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  1. MNT1996
    I'll have what he's having
  2. MNT1996
    I think it's hard to look at Kirilloff's performance this spring and his lack of at bats last season and come to the conclusion that he should have the roster spot over Garlick.
  3. MNT1996
    Garlick has had more at-bats in the majors than Rooker, plus I would suggest looking at Garlick's 2019 minor league numbers if you are putting that much weight on Rooker's minor league numbers. Garlick AAA 2019: 81 Games, 304 PA, 23 HR, 59 RBI, .314/.382/.675
  4. MNT1996
    I really hope the front office will be quick with the trigger finger on firing the hitting coach if the offense starts off slow this regular season, because between the offensive regression last season and this spring's performance it's looking pretty dire.
  5. MNT1996
    Bold is an understatement. I'd go more along the lines of batsh*t crazy.
  6. MNT1996
    People seem to gloss over the fact that he did post a .840 OPS for the Dodgers in 2019 in 48 AB. Sure its a small sample size, but who's to say if he had the chance to play more those numbers wouldn't be better, especially since his 2019 minor league numbers were fantastic. Sure he had a bad 2020, but everybody else is getting a pass for that year so why not him as well. I honestly think Garlick is going to surprise everybody and be the Twins best OF this season
  7. MNT1996
    I love the Garlick move. He really looked the most comfortable at the plate all spring and contributed the most out of all the outfielders. Competition brings the best out of (mostly) everybody. Rooker will be up in no time. I'll give it a couple weeks before Buxton is hurt with something.
  8. MNT1996
    My boy Garlick. Hopefully he's starting RF
  9. MNT1996
    I 100% agree with trusting Pineda over Berrios
  10. MNT1996
    Twins don't need 3 catchers. Garver and Jeffers will do fine splitting the duties. Take Astudillo off the roster and add Garlick. I don't trust that Buxton will stay healthy and I don't trust Kepler to perform offensively right away. This gives more OF options.
  11. MNT1996
    It's hard to ignore how well Rooker and Garlick have played this spring, and it's also hard to ignore how poor Kepler has looked. I give pitchers a lot of slack in spring training because they're testing new things out and ramping up, but position players have tons of time to get extra batting practice in and should at least be hitting close to how they will be in the regular season. Also its not only that Kepler is slashing .069/.069/.069 in 27 spring at bats, but this is also after Kepler experienced a substantial decline in offensive production last year. If the Twins want the best team on the field at the beginning of the season, I truly believe Garlick would be the better choice right now. I know people are really attached to Kepler for some reason, but at the end of the day it's about who will give the Twins the best results.
  12. MNT1996
    Garlick needs to make the team. Sure it's just spring training, but he's one of the few batters right now that is actually performing. At this point I think the outfield should be Rooker, Buxton and Garlick for opening day. Have Kepler on the bench.
  13. MNT1996
    I'd go with: 1. Polanco 2. Donaldson 3. Cruz 4. Buxton 5. Sano 6. Garver / Jeffers 7. Kepler 8. Rooker / Garlick 9. Simmons If the Twins go down 1-2-3 in the first inning, I'd rather have Buxton lead off the next inning. If he gets on that creates a lot of havoc for the opposing team, plus he also brings the same power threat Max has. He just needs to work on laying off some bad pitches.
  14. MNT1996
    I'm curious about today's lineup for the Twins. I know Polanco is dealing with a minor lower body injury, but really that looks like the opening day lineup for the Twins...besides RF. I wonder if Kepler is nursing some injury.
  15. MNT1996
    I'm very bearish on Kepler. I believe 2019 was an outlier year in terms of offensive production really all across the league, and I think we'll see Max continue to put up numbers similar to 2016-2018, where he hit around .230 with an OPS+ around 95. What continues to puzzle me is Rocco's persistent with putting Kepler as leadoff. A career .237 hitter should not be leading off. However I think that Rocco will finally come to his senses and put either Polanco or Arraez in the 1 spot. Also if Kepler's spring struggles continue into the regular season, and if the Twins care about putting the best team possible on the field, I think Garlick or a prospect should be given a chance in right field.
  16. MNT1996
    I know people will say "oh it's just spring training", but Kepler has really struggled. 2-22 and Rocco is starting him leadoff. Honestly Kepler shouldn't only be worried about losing his leadoff spot if he keeps that up. Garlick might be right on his heels.
  17. MNT1996
    Rooker looking like the frontrunner for LF starter
  18. MNT1996
    Maeda pitching like a Cy Young frontrunner
  19. MNT1996
    Thorpe pitching like a changed man. Excited to see him on the big league roster
  20. MNT1996
    With Arraez in the lineup - Arraez leading off With Arraez not in the lineup - Polanco leading off
  21. MNT1996
    I could see the Twins trading away Wallner for some pitching at the trade deadline
  22. MNT1996
    All I want this spring is to see Buxton and Broxton play in the same game and hit back to back homeruns. Not too much to ask for I think.
  23. MNT1996
    Canterino is going to be good
  24. MNT1996
    I'm not in favor of a contract extension right now. Buxton has yet to prove he can stay consistently healthy and at the same time provide consistent offensive output. We know he is a great defender, but that is really the only part of his game that has been steady over the years. A long term extension would be extremely risky. I think they should evaluate his performance after this year and make a decision based on that.
  25. MNT1996
    I've really been impressed by Lin so far
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