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  1. jkcarew
    I mean, yes, I’d drop Polanco in the order, specifically as it relates to Arraez’s position. I was concerned with how many of these guys were swinging the bat this spring, and some of that has carried over. On the other hand...(doesn’t include today’s 14 innings)... Polanco’s BABiP: 147...he’s likely to turn back into 2018 Polanco at some point. Garver’s BABiP: 143 Sano’s BABiP: 111...meanwhile, his SO% is exactly the same as 2019, BB% higher Twins OPS is 3rd overall in the AL; they lead the AL in OBP (you read that correctly) Twins team SO% is exactly league average and their BB% is better than league ave. It warps the mind, but this is what baseball looks like now. What the Twins haven’t done is make the big pitch, or the big play, or the big hit. That will probably turn at some point.
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    We’re making this conclusion based on 3 appearances? Really, it’s 2 normal appearances, because his first was in the make-believe 10th inning scenario where he faced two batters and gave up a single and a ground ball to second. (I do think it strange to give a low K% guy like Dobnak the first extra inning.) Still, in both of the two normal outings, he completely shut down the opposition for his first two innings and then was poor (to very poor) in his third inning of work. It’s seems kinda hard given that small set of outcomes to conclude he’s likely to be more effective as a starter. How about instead we limit him to no more than two innings in tight games, and avoid using him (or defer his use) in extra inning scenarios?
  3. jkcarew
    It’s nice to have that 8-man bullpen for 7-inning games, though...right? Our top two starters did their best to make this look rational. But it isn’t. It’s a joke and an embarrassment to the 150 years of Major League Baseball that preceded this.
  4. jkcarew
    As a Sano fan, I think patience is warranted. He comes across as a great teammate who really enjoys the game and the success of his teammates. And when things turn, the power can win games all by itself. But I have to admit that even I get dejected with the slow overall progress. I wish the concept of letting the ball get deep and going the other way would finally click at some point. It won’t cut down on the HR rate (much) as he’s so powerful he can reach any fence in any park...and it would help the K’s and the BA so so much. It’s exactly what Cruz does. I also worry that he’s starting to get frustrated himself. The happy-go-lucky, everything’s great, body language that he’s pretty much always been able to maintain seems to be cracking a bit. That would be a shame because one of the best parts about watching Sano is that he always seemed to be having so much fun out there almost no matter what.
  5. jkcarew
    I realize this is rhetorical...but it is amazing to think about. And a lot of fans probably don’t contemplate how this impacted other numbers for the top-end pitchers of previous eras. Starting pitchers used to pace themselves. They didn’t Max-effort each pitch...far from it...because they were EXPECTED to pitch at least 7 innings, hopefully more....for 40 starts per season. That’s why you can’t compare any average/rate stats like ERA, H/9, or K/9, from that era to this era.
  6. jkcarew
    One of those games where Berrios had no idea where the ball was going. It works against a lineup like Seattle’s...not against top-end experienced lineups. Still fun to watch him, works fast and never afraid to throw the ball over the heart of the plate (or try to) when the situation is calling for that.
  7. jkcarew
    Theoretically, Buxton. Theoretically. When he’s playing AND hitting, there’s no way a starting pitcher can be that valuable. Having said that, I’m not yet a believer in his ability to play 140 games a season. I’ve remained a skeptic regarding his bat, as well, but I’m seriously rethinking that position.
  8. jkcarew
    Graterol set to come off the 10-day IL shortly...he was behind schedule this spring due to a COVID bout this winter, apparently. The Dodgers have missed him...not at all.
  9. jkcarew
    Dominate the opener, then lose a game you should have won, then win a game you should have lost. That’ll do.
  10. jkcarew
    A lot of missing the point here, though. The Twins...as a major contender in 2021...were NOT going to put themselves in a position to rely on someone with Baddoo’s experience (lack thereof) in a pennant race or the postseason. Same with Celestino. They went and got some corner backup with more of a track record...and, in the end, were left with a choice of protecting only one of their higher-upside guys, Celestino or Baddoo. The price of being a club expected to compete for a championship. They chose Celestino. A classic example of keeping the toolsier player in lieu of the one who seemed a bit ahead on the hit tool. It was Celestino or Baddoo...they weren’t going to roster both in 2021. Completely defendable decision, IMO. Now, might it turn out that they chose the wrong guy? Of course it could.
  11. jkcarew
    If a friend told me he bought 100 shares of a questionable stock for 1.50 a share and told me if all goes well it could get maybe to 3.00 a share...would I think he made a dumb move? No. I would just wonder why he bothered. And that’s how I feel about the Dobnak deal.
  12. jkcarew
    How often does someone in today’s game go 0-6 without a strikeout?? I’m sure Jake Cave doesn’t want to know.
  13. jkcarew
    Twins losing the time of possession battle. Thankfully, we’ve been able to score when they have the ball.
  14. jkcarew
    Impressive pitching pretty much the entire series. Very encouraging.
  15. jkcarew
    One-Hitter!! Duffey’s buyin!
  16. jkcarew
    Can we pinch run for Sano in the 10th?
  17. jkcarew
    Unfortunately, in Cruz’s case he was too old to play the outfield at about 25.
  18. jkcarew
    Three true outcome Buck. Didn’t see this coming.
  19. jkcarew
    Before the opener, I would have said a postseason series win. But now I feel like it needs to be...consistently know what base you should be throwing to if the ball is hit to you. And winning a postseason series.
  20. jkcarew
    Can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen my kids little league teams lose this same way. Pitcher hits a batter, then someone throws to the wrong base, then someone drops a ball. Of course, I never had to invest 4 1/2 hours of my life to watch it happen. I’m pretty sure I saw a couple of the young players crying in the dugout.
  21. jkcarew
    Absolutely en fuego for the opener! I tip my hat.
  22. jkcarew
    Interesting. But right now, I’m more concerned with the game...the Brewers have the bases loaded with nobody out.
  23. jkcarew
    You think Rocco sends Maeda out for the 3rd? I mean, it’s a long season.
  24. jkcarew
    I can hardly wait for my late lunch break, so I can turn up the volume.
  25. jkcarew
    Over/under on his subsequent departure: June 2nd
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