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  1. 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?
  2. Doctor Wu
    Here we go again. I guess it was too much to ask to have on off-season with no drama!
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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?
  6. Doctor Wu
    Has Griffin Jax finished his military commitment and now free to play ball all year?
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Doctor Wu
    A pitcher that actually strikes out batters? Hey, let's hold on to him! And I also like the idea of May becoming the team's closer next year. All in all, a very nice game. Effective pitching and timely hits. Wish we had more like that this year.
  12. Doctor Wu
    Like everyone else I'm disappointed the Buxton has been injured so often and hasn't put up better offensive numbers. But look at the player selected before him in the draft. Carlos Correa of the Astros. After a sizzling start to his career he's battled injuries this year and is only hitting .238. Not the end of the world, but it still shows you that even talented players will have their ups and downs. At this point, i'm just hoping for a healthy Buxton in 2019, and one that can finally put it all together. We need him.
  13. Doctor Wu
    I have to admit that I like it too. I love the fact that teams are willing to mess with "conventional wisdom" and try something a bit different. Let the "started" pitch an inning or two and then turn it over to another pitcher ... or three. I think it's worth trying.
  14. Doctor Wu
    I thought the Pineda signing was a savvy one. I'm a patient guy. But I'm also disappointed that he got injured again and couldn't pitch a few games, even out of the bullpen, for the Twins this year. As for next year, can we honestly expect him to contribute? That would be wonderful, but at this point I'm not counting my chickens.
  15. Doctor Wu
    At this point in time I say no to big contracts and aging free agents. The Twins should try and target the hidden gems out there, players who could thrive if given the opportunity. I'm thinking of players like Max Muncy or Scooter Gennett, or Blake Treinen, or even an older reclamation project like Johnny Venters or Edwin Jackson. Even a Daniel Palka (now with 26 homes!) type can be useful. No sense spending big money on the Logan Morrisons of the world There's gold in them hills! Just have to dig deeper.
  16. Doctor Wu
    Somewhat off topic, but you mentioned Grossman. I've never had strong feelings either way about him --- I can pretty much take him or leave him --- but he seems to be hitting very well the past month or so, one of the stronger bats in an otherwise weak lineup.
  17. Doctor Wu
    I think the Twins would have needed Sanchez and a more quality players to have even come within sniffing distance of a playoff spot this year. On that note: Go Braves!
  18. Doctor Wu
    At least we weren't beaten by the heroics of Drew Butera this time.
  19. Doctor Wu
    On a retro note, seeing the list of Previous Twins Daily Minor League Starting Pitchers of the Year, the winner in 2012 caught my eye: B.J. Hermsen. I have to admit that I have zero recollection of this guy. Whatever happened to him?
  20. Doctor Wu
    At this point, I'm waiting to celebrate the end of this thoroughly dreadful season. I'll say it once: man, this is one boring team. I had so much optimism at the start of the year, but following this team --- and cheering for them --- has become too much of a chore. Yeah, I suppose I should watch the handful of prospects who have been called up, or the scraps from the trades we've made, but I just can't get very excited about any of it.
  21. Doctor Wu
    I'm glad that Tom brought up the subject of Berrios and his recent struggles. I can't remember the last time he had an impressive start, but it must have been well before the All-Star game. Not sure what the answer is? At this point I don't know if shutting him down will do that much, so might as well let him keep pitching and work on whatever he needs to work on. Any other ideas?
  22. Doctor Wu
    Amidst all the conjecture about Mauer and Buxton, this comment really struck me. How tarnished do you think the front office's reputation has become in the past year? I have no inside knowledge to know as to whether that's accurate or not, I'm just curious. And if they have garnered a bad rep in so short a period of time, I think we should all be worried.
  23. Doctor Wu
    Rating managers is such an inexact science. As others have noted, it's nearly impossible to measure with any sort of accuracy. I was also a huge Atlanta Braves fan a few decades back and watching Bobby Cox manage games used to drive me nuts. Most people thought he was some sort of genius, but I always thought his decisions were very puzzling if not maddening. If he hadn't have had so many teams loaded with talent I don't think he would be the great manager that people seem to think he was. I'm sort of in the middle of the pack regarding Molitor's managing ability. Don't hate, don't love him. I think he does a good enough job but has a few weak points too. That said, I don't think any manager could have done much better with this year's raggedy team and the variety of injuries and woeful performances that have occurred.
  24. Doctor Wu
    Blank Blanks Reds The only thing that could have bettered that headline was if he had defeated a team called the Blankets!
  25. Doctor Wu
    Two poor starts by Stewart, which is obviously very disappointing and unimpressive, but I say keep him up for the rest of the season and see what he can do. Let him take his lumps, get shelled some more, maybe gain some confidence by a good outing or two, whatever. But at this point I think the big league experience can only help him, plus it will give the front office a better idea about what to do with him, and whether they think he will actually be part of the team's future or not, either as a starter or in the bullpen. In a lost season like this one, I think the team can afford to be patient with struggling youngsters like Stewart.
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