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  1. Battle ur tail off
    Hoping it continues and that I'm not jinxing him by saying this. But he is the best pure hitter on this team hands down. Great eye at the plate, ability to really work counts. He won't swing at junk and is great at spoiling great pitches made by the opposing hurler. He is also extremely fun to watch, I love the "nope" head shakes when he takes a close pitch that is called a ball. I think it is a forgone conclusion that not only is he a starter next year, but that is firmly entrenched into the 1 or 2 spot in the lineup until he does something to lose it or get hurt. It is also kind of baffling to me how we didn't hear more about this guy coming up through the system. Yes, there is not a ton of power there, but that kind of plate discipline and control of the strikezone is rare and as good as I've seen.
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    I wouldn't trade either if I were running the team unless it bring back controllable, high end starting pitching(probably have to package someone else with them to get that). But I would say Buxton's athleticism and defensive prowess still probably makes him more desireable to other teams. That said, he is probably a lot more "risky" as an asset no matter who he plays for. Kepler is a better hitter, more patient, takes good at bats and while not flashy in the OF, is very solid. He is also signed to a very nice contract. If you wanted more the sure thing, I would say Kepler. If you were trying to take a little more risk, for possibly a little more reward, I would say Buxton.
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    Of course be smart. But also, you can't be afraid to fail either. If there is someone out there in a trade or signing that you feel has a great chance to improve your club, don't hold back because you think some kid in A ball might be the next coming or feel that by spending money now you won't be able to have enough to sign your own guys later. There is no later. Teams and players go up and down all the time. If there are chances to make things happen, be aggressive.
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    So, can I ask what is the best way in your opinion for the Twins going forward to form a formidable pitching staff with the gumption to win some playoff games/series? This core has Jose Berrios as a part of it and nothing else. So is that to say we PUNT on this core? Do we not attempt signing or trading for high end pitching talent this offseason and next?
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    3 critical developments. KC Detroit CWS Add in September rosters in and AL that was severely top heavy for a 4th if you wish. I kid, I kid. I am hoping Duffey can continue the stretch he was on the second half of the season. He looked really good out there, was throwing gas and his breaking stuff seemed to have a heck of alot more bite on it than years past when that looping curveball was his best pitch.
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    Yep, keep being "careful". 20 straight games without a postseason win will sound great at the end next season. I'd say now is the time to be BOLD, not careful. Go for it for once. In a couple years this core is gonna outprice the Twins budget. Right now they have lots of payroll space and lots of production that costs pennies baseball wise.
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    And that's just it. Also, pretending that your top 3 starters aren't the best pitchers on your staff is a fool's errand as well. Let Verlander pitch 1-2 innings every 3rd day and he would be the most dominant reliever in baseball history most likely. How about Stephen Strasburg as a closer? He likely breaks strikeout records for a reliever. Having talent and lots of it in a pitching staff is what will win you playoff games. Patching together will probably work over the course of a full season where you play lots of bad teams. But when it comes down to brass tacks, both your starters and your bullpen guys have to be top end if you want to get to the big dance.
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    The thing is though, there is nothing new to this kind of thinking in any way. Even High School and college coaches know that their guy is going to be better with rest than without. This seems like trying to drum up something out of nothing. Here's my question to this line of thinking. In a game you need to win, would you rather have your best guy on no or little rest? Or your worst guy feeling the best he possibly can? Me I go with my stud rather than throw out the bottom of the barrel just because numbers and averages tell me so. Common sense and dancing with the gal who brought ya, you know.
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    I am with you, but the difference between the Twins and the Astros is that the Twins avoid risk at all costs. Astros are aggressive. I think the Twins are on the right track as far as building the organization to be more self sustaining, more analytical, etc. Now they just need some balls. Literally, that is the big thing that is missing so far. That and a willingness to put themselves into the top 10 in payroll when the situation warrants itself.
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    This. 100X over. It is always reported the Twins were in on such and such a player and they decided not to come here. If they were top bidders, it would be in their interest to leak that information to the press. "Cole accepted 5/150, Twins offered 6/180." Something like that. We have never heard this coming out of Twinsville and there is a reason for it. Offer the top bid and you will get your guy 75% or better of the time. This is business and if you think these guys aren't out for money more than anything, you are fooling yourselves. They are also under pressure to take the highest bid by their peers. Something else to think about.
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    Do not agree with #3 at all. Berrios is young. I think there is no doubt that he can still improve. He has the stuff, he has the drive. He is more than capable of beating the big boys if he has to. Has he shown it yet? Maybe not so much, but the guy is only 25. His best years will be his next 3-4 just like almost every starter that ever achieves "ACE" status.
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    I can agree here. So that means if you want a top stud, you have to buck up and pay him. Yep, it will be an overpay. But you have a team filled with cheap guys that hit the hell out of the ball. If not now, it will never happen. That or you have to be smarter than everyone else and figure out a way to trade for someone that isn't blowing doors off now, but with a tweak here, tweak there can do so.
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    Cole was a #1 overall draft pick and a #1 starter in Pittsburg. He was no diamond in the rough. Everybody knew what he was. He has just matured and now has become the dominant force that his potential said he could be when he was drafted.
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    Maybe Terry Ryan or Dave St. Peter will take the job?!?!?? Gardy???
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    I'd give it to him. I don't care about the Pohlad's money. Who cares if you might be able to get him for 2/25 or 3/40 or whatever. Give him the QO and he's here almost for sure. Plus if he sucks, then you let him walk after a season. The only thing I would be leary about would be that whatever he was taking was helping his performance. There is almost no doubt in my mind he was using performance enhancing drugs. How often are you able to sign 31 year old pitchers with his numbers to a one year deal? It's fairly rare I'd say. Just give him the QO and be done with it.
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    If someone offered you another 25 million a year, I think you might consider this a little differently. We aren't talking about the difference between 100K and 125K. We are talking about the type of money that will setup 3 generations.
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    Not always pitching, but there have been plenty of high end free agents that sign the top dollar bid at smaller market teams. The point I was trying to make is that if the top dollar bid is made by the Twins, it will most likely be accepted. However, of course if your bid is lower, the guy will not come here. Diamondbacks have signed a few guys like this. Padres Marlins have done it Texas Rangers I am not saying that the right way to build a team is to sign top free agents all the time. Far from it. However, I don't feel that a higher offer made to a player by the Twins or any other winning franchise would be rejected, if in fact, they are high bidder.
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    This is so untrue its not even funny. Top players will come here if they are paid at the market rate or slightly above. These guys care about one thing, most of them and that's money. Well, maybe 2 things. Money and winning. The Twins can provide both right now. The problem has always been the money end of it. Lower offers made by the Twins will not be accepted and making it seem as if players don't want to come here is a cop out.
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    You realize we started an Uber driver in Yankee stadium right? You realize he was on a 1-year deal right? You also realize that Kuechel over his career has pretty well destroyed the Yankees right? Looking at the box score, they were both 1-run games that they lost and he fared pretty decent. I didn't say the guy was Randy Johnson reincarnated, but with Kuechel on this roster, there would have been no need for that bullpen game.
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    And that right there is why now is the time to go all in. Lots of productive guys there that are playing for cheap.
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    Maybe because they had chances this past season to trade for it and didn't? Or sign guys like Kuechel on a 1-year deal and didn't? It's just been too many times it hasn't happened. Yes, the front office is different, but the ownership hasn't changed. I hope they do. I have really liked alot of the things they have done and changed around this team. Let us see if the combination of them and the ownership allows them to take a chance for once.
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    Boy, not if I am the GM. Adrianza has been an extremely solid guy for this team in his time here. He's not going to break the bank either way, I don't think. He's arbitration eligible, so he can still be here on a 1-year deal. No way they get rid of him and if they do, I think that would be the definition of Pohlad Pocket Protecting.
  23. Battle ur tail off
    Kershaw once again shows his playoff ineptitude. Guy is a great pitcher, but he sure melts when it comes down to brass tacks in the postseason.
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    Great to hear, but like the others, I will believe it when I see it. I have been a Twins fan for a long time and there have been things like this said for years with nothing ever done about it. As of right now, I see this as damage control brought on by their pitching getting completely destroyed in their playoff series. Pay some money, trade some prospects, make it happen. Don't waste this core like the previous regime wasted the last one. It is a GREAT core, now supplement where needed and let's make a run at it!
  25. Battle ur tail off
    The game isn't played on paper. It's not run on a computer either and things like emotion, want, confidence are real things. Both for players and fans. Had they been competitive, there would be some momentum going towards next season. As it sits, you have a fanbase that doesn't believe and feels it's more of the same. I'm guessing many players feel this way as well. I can see your point, but I don't agree with it. 16 losses in a row. That means something, whether you want to admit it or not.
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