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  1. brvama
    Sounds terrific! Wished I was closer than a 4 hour drive. Good luck and have a great Meltdown. Someday soon I'll be there.
  2. brvama
    Great read. I have just become a BIG O'Rourke fan. Love the underdog bulldogs. Plus he's a lefty. Hope he gets his chance this year. "Everyone was born right-handed, only the greatest overcame it."
  3. brvama
    Agree mostly with your roster, Seth. Might quibble a bit with Milone, however, he's likely to be the favorite UNTIL someone takes the job away from him. Maybe May or Meyer pulls a Gibson 2014 ST. Regardless, those two will be pitching for the Twins this year barring a trade or injury. Now the idea of throwing Nolasco aside, or even in the pen, at the start of the season to me seems shortsighted. As you said Seth, he has a track record and TR had enough confidence in him to offer that 4-year contract. His poor performance was the result of mostly injury, and maybe a bit to league adjustment. Still, he will and should be a given in 2015 to start in the rotation. If a pitcher that you signed gets hurt out of the gate, you at least see what he has after recovery before you dismiss him, especially with Nolasco's experience and history.
  4. brvama
    Dante, pretty much agree. I think the point is that the construction of the pen AND how it is used really depends on those that are filling it. There is no right or wrong way, IMO. I also would like to have the quality to run a RP out for more than an inning. Maybe that is so old school. I remember that use to be the norm.
  5. brvama
    IMHO closer by committee creates uncertainy and chaos. Who pitches today? How do I prepare? When can I get back otut there to blot out last nites bad inning? Etc. For it to work you need very unique individuals that are interchangeable with the ability to share the spotlight. Hard for athletes, most of whom have a healthy ego. Having defined roles help quantify one's job and the preparation to excell at it. It provides continuity to the team and management. It also eliminates some of the back door politicking or maneuvering that sometimes happen, which keeps morale stronger. Regarding the prospects coming up - how many will make and how many will be successful? And as someone has mentioned, maintaining that group could prove difficult. Having a pen with good RPs is more important then just heat, they need to be consistently effective. But, It's also good to have a second choice available for closer or setup. This would help in case of injury OR if the manager decided to use the closer early on occasion. Finally, let's face it, all are not created with equal abilities or mindset.
  6. brvama
    I've always been partial to Hicks. but he is perplexing and I don't have a clue. I do agree with Dantes about not sending him to AAA for the main reason of when/if he figures it out he will likely be a 4th OF. It's time to see if he has it or not. With his exposure to MLB pitching and with Hunter on board I think it be best to give him the job this spring in CF. Platoon with Schafer on the tough RHP if you like, but give the bulk of time to Hicks. By mid-season see what's there. If he has improved great, if not send him down or packing.
  7. brvama
    Good questions and answers. Thanks ya'll. Nick I tend to agree with your take on the Twins position going into spring training. Let's see what we've got and roll from there.
  8. brvama
    As usual Seth good article. It certainly plays well for the future with all the young talent. One problem, being able to retain all this talent. Of course some of that will be taken care of by their progression or lack thereof. Btw, where does Meyer fail? Thant also to, KGB, great link.
  9. brvama
    Great piece Parker, as usual. This also helps with my belated enthusiasm on Santana. Great video on his delivery. It looks like he changed from stepping toward the 1b side to stepping directly toward home plate. That closed he body at delivery and thus was easier to replicate. I am ready for some baseball!!!
  10. brvama
    Mike, I totally agree and these points are critical to the Twins success. BTW a bit skepticism is good and I thank you for your "positive" skepticism. "Shelden is immune to sarcasm."
  11. brvama
    Personally I don't subscribe to the change in the mindset theory, nor to making a statement. What it appears to me is that TR is executing his plan to bring the Twins to a level of being very competitive each year. I do think that Pohlad has assured Ryan that the money is there to use. I am confident that his plan has involve Pohlad in the development. Simply, I think his strategy follows this general plan. 1. Build the talent in the minors basically through the draft. 2. Improving the talent on the roster each year through FA and/or trades. 3. Bridge the gap of developing our prospects and core with better players. 4. Add players of need when the core is ready via trade/FA signings. 5. Manage the payroll now so that needed acquisitions in the future are not limited greatly by payroll concerns. While I wasn't gaga over the Santana signing it is a good signing. It fulfills #2 &3. It is part of the process. ML team management is fluid. Players perform or not, injuries happen, team attractiveness varies with each player, prospects often bust, FA signings/trades sometimes fail, etc. Keeping to the strategic plan is imperative while adjusting along the way. For the fans, this seems like an endless process. For me, I'd rather build the team for the long fight than a short skirmish. IMHO.
  12. brvama
    Staying put is better than many of the names being floated. If a player doesn't bridge a short term gap or can improve the team longer term than stand pat.
  13. brvama
    I'm not thrilled with this news. Like many I like Torii but not for a return to MN. The cost is suspect and the OF defense has not been addressed. As far as mentoring Buxton, that will be hard if Buxton's in the minors. Generally I've defended the front office but IMO they blew this one.
  14. brvama
    You lost my interest when you suggested trading Hughes & Nolasco for an position that has a solution coming and only needs a short term fix. WHY weould you re-create the black hole the Twins have had the past 4 years? There is finally some improvement in the SP. I understand Nolasco sucked last year but really why would the Reds want him with their staff and also what is their need for Hughes. Just doesn't make sense for the Reds. Except to flip those players to others. From a Twins perspective this trade would create more problems then solving any. Plus it is way overpay IMHO.
  15. brvama
    I agree with your prognosis. Unfortunately Swarzak has price himself out of the market. He's done a very good job for the role he was assigned, but can be replaced with a cheaper version. Such is the business of MLB. Same with Duesing. If the Twins were a WS team they might be tendered. Not now. I think they might keep Nunez to start the season. Who do we have that would replace him? Drawing a blank. Not sure they'd go outside for someone for that role.
  16. brvama
    Steve, I enjoyed your AFL updates. Thank you.
  17. brvama
    Don't know a lot about any except Masterson, and he along with Morrow are the only ones I'd look towards. I like Masterson ground ball efficiency and we are short LHPs so that brings Morrow into play. Personally, I'd like TR to make a play for Lester or Scherzer b/c I think it would fit long-term. But in reality, outside of Masterson/Morrow I'd pass.
  18. brvama
    Great article Parker. I think what Molitor brings to the running game, as Dozier said, is preparedness - understanding the little things that can achieve a SB vs. CS. That would be extremely difficult to measure. It is really about technique and understanding the little things that can overcome one's physical weaknesses. I believe this is what Molitor brings to the table - a profuse understanding of the game and how to make the most of it.
  19. brvama
    I agree that Escobar is a valuable piece now and in the future. If it were my choice, I'd start Escobar at short and Santana in CF for half the games. The other times I'd move Santana to short to give him experience there with Escobar giving Plouffe and Dozier rest. For CF I'd use either Hicks or Schafer when Santana is at short, assuming both are on the team out of spring. After Buxton arrives I think Escobar would make an excellent utility man.
  20. brvama
    What I really am excited about Molitor is his expectations that he is putting forth immediately. He expects and thereby demands his players to work to improve their game. I think we will will see a team that we have not see for several years - one that is hard-working, confident, and seeking the ultimate in their abilities. In other words I like his no-nonsense approach.
  21. brvama
    While Molitor was my second choice, I am very satisfied with his selection. As far as being the odds-on favorite during this process should not come as a shock to anyone. He was well-known to Ryan and the Twins and thus he had a big advantage. That is a huge for anyone looking to fill any position in life. At the same time, the search doesn't become less important b/c of that. While Molitor may have been the one, interviewing others was important. It allowed Ryan to check out other candidates that they had some interest in and to see if they would be better, using Molitor as the standard; or, in this case, verify Molitor is the best of the lot in their opinion. To some that may be a "show", to me that is due diligence.
  22. brvama
    And you know that because......
  23. brvama
    Like this analogy and you might not be far off.
  24. brvama
    Thank you for the clarification. Upon review I can see why you had that response and after thinking about it I have to retract some of that statemet. I made the mistake of classifying loyal fans as those that might be on this site or people that might delve into the organization in depth . In retrospect, I have several friends who I'd call 'loyal" fans who have no idea who is the top prospects in the minors. Still, some have season tickets and some attend games regularly. Thank you for pointing that out.
  25. brvama
    Not sure what bothers you.
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