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  1. Dave Borton
    "Good team" based on potential, but not based on performance which counts. While I love Lewis' enthusiasm for the game, it shouldn't take a young ballplayer to light the fire of a $163MM payroll-ed team. Something is amiss in the clubhouse and leadership present.
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    Would LOVE to hear Francona's input into these moves. WSox have redefined a "bench clearing" episode.
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    I am in the sell mode. Falvey has traded 17-20 (?) prospects during his reign (IMSM) and it has resulted in a .500 team 27-35 record against other teams above .500. Don't delude yourself into thinking this team is going anywhere. Forget the buys, sell free agents and live with youth. Re-examine minor league development program and hitting philosophy and training program to strengthen them. Find one strong SP during next winter's FA window as well as BP.
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    Gibby pitching, Mon, 31 Jul. 6pm. Orioles vs Jays. Free game on MLB-TV.

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    "“The Office of the Commissioner shall have the flexibility to set the Major League Trade Deadline on a date between July 28th and August 3rd.” Collective bargaining agreement. Why not Monday (since there are no day games)? Makeup games might have to have been scheduled on Monday, thereby leaving Tues afternoon as vacant so players don't get pulled.
  9. Dave Borton
    While I do not disagree with your premise, I have often wondered what speed pitchers were throwing in years before the radar gun. Is our (FOs as well) fascination with speed shortening the pitchers endurance as well as increasing injury? I know I am veering OT.
  10. Dave Borton
    Smiley Lynn to the Dodgers (was in Mille Lacs this weekend and didn't see till this morning). Know the Dodgers need help but not sure I want Lynn in my clubhouse. Call him the "Dodger Downer" now. Let's see. 6 teams in 9 years. What does that say? (Cards, Twins, Yanks, Rangers, WSox, Dodgers)
  11. Dave Borton
    3 audible groans from Mille Lacs you should have been able to hear even in the cities. Hitting Kepler for a .259 Farmer, who is 3-1 on the day. Polanco (dependable in the clutch) and Castro (4-2 on the day) to follow. Keep the ball rolling. All 3 have higher career OBP than Kepler. Quit playing the big, unpredictable punch of Kepler. Hitting Gallo for Vazquez. Go for it - hit Jeffers, .281/.823. I needn't repeat Gallo's stats, or maybe I do for Baldelli. Getting 1 run off an 87-88mph FB. Good grief.
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    Just hope that Levine can get some kind of governor over Falvey when Falvey's impulsiveness kicks in and gives away a ton of prospects once again.
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    Gladden is the happiest of all. Just one Lopez to remember.
  14. Dave Borton
    Ah Joe....
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    Have other teams got his number now? Just got home and didn't hear/see HRs.
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    K-city once again. Good grief.
  17. Dave Borton
    He deserves a Greyhound ticket (strictly as baggage) but given the circumstances, I will pick up the tab for 1st class air.
  18. Dave Borton
    Appreciate everyone here. Everyone has something to say, lots is very instructive, and there is very little rudeness. Thanks. Let's play 2! db
  19. Dave Borton
    Gallo 1 for 18 last bats; 10Ks. Pathetic.
  20. Dave Borton
    Radio announcers: Provus Hughes Kasper/Jackson, WSox (good play by play and Jackson educates) Korach, A's Wagner, Jays Dickerson, Tigers Hamilton, Cleve (quirky but enjoyable) Brantley, Reds/color (gives ball insights) Some of my favorites
  21. Dave Borton
    Provus has grown into his role. He has toned down the overwhelming stats he used about 3 yrs ago. Balanced, even, mildly critical even though Pohlad signs his check, paints the visual, gives inning and score frequently. I have come to enjoy him.
  22. Dave Borton
    Gladden is terrible. Play occurs and he waits until conclusion to describe what happened. "Dear Dan, we have no eyes on the game. Might you share?"
  23. Dave Borton
    wasn't the 1st time this year. He is elsewhere.
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    Couldn't agree more. Farmer = grit, what I love in a ballplayer.
  25. Dave Borton
    I respectfully disagree. Maybe Baldelli is playing chess. I will play checkers and have the manager say, "Let's see -- I have a young developing player, Wallner. He is 2-2 today. It's important to show the young man that I have confidence in him. Not going to have a .215 catcher hit for him." This kind of demonstration of belief in a person is part of the game. It's a long view in developing a ballclub. Pulling Wallner was a resounding, "I don't trust you." Very wrong message, IMHO.
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