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  1. Dave Borton
    Went to the Mex/CAN game this afternoon. 10-3, Mex. Albers got tagged for 2ERs in 1.2 inn for Canada.. Julien continued to look good, smacking an HR, a double in 4ABs. He is hitting .538 in the series. Urquidy got off to a terrible start; wild. Finally settled down in the 3rd inn and walked away with the win. Arozarena hit two doubles in 2AB, feasting on "fast" balls. Hitting .500 for the series. Chase Field? Bickering between the D'Backs and the authority who runs the stadium. Build us a new one/refurb it. Place was filthy from dust all the way back to last game in Sept. Wasn't cleaned between games up in our area. Cables are shot and sliding roof can only be opened or closed when no one is in the stadium. We had a minor water trickle all the way thru our section with an all day rain. They had to shut a ramp up to our seats. Inexcusable.
  2. Dave Borton
    Edouard Julien, in Canada's 5-0 win over Colombia. Series tots included. AB R H RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG 4 0 3 0 1 1 .556 .714 1.000 Includes a double. Good game and nice to see Urshela play for Colombia.
  3. Dave Borton
    Physically being at the two, ST vs WBC, is like comparing apples and onions for me. I realize it is totally subjective. Call the WBC the Olympics Lite. I enjoy the spirit, enthusiasm, noise, electricity, the cultural differences, the crowd of the WBC. I gave up on spring training a few years ago. $30 to see prospects play doesn't work for me. MLBers used to play more innings. It has switched in recent years. Instead, I have opted for the competitiveness of men's college (Ariz State and Univ of Ariz) hardball and women's softball for $7.
  4. Dave Borton
    I was at that game. He struck out once as well. The 18-8 game was a blowout snoozer. Have been at four games and will see two more. The pitching overall is bad, with a strikes to ball ratio of about 55%. Best game of all was Colombia defeating Mexico in 10 inn. The 20,000 crowd was electric. Didn't need any "make some noise" BS electronic cues. The excitement and energy kept the crowd noisy on every play. Sat on the Mex side for the US/Mex game. Rooted for Mexico as I believe that it's in the game's best interest to have some of the underdogs rule the yard if one of the primary goals is to expand interest in the game - - particularly among the young. It was a delight to be in the midst of all the hooping and hollering, the energy of the Mexican crowd. "Viva Mexico!"
  5. Dave Borton
    In following the box scores, Twins seem to be playing a disproportionate amount of rooks (compared to other years of ST) in my experience. I wonder if the new head trainer has some doing in that. Are the core starters doing more individual physical conditioning/training off field which we don't see in an effort to build stamina/avoid injuries for the regular season? Hard to know.
  6. Dave Borton
    It's not satire. The Twins will use Donovan over the PA system to signal and play during Baldelli's march to the mound to pull Sonny Gray in the 5th, despite the fact that a no-hitter is in progress. Asked about his early hook after the game, Baldelli was quoted as saying, "It was the 3rd time thru the order and I didn't want the White Sox to ruin the no-hitter he had going. Stats speak louder than fans."
  7. Dave Borton
    Taking in college ball out here. Will offer scouting (sic) report on Jacob Wilson, SS at Grand Canyon. He is ranked 9th (some places 11th) best college ballplayer. Grand Canyon comes to Univ Arizona Tues Mar 7. Notes to follow. One article on him: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/drawing-a-crowd-grand-canyon-shortstop-jacob-wilson-follows-in-his-fathers-footsteps/ db ===== "What makes Wilson so attractive in this year’s draft is an extreme contact-oriented bat that has drawn plus-plus grades from area scouts. The righthanded hitter hit an impressive .358/.418/.585 with 12 home runs in his sophomore season, followed by a strong summer stint with USA Baseball’s Collegiate National Team. It’s the elite contact skills that separate Wilson. Per Synergy, Wilson has swung and missed just 9% of the time in his 96 games with GCU, last year drawing 25 walks while fanning just seven times in 275 plate appearances. Wilson’s aversion to striking out comes in part from the influence of his father Jack, a 12-year major league shortstop and now an assistant coach at Grand Canyon. The elder Wilson struck out just 11.6% of the time..."
  8. Dave Borton
    A fluke is an unlikely occurrence. Given that history is the best predictor of the future, I would suggest that many of Buxton's injuries are not so much 'fluke' as symptomatic of a body prone to injury. Review that "slide" into 2nd where he damaged his knee. He jumped into the bag; an "F" on the slide. Not trying to be negative. Would love to see him start 145 games. But implying injuries may end is going to lead to disappointment.
  9. Dave Borton
    Have always loved the character aspect of Lewis from the first interview I saw. Not a doc, but two ACL surgeries for a position which requires great lateral movement, quick pivots? Not so pleased with my own pessimism.
  10. Dave Borton
    Looking forward to be in Phoenix for 5 of the games: USA Canada England, GB Colombia Mexico Have tix to the game where the crowd will really rock, USA/Mexico. Sold out, 48,000. Anyone who has been to Dodger Stadium knows how those who are of Mexican descent bring an added spirit to the crowd. Loud and cheerful! ¡Viva Mexico!
  11. Dave Borton
    "...But Woods Richardson's quirky mechanics can also become a source of inconsistency, leading to occasion command issues " I only saw him pitch at StP and I focused totally on his mechanics. All upper body; no legs, per se. If he trained, bulked those legs like Verlander did while out w/TJ surgery, he could add a couple of mph's to his FB and save wear and tear on his arm/shoulder.
  12. Dave Borton
    Just 3-3 against WSox and RSox in early April? I want some of that in Vegas.
  13. Dave Borton
    Your comment is right on. We fans, surrounding the Great Lakes, from here to Toronto are known for "sitting on their hands." Visit Dodger Stadium where many of the fans are Latino. Bamm! Visit a Univ Arizona game or Arizona State. Same thing. It is just great to be part of that kind of crowd.
  14. Dave Borton
    Look for me, 3B side. I will hold sign up which says, "Good morning, Minnesota."
  15. Dave Borton
    Plz add: "...active military members or veterans with a valid ID plus up to three guests half-price Diamond Box High or Home Plate View." Used to be just M-Th but I don't see that qualifier in there anymore. Your quoted prices for those sections seem to be stated lower than the Twins tix offerings. db, USAF Vietnam era vet
  16. Dave Borton
    Replaced by Como Lake flounder.
  17. Dave Borton
    The games promote BB thruout the world. Some of the world's best talent gets shown in venues where BB is underrepresented. Besides, I hold 5 tix in Chase Field in Phoenix in March, including the sold out event of Mex vs US; 48,000 fans.
  18. Dave Borton
    "Trading Gio Was A Mistake..." Thank goodness someone else has now said this. Trading him for a Single A player in return so close to commencement of hot stove made zero sense. And now the log jam. I just don't get it. And I fear Miranda will continue brutal days at 3rd.
  19. Dave Borton
    “I sort of moved my stuff into his locker at Target Field ... I just read some Grimm’s Fairy Tales to acquaint myself with his culture,” said Larnach." When I cruise TD, I look at the author. Some I breeze by but when BallsRand Is the author, I am all over it. No breezing by!
  20. Dave Borton
    Time for me to dig in again. I was all old school until I read Law's "Smart Baseball" a few years ago. Taking it to Arizona to read again while I take in College Div I ball for a couple of months. I lean on Baseball Reference - 1st, Fangraphs - 2nd. I use Fangraphs when I really want to dig in/drill down.
  21. Dave Borton
    When I use the term AAAA, I intend to convey a sense that while they are stellar at the AAA level, just not enough there to sustain an MLB career. No flippancy implied.
  22. Dave Borton

    Winter blues? Starting to pack.

    Arizona, here we come for Div 1 baseball/softball for 8 wks.
    5 games at the World Baseball Classic. Include tix to Mex-USA, sold-out. Chase Field will rock!
    Best of high school baseball throughout the state.

     

  23. Dave Borton
    He already doesn't?
  24. Dave Borton
    I managed compensation for 35 yrs in healthcare. While many a staff beat their path to my door demanding more pay, never did one crease my door saying, "You're paying me too much."
  25. Dave Borton
    Very well articulated, succinctly stated. Good article, though I wish they would focus on improved drafting and solid development. Not sure that is in place.
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