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  1. Doctor Wu
    Great writeup, Seth! I love reading about players like Garcia, the ones who make an extra effort to give back to the community and interact with the fans. That "live" personal touch, I think, is much more meaningful than all these guys who are tweeting and making inane Facebook posts. I agree with what Jimbo said, Garcia seems like the sort of guy who is a eader, possibly a coach or manager in the future.
  2. Doctor Wu
    Thanks for that comment. That's reassuring. Reading those Verducci articles the past few years had made me much more aware of the potential damage that a sharp increase in workload can have on a young pitcher. Seemed like a sound analysis at the time. Hopefully, as you noted, Berrrios and his workhorse ethic will prevail!
  3. Doctor Wu
    Rodriguez said: "Growing up .... I was a Braves fan .... Always wondered why Leo Mazzone, their pitching coach was always rocking during the game." I always wondered about that too!
  4. Doctor Wu
    Thanks for these player profiles, Seth. I really enjoy reading more about these minor league players, especially the ones that might not rank among the top prospect. Even veteran grinders like Rodriguez can surprise you if given the chance.
  5. Doctor Wu
    I'm getting a little nervous seeing the season pitch count total of Berrios (as noted by the article, he's already exceeded his previous career high) climbing higher as the season winds down. I'm in the camp that says you gotta treat these young pitchers cautiously. If he exceeds his previous total by TOO much, that could be risky for next year. With the Twins looking like a lock for the wild card game, I'd even consider pushing Berrios back in the rotation this coming week. Let Colon, or even Gee, takes his lumps again!
  6. Doctor Wu
    I live in Southeast Asia and don't get to see many (any!) games on TV (Internet highlights and box scores are mainly my diet) but the more I read about Escobar the more impressed I am, both with his versatility and his all-around play. Seems like a solid, dependable, likeable player, the kind a team needs to have (on the field and in the clubhouse). And he's hit for more power than expected too. Who would have thought he would turn out to be so valuable an addition when he got him in that Liriano trade with the White Sox. But who was the other player we got in that trade from the Chisox? My memory fails me.
  7. Doctor Wu
    Bullpens can be such unpredictable creations. The Twins got snake-bit this year with the rash of injuries to the young arms/prospects, plus the long-shot notion that Perkins and Hughes could return with effectiveness. I know most people don't want to hear the mantra "be patient" but I think we have to be in this case. I like what we have waiting in the wings.
  8. Doctor Wu
    Yeah, the bullpen mix for next year should be VERY interesting and very competitive. As you noted. even less-heralded guys like Belisle and Gee have played useful roles this year. Do we keep Duffey and hope he bounces back? Is there a role for Phil Hughes? And will Chargois and Burdi bounce back from injuries and contribute? The bullpen could actually be a strength in 2018.
  9. Doctor Wu
    Molitor was quoted in a post-game interview, talking about Gibson's rough first innnng: "Of all the things he's done, this one's, in some ways, is maybe a little more impressive to give us six innings after that start." And I have to agree with that. Hanging in there, settling down, and giving the Twins six innings was huge. If Molitor had been forced to go to the bullpen in the second inning, well, the outcome of this game may have been very different. In any case, Gibson held it together when we needed it.
  10. Doctor Wu
    What, no bunts today?
  11. Doctor Wu
    I'd settle for a pitcher like that on the Twins staff!
  12. Doctor Wu
    Just for the name alone, Akil Baddoo, this kid rates highly. But the bonus is that he seems to have all the right tools to reach the majors. Hope the climb continues.
  13. Doctor Wu
    Very fun to see back-to-back walkoff homers this week. Both Rosario and Buxton seem to be playing with a lot of confidence down the stretch. Let's hope it continues!
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