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  1. Doctor Wu
    Everything that I've read about what Perez is doing this spring, and what has been suggested that he do, sounds very encouraging. Let's hope the early positive results continue and flourish during the regular season. Count me as a believer.
  2. Doctor Wu
    I like this idea of rotating the leadoff batter, and not necessarily using the same player game in and game out. Be creative! And actually, I think Baldelli might just be the manager who does that.
  3. Doctor Wu
    I agree! Give that man a raise (in this case, Parker). And good to hear that Garver is a quick learner and excited about this stuff too.
  4. Doctor Wu
    Gotta agree with the kudos on this article, Seth, Very informative stuff about these players, most of which I did not know, Obviously, not enough room on the team for all these guys right (barring some freakish injuries), but they are proving they belong in the majors, and I wish them all the best of luck.
  5. Doctor Wu
    In most games this spring I've noticed Kepler being used as the leadoff batter. And based on results thus far (yeah, yeah, small sample size and all that, but still ...) it looks like a good strategy. Kepler is hitting well and even has a .500 OBP. Obviously, that's not sustainable, but it looks like he might be comfortable, and productive in the role as leadoff batter. What does everyone else think?
  6. Doctor Wu
    Other than the bullpen it looks the toughest decision will be who to keep at first base, as the starter and/or a backup. Cron, Austin and Duda have all hit well this spring. I would assume Cron has the job to lose, but might one of these other guys make the team too?
  7. Doctor Wu
    "...but he’s plenty strong. The thing is, he’s plenty strong enough. He’s a strong guy." Ouch! C'mon Rocco, you need to develop a better vocabulary. Such inane repetition reminds me of a certain verbally-challenged president.
  8. Doctor Wu
    I was surprised to see Kohl Stewart included in the first round of cuts too. But on reflection, it's not the end of the world for him and not a huge shock. I think a few more months of AAA seasoning would do him some good.
  9. Doctor Wu
    It's time to bring back Carl Pavano!
  10. Doctor Wu
    People keep pointing to his lack of velocity as a red flag, but for a savvy veteran pitcher who can still get people out, that shouldn't be a huge concern. I'd be more worried about a multi-year deal that ends up costing the team a bunch of money. Even a 1-year deal seems like a gamble for the sort of money he wants. What about a much cheaper option, someone like Edwin Jackson, who had a nice bounce-back year with Oakland in 2018?
  11. Doctor Wu
    The blurb notes that Astudillo "has emerged as a fan favorite—with his everyman looks and carefree attitude". I'm not so sure I'd call his enthusiasm and zest for playing "carefree". That mplies some sort of Machado-like indifference to hustling. But what really caught my eye was the part about his "everyman looks." Huh? I don't know of a single person on earth who looks like that!
  12. Doctor Wu
    Sounds like the voting machines they use in Florida too. No consistency!
  13. Doctor Wu
    I'm not sure either, KC will obviously need better starting catcher options with Perez now injured, but they are going to be cellar dwellers this year no matter what they do, and it's doubtful they would give up much for a player like Castro.
  14. Doctor Wu
    Twins pitchers striking out opposing batters. What a refreshing new trend! Let's hope it continues!
  15. Doctor Wu
    I'm still hoping we see Bartolo pitching for some MLB team in 2019.
  16. Doctor Wu
    Savvy move by the front office. As others have already noted, there just wasn't room for Granite in this year's Twins outfield, so getting anything at all for him was a bonus. Good luck to him. It would be fun to both Granite and Ben Revere make the Rangers opening day roster.
  17. Doctor Wu
    Good pick. Kubel was on an upward path until that injury. He was really never the same afterwards.
  18. Doctor Wu
    Bring back Nick Punto! Sorry, I couldn't resist. Seriously though, I hope Sano is healthy and ready for a full, productive season. And I think that will happen. But if all else fails I'm confident enough with a mix of Gonzalez, Adrianza, and/or Astudillo being able to handle the hot corner.
  19. Doctor Wu
    I'm not sure this qualifies as some sort of breaking news ... or even important news. Not to make light of the team's decision. Obviously, Berrios deserves to be named the opening game starter. Kudos to the kid. But what was the purpose of announcing this decision the first week in March? What's the urgency? I'm baffled. The only thing I can figure is that the team wants to make sure that Berrios knows that he's important to them, and ... ahem ... maybe we can get that contract extension settled this month while we're at it. Otherwise, not really a surprising or earth-shaking announcement.
  20. Doctor Wu
    Another guy that's already been used in the bullpen a couple of times in the past week is Justin Nicolino, who pitched for the Marlins last year. Don't know much about him. Anyone out there seen him pitch? What are his strengths? Does he stand a chance of making the Twins' opening day roster?
  21. Doctor Wu
    I can see both sides of this issue. On one hand, it certainly is concerning to think that he now has the mindset that he doesn't need any coaching advice and is just going to wing it by himself. But I also agree with your take on this new defiant and confident Buxton. I like that fire and passion! Get fired up and start producing like we have hoped! Really, I think in the grand scheme of things, but this may be the best way forward for him.
  22. Doctor Wu
    In yet another ex-Twins bullpen trifecta, pitching for the Pirates yesterday were Liriano, Slegers, and Burdi. Wonder if any of them will make that team's opening day roster?
  23. Doctor Wu
    Some good points there. That's one of the aspects about pitch framing "skills" that has always baffled me: if the catcher gains the rep as an ace pitch framer, surely the umpires are going to catch on and adjust or retaliate in some way?
  24. Doctor Wu
    That's what I had assumed too, which was why I was surprised to see Gonzalez listed as the primary backup option at first in this article. Not to say that would be a bad thing, but I was just puzzled by that choice.
  25. Doctor Wu
    As a baseball traditionalist, I hate the idea of using a pitch clock. But I also have to be a realist and I think it may become a permanent part of the game in the not too distant future. The times they are a-changing (apologies to Mr. Dylan) and I think if baseball wants to include a younger demographic as fans (those with shorter attention spans!), then they are going to have to make this and a few other changes to shorten the length of the games. Sigh. I don't want that to happen, but I just think it's inevitable.
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