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  1. Heiny
    So please correct me if I'm wrong but, If I subscribe to Twins.tv I get just Twins games for $99 a year. I can handle that. But if I sign up for MLB.tv I get all mlb games being broadcast including the Twins with no blackouts, plus MiLB.tv with no blackouts for $139 per year. This would be my choice if this is correct. Anybody know if this is correct?
  2. Heiny
    Acknowleging all the arguments for third time through the order, lefty vs. lefty, inexperience and all the other examples of what is happening throuout the league and with the Twins specifically there is just one thing that seems to bother me. And that is that everything Rocco does makes me want to puke. How bout in this situation, we offer the Red Sox Margot to pinch hit for Duran. LOL. C'mon, please get rid of Rocco. It doesn't matter what Rocco does, it always feels wrong. I would bet that TK, Gardy, Molly or any other "real" baseball man gets that same gut wrenching feeling about Rocco that I get. Please please please do the fans a favor and get rid of Rocco and the hitting coaches can go with him.
  3. Heiny
    Computers, obviously give us a totally different and much easier and more in depth way to gather information. This information is extremely valuable. But the feel for the game should never go away completely. If you want to manage strictly by using computer analytics, then go play video games. If you want to manage baseball, you need to know your players capabilities on a deeper level than just the ones and the zeros. Sure, you can't get away from the technology completely, but being able to use it wisely is a whole nother level. This, in my opinion is where Rocco fails. And because of the way information is gathered today, I don't see any way to compare managers past and present. Oh, and just so you know, I am not a Rocco fan.
  4. Heiny
    When I have to say Julien, it feels like acid reflux.
  5. Heiny
    We signed Gallo! We signed Margot! Kepler is better than both. I would love to see us sign him as a fourth outfielder and pinch hitter for 2yr- 5M per. Would he go for that? Would we? Would the Pohlads? Max is class. And this may be just sentimental. In any case, best of luck to Max, whatever you do!
  6. Heiny
    I'm probably in the great minority here, but I think Julien is another candidate to be traded in the off-season. Kirilloff and Julien both seem to be in need of a change of venue. Juliens' strikeouts are becoming harder and harder to take, and we have good young middle infielders more than ready to take over those spots. Only question is, can we get anything for them. Also, after a slow start, Santana has performed admirably and I wouldn't be upset if they signed him for his year 39 season. Don't think that will happen though due to the Twins self-imposed money crunch.
  7. Heiny
    I first said "Zebby Mathews = Roger Clemens" I then said "Zebby Mathews = Dwight Gooden". These are just jokes my friend. Because actually, Zebby Mathews = Jack Morris. No, I'm sorry. Zebby Mathews = Nolan Ryan. Good night.
  8. Heiny
    Zebby Mathews = Dwight Gooden
  9. Heiny
    Zebby Mathews = Roger Clemens!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. Heiny
    I'm not most people I guess cuz I don't see us catching up to Cleveland. On top of that I think KC will pass us by and we will miss the playoffs. You might call me pessimistic, but I think I'm being realistic. Yes, we have the 4th best record in the AL for now, but I don't think that will last very long. The Twins are not trying to win WS, they are just trying to make money. This seems to be the annual modus operndi.
  11. Heiny
    Wow, this is fantastic. A major move to bring in a new star. Oops, I thought this was JR Richards.
  12. Heiny
    Ridiculous!!!!! All of these reporters are untouchable. I tried to touch one once. Can't be done.
  13. Heiny
    Whether it's the FO or ownership doesn't matter at all to me. But there were many possible sighnings the Twins could have made during the off season and did nothing, and there were many possible trades they could have made prior to the deadline and didn't (the best possibilities are gone). This is a real thing, well I think it's real, ok, maybe not real, but it is a thing. Everything is a thing, well maybe not everything. Where was I going with this? I get lost when I have to think a little. Kinda like the Twins when they have to think about maybe trying to get a WS.
  14. Heiny
    Great post Seth. Love following these young guys through their devleopment. What do we know about Conner Prielipp? Also, what are your thoughts on how many and who of these guys might see action at Target Field in 2025? Which also begs the question, who do you feel may be gone from the ML roster next year? Keppler, Margot, Santana? Possibly another young outfielder or two? I wonder because I think our youth is strong and our payroll looks to be very conservative again next year. Any thoughts?
  15. Heiny
    Finish reading the post. That's exactly what I am saying.
  16. Heiny
    My problem with trading for an ace type starter is that it would only be a rental. The Twins will not pay the price of a multi-year ace type starter plus the trade pieces would be extremly high. A rental type starter would also be pretty costly but I wouldn't want to trade any pitching prospects. If we could get a top pitching rental for pieces that we have deep positional depth, then maybe but I just don't see it happening. Those pitchers are going to have many suiters. I am betting that the Twins will go into the post-season with Lopez, Ryan, and Ober and hope for the best. Good trade pieces in my opinion, would maybe be Julien, Keaschal, Gonzalez, Larnach, Kirilloff, Winkour and lesser prospects from infield and outfield. I just don't see us getting a top pitcher for some of these guys. Off limits would be our top prospects Lee, Rodriguez, Walker, Lewis. Trade deadline should be very interesting for a lot of teams, I just don't think the Twins will be one of them.
  17. Heiny
    Wow, I guess I'm a little late to the conversation, but this whole thought process is flawed. The real truth is that Rocco should be fired immediately and "I SHOULD BE HIRED AS THE NEW MANAGER". C'mon people, this is a "no-brainer". All joking aside, I'm not a big fan of Rocco but I honestly believe that the manager does make a difference. If the team continues to win under Rocco, then it could be possible that I'm wrong. Hahahahahah. Nope, that couldn't be!
  18. Heiny
    I'm Mn. But I would add that a key to the Twins future success would be to start scoring when they have runners in scoring position with less than two outs. I'm not sure about the statistics on this front, but it seems to be pretty poor in my opinion.
  19. Heiny
    Play them where the coaches feel best. I don't care. But I look at a future with an infield of Miranda, Lee, Correa, Lewis Jeffers and Julien. And an outfield of Wallner, Buxton, Em Rod, Larnach and Kiriloff and a backup catcher, and I will be tickled with this offense. The big question for this team always seems to pitching. Lewis vs. Lee????? C'mon, if they're both healthy, they both play. They will both be great offensive, and good to great defensive players. There really shouldn't be an arguement here.
  20. Heiny
    IMO, Royce is the most dynamic and talented player to enter the league since Ken Griffey Jr. and he may end up being the best when it's all over. (if he can stay healthy). Yes, I realize there have been alot of great players I feel that he is passing over, including Betts, Trout, and Ohtani. But with his infectious personality and clubhouse presence, this is something that I haven't seen in Mn. since Kirby. If the Twins should ever let this kid go, I will probably go with him, and that's saying alot. One mans opinion.
  21. Heiny
    If the Twins were looking for starting pitching, they would probably be looking at all other teams injured lists. Thats where we find our SP free agents. LOL.
  22. Heiny
    I agree whole heartedly. I've been saying for weeks "Julian got a quick 7 homers to start the season and now seems to think he might be Joey Gallo". He leads the team in strike-outs, and that just cannot be. It is claimed that he knows the strike zone so well, then he needs to start protecting the plate when he has two strikes on him. And stop trying to hit the ball to Mars. It may be necessary to send him to St. Paul with the idea of greatly improving his batting average. Oh, and by the way, welcome to TD.
  23. Heiny
    Totally agree with this argument. I still value batting average, but what if your leadoff hitter goes 4 for 4, but then gets picked off of first all 4 times? The batting average stat would seem to mean somewhat less then, wouldn't it? Digging a little deeper into the stats is important. I just like to watch the game and judge for myself who did good things and who didn't. Take Margot for instance. Take him far far away.
  24. Heiny
    Don't get me wrong, I am not a big proponent of changing the rules. But, they have bungled that pretty significantly quite a bunch recently. (In my humble opinion). For example, there has never been a clock in baseball. CHANGED. The Manfred Man. Ridiculous. CHANGED. The rule change for pitchers seems like a much better idea than either of these two rules changes. (Again, in my opinion). But alas, I am a hardcore traditionalist and prefer to leave rules alone unless there is a perfectly logical and safety issue invlolved.
  25. Heiny
    Let's take this all back to the basics. 1. MLB "should" want to get their product in front of as many eyeballs as possible, thus drawing income from those eyeballs plus growing the fan base. Any arguments here? 2. By restricting game coverage from the people who want to watch the games is the exact opposite of how to grow the game and also restricts the possible income from those fans. Arguments? 3. Nobody is making any money off the people who can't watch the games. 4. Every aspect of this controversy stems from greed.(So this really is shooting themselves in the foot.) From my perspective, I still get to see the Twins on Bally through my cable company that is delivered via Amazon Fire stick. But, I obviously don't see this lasting. Also, I would love to be able to watch other MLB games that are not in my market(also MiLB games.). That is all pretty simple, right? Cable is gradually going away. Streaming is taking over. MLB - take over the whole shebang with your MLBTV, no blackouts, no exceptions. Set up pricing that will make a profit without gouging the fan. We have the technology. How hard could it be? Sheesh, if they could make Steve Austin a 6 million dollar man back in the 70's, and fly to the moon, they should be able to figure out how to get baseball to the fans across the whole country.
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