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  1. Dave Borton
    Boone is getting his exercise with walks to the mound today.
  2. Dave Borton
    Rocco Baldelli <s>Wasn't</s> Was Part of the Problem. FIFY.
  3. Dave Borton
    I will be the 1st to admit that I don't fully understand compilation of 'farm system ranking.' But given the Twins approach to player development and the past lackluster performance of examples such as Lewis, Julien, Miranda, Lee (?), I am not sure how much stock I can put into that #2 ranking. I am asking a question more than arguing the point. Are the Twins really developing those kids in the minors? Second, a "con" which I didn't see listed would be "Being micro-managed by an exec who is overcommitted to every facet of business and baseball operations." For me, it is a no-win position. Falvey thinks he knows more about baseball than he does.
  4. Dave Borton
    1 hour. No accountability. Nothing changes. Get a new clone in will be next step.
  5. Dave Borton
    Bingo. Loved his book. The pick will be interesting in that Falvey is hands-on. All the mgrs I would like would never agree to that. My guess is that the next mgr with be BalldelliDeux.
  6. Dave Borton
    Only thing tougher than being a Twins fan is being an Angels fan.
  7. Dave Borton
    Reds/Seattle would tickle my fancy,
  8. Dave Borton
    Listened to Reds game so didn't hear any Buxton not playing chatter. Any booth information on Buxton sitting?
  9. Dave Borton
    Kershaw's last regular season game. He can't get the FB up beyond 88-89mph. Lots of revolutions on that shoulder.
  10. Dave Borton
    HBP with bases loaded bottom of 9th.
  11. Dave Borton
    Rortvedt is catching for the Dodgers, using finger signals. Not sure; maybe it's Kershaw's preference, possibly pitch com is shot. But 2nd inning?
  12. Dave Borton
    Factoids from Rick Monday this week: o Avg FB speed, MLB: 93.4mph o Avg BA to date: .245 o Avg wHip: 1.29 o Avg ERA: 4.15 o Avg BB per 9: 3.2 o Avg K per 9: 8.5 o Avg K/BB: 2.64
  13. Dave Borton
    I am hoping Reds win and eliminate the darn Mets and their exorbitant payroll. Enjoy Reds radio broadcast this afternoon as the Reds move on to the post-season. I look at two things in post season. Who has momentum and who has the best record against teams above .500. While Cleveland has momentum, they don’t have the bats. Post season is all about pitching. We are going to see Brewers vs. Phillies and the Blue Jays vs. Seattle. Yankees pitching is suspect, though they have momentum. Out in the first round. I enjoy Dodgers broadcasts but in listening to them, I find that they too are suspect on the mound despite all their notoriety. If you get a chance, listen to a Reds game when Hunter Greene is pitching. Kid if fabulous. I like the Phillies and Mariners in the World Series. Mariners in 6 games. Polanco for the ring and parade.
  14. Dave Borton
    Dear 'Ol Emilio got his 32nd save for the Reds today, compiling a 2.88 ERA this year. Now go figure.
  15. Dave Borton
    Lots of scouts/eyes on Ryan this eve. Bet he shines.
  16. Dave Borton
    With the Hamm's recipe of 50 years ago, not today's swill,
  17. Dave Borton
    Yeppir, wearing the green fatigues. Plane landed back in San Francisco, 280 guys with cheers; offloaded to numerous jeers.
  18. Dave Borton
    Glad to hear. I spent a year in Thailand during our foray into Vietnam during the early 70s. I never imagined the rains that could come down with winds. Wild.
  19. Dave Borton
    4-seam FB speed for 2026 averages 93.7 mph. I was surprised when Monday quoted it on a Dodgers broadcast. I thought it was higher.
  20. Dave Borton
    Det/Cleve on MLB-TV, free game, 5.40p. https://www.mlb.com/stories/game-preview/776189
  21. Dave Borton
    Last regular season start at Dodger Stadium. In an interview, Kershaw begged off whether he would start post-season. He talked about all the others that Roberts had available. I would argue that but we will see.
  22. Dave Borton
    The other night, had Kershaw/Dodgers final home start of the season on the radio. Rick Monday got all reflective over watching him over the last 17 years. I found myself getting melancholy. It is like speeding past the road signs on the highway at 70 mph. You glance at them and then...they are gone. Just consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to see one of the best pitchers of all time. What a privilege.
  23. Dave Borton
    And that was Falway's portfolio in Cleve that was hyped so strongly when his United Moving van showed up in the TC. Pitching development. My foot.
  24. Dave Borton
    I was down there on an Amtrak baseball crawl about 5 years ago. Loved the experience, the fans, the welcome. Great place for a game.
  25. Dave Borton
    I consider myself an ardent ball fan. I listen to a game every night, many of them Yanks, Dodgers, Reds, Giants, Tigers, and Guardians. Have listened to one Twins game, Yanks. Check the Twins box score daily, as well as well Skenes and Greene pitch. I have averaged attending 10 games/yr at Target. This year? 0. They have lost me.
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