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  1. Doctor Wu
    Gyro spin? Man, it seems like I learn something new every time I visit this site! What I like about this signing is the fact that Romo DOES match up well against the Yankees. I think, or I hope, that the front office is targeting pitchers who can specifically match up well against potential playoff opponents such as the Yankees and Astros. I liken it to the strategy that Presidential candidates use in national elections (okay, I realize this is a reach, but bear with me!):It doesn't matter how much of a percentage of the national vote you have, you need to capture the electoral majority of certain states to win, and that's where your focus needs to be. Thus, I think it would be a savvy move by the Twins to target pitchers who are Yankee-killers, or who at least match up well against the other possible playoff teams.
  2. Doctor Wu
    Greinke also likes to bat, and is in fact a good hitter. I would think that his preference would be to stay in the NL where he can pitch and hit. That said, I would love to see him in the Twins' rotation.
  3. Doctor Wu
    Very nice to see Gilberto Celestino having a very productive week with Cedar Rapids. It will be comforting, after trading away Pressly last year, if he turns into a keeper.
  4. Doctor Wu
    Very good article. In an ideal world, we wouldn't have to give up any of the top prospects we have. ones that we have been following and reading about and rooting for. But hey, that's the reality of the game, as we all know. You always hear people saying that "You have to give up something to get something" and of course that's true, but darn it, it's going to hurt when we lose some of those kids.
  5. Doctor Wu
    Another player catching my eye in the recaps lately is Prelander Berroa. Not sure what his overall outlook will be, but I love that name!
  6. Doctor Wu
    Fun to see Jaylin Davis continuing his recent hot streak. Has he turned into a real prospect at this point?
  7. Doctor Wu
    My thoughts exactly. I can't see a Buxton trade at all. And any value that Romero had has plummeted this season.
  8. Doctor Wu
    My first thought was: why trade for Romo when Belisle was available. Okay, that's a stretch, and a poor comparison, but like many others I'm hoping that this is not the only bullpen addition that the Twins make this month. I didn't view Romo as the playoff-type stopper that we need in the pen, but on further reflection I like the idea of getting a veteran with playoff experience, and his track record in that respect is good, Plus, he certainly HAS been pitching very well in the past month or so. If he's riding a hot streak, let's make sure his seat is a comfortable one.
  9. Doctor Wu
    Seeing as how the Rangers are unlikely to make the playoffs at this point, the thought of the Twins possibly picking up Lynn crossed my mind earlier in the week ... and I immediately dismissed the idea as ridiculous. But .... I could see it happening. I don't want to see it happen, but it wouldn't shock me. But hey, if they want another starter I sure hope they are aiming higher.
  10. Doctor Wu
    I'm not a big fan of "bumping" starting pitchers to the bullpen, for whatever reason. And I doubt the players themselves are too keen on that idea either. Plus, I would think that it would be a difficult adjustment for most pitchers, especially ones that have started for most of their career. I'd rather the Twins reinforce the bullpen at this juncture .... unless we can pry away a quality veteran starter like Bumgarner without giving up a bunch of top prospects.
  11. Doctor Wu
    As surprisingly good as the Rangers have been this year, I doubt they will make the playoffs. Based on their history in the Daniels-era, the Rangers will most likely try to trade Minor for prospects. I would love for the Twins to have him. I think he would be a great addition to the rotation. And he still has another year on his contract, right?
  12. Doctor Wu
    Looking over the top prospects list I was reminded of Akil Baddoo and his injury. Apologies if this question was answered in a previous thread: I assume he's out for the rest of this season but what's the timeline for his return next year?
  13. Doctor Wu
    Not only is Lance Lynn pitching well for Texas, Danny Santana continues his steady play for the Rangers too. He drove in the winning run last night, with two outs in the bottom of the night, and Texas beat the Astros for the second night in a row. Hmm ... are they for real? Santana had 3 hits on the night, including his 10th HR of the year. He is now batting .307. Who woulda thunk it?
  14. Doctor Wu
    Looking at the Prospects List, at #15, Matt Wallner is a name I don't recall seeing before. Or at least I never paid any attention. What's his story and why is he rated so highly?
  15. Doctor Wu
    Whatever they decide to do, the front office should make the trade soon ... as in this week or next week. Don't wait until the last few days of the month to do something ... and then you will most likely lose any chance of getting what the team really needs. Please please please ... don't procrastinate and try to get a "bargain." Get what you need, even if it costs a few good prospects.
  16. Doctor Wu
    I'd have to agree with that opinion, which is something I didn't think I would be saying a few months ago. I know that most on this board thought the Cruz signing was a very good one at the time, but I had my doubts. An aging slugger approaching 40 years old? How much can he have left in the tank? Well, quite a bit it looks like. I'm happy to have been proved wrong about my less than enthusiastic reaction to his signing. And hey, that Martin Perez signing looks pretty good too!
  17. Doctor Wu
    This whole team has been a bunch of surprises, pleasantly so. the glow is still there! As you noted, it's good to see Buxton cutting down on his strikeouts. And hey, he has 42 RBI at the break, a very impressive stat for someone batting at the bottom of the order. I only hope he becomes more than a .250 hitter.
  18. Doctor Wu
    Yeah, the Twins should have had, or maybe they still will, another player or two in the All-Star Game, but I also agree with your "give them a rest" idea. Most of the starters seem either tired or banged up at this juncture and few extra days rest might not be such a bad idea.
  19. Doctor Wu
    Nice report on Adrianza. As you noted, he wasn't even hitting his weight the first month or so. I wouldn't have been surprised if the team HAD released him at that point. But hey, patience is a wonderful thing, and he has certainly rewarded the team's belief in his abilities. I knew he had been hitting much better in the past month, but I'm really astonished at the big numbers he's put up during that stretch. Probably not sustainable, but it sure is fun is see him playing well.
  20. Doctor Wu
    But the more burning question remains: where is Bartolo Colon these days?
  21. Doctor Wu
    Sorry, but I have to give a thumbs down on those uniforms. Once was enough.
  22. Doctor Wu
    It seems like every time I read about Jaylin Davis he has done something good. I know he's not considered a top prospect, but would he be a guy that could fit into a utility role on the big league club, maybe like Jake Cave, in the next year or so?
  23. Doctor Wu
    Reading this part: Bryon Gandy, the Twins 32nd-round pick out of Lurleen B Wallace St JC Ha! I wonder how many out there even remember who Lurleen Wallace was? That mention really brings back some weird memories. Sweet Home Alabama, indeed!
  24. Doctor Wu
    First time I have noticed the name Luis Rijo. Hmm. ... some impressive stats in these recent games. What would be his approximate prospect ranking at this point? Is he a pitcher to keep an eye on?
  25. Doctor Wu
    Danny Santana is having a surprisingly good year for the Rangers thus far, starting a few games and pinch hitting (got a hit!) last night. He's now batting .308 with a .344 OBP. Also 6 HR and 20 RBI. No, not all-star numbers, but a good bounce back for him.
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