standings by Dallas, Vancouver, Colorado, and Los Angeles, all four teams played last night and lost in regulation. Catch up with the events of last night on our forum!

Scoreboard Watch

In Vikings News:

What should the Vikings do this offseason? Do they shore up the offensive line and then call it a day or are there upgrades to be found on defense? Join the conversation and pretend you’re in Rick Spielman’s chair for a few minutes.

2015 Offseason Discussion

So that’s it for this week. Every week, we’ll pick the best threads and post them in a Forum Friday article. If your thread is chosen for the article, you will be entered to win a free Papa John’s pizza at any Minnesota location to get to the forums and start commenting today!