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  1. Otaknam
    Baseball players are difficult to evaluate because of the nuances of the game and the mental part. Frankly none of us posting here has any idea about these guys. All we can do is read scouting evaluations and what sportswriters who cover baseball think. We might have a favorite based on position but hopefully the team chooses their highest rated player available. Nick Gordon was a high draft choice and his ceiling appears to be a utility player, not ideal for his high drafting position.
  2. Otaknam
    They’ve all had some success in the bigs. Winder has some bulldog in him and hopefully can stay healthy. Am looking for the day when they don’t search the scrap heap for starters trying to make a comeback.
  3. Otaknam
    Previous poster nailed it by expanding the list to include Arraez, Buxton, Kiriloff, Lewis, Larnach, Ryan, Winder, and Duran.
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  5. Otaknam
    Slim pickings except maybe Shulfer. Lots of walks by some of these guys, which should keep them from the bigs unless their WHIP is low.
  6. Otaknam
    Gordon is NOT filling the Lewis void. Gordon is clearly helping the team with his versatility and adaptability as a utility player. But that appears to be his ceiling. Expectations for Lewis are high and he showed that he can meet and exceed those expectations. Gordon cannot fill the Lewis void in any respect.
  7. Otaknam
    The BP is the biggest issue. But clearly the Twins Need a number one Verlander type starter to have realistic thoughts about a playoff run. I think these potential trade targets would help, but at what price?
  8. Otaknam
    Any of them would help, but don’t want Wallner included in any trade. He’s having a breakout year that I believe is sustainable, and he’s not a base clogger.
  9. Otaknam
    My dissatisfaction w Rocco is that he is too analytics driven and never seems to deviate. Case in point: Ryan was dominating on Friday, seven innings, 89 pitches, one run two hits and a walk. So naturally that means he has to be replaced with a less than stellar BP. I know that the third and fourth time thru the order is more difficult for the pitcher, but baseball history is filled with 1000’s of examples that don’t support this. Even Brad Radke had a lot of complete games and won 20 games without dominating stuff. And relying too much on the BP wears them out too.
  10. Otaknam
    A sad commentary on the state of Twins starting pitching when a guy who can’t given you even five innings as a starter is the pitcher of the month. He has shown some bulldog and I like his energy on the mound. And I know the philosophy for SP has changed across baseball. Still, if a starter cannot get through six innings it will tax the BP eventually.
  11. Otaknam
    You make a valid point. Late inning relief has been a dumpster fire and the trade with San Diego has been a disaster, weakening the BP with a Ron Davis version in Pagan the only thing left. Scrap heap BP pitchers is not working so why not give Henriquez a shot at short relief. Winder has shown that he can succeed as a starter Sands has struggled similar to Jax did so a transition to BP makes some sense for this year.
  12. Otaknam
    No surprise that Berrios is struggling. His history for five typical starts is two good starts and one of them may be dominant, two mediocre starts (I.e. 5 innings, 7 hits, 2 walks, 4-5 earned runs, 105 pitches), and one clunker start. It all adds up to a number three starter at best. He’s not the guy you can count on to get you the big win you need, such as a Verlander.
  13. Otaknam
    If they can sign him for a team friendly 2-3 year contract extension they should do it. He’s got a bulldog mentality that I like. And Rocco will even let him throw 100 pitches and face the lineup a third time. Go figure!
  14. Otaknam
    Berrios is a number three starter capable of consistent 15-17 win seasons on a good team. His track record w the Twins over typical five starts: two excellent starts, 2 mediocre starts, one absolute clunkers, not necessarily in that order. All adds up to maybe two quality starts over that timespan. Not sure that’s worth $20 million per year but good for him.
  15. Otaknam
    I can see Kepler moved under that scenario and keeping Kiriloff, who I think is destined for .300 with 40+ doubles, 25-30 HR, 100+ RBI.
  16. Otaknam
    Now that the September call up rosters are limited I doubt that Maeda will pitch this year. The team will need pitchers who have innings this year.
  17. Otaknam
    From a previous comment, I’d be ok if they moved Kepler in a package that doesn’t include Kiriloff for an actual upgrade in SP. But though Gordon has done well in the outfield, we all saw with Lewis how putting a player out of position is risky. So trading Kepler because Gordon can play outfield, even on a part time basis, isn’t a great idea IMO.
  18. Otaknam
    So happy Arraez didn’t get traded in the off season. He is clearly the offense catalyst an All Star this year. His enthusiasm is capturing fans, kind of the anti Sano from that stand point. While he doesn’t have a specific position he has shown the ability to play first, second, third, and outfield in a pinch. They need to sign him to a long term contract.
  19. Otaknam
    Do not include Kiriloff in any trades. I agree that he is going to be a special player. The Twins need to develop a legitimate number one starter since I don’t think an ace can be acquired in a trade.
  20. Otaknam
    Nice thought about adding a top starting pitcher, but not if Kiriloff is included. I think he’s going to be a 30 homer, .300 hitter with 40-50 doubles. He’s a keeper!
  21. Otaknam
    It’s time for both to be in the big leagues. The simple solution is to send Miranda down to regain his stroke since Lewis and Kiriloff, as a pair, can handle first and third. The offense is struggling right now with Buxton always a step away from another injury.
  22. Otaknam
    Hoping it all holds up and the depth proves to be solid. Am really curious to see if the young SP arms hold up and a couple prove to be legitimate. Arraez is proving to be a major reason why they are doing well. He may win a batting title.
  23. Otaknam
    I am tired of retread starting pitching that doesn’t get the job done. The easy way out is to complain about management. Baldelli was MOY two years ago so he hasn’t become inept since then. SP needs to get them more innings, especially Archer and Bundy. Four innings from starters time after time won’t cut it. If thats what Bundy and Archer continue to get I say let’s bring up Balazovic, Canterino, or Woods-Richardson to see if they can help.
  24. Otaknam
    Why suggest trading a player we no longer have, I.e. Donaldson for Price. Montas would be the best SP on the Twins staff so that would make sense. But I’m encouraged by the pitching pipeline and would only make that trade if I the team looks like a serious candidate to win it all. Without a real Verlander type ace and a reliable closer I don’t see that happening this year.
  25. Otaknam
    It’s about health and starting pitching. If they can get healthy and the starters hold up it should be a fun season. If Winder keeps pitching well it looks like Archer is a candidate for long relief. And of course Buxton and Correa need to be healthy. The silver lining with the injuries is that some young prospects are getting some experience, which will help down the road. And we’ll find out about Miranda and Lewis’ ability to play 3B and SS in the bigs.
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