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  1. rv78
    So we are to believe the start of something good has happened. Only time will tell. WE could say the start of a new losing streak has happened too. That this team played beyond its potential this year and made the playoffs despite Rocco throwing games away. Can we be sure the Detroits, KCs. Clevelands and Chicagos will concede division crowns every year going forward or will the Twins have to eventually put their BEST foot forward each and every game to sustain success? Will the FO start using money efficiently and effectively to build a better team or will they continue to throw money away for Gallo type players or Buxton part-timers that arent there when you need them most? A lot has to change for the Twins to become a big-boy and the current "process" won't get them there.
  2. rv78
    Taylors career batting average is .239. Buxtons career batting average is .239. This year Taylor hit ,220. Buxton hit .207. Taylor had 21 HRs in 388 PA, Buxton had 17 HRs in 347 PA. I fail to see the better hitter being Buxton. An argument can be made they are pretty much equal. So why bring in a guy who hasn't faced a major league pitcher since August 1 ? So MAT was 2 for 13. That's 2 more hits than Buxton had. Bringing in a "cold" player for a crucial at bat, which most all at bats in the playoffs are, especially in a tight 1 run ballgame, is pure stupidity.
  3. rv78
    This is a prime example of why this team won't ever win under this regime and Rocco. If MAT isn't good enough to take a crucial at bat then he shouldn't be on the team. Period. You play your best players in the playoffs. Pinch hitting Buxton in that situation was exactly that, A 100-1 shot. They would have had a better chance of scoring a run if MAT would have tried to bunt for a base hit to get on and then steal 2nd. No can do, that's not the way they play. Buxton swinging for the fences is the best option, even if MAT doing the same thing wasn't good enough. The glaring problem with this team has been there all season. They take poor at bats. Well, if the players aren't going to change their approach then you need to change the players. Doubt that is going to happen anytime soon. The FO will probably doubledown on the same stupid approach and sign another poor hitter that strikes out a ton again, just like they did with Gallo last off-season. No, they are NOT the smartest people in the room. And it shows.
  4. rv78
    Really? Now we Know? You didn't see that before? Which Twins team have you been watching all season? The all or nothing approach didn't work in 2019, last year, this year, and it never will. Why are they still trying to make it happen? The philosphy of this FO and Manager to swing for the fences will never win a Championship. They got past Toronto due to pitching, not hitting. It takes BOTH to win Championships. Urquidy had an ERA over 5 and the Twins got 1 hit today against him in 5 2/3 innings that wasn't a HR. That "all or nothing" has been "nothing" almost all the time. The great Rocco managed his team into the playoffs and Yes they ended the losing streak, only to be embarrassed at home by striking out 28 times in the last 2 games scoring a grand total of 3 runs on 6 hits against the other teams #3 and #4 pitchers. Even in Game 3 when Rocco had 7 walks to go with the 3 hits he managed to sacrifice zero times, steal zero bases, and manufacture zero runs. Thats great managing there folks. And then he pulls his Game 4 starter after 2 innings and 26 pitches where 18 of them were strikes. Hardly a vote of confidence there going forward. It's no wonder these young players play with their tails between their legs. Even their Manager doesn't believe in them.
  5. rv78
    I hate Rocco. Terrible Manager. He's a bum. Want them to lose so he gets fired. Unfortunately just getting them to the playoffs and winning the first round will probably make his job secure for another season where he can fumble his way through another season. FO isn't much better. Signing guys like Gallo and wasting money on the likes of an always injured Buxton and an over-rated Correa hurts the team more than any of you Kool-Aid drinking fans will ever see.
  6. rv78
    Not sure why some of you are so disappointed. Todays game was in all reality the Twins of 2023. You should be used to it by now. 59 Strikeouts in 5 games. 16 runs total. That's normal for this team. Looks like Gray gave Rocco a going away present he'll remember. A turd of a performance. I wonder if Falvine is happy now that they went out and got Gallo instead of going after a guy like Abreu. (Gallo WHO? Where is Gallo and his .177 batting average?) How's that extension to Buxton working out? Oh never mind, he's a game changer just being in the dugout. This team is laughable. Mr. HomeRun (Ryan) pitches tomorrow. Houston got 4 today. I can hardly wait.
  7. rv78
    For the sake of the fans I really hope Lewis is able to play at his full potential. Correa's defense would be good to have but offensively he hasn't made a difference to this team, not that a hot bat from him wouldn't help. As for Buxton I see him as probably more of a detriment than being able to help this team. His struggles this year offensively and inability to play defense, his most valuable attribute, make him a non-factor. His spot needs to be taken by someone who has been and is able to contribute at a complete and healthy level.
  8. rv78
    We all know it isn't an ideal world and what looks good on paper rarely happens. It's a nice dream though. I'd be willing to bet that the nightmare of a 2 and out scenario is just as likely. I envision Rocco making at least 1 move that will cost them 1 of the games and the other game they'll struggle to score enough runs to win.... Probably the game that Gray pitches, which is the norm for this team when he's on the mound. In that case, the arms of Lopez, Gray and the bullpen won't matter.
  9. rv78
    Starters are only 1/3 of the picture. Gray and Lopez can match up with anyone if they are on their game. The hitters must come through and that means the youngsters that fueled the offense the 2nd half of the season must be allowed to play and not choke due to the pressure.The bullpen also must perform at its highest level and they have been hit or miss at best. All 3 need to click if they want to advance to round 2.
  10. rv78
    Before the Saturday games the Twins were 82-72 and Texas was 85-68. Texas had a 3.5 game lead for the 2nd seed with Minnesota having 8 games to play. That was hardly "out of reach". Now it's a 4.5 game lead. You are right, it isn't happening. But the only reason why there isn't/wasn't a chance is because Rocco is at the helm.
  11. rv78
    That is where you are wrong. 2nd seed verses 3rd seed is meaningful. Enough to play for. I understand the importance of resting players IF they need it but you don't have to rest all of them in the same game. Rocco doesn't know how to manage to win as many games as possible or to entertain fans AT HOME with the best lineup possible. Along with that he has done nothing the last 2 years that Gray would or should be happy with. He's terrible.
  12. rv78
    Sure, they clinched the division but it wasn't much of a bet when they play in the weakest division in baseball. Was that their goal? The roster got it done on their own? There are no expectations for the playoffs? How do you know that the Twins didn't put their best foot forward when making moves could have made the team better improving their chances in the playoffs. Rocco throws a game away on Saturday maybe because he has the same goal as you. They made the playoffs, Mission accomplished. The season is over. With that kind of attitude and thinking this team will be out in the first round.
  13. rv78
    Another loss at the hands of Rocco. And you say managers don't lose games? Evidently the 2nd seed in the playoffs isn't worth going for.
  14. rv78
    I agree. It'll be over in 2 games. See ya next year.
  15. rv78
    Yeah, we all know how many White Sox teams will be in the playoffs.
  16. rv78
    This comment speaks volumes to Rocco's ability to manage games effectively. Over-use of your bench early will cost you games late. He does it all the time. As for Jax, he's been consistantly inconsistant often enough NOT to be relied upon in a high leverage late game situation. I believe Funderburk was available and probably would have been a better option based on how Jax has done this season. But as with most every decision made with this team, the veterans not matter how bad they are, get the opportunities over the kids.
  17. rv78
    I have been a constant critic of this FO, Manager and their philosophy. Even if you hand them the division crown for the next 3 or 4 years they'll have to prove they can compete in the playoffs or those division titles are pretty much meaningless. As many have said before, in any other division they'd probably not make the playoffs. I will give accolades to their hitting prospects they have brought in. Pitching prospects I'm still waiting. The biggest improvement I see that they could make is to stop signing veterans that do not help the team. Gallo has to be the worst addition they have ever done. Correa is 2nd on the list. Buxton extension 3rd. Another article shows how the Twins were willing to bank on Julien, thus trading Arraez. The same could be said for Lewis, He should have been the go to guy at SS instead of giving mega millions to Correa, at least until Lee is ready to take over. Correa's contract was too much for too long with 2 young studs that can play SS in the not so distant future. When given the chance these young guys are performing. Quit giving their at bats away to veterans who can't or don't do the job.
  18. rv78
    Letting Wallner and Julien hit against lefties goes against everything Rocco uses his spreadsheet for. He believes that the best matchup is opposites sides of the plate verses the pitcher even if it means benching your best players. Dream on, it'll never happen with Rocco setting lineups unless he is forced into it by injuries or using his bench too early and/or too often.
  19. rv78
    Said it before and I'll say it again.... Over-rated and over-paid. I laugh at those who think he's so devoted to the Twins. He left for bigger money hoping to cash in to 2 other clubs, both of them wised up to his shortcomings before he came back to the Twins on a lesser offer. If it is pressure from the contract then he only has himself to blame. If it is due to injury then the FO is to blame..... again 2 other clubs were smart enough to see health problems. 5 more years of him is gonna bite, especially when it's time to start extending contracts to the good young players that are carrying this team.
  20. rv78
    I was all excited about Stevenson until you told me Jake Cave was hitting better than him. Now I don't expect much.
  21. rv78
    Where is the upside to claiming any of the 3 outfielders mentioned? Renfro is a copycat to what the Twins have already, a power guy that strikes out too much, He's hitting .237 and has an OBP of .300. Grichuk is actually worse than Gallo and Bader is no better than Taylor. I'm not impressed with any of them and fail to see why any of these guys are worth spending additional payroll on. As for the pitchers, Moore might be worthy of taking a flyer on him. His last 2 seasons he's been decent. I do not see a Reynaldo Rodriguez listed on the Angels roster. If you mean Reynaldo Lopez, I'd probably stay away from him as his career stats suggest he could be another Jorge Lopez since he really only had 1 good season in his entire career, 2022. I'd prefer NOT to go down that road again. I'm guessing, the Twins FO will stand pat with what they have and at this point I'm ok with that as well. I'd rather see them add to the team by subtraction, meaning getting rid of the crap players they have that are making this team worse than it could be, not better.
  22. rv78
    I like this idea as well as using Keuchel the same way. He did a great job coming in for Ober on Sunday in that role.
  23. rv78
    This pretty much sums it up for me. When we look back at Buxton's career we'll say virtually the same thing. We had him for 14 seasons and got 4 seasons of part-time play from him that were good. Sorry but that hurts in more ways than one.
  24. rv78
    Unfortunately #1) He has shown us, he can have trouble making it through 30 games much less 162. I wouldn't bank on that happening. Unfortunately #2) The FO did bank on him.
  25. rv78
    This FO has made many mistakes. Last years trade deadline acquisitions were mistakes. Failing to bring in bullpen help during the off-season was another mistake. Signing Gallo to the tune of $11M was an epic mistake. I hesitate but will say it, signing Correa and extending Buxton were 2 more mistakes. Giving Rocco an extension, big mistake. We are faced with a team that strikes out at epic proportions due to their philosophy of swing hard, pull the ball, and the K's won't hurt you. The rotation is suppose to be the strength of the team but has become hit and miss at best with all 5 guys imploding with too much frequency to be taken seriously. Now Rocco is back to his 5 innings and your done to try to protect them which will only compound the bullpen problems even more. If you can stand to watch them, they are about as exciting as watching paint dry.
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