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  1. Doctor Wu
    I wonder if Tyler Jay would even be up for consideration if he hadn't have been a first round draft pick a few years back. Doesn't seem like he's earned his way onto the 40-man roster otherwise.
  2. Doctor Wu
    I'd just take 1 one more year at this point. I know many on this board are hoping that he has played his last game as a Twin (or for any team for that matter) but I think he still can be a productive player, as long as he still has the desire to put on a uniform and play. No, he won't start 162 games at this point, but I still think he's the best 1B option we have amidst all the other suspect players we are looking at next year.
  3. Doctor Wu
    I honestly don't see the love for Nelson Cruz, Sure, he's been remarkably productive for Seattle since they signed him as a free agent (after a good tenure in Texas), but he's going to turn 39 next year. How certain are you that he can still put up good numbers, if even start on a regular basis?
  4. Doctor Wu
    Good point. In this day and age, with so many Latin American players, the ability to speak Spanish is becoming a more important consideration.
  5. Doctor Wu
    That will be better than Rocky Racoon!
  6. Doctor Wu
    At this point even a coach who is remotely fluent in Spanish will be a plus.
  7. Doctor Wu
    That was the first thing I thought about after hearing the news. Who will stay and who will go? And who will Rocco want to bring on board?
  8. Doctor Wu
    Seth, you wrote: or could you consider a candidate who wasn’t good in his first manager job I'd answer a hearty "yes" to that one. There have been plenty of "good" managers that failed miserably in their first time at the job. Terry Francona comes immediately to mind. He was a bust when he managed the Phillies back in the day, but suddenly turned into a "genius" when he managed the Red Sox and Indians. That aside, I don't think we necessarily need someone with MLB managing experience. Take a chance on one of these new faces and try something different.
  9. Doctor Wu
    Good article. Both Milwaukee and Oakland had successful seasons even with starting pitching woes (plenty of injuries on both teams). But both had great bullpens and Milwaukee especially acquired some quality pieces via trades and free agency. Hey, it's always a bit of dice roll, and I give credit to those teams for making the right moves. But can the Twins do likewise? Gotta say I'm less than confident right now.
  10. Doctor Wu
    That comment makes me think of Delmon Young ... and not in a good way.
  11. Doctor Wu
    No mention of Nick Punto? Hey, think of all of those other utility infielders that turned into good managers (Ron Washington, Renteria, Alex Cora, and Gardenhire come to mind) and maybe it isn't such a crazy idea.
  12. Doctor Wu
    I agree, Instead of shelling out big money for a "proven" reliever, I'd prefer they seek some of those "live arms" that could turn into valuable bullpen pieces. Much more cost effective, and will possibly produce better overall results.
  13. Doctor Wu
    Great writeup! Watching those Astudillo highlights has made my weekend much more tolerable (I manage a retail store and those days can take their toll on my mood!). Thank you!
  14. Doctor Wu
    I have to admit not knowing a great deal about these guys, so your article was very informative. That said, none of them do much to excite me.
  15. Doctor Wu
    Meulens has many pluses in my opinion. The Twins could do much worse in choosing a qualified candidate and one who could potentially help to ignite this team.
  16. Doctor Wu
    I'm not that comfortable with the idea of Austin at the starting first baseman. Even though it's looking like Mauer will not be back next year, I think the team may need to have a backup plan for 1B. Maybe a free agent signing?
  17. Doctor Wu
    Here we go again. I guess it was too much to ask to have on off-season with no drama!
  18. Doctor Wu
    I'm not entirely sold on the idea of signing more free agents to re-stock the bullpen. Sure, another new arm or two would be nice, but there are no guarantees. Look at what Colorado did last winter, signing some top name relievers, only to have most of those guys put up horrible numbers. Granted, they ended up going to the playoffs, but those big signings were not much help.
  19. Doctor Wu
    Does anyone else think that all this celebrating a "walk off" win is more than a bit over the top? Hey, if the game is meaningful and you have moved into first place or clinched a pennant, then by all means go out and celebrate. But nowadays (I can't remember exactly when this trend to celebrate game-ending hits started, but I don't recall seeing such celebrations a few decades ago) it strikes me as almost childish (then again, we never did that sort of stuff in Little League!) when a last place team celebrates a walk-off win. That said, I think it's good for players to show emotion and pump their fists after knocking in a game-winning run. But to have the whole team jump up and down like kids, throwing water on the runner who scored ... well, it strikes me as just too silly.
  20. Doctor Wu
    I have wondered about that also. Obviously, it's not our very best prospects that go there each year, at least not usually. Is it strictly a front office decision, or are some players specifically asked? Do any decline?
  21. Doctor Wu
    Has Griffin Jax finished his military commitment and now free to play ball all year?
  22. Doctor Wu
    As usual, another very interesting installment in your "Get To Know" series. Keep 'em coming, Seth! Now that the Twins have Costello, they need to seriously think about signing an Abbott for the roster too!
  23. Doctor Wu
    Gotta agree with that assessment. I just don't think Mauer is manager material, nor do I think he would even want the job.
  24. Doctor Wu
    Got to admit that I shed a few tears watching those highlights of Mauer in the game today. If this is the end, it was a very classy and moving finale. As a fan, I want him to return for another year or two, But all things consdiered I only hope he makes the decision that is best for him and his family.
  25. Doctor Wu
    I'm not the biggest Grossman fan, but he certainly had a very good second half. He may be replacement level, but I'm not sure we have a bunch of better options waiting to be called up. And it sure is nice to have a player posting a decent OBP on a regular basis. Of course you also have to put him in the field once a while.
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