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  1. Doctor Wu
    I agree with Birdwatcher; that was a very good interview, Seth! Interesting to read more about Jeffers and his mindset. I'm excited to have him in the organization. I hope he adjusts and makes quick strides and can join the big league team in the near future. It will be nice to have options like him and Rortvedt behind the plate in a few more years.
  2. Doctor Wu
    Everything I've read about Marwin Gonzalez focuses on his versatility, but how much first base has he actually played the past two years? In my hazy recollection, he was always more of an outfielder that could also play the infield without embarrassing himself. But what's his glove like at first?
  3. Doctor Wu
    I had to think about that one. Oh yeah, he came over in that Dozier trade late last year. His tenure with the Twins was so brief that I'd already forgotten about him! Speaking of forgotten acquisitions, has any team picked up Logan Morrison yet?
  4. Doctor Wu
    I have to say that I feel a bit "ho hum" about this signing too. I don't hate it, and look forward to seeing what Gonzalez can add to the team. Looking at his versatility and production the past two years, it seems like a solid move by the Twins. But I still wish they had used the money for a starting pitcher or another strong arm to add to the bullpen.
  5. Doctor Wu
    When I saw the headline this week that the Twins had signed Gonzalez ... my first thought was that it was Gio Gonzalez. Not that I don't like having Marwin on the team, but I really wanted another starter for the rotation. What we have now ain't bad, but I don't think it would get far in the post season.
  6. Doctor Wu
    I doubt Kimbrell is a realistic hope at this point, but then again, I haven't seen his name linked to any other team. As for the arms in camp, I don't have a clue. Let 'em do their stuff and see what happens. I'm just anxious to see if Pineda is actually a real person and will pitch for us in some capacity this year.
  7. Doctor Wu
    And I hope he tears the cover off the ball against the Yankees ... and the Red Sox ... and the Indians ... a few more teams too. For some reason I don't think he'll have too hard a time batting against the Orioles.
  8. Doctor Wu
    Lots of question marks at this position; wondering if Castro can bounce back and be productive after his injury, and if Garver has no lingering side effects from his concussion and can contribute with more than bat. I love having Astudillo as insurance, not only behind the plate but at other positions too. But my worry is that after the Gonzalez signing as a "super utility" player, Astudillo won't be seen as "essential" by the brass and will be sent to AAA to start the season. Just for team morale and fan excitement, I'd like Astudillo to be on the club from opening day till the very end.
  9. Doctor Wu
    I'm guessing it will be a pitcher that is the pick as your Sire" of the camp this year. I'd also agree with DocBauer, thinking it may wind up being either Collins or Morin.
  10. Doctor Wu
    The Cubs used 3 ex-Twins in their bullpen yesterday: Duensing, Rosario, and Kintzler.
  11. Doctor Wu
    Ha! That was my first thought exactly!
  12. Doctor Wu
    Pedro Florimon now in camp with the Atlanta Braves. He went 1-2 yesterday, playing third base, but had an error. Also with Atlanta is outfielder Ryan LaMarre. Was it only last year that he made the Twins opening day roster after a torrid spring training?
  13. Doctor Wu
    Sigh. Every time I hear about one of these "minor" injuries, I get paranoid and wonder if Buxton is next and will suffer from another nagging injury again. Please, please, please let these guys be healthy all year.
  14. Doctor Wu
    My sad prediction: one of those first basemen will get injured the first week of March, making this decision a whole lot easier. And not a one of them will hit 20 homers all season.
  15. Doctor Wu
    I know he's put up good numbers so far, but I'm still not sold on Larnach as a top prospect. But maybe it's just because I have this bizarre lack of confidence in players named Trevor.
  16. Doctor Wu
    I always thought Guzman was an underrated shortstop. And remember that year when he hit all those triples? I think he led the league. My memories of Rivas are much fuzzier.
  17. Doctor Wu
    That was my first thought too. Santana's injury was only supposed to keep him out of action for a month or two, but he ended up missing most of the season. Hope Gibson can regain his strength ASAP. Speaking of Santana, has he signed with any team yet this year?
  18. Doctor Wu
    According to ESPN, the Oakland A's just signed Robbie Grossman to a 1-year deal, and it's NOT a minor league contract. Also, they are apparently planning on using him in the outfield for the most part, as opposed to DH duties. Ha! Good luck with that! http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26004273/oakland-athletics-sign-outfielder-robbie-grossman
  19. Doctor Wu
    Very good article, and some interesting responses too. I've always thought Thorpe had lots of potential, but until I read this piece I wasn't aware that he didn't truly have an "out" pitch. Hmm. Hopefully, the pitching coach can help him to work on his slider, as some of you suggested. And yeah, he''s still young and doesn't have a lot of mileage on his arm after the long rehab period, so I'm still optimistic.
  20. Doctor Wu
    Yet another ex-Twin gets signed: Jon Heyman reports that the Phillies agreed to a minor league deal with veteran catcher Drew Butera that includes a $1.3 million salary in the event that he makes the major league roster.
  21. Doctor Wu
    The article that I read conveniently omitted any mention of his stats in Korea. Ouch! Another peculiar signing.
  22. Doctor Wu
    Another very good interview Seth. Very interesting to read his comments about the injury and the long road back. Not a player I was familiar with before, so this helps my overall knowledge.
  23. Doctor Wu
    An exciting young pitching prospect? Let's be patient and hang on to him! From everything I've read so far, he could turn into a solid MLB pitcher in the coming years. Please, please, please let this happen ... and happen with the Twins. .
  24. Doctor Wu
    I just read today that the Twins have re-signed Pat Dean, who you may remember came up to the big league club for a handful of starts in 2016 (I think that was the year). He pitched the past 2 years on South Korea. I wonder what prompted the new front office to kick the tires on him again? Has he mastered any new pitches or what is the back story behind this signing?
  25. Doctor Wu
    I was really hoping the Twins would draft a pitcher that year, but now that the dust has settled I'm very pleased with how Royce Lewis has played so far. Of course these are still early days and who know how all of these players will end up doing, but I'm very confident that Lewis will be a keeper, and hopefully a perennial all-star for the Twins.
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