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  1. jkcarew
    I don’t really think it’s as simple as his ‘control’. In his previous start against Baltimore he faced 27 batters and didn’t walk one. Problem was, he gave up about a dozen missiles that landed in and around the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. So, what do you do in your next outing? You stop challenging and you start nibbling. Command’s great…but most starters make multiple ‘mistake’ pitches a game. I think Varland needs to find something new/different, so that his ‘mistakes’ are not so harshly and frequently punished.
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    The Front Office's Investments in Veteran Depth Are Not Paying Off Their investments in veteran (incumbent) starters hasn’t been much better.
  3. jkcarew
    Hopefully, Festa’s phobia of the strike zone has passed before it comes to that.
  4. jkcarew
    Interesting article. It would be interesting to compare these numbers to Julien’s at the AA level. To me, he’s simply doing what works. And that is…he’s taking advantage of inexperienced and unpolished pitchers who are, in general, not capable (and not willing at times, I’m sure) of consistently beating him with quality pitches late in counts. It’s hard for me to imagine how he ‘artificially’ makes adjustments in AA that he doesn’t need to make to be successful and get his team wins at that level. Most humans are only successful making adjustments…when they have to…when they can see and experience the ‘why’….which also informs the ‘how’ and ‘how much’. If this continues (high OPS with extreme walk/K rates), I think his shelf life in AA should be very short. If you’ve watched this guy at all…he screams CONFIDENT…the body language is almost over the top at times. Sure seems like a kid who would be able to weather some failure along the way…maybe even benefit from it. The sooner, the better, IMO.
  5. jkcarew
    Didn’t see it. Does Jack Jack get hit incredibly hard over and over? And over? Until someone mercifully takes him out of the fight?
  6. jkcarew
    You’re bound to stress the bullpen as he ramps. Obviously, it’s a desperation move…sadly worth considering despite it only being April. Meanwhile, Alcala might be turning back into Alcala back in St Paul.
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    Anyone else notice that Brandon Winokur played SS on Saturday? What’s up with that? He had an error…but even if this is just a long-shot experiment…it says something about the skills and athleticism the org sees in this kid. A 6’-6” shortstop. Impressive.
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    And doesn’t one of those 3 games include a game where they had FEWER than 5 after 9 innings?
  9. jkcarew
    You’re speaking in general, right? There’s certainly nothing Rocco could have done to change today’s outcome. And even at that, I wouldn’t suggest any ONE person got the club into this spot, nor will it be ONE to get them out.
  10. jkcarew
    Reality check on Varland... Last year he threw 68 innings. Meanwhile, nobody in the league that threw more than 55 innings gave up HR's as frequently as Varland. Despite all the hard contact, he managed an ERA only slightly below league average, with the help of a friendly BABiP against...again, despite the hard contact. Is he cable of having some good outings? Probably. But nobody...least of all Twins management...should be all that surprised at the early results this year. There was a reason much of the narrative in the off-season was that he was in line to maybe be a #5 behind whoever the Twins signed (turns out no), and behind Paddock (yikes).
  11. jkcarew
    You forget about the propensity for giving up the long ball. But other than those things...
  12. jkcarew
    Saints dead last in the International League in just about every batting category including BA, OBP, and SLG. Things you don’t hear every day: we need Kepler.
  13. jkcarew
    Gotta think Jeffers has made a serious, professional effort to change his 2-strike approach. His K’s are down significantly, and he’s still managing to drive the ball. A bright spot…I’d love to see him be able to sustain it.
  14. jkcarew
    Sure! TODAY Thielbar get’s Carpenter. I guess Rocco was correct when he brought him in Friday after all.
  15. jkcarew
    Arrive at the same place via different routes. Gonna make it hard on the MVP voters.
  16. jkcarew
    😓 I’d much rather had you respond with a quip.
  17. jkcarew
    I’m astounded at HOW good Rocco must think his defense is…and HOW bad he must think Kirilloff’s is to not have Kirilloff at 1B and Jeffers at DH in today’s lineup.
  18. jkcarew
    I’d say, getting the ball in the air is his game. But the constant rolling over on pitches on the outer half ruins that as well.
  19. jkcarew
    Certainly don’t have a problem with him getting more chances at this point. My expectation would be lower than yours, though. As they say…I’d love to be wrong.
  20. jkcarew
    That’s the spirit!!
  21. jkcarew
    I wouldn’t let it Festa much longer.
  22. jkcarew
    Not great, but probably significantly better.
  23. jkcarew
    So close
  24. jkcarew
    Nice job by Sands and Bowman to stop the bleeding. Now let’s get back in the game! Please.
  25. jkcarew
    We’re absolutely, positively, without a doubt, just as good as Detroit. Draw your own conclusions.
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