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  1. Doctor Wu
    I can't recall exactly when he joined the team, but Morrison put up very impressive numbers during the spring training gamed that he played. Of course, none of that matters now that the regular season is here and he's struggling. He's shown a bit more signs of life this past week, but I doubt he'll come remotely close to matching the numbers he put up in Tampa Bay last year.
  2. Doctor Wu
    Very good analysis, Cody. Indeed, longtime fans may be puzzled about --- as you wrote --- "how has a career .252 hitter compiled the best streak of his career?" Sounds like Dozier has made some crucial adjustments. Old dogs learning new tricks?
  3. Doctor Wu
    Gotta be impressed by what Nick Anderson has done on the mound thus far. As Steve wrote, those numbers are hard to ignore. Let's hope he can sustain those impressive strikeout numbers especially.
  4. Doctor Wu
    I'm not in a panic mode yet, but ugghh ... what a discouraging week. Getting swept by Tampa Bay was pathetic. The offense looks impotent and the pitching hasn't been so hot either. Maybe having Buxton healthy and playing well will help things, but that alone won't cure all the various concerns this team has.
  5. Doctor Wu
    Wow, great play by Gregorio Petit. Thanks for the link to that video!
  6. Doctor Wu
    You make a good point. On one level, I agree. But I also am an "old school" guy who used to hold season tickets to Orlando Twins games and always was of the mindset that baseball is baseball. Extra innings? No problem. Play 10, play 20. I always liked the drama of extra inning games, even in the minor leagues. It's the way the game has always been played. In any case, I'm still on the fence regarding this new extra innings rule, or whatever they are calling it. Not crazy about it, but not saying I won't change my mind at some point.
  7. Doctor Wu
    i missed this article last week. Too much else occupying my time. But very well written and researched. Plenty of interesting variables and skills touched upon. I love reading articles like this, ones that make you look at a player from a different perspective.
  8. Doctor Wu
    Yeah, the weather factor ... is a factor. As Brock suggest, we need to wait another month before jumping to conclusions and tidy observations. But one thing I am in agreement on: Fernando Rodney is an unpredictable closer!
  9. Doctor Wu
    Just based on what I've read, I'm excited about Ben Rortvedt and his prospects of making the big league club as a starting catcher in a few years. Good to see him off to a great start!
  10. Doctor Wu
    Nick, in the article you wrote: " ... the potentially career-altering PED suspension for Jorge Polanco – Dozier's possible heir apparent at second – could change things." What do you see specifically as "career-altering" about Polanco's suspension? It's not like he's coming back from a horrible injury. Maybe he's a bit rusty the first month, but I don't see how the suspension will affect his subsequent performance. It seems like many players return from such suspensions and perform as good, if not better, than they did before. Ervin Santana and Dee Gordon are two examples I can think of right off the bat.
  11. Doctor Wu
    I read the one paragraph three times, but I'm still confused: What is it about Romero that is "somewhat of a surprise" ?
  12. Doctor Wu
    Man, that certainly is a very impressive team of prospects. For a AA team they almost look too good for the league! Excited to see what they can do this year.
  13. Doctor Wu
    Another fascinating and entertaining installment, Matt. Thanks very much for all the research and effort put into writing this column. I love taking these trips down Twins Memory Lane!
  14. Doctor Wu
    Sure it's early days and no doubt there will be a few rough games ahead ... but wow! Very pleased to see the way the starters pitched the first three games. I'm, uh, feeling optimistic all of a sudden!
  15. Doctor Wu
    Well, this whole discussion is going to get tiresome, especially if it goes on all year. I don't fault Dozier for wanting to explore free agency. At his age, it's now or never for him. And as a few people have pointed out, the idea of him being "faithful" to the Twins and wanting to stay with the team is naive. But on the other side of the coin, I won't fault the Twins front office for thinking that they will be taking too big a risk by signing him to a multi-year extension or new contract. It may be best for both parties to move on. I really can't get worked up about it either way.
  16. Doctor Wu
    And let's not forget Lyman Bostock, whose promising career was tragically cut short.
  17. Doctor Wu
    I agree; great article, Nick. I especially liked the insight into the front office and how they are using the new analytics along with having some ex-players around as veteran presence/mentors/whatever. It's a good mix. Like many on this board, I'm VERY excited about the Twins this season. Please, please, please, don't let me down guys!
  18. Doctor Wu
    the truth is Gibson benefited from facing weak offenses in those starts, as not one of his eight opponents ranked higher than 19th in runs scored. Yikes! I hadn't realized that Gibson had faced so many weak lineups during his hot streak late last year. Nevertheless, I remain cautiously optimistic that maybe he DID finally discover some magic extra something, and hoping he can start the season off on a promising note.
  19. Doctor Wu
    Yeah, Rodney didn't do much to impress in Spring Training. Hopefully, those old joints just need some time to get loose! But I still remain wary of him and how he'll do as the team's closer over the course of the season. Please ease my worries Fernando!
  20. Doctor Wu
    Yeah, with that extra spot open on the 40-man roster, if would make sense to find another infielder. As theLeviathan noted, with the current situation things do indeed look thin, especially after Aybar was released.
  21. Doctor Wu
    Or bring back Florimon!
  22. Doctor Wu
    While we are rocking the beat, I noticed that the Yankees had a J. Hendrix in the lineup today!
  23. Doctor Wu
    There is always a lot of uncertainly during the course of the season. Poor performances combined with injuries, creates the need for calling up replacements. But after what looks like several astute signings this off-season, I just hope there isn't as much need to call up so many arms from the minors (or elsewhere, like picking up castoffs like Colon) during the season ... at least at not as much as last year. The body count got a bit ridiculous by late summer (okay, those 26-man double headers helped to increase the count also, but still ...). Hoping that guys like Romero, Gonsalves, and Thorpe thrive in the minors this season and are ready to contribute to the big league club in 2019.
  24. Doctor Wu
    Very good write-up! One passage in particular struck me: There are forces working against Sano – some of his own making, others not. But he is young enough to overcome them and put them in the rear view mirror. Sano certainly is still quite young, so perhaps a new found sense of maturity and responsibility, combined with (another good suggestion someone just made) paying more attention to his diet will enable Sano to "shape up" in all respects and consistently give us the player we expect him to be. Gotta keep hoping. When it's all clicking this guy is a force to be reckoned with.
  25. Doctor Wu
    I recall those years not so long ago when the "aces" we were replying on to compete were guys like Carl Pavano and Kevin Correia. Pause to shudder. This season is cause for MUCH more optimism!
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