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  1. MABB1959
    Nelson Cruz
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    Both Kirilloff and Lewis and other "newcomers" need a good mentor too. Cruz was a great mentor for Buxton and it showed then and is showing now without a true mentor or leader at all
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    Looks like the Giants and Mets knew CC is hurt much more than the Twins did. They got so caught up in getting him signed that they obviously missed something. I agree Buxton is as good as he will ever get. Not sure if he would consider medically retiring or how that would work. He needs to seriously take his long term health into consideration. All the money in the world is not worth the long term affects of playing injured, especially if he is doing long term injuries to his back.
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    I actually got to watch a live game and one thing I think I noticed is they have trouble with battling pitches. There is a baseball term for this but the at bats are quick and they can’t work a count to force the opposing pitcher to throw many more pitches. I hop that makes sense and remember I don’t get to watch many games thanks to Bally. Any updates on Bally’s nd the Twins?
  5. MABB1959
    Given the talent on the Braves team I am not that disappointed. One thing that should stand out to the Twins players is how Atlanta is as a group and having fun. It also points out how contagious hitting can be. We just do not have the players to get a rally going or they are not at an appropriate place in the line-up. They must be so deflated with no leadership to pull them up. We hear about players that are signed partially for their leadership and mentoring. I think we should have kept several players that may not be the best but are great at keeping the team at least alive looking. Arraez, Rosario, Sano, the Turtle and Escobar did have that love of the game that trickled down to others and entertained the fans. Win or lose fans like to see a team like Atlanta even if they don't win.
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    You do not need to be so condescending by starting off assuming I do not realize! I do realize that and it is exactly why I think he is really not going to get much better. I have many years of parenting a high level competitive gymnast. She has had knee issues that led to her hip getting out of alignment because she was over compensating. Luckily so far her back has not been injured. Once the back injuries flare up it is an area for concern, Many gymnast are forced to retired because of back injuries that can lead to a lifetime of pain. I do know that his ailments appear to be getting worse. Having back spasms just by swinging a bat or running is a big deal. Just saying after all these years he is not getting better and seems worse this year than any other.
  7. MABB1959
    I watched the game and watching Alcuna made me think of and really miss the old Buxton. The excitement of seeing Rosario and the 3 outfielders jumpin up after a win. Our guys have almost 0 excitement or passion for the game. So very sad!
  8. MABB1959
    He is the only writer looking at the flaws in this team. While he can come off like an ass, he isn't that far off.
  9. MABB1959
    They have mentioned hip, knees and then he goes out with back spasms. Not sure he can ever recover.
  10. MABB1959
    After watching Buxton's back spasm at bat I really don't see him getting better. He has knee, hip and back issues. Back issues are tough and many would be forced to medically retire or live the rest of their lives in severe pain. He most likely has enough money to last a lifetime, Not sure more would be worth it later in life he can barely get out of bed.
  11. MABB1959
    Starting to look like Buxton should learn to bunt. Assuming he hurt whatever he hurt yesterday on the swing. Didn’t seem like he should have over exerted while trotting to first. Ongoing Back injuries can be career ending for gymnasts. Doctors will encourage retirement if they don’t want to have pain for the rest of their lives.
  12. MABB1959
    the best way to learn would be up here in the majors
  13. MABB1959
    Why do we always have to do this?
  14. MABB1959
    I would add Berrios. But we all know he did not want to be here with this dumpster diving/hope and pray team in the prime of his career.
  15. MABB1959
    It looks much worse the way the Twins are hitting and obvious that his bat is SORELY missed. It also seems like all the trades done in the last few years have not been in the Twins favor. What makes me mad it they can't or won't go sign and pay a top level pitcher.
  16. MABB1959
    Sorry meant batting champ but thanks for straightening me out.
  17. MABB1959
    See tons of comments on FB praising the Twins for being in first place, We all know where they would be in any other division. A year ago the Marlins ended with a .427 and the Twins a .481 and 3rd place in the pathetic ALC. This year the Twins are .493 and barely hanging onto 1st place the Marlins are .560 and holding onto a Wild Card (they are behind Atlanta with a .644)
  18. MABB1959
    Sorry but 20/20 is perfect vision. In this case I would say they are blind in one eye and can't see out of the other. Instead of trading away an MVP they should have loosened the purse strings and paid for a #3-4 started, but I am afraid no decent pitcher would want to come here while in the prime of his career. Think that is why we get older and almost broken pitchers. They need to focus on the minors and get those guys GOOD and ready. SWR is a perfect example. IMO they never let them stay for maybe a game or two before they are sent back down. How to you learn to pitch in the MLB unless you get a good chance.
  19. MABB1959
    I was NEVER for it. Besides being an exceptional hitter this year and last, he has personality that is sorely missing from this group of misfits.
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    Yeah, pretty sure he is thrilled to be out of this organization.
  21. MABB1959
    I totally get they need a #1 starter pitching but in this case they should have "bought" one instead of trading Arraez.
  22. MABB1959
    I luckily have had a fun to follow team with the Blue Jays. Now I can add the Marlins (today was tough Jays v Marlins). Last year at this time the Marlins record was .426 and this year is .560 and if they playoffs started today they would be in. What a turn around!
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    Agree!
  25. MABB1959
    I wasn't thinking about pitching as much as hitting. But eventually we need to get players up and a few starts or innings to see what they have. IMO going forward this is more of an audition year now.
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